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... appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of the specifications might be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any labels on this graphics card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright...
... appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of the specifications might be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any labels on this graphics card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright...
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Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Appendix...29 5.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1.
Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Appendix...29 5.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1.
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...anti-static mat. Turn off your card. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat...card should be done on the graphics card. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on your computer. 1. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
...anti-static mat. Turn off your card. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat...card should be done on the graphics card. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on your computer. 1. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - then align your graphics card. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in...
... are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - then align your graphics card. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in...
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... x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and...
... x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and...
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Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. First make sure your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which...
Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. First make sure your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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... switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT...
... switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT...
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MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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... internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available.
... internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available.
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item...
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3.2. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up.
3.2. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up.
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The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings.
The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings.
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... specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for all your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings...
... specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for all your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings...
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... features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions • Set up multiple displays Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution • Adjust desktop color settings • Rotate display • Manage custom resolutions • Set up multiple displays Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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...; Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth...
...; Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth...
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...; Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently...
...; Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently...
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... desktop video to best fit your display. Software Installation Consult the release notes for updated information on your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your ForceWare graphics driver version. Tasks in development and may not be available with your television picture quality and video color settings...
... desktop video to best fit your display. Software Installation Consult the release notes for updated information on your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your ForceWare graphics driver version. Tasks in development and may not be available with your television picture quality and video color settings...
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... Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. For more information, consult your motherboard. 4. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your computer manufacturer. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. If you install the graphics driver...
... Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. For more information, consult your motherboard. 4. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your computer manufacturer. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. If you install the graphics driver...
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... requirement. Restriction of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Under the Directive, used for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use...
... requirement. Restriction of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Under the Directive, used for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use...