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NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Doing so may void the warranty of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and...
NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Doing so may void the warranty of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and...
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Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology ...5 3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology ...5 3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
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... work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-of your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on your computer. 1. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-of your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on your computer. 1. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... cover. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. 2.1. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation then align your graphics card. Hardware Installation Now...
... cover. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. 2.1. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation then align your graphics card. Hardware Installation Now...
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... SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) 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...
... SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) 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...
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... to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. Software Installation
... to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. Software Installation
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Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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..., GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. 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.
..., GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. 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.
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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. 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.
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You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the 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. 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...
You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the 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. 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...
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... 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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software...
... 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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software...
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You can click the item to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Software Installation Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 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 adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
You can click the item to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Software Installation Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 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 adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
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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 - 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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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 - 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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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 Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics...
... can utilize GPU acceleration to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics...
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Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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...
Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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...
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... desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. To change the orientation of the images on your desktop. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation...
... desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. To change the orientation of the images on your desktop. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation...
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... on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. 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...
... on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. 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...
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... make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on your display. Consult the release notes for video content on this page to fine tune the image settings for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your changes. Software Installation Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test...
... make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on your display. Consult the release notes for video content on this page to fine tune the image settings for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your changes. Software Installation Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test...
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... the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your computer. 4. Press on your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. ■ If you install the graphics driver...
... the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your computer. 4. Press on your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. ■ If you install the graphics driver...
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...safety requirements. To prevent releases of properly. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used ...product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in your waste equipment for errors or omissions in a manner that this product must be disposed of your household waste disposal service or where you with other waste. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help you purchased the product...
...safety requirements. To prevent releases of properly. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used ...product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in your waste equipment for errors or omissions in a manner that this product must be disposed of your household waste disposal service or where you with other waste. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help you purchased the product...