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... other intellectual property rights.Use of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in any labels on this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105...
... other intellectual property rights.Use of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in any labels on this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105...
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Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. SLI Technology ...5 3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. SLI Technology ...5 3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
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... at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Using non-of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. To protect...
... at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Using non-of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. To protect...
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... metal cover from this slot; Step 1. Step 3. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card. 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 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and...
... metal cover from this slot; Step 1. Step 3. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card. 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 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and...
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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 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using...
... 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 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using...
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... 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. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 3. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed...
... 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. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 3. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed...
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The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. 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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Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. 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: Return to what has just been setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This...
Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. 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: Return to what has just been setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This...
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FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. 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 - 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.
FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. 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 - 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.
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... an updated DRIVER version available. 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. 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. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version...
... an updated DRIVER version available. 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. 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. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version...
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... link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US 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 official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you...
... link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US 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 official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you...
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Software Installation You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 3.2.
Software Installation You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 3.2.
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Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. 3.3.
Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. 3.3.
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... with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, 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 to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU perfor- Software Installation mance. •...
... with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, 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 to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU perfor- Software Installation mance. •...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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. Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen fl...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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. Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen fl...
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...; View HDCP status Use this page to check if your system is useful if you to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - 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...
...; View HDCP status Use this page to check if your system is useful if you to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - 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...
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... each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your computer. 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 one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
... each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your computer. 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 one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
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For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. For best results, play a video while you to...
For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. For best results, play a video while you to...
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...; For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. ■ Ensure that the card is seated properly in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you experience problems. Contact your keyboard after system starts up. For more advanced troubleshooting information. ■ Check that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 4.
...; For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. ■ Ensure that the card is seated properly in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you experience problems. Contact your keyboard after system starts up. For more advanced troubleshooting information. ■ Check that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 4.
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... nor be used for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in this product must not be copied without notice and should be prosecuted. Troubleshooting Tips We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in your effort. - 29 - Also note that do not use of the materials in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfi...
... nor be used for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in this product must not be copied without notice and should be prosecuted. Troubleshooting Tips We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in your effort. - 29 - Also note that do not use of the materials in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfi...