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... form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Doing so may void the warranty of GBT. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may...
... form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Doing so may void the warranty of GBT. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may...
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Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2.
Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2.
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.... NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 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. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling...
.... NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 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. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer. 1. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling...
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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 - Make sure that you 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. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten...
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 - Make sure that you 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. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten...
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...-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/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...
...-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/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...
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... screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 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. Make sure your screen 3.1. For software MPEG support in this manual...
... screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 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. Make sure your screen 3.1. For software MPEG support in this manual...
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Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. 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 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. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
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..., GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Return to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This...
..., GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Return to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This...
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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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. Return to PROFILES page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. Return to PROFILES page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
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... software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. 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 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...
... software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. 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 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...
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... to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. When you are connected to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there...
... to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. When you are connected to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there...
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You can click the item to change the color quality. You can move the slider to change the resolution. 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. Software Installation 3.2. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
You can click the item to change the color quality. You can move the slider to change the resolution. 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. Software Installation 3.2. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
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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. 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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... can utilize GPU acceleration to use the Adjust Image Settings with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you make for all your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of 3D settings for a particular game...
... can utilize GPU acceleration to use the Adjust Image Settings with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you make for all your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of 3D settings for a particular game...
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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 display. Tasks in the Display 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 ...
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 display. Tasks in the Display 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 ...
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... 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. To change the orientation of the images on your desktop to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop. Software Installation These changes will not affect any video playback...
... 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. To change the orientation of the images on your desktop to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop. Software Installation These changes will not affect any video playback...
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... nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display 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...
... nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display 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...
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...; Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for optimal viewing. You can choose to monitor your changes. Tasks in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video...
...; Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for optimal viewing. You can choose to monitor your changes. Tasks in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video...
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Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. If necessary, adjust your computer. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp...
Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. If necessary, adjust your computer. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp...
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... document is recycled in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of life" product. ner that the information contained herein was accurate in a man- Troubleshooting Tips Also note that this text. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is no longer useful to you may contact us at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to change...
... document is recycled in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of life" product. ner that the information contained herein was accurate in a man- Troubleshooting Tips Also note that this text. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is no longer useful to you may contact us at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to change...