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.... NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card.
.... NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card.
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SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1.
SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1.
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... wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be done on the graphics card. To protect them against damage from the system. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your computer. 1. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until...
... wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be done on the graphics card. To protect them against damage from the system. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your computer. 1. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until...
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...; Hardware Installation 2.1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. Step 1. then align your graphics card. 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 - Replace the screw to the card and the display. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card...
...; Hardware Installation 2.1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. Step 1. then align your graphics card. 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 - Replace the screw to the card and the display. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card...
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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 the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you...
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 the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you...
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... optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation For software MPEG support in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run Windows...
... optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation For software MPEG support in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run Windows...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed.
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...to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to the...
...to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to the...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item...
ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS 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 BIOS version available. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item...
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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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. When...
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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. When...
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Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
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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 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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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... technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory...
... technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory...
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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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... HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation 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 portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is useful if you to change the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast...
... HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation 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 portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is useful if you to change the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast...
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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 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 from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on the...
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 from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on the...
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... make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for video content on your display. Tasks in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to...
... make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for video content on your display. Tasks in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to...
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... card's display connector. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. Press on your computer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed...
... card's display connector. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. Press on your computer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed...
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... collection centers for any responsibility for details of life" product. ner that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where...this document is on the product or on how you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Troubleshooting Tips GIGABYTE cannot,...
... collection centers for any responsibility for details of life" product. ner that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where...this document is on the product or on how you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Troubleshooting Tips GIGABYTE cannot,...