Manual
Page 1
... this this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. Doing so may be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of GBT. Due to update the information...
... this this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. Doing so may be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of GBT. Due to update the information...
Manual
Page 2
Software Installation...7 3.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...22 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 -
Software Installation...7 3.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...22 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 -
Manual
Page 3
Windows® Vista - Windows® XP - 3 - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 7 - 1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Introduction 1.1. Introduction
Windows® Vista - Windows® XP - 3 - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 7 - 1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Introduction 1.1. Introduction
Manual
Page 4
...-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Turn off your card. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer...
...-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Turn off your card. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer...
Manual
Page 5
..., you 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. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until...
..., you 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. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until...
Manual
Page 6
... 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) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are required: - 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...
... 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) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are required: - 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...
Manual
Page 7
... drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Software Installation The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX...
... drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Software Installation The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX...
Manual
Page 8
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Manual
Page 10
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. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function.
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. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function.
Manual
Page 11
Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Software Installation Technical Support: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - User also can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor.
Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Software Installation Technical Support: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - User also can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor.
Manual
Page 12
Select Display Settings 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. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can move the slider to change the color quality. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. 3.2.
Select Display Settings 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. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can move the slider to change the color quality. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. 3.2.
Manual
Page 13
Software Installation 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 - 13 - 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.
Software Installation 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 - 13 - 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.
Manual
Page 14
... 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 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of your GPU and GPU memory to...
... 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 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of your GPU and GPU memory to...
Manual
Page 15
Software Installation 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. Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of ...
Software Installation 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. Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of ...
Manual
Page 16
Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to check if your system 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 you have rotated your desktop. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - This is...
Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to check if your system 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 you have rotated your desktop. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - This is...
Manual
Page 17
... Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display 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. Software Installation Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected...
... Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display 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. Software Installation Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected...
Manual
Page 19
Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games. - 19 - Software Installation 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 will need 3D displays and glasses. The details: http://www.
Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games. - 19 - Software Installation 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 will need 3D displays and glasses. The details: http://www.
Manual
Page 20
... 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 some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Consult the release notes for updated information on supported features. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... 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 some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Consult the release notes for updated information on supported features. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
Manual
Page 21
... monitor's manual.) - 21 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities 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 more advanced troubleshooting information. 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in the PCI Express x16 slot. Troubleshooting Tips Ensure that the card...
... monitor's manual.) - 21 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities 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 more advanced troubleshooting information. 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in the PCI Express x16 slot. Troubleshooting Tips Ensure that the card...
Manual
Page 22
...this text. Also note that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in this document is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be ...re- NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in your effort. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at...
...this text. Also note that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in this document is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be ...re- NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in your effort. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at...