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... and other intellectual property rights.Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of their respective owners. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in technology, some of this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... and other intellectual property rights.Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of their respective owners. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in technology, some of this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Table of Contents 1. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1.
Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Table of Contents 1. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1.
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...done on the graphics card. In order to your computer. 1. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Be sure...on the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-...
...done on the graphics card. In order to your computer. 1. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Be sure...on the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-...
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... 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 - Hardware Installation Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your computer, you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Connect the appropriate cable to the card and the display. Locate the PCI Express...
... 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 - Hardware Installation Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your computer, you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Connect the appropriate cable to the card and the display. Locate the PCI Express...
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... model and the same manufacturers are required: - 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) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are connected...
... model and the same manufacturers are required: - 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) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are connected...
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... your screen 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation 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. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in the screen shot...
... your screen 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation 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. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in the screen shot...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. 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.
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. 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.
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... 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. Software Installation Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 - MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. Software Installation Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 - MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
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... the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER 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 is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - 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. 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 an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while...
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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 official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - When you are connected to the internet...
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 official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - When you are connected to the internet...
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You can click the item to change the color quality. You can move the slider to change the resolution. 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 Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 3.2. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
You can click the item to change the color quality. You can move the slider to change the resolution. 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 Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 3.2. Select Display Settings 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 -
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... 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 do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default...
... 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 do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default...
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Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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 ...
Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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 ...
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... any video playback. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - To change the orientation of your desktop to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop. This is useful if you 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...
... any video playback. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - To change the orientation of your desktop to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop. This is useful if you 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...
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Select 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 page. 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. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each...
Select 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 page. 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. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each...
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... 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 ForceWare graphics driver version. 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 the controls on this page to monitor your display. Note: Support for updated...
... 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 ForceWare graphics driver version. 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 the controls on this page to monitor your display. Note: Support for updated...
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... you install the graphics driver. 4. Press on 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 selection depend on your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is seated properly in and receiving power. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... you install the graphics driver. 4. Press on 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 selection depend on your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is seated properly in and receiving power. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...