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... remove any labels on this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in...
... remove any labels on this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in...
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Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. SLI Technology ...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1.
Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. SLI Technology ...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1.
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... are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. If you work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so...
... are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. If you work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so...
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... card is securely inserted. Connect the appropriate cable to the card and the display. 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 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. Make sure that you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Hardware Installation...
... card is securely inserted. Connect the appropriate cable to the card and the display. 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 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. Make sure that you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Hardware Installation...
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... by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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...
... by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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...
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..., you exactly see on your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation 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. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button...
..., you exactly see on your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation 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. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button...
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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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
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... to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup.
... to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup.
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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. 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.
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By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item...
By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item...
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... Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while 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 of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs...
... Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while 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 of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs...
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You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Software Installation 3.2.
You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Software Installation 3.2.
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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. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. 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. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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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 all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor-
... 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 Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor-
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... 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 information appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... 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 information appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... your physical display and need to rotate the 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 check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - These changes will not affect any video playback. To change the orientation of the images on your desktop. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this...
... your physical display and need to rotate the 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 check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - These changes will not affect any video playback. To change the orientation of the images on your desktop. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this...
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... large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - 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 preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same 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...
... large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - 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 preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same 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...
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... changes as they happen. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for video content on your display. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Select one of the desktop video...
... changes as they happen. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for video content on your display. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Select one of the desktop video...
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... desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. ■ For more advanced troubleshooting information. ■ Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. ■ Ensure that the display cable is...
... desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. ■ For more advanced troubleshooting information. ■ Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. ■ Ensure that the display cable is...
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... treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of life" product, you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your local or regional waste collection administration for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we at the time of life" product. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to help to...
... treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of life" product, you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your local or regional waste collection administration for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we at the time of life" product. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to help to...