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SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3.
SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3.
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...-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Turn off your computer. 1. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it...
...-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Turn off your computer. 1. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it...
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.... Replace the screw to install your graphics card. Hardware Installation 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. 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 - Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Connect...
.... Replace the screw to install your graphics card. Hardware Installation 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. 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 - Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Connect...
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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 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 together via SLI bridge connector in...
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 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 together via SLI bridge connector in...
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... the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation For software MPEG support in Windows XP...
... the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation For software MPEG support in Windows XP...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
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...: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where...
...: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. 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 - 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. 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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... software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA...
... software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA...
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... 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 detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update...
... 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 detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update...
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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 change the color quality. 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.
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 change the color quality. 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.
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Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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 - 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. 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.
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... a powerful physics engine 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 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...
... a powerful physics engine 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 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...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. 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 ...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. 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 ...
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... images on your desktop. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. 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...
... images on your desktop. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. 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...
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... horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to 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...
... horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to 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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... updated information on supported features. - 27 - Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use...
... updated information on supported features. - 27 - Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use...
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... graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you are plugged in the Windows Help or contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
... graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you are plugged in the Windows Help or contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
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...number listed in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to add and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in this document is recycled in this product must not be used...Statement GIGABYTE will help you purchased the product for errors or omissions in a man- Troubleshooting Tips The parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS requirement. ...
...number listed in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to add and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in this document is recycled in this product must not be used...Statement GIGABYTE will help you purchased the product for errors or omissions in a man- Troubleshooting Tips The parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS requirement. ...