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... without the expressed, written permission of the specifications might be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. Use of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any labels on this manual. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... without the expressed, written permission of the specifications might be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. Use of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any labels on this manual. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 14 Introduction 1 1.1. SLI Technology 4 3. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Appendix 14 5.1. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. Software Installation 5 3.1. Table of Contents 1.
Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 14 Introduction 1 1.1. SLI Technology 4 3. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Appendix 14 5.1. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. Software Installation 5 3.1. Table of Contents 1.
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Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 8 - 1. Windows® 7 1 Introduction 1.1. Windows® 10 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) -
Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 8 - 1. Windows® 7 1 Introduction 1.1. Windows® 10 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) -
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... your graphics card can be left in its original packing until it is installed. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem...
... your graphics card can be left in its original packing until it is installed. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem...
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... card, remember to connect the power cable to install your graphics card. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. ※ If there are ready to them, or the system will not boot. Step 3. Step 1. DVI-I (Dual Link) DVI-D (Dual Link) HDMI Mini HDMI Monitor Monitor D-sub Monitor 3 DisplayPort Monitor Mini DisplayPort Monitor Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card...
... card, remember to connect the power cable to install your graphics card. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. ※ If there are ready to them, or the system will not boot. Step 3. Step 1. DVI-I (Dual Link) DVI-D (Dual Link) HDMI Mini HDMI Monitor Monitor D-sub Monitor 3 DisplayPort Monitor Mini DisplayPort Monitor Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card...
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... graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. 2-Way SLI Configuration: Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are required: An SLI certified motherboard with two or above PCI Express x16 slots to scale graphics performance. SLI Technology 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...
... graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. 2-Way SLI Configuration: Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are required: An SLI certified motherboard with two or above PCI Express x16 slots to scale graphics performance. SLI Technology 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...
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... drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Choose Express Install to install driver and XTREME ENGINE at once, or Customize Install to install them separately. First make sure your optical drive. 3. Then click the Install item. 5 Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 11 or later version...
... drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Choose Express Install to install driver and XTREME ENGINE at once, or Customize Install to install them separately. First make sure your optical drive. 3. Then click the Install item. 5 Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 11 or later version...
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Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed. And then click the Next button. 6 Step 2: Click the Next button. If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture.
Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed. And then click the Next button. 6 Step 2: Click the Next button. If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture.
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Step 5: Check the box if you 'd like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. Step 6: Click the Install button. 7 And then click Next. Step 4: Click Browse to choose where you 'd like to create a desktop icon, and then click Next.
Step 5: Check the box if you 'd like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. Step 6: Click the Install button. 7 And then click Next. Step 4: Click Browse to choose where you 'd like to create a desktop icon, and then click Next.
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Step 8: After installing XTREME ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear. Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8 Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete XTREME ENGINE installation.
Step 8: After installing XTREME ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear. Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8 Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete XTREME ENGINE installation.
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Step 11: Installation begins. Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button. Step 12: Click the Close button, and then restart your computer to complete driver installation. 9
Step 11: Installation begins. Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button. Step 12: Click the Close button, and then restart your computer to complete driver installation. 9
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Click on APPLY, the adjusted data will be saved in the profile on +/- , drag the control button or enter numbers to previous setting. 3.1.2. OC Click on the upper left, click RESET to return to adjust GPU clock, memory clock, GPU voltage, power limit, and temperature. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc. according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to default setting. 10 Click DEFAULT to return to each model.
Click on APPLY, the adjusted data will be saved in the profile on +/- , drag the control button or enter numbers to previous setting. 3.1.2. OC Click on the upper left, click RESET to return to adjust GPU clock, memory clock, GPU voltage, power limit, and temperature. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc. according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to default setting. 10 Click DEFAULT to return to each model.
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FAN Easy Setting: Turbo High fan speed to keep noise low 11 ADVANCED OC Easy Setting: OC mode High performance over clocking mode Gaming mode Default setting gaming mode ECO mode Energy saving, silent ECO mode Advanced Setting: Users could click on +/-, enter numbers, or move the white dots on the line chart to keep temperature low Auto Default mode Silent Low fan speed to adjust GPU clock and voltage.
FAN Easy Setting: Turbo High fan speed to keep noise low 11 ADVANCED OC Easy Setting: OC mode High performance over clocking mode Gaming mode Default setting gaming mode ECO mode Energy saving, silent ECO mode Advanced Setting: Users could click on +/-, enter numbers, or move the white dots on the line chart to keep temperature low Auto Default mode Silent Low fan speed to adjust GPU clock and voltage.
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Advanced Setting: Users could also turn off the LED effects through this software. they could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature. If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could choose different styles, brightness, colors; LED Users could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL. 12
Advanced Setting: Users could also turn off the LED effects through this software. they could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature. If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could choose different styles, brightness, colors; LED Users could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL. 12
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... your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. ※ If necessary, adjust your motherboard. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check whether the card is seated properly in the PCI Express...
... your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. ※ If necessary, adjust your motherboard. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check whether the card is seated properly in the PCI Express...
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... responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Moreover, we at the time of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to a third party nor be used for any responsibility for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in this document is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents...
... responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Moreover, we at the time of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to a third party nor be used for any responsibility for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in this document is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents...
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...needed to you with other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product must not be disposed of with your help, we will help you , "take it back" to your product's user's manual... and we can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally ...
...needed to you with other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product must not be disposed of with your help, we will help you , "take it back" to your product's user's manual... and we can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally ...
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China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: 16
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: 16
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...; Serbia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu Kazakhstan WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language in the language list at the bottom left corner of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or...
...; Serbia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu Kazakhstan WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language in the language list at the bottom left corner of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or...