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... this graphics card. Due to rapid change in any labels on this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Doing so may appear in this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... this graphics card. Due to rapid change in any labels on this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Doing so may appear in this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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SLI Technology ...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation ...7 3.1.
SLI Technology ...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation ...7 3.1.
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...-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may...
...-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may...
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... PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 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. Step 3. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Hardware Installation Step 1. Connect the appropriate cable...
... PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 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. Step 3. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Hardware Installation Step 1. Connect the appropriate cable...
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..., two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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 linked in parallel in a system that two and three graphics cards are required: - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots...
..., two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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 linked in parallel in a system that two and three graphics cards are required: - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots...
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... Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos 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...
... Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos 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...
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The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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... GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. 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. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set...
... GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. 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. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set...
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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. Return to PROFILES page. 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.
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. Return to PROFILES page. 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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... software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA...
... software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA...
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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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. By clicking...
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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. By clicking...
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3.2. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 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 move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
3.2. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 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 move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item 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 - 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. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3.
The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3.
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... are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for all your GPU perfor- 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to use for improved image...
... are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for all your GPU perfor- 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to use for improved image...
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... can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Display A variety of display 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Display A variety of display 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... Start page. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your system is useful if 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. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check...
... Start page. Rotate Display The NVIDIA Rotate features enable you to change the orientation of your system is useful if 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. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check...
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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 the displays (monitors) that are connected to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size...
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 the displays (monitors) that are connected to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size...
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... changes. Software Installation Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls...
... changes. Software Installation Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls...
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... experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. ■ Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. ■ Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. ■ Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card...
... experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. ■ Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. ■ Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. ■ Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card...
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... Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to the waste collection centers for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you with other waste. 5.1. Moreover, we will help you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in a manner that this document is recycled in your product's user's manual and...