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... errors or omissions that is prohibited. Due to rapid change in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this card. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of their respective owners...
... errors or omissions that is prohibited. Due to rapid change in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this card. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of their respective owners...
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Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 - Appendix...22 5.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Table of Contents 1.
Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 - Appendix...22 5.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Table of Contents 1.
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1. Introduction 1.1. Windows® 7 - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Windows® Vista - Windows® XP - 3 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction
1. Introduction 1.1. Windows® 7 - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Windows® Vista - Windows® XP - 3 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction
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... your card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Turn off your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer. 1. If you should be done on the graphics card. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you do not have one, touch both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Place...
... your card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Turn off your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer. 1. If you should be done on the graphics card. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you do not have one, touch both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Place...
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... are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 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. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Step 3. Locate the PCI Express...
... are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 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. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Step 3. Locate the PCI Express...
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...two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver...
...two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver...
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... your screen 3.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 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...
... your screen 3.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 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...
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color" page. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function.
Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color" page. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function.
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Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Software Installation Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Technical Support: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. User also can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 -
Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Software Installation Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Technical Support: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. User also can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 -
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You can click the item to change the resolution. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
You can click the item to change the resolution. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
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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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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 - 13 - Software Installation
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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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 - 13 - Software Installation
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... the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor- mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing...
... the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor- mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing...
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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. Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
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. Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
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... HDCPcapable. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your desktop. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 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 your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast...
... HDCPcapable. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your desktop. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 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 your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast...
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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. Software Installation Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size...
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. Software Installation Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size...
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The details: http://www. Software Installation Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses. nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can enable stereoscopic 3D, set depth, and set your 3D displays and 3D glasses. (To enable stereoscopic 3D function, you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games. - 19 -
The details: http://www. Software Installation Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses. nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can enable stereoscopic 3D, set depth, and set your 3D displays and 3D glasses. (To enable stereoscopic 3D function, you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games. - 19 -
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... the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor...
... the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor...
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... receiving power. 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 Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed...
... receiving power. 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 Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed...
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... GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in all respects at the Customer Care number listed in this text. Also note that protects human health and the environment. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to a third party nor be used equipment...
... GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in all respects at the Customer Care number listed in this text. Also note that protects human health and the environment. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to a third party nor be used equipment...