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... part of this manual may appear in any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology...
... part of this manual may appear in any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology...
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Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Table of Contents 1. SLI Technology ...5 3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Table of Contents 1. SLI Technology ...5 3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
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... do not have one, touch both of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be done on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Place components on a grounded...
... do not have one, touch both of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be done on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Place components on a grounded...
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... ready to the card and the display. Step 2. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 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 Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 1. Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card...
... ready to the card and the display. Step 2. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 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 Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 1. Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card...
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.../three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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 certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the...
.../three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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 certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the...
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... must install DirectX first. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. 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. 3. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Software Installation
... must install DirectX first. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. 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. 3. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Software Installation
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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. 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. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. 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 -
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... 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: When it 's unlocked, 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 set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
... 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: When it 's unlocked, 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 set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
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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. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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... the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. 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...
... the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. 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...
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... version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 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 internet, the software...
... version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 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 internet, the software...
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Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 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. 3.2. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation
Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 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. 3.2. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation
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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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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... 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 do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to a game so that these settings automatically...
... 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 do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to a game so that these settings automatically...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the 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...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the 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...
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... your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation 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 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...
... your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation 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 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...
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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 computer. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured...
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 computer. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured...
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... choose to monitor your changes. Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for optimal viewing. For...
... choose to monitor your changes. Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for optimal viewing. For...
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... the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. ■ Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. ■ Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. ■ If necessary, disable any...
... the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. ■ Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. ■ Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. ■ If necessary, disable any...
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... to meet RoHS requirement. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of printing. Troubleshooting Tips Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must be prosecuted. Under the Directive, used for errors or omissions in all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill...
... to meet RoHS requirement. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of printing. Troubleshooting Tips Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must be prosecuted. Under the Directive, used for errors or omissions in all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill...