Manual
Page 1
... to rapid change in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Rovi Corporation. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of this manual may void the warranty of this graphics card. Doing so may be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... to rapid change in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Rovi Corporation. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of this manual may void the warranty of this graphics card. Doing so may be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
Manual
Page 2
GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
Manual
Page 4
... the power supply case. 3. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the card before handling computer components. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation...
... the power supply case. 3. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the card before handling computer components. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation...
Manual
Page 5
... from this slot; Replace the screw 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 - then align your computer, you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Make sure that you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and...
... from this slot; Replace the screw 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 - then align your computer, you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Make sure that you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and...
Manual
Page 6
... are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are linked in parallel in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16...
... are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are linked in parallel in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16...
Manual
Page 7
... may not match what you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your screen 3.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click...
... may not match what you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your screen 3.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click...
Manual
Page 8
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.
Manual
Page 10
... can set different profiles. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to what has just been setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT...
... can set different profiles. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to what has just been setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT...
Manual
Page 14
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. 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.
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. 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.
Manual
Page 17
... the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. 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 an updated BIOS 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...
... the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. 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 an updated BIOS 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...
Manual
Page 18
... GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. 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 detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. 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 detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
Manual
Page 19
Software Installation You can click the item to change the resolution. 3.2. 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 adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality.
Software Installation You can click the item to change the resolution. 3.2. 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 adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality.
Manual
Page 20
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. 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. 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. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
Manual
Page 21
... the shipped clocked frequencies 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- 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for all your...
... the shipped clocked frequencies 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- 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for all your...
Manual
Page 22
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 ...
Manual
Page 23
... - 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 to change the orientation of your desktop to check if your system is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of the images on your display. View HDCP...
... - 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 to change the orientation of your desktop to check if your system is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of the images on your display. View HDCP...
Manual
Page 24
... several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Adjust Desktop...
... several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Adjust Desktop...
Manual
Page 27
... a video while you make adjustment 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. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to view the changes as they happen. Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your changes.
... a video while you make adjustment 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. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to view the changes as they happen. Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your changes.
Manual
Page 28
... the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is correct. If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - After...
... the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is correct. If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - After...
Manual
Page 29
..." product. To prevent releases of the materials in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for activation of electric and electronic devices and their components. Troubleshooting Tips For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for recycling. If you need further...
..." product. To prevent releases of the materials in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for activation of electric and electronic devices and their components. Troubleshooting Tips For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for recycling. If you need further...