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Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Software Installation...7 3.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4.
Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Software Installation...7 3.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4.
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... and unplug power supply. 2. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Turn off your card. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only...
... and unplug power supply. 2. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Turn off your card. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only...
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... graphics card. Step 2. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. 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. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install...
... graphics card. Step 2. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. 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. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install...
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... Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are required: - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the...
... Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are required: - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the...
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... 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 system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. For software MPEG support in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in Windows XP, you exactly see on your screen 3.1. 3. Software Installation The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks...
... 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 system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. For software MPEG support in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in Windows XP, you exactly see on your screen 3.1. 3. Software Installation The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks...
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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 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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.../MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. 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 can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN...
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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. 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. 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. Return to PROFILES page. 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. 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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... 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. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS 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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically...
... 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. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS 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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically...
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... official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated...
... official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated...
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You can move the slider to change the resolution. Software Installation You can click the item to change the color quality. 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. 3.2. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
You can move the slider to change the resolution. Software Installation You can click the item to change the color quality. 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. 3.2. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor- mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page...
... and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor- mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page...
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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 the use of ...
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 the use of ...
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.... 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 (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop to change the orientation of the images on your desktop. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this 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 (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop to change the orientation of the images on your desktop. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page...
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... of several multi-display modes to make the best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size...
... of several multi-display modes to make the best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size...
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... of the test images to fine tune the color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your display. Consult the release notes for video content on this page to monitor your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on your changes. Software Installation For...
... of the test images to fine tune the color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your display. Consult the release notes for video content on this page to monitor your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on your changes. Software Installation For...
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... 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. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. If necessary, adjust your computer. For more information, consult your motherboard. 4. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Check that the display cable is seated properly in and receiving power...
... 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. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. If necessary, adjust your computer. For more information, consult your motherboard. 4. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Check that the display cable is seated properly in and receiving power...
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