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NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Doing so may void the warranty of GBT. No part of this manual may appear in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this card. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is...
NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Doing so may void the warranty of GBT. No part of this manual may appear in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this card. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is...
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Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
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... GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be left in its original packing until it is installed. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be left in its original packing until it is installed. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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..., you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 2. Replace the screw to the card and the display. 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 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated...
..., you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 2. Replace the screw to the card and the display. 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 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated...
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... Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together...
... Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together...
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... your optical drive. 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 and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. For software MPEG support in Windows XP...
... your optical drive. 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 and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. For software MPEG support in Windows XP...
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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. 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.
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..., 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 be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Restore the default 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: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM...
..., 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 be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Restore the default 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: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM...
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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. 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. 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.
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. 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.
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Software Installation 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 shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking...
Software Installation 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 shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking...
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... updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA 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 official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT...
... updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA 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 official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT...
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Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can click the item to change the resolution. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. Software Installation
Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can click the item to change the resolution. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. 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. 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 - 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.
Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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 - 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.
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... real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation 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 Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX®...
... real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation 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 Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX®...
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... 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 information appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22...
... 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 information appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22...
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Software Installation These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your desktop. 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 the images on your system is...
Software Installation These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your desktop. 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 the images on your system is...
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... span) • As one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select 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 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...
... span) • As one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select 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 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...
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... adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your changes. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust...
... adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your changes. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust...
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... the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure that the display cable is seated properly in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is correct. If necessary, disable any...
... the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure that the display cable is seated properly in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is correct. If necessary, disable any...
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... our efforts to the waste collection centers for activation of properly. Moreover, we will be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Under the Directive, used for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in a man- The separate collection and recycling of your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. 5.1. The parts and components have not intended...
... our efforts to the waste collection centers for activation of properly. Moreover, we will be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Under the Directive, used for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in a man- The separate collection and recycling of your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. 5.1. The parts and components have not intended...