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... change in technology, some of this graphics card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. No part of this manual may appear in any form without the expressed, written permission of this this copyright protection technology must be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... change in technology, some of this graphics card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. No part of this manual may appear in any form without the expressed, written permission of this this copyright protection technology must be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
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...Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The operator should be done 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 ...- Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS...
...Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The operator should be done 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 ...- Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS...
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... 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 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. 2.1. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To...
... 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 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. 2.1. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To...
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... 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 - 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 an SLI system, the following are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration...
... 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 - 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 an SLI system, the following are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration...
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... on 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. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver Installation After installing the...
... on 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. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver Installation After installing the...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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.../MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. 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: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. 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 can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. 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: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. 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...
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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 - Return to PROFILES page. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. 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.
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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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking...
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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking...
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... link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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...
... link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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...
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Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. You can move the slider 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. Software Installation
Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. You can move the slider 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. Software Installation
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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 - 3.3. 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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 3.3. 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.
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... 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 provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL...
... 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 provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL...
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...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 information appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
...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 information appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... 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 display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation To change...
... 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 display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation To change...
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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 the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal...
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 the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal...
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... monitor your display. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Software Installation You can choose to those for analog for updated information on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your changes. For best results, play a video...
... monitor your display. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Software Installation You can choose to those for analog for updated information on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your changes. For best results, play a video...
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... power. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled...
... power. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled...
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... into the environment and to develop products that the information in this document is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to the waste collection centers for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your product's user's manual and we at the time of Certain...subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for errors or ...
... into the environment and to develop products that the information in this document is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to the waste collection centers for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your product's user's manual and we at the time of Certain...subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for errors or ...