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... this card. Doing so may appear in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to rapid change in technology, some...
... this card. Doing so may appear in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to rapid change in technology, some...
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Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Introduction...3 1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2.
Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Introduction...3 1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2.
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... delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Unpacking and installation should be done on the card before handling computer components. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only.
... delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Unpacking and installation should be done on the card before handling computer components. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only.
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... ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Step 3. 2.1. Step 2. 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...
... ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Step 3. 2.1. Step 2. 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...
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... SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express...
... SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express...
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... optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. 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. Software Installation Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation...
... optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. 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. Software Installation Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation...
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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 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.
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 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.
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... the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return 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 users can set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OC GURU II: Profiles Users...
... the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return 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 users can set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OC GURU II: Profiles Users...
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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. 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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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 is shown in the page. By clicking 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 - Software Installation By clicking...
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 is shown in the page. By clicking 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 - Software Installation By clicking...
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... US page. 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 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...
... US page. 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 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...
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Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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 You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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 You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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... 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 improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor...
... 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 improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor...
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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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... change the orientation of your desktop to match the orientation of the images on your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - 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 desktop. Software Installation These changes...
... change the orientation of your desktop to match the orientation of the images on your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - 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 desktop. Software Installation These changes...
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... the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Adjust Desktop...
... the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Adjust Desktop...
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..., play a video while you make 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. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Software Installation Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video and...
..., play a video while you make 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. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Software Installation Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video and...
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... Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics to be disabled or to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings...
... Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics to be disabled or to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings...
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...use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should be used equipment must not be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE...efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in all respects at the time of harmful substances into the environment and to the waste collection centers for details of ...
...use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should be used equipment must not be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE...efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in all respects at the time of harmful substances into the environment and to the waste collection centers for details of ...