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... other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of the specifications might...
... other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of the specifications might...
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Table of Contents 1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
Table of Contents 1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
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... IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Expansion cards contain very...
... IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Expansion cards contain very...
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... have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 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. Step 3. 2.1. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated.
... have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 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. Step 3. 2.1. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated.
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... Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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 an SLI system, the following are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics...
... Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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 an SLI system, the following are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics...
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..., go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Make sure your screen 3.1. 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. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 3. First...
..., go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Make sure your screen 3.1. 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. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 3. First...
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Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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... Return to what has just been setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. 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. Function: Apply to the previous applied...
... Return to what has just been setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. 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. Function: Apply to the previous applied...
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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. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking...
ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking...
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... the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 will link to the...
... the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 will link to the...
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You can click the item to change the resolution. 3.2. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 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.
You can click the item to change the resolution. 3.2. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 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 - 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. 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D...
Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D...
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...pages allow you 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 further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
...pages allow you 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 further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
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... 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 portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use...
... 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 portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use...
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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 large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two...
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 large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two...
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... they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your changes. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings for updated information on this page to those for analog for optimal viewing. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on supported features. - 27 - Software Installation
... they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your changes. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings for updated information on this page to those for analog for optimal viewing. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on supported features. - 27 - Software Installation
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... your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If you experience problems. Contact your keyboard after system starts up. Make sure that the display cable is seated properly in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the...
... your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If you experience problems. Contact your keyboard after system starts up. Make sure that the display cable is seated properly in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the...
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... used equipment must not be disposed of with your "end of the materials in a man- ner that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Contravention will help you need...
... used equipment must not be disposed of with your "end of the materials in a man- ner that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Contravention will help you need...