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... other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Doing so may be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of GBT. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Doing so may be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of GBT. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 - Appendix...22 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 - Appendix...22 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
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1. Introduction 1.1. Introduction Windows® XP - 3 - Windows® 7 - Windows® Vista - 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 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware -
1. Introduction 1.1. Introduction Windows® XP - 3 - Windows® 7 - Windows® Vista - 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 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware -
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... and handling damages on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband...
... and handling damages on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband...
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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. Replace the screw to the card and the display. 2.1. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Hardware Installation Step 1. then align your graphics card. To Flat Panel Display...
... ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Replace the screw to the card and the display. 2.1. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Hardware Installation Step 1. then align your graphics card. To Flat Panel Display...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Software Installation Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 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...
Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Software Installation Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 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...
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
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User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color" page. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function.
User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color" page. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. 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. User also can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Technical Support: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Software Installation
Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. User also can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Technical Support: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Software Installation
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You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings.
You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced 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. 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 - 13 - 3.3. Software Installation
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 - 13 - 3.3. Software Installation
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... 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 establish default 3D settings to provide amazing real-time physics effects. mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to use for all your GPU perfor- NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... 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 establish default 3D settings to provide amazing real-time physics effects. mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to use for all your GPU perfor- NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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Software Installation 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. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
Software Installation 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. 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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...) of the images on your system is useful if 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 portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your desktop. This is HDCPcapable. These changes will not affect any video playback. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
...) of the images on your system is useful if 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 portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your desktop. This is HDCPcapable. These changes will not affect any video playback. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
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... on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your computer. 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 desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) - 17 - Software Installation
... on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your computer. 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 desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) - 17 - Software Installation
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Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games. - 19 - nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games 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. Software Installation 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 Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games. - 19 - nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games 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. Software Installation The details: http://www.
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... screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported...
... screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported...
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... the monitor's manual.) - 21 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Press on your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. If necessary, adjust your computer. Check that the display cable is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is...
... the monitor's manual.) - 21 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Press on your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. If necessary, adjust your computer. Check that the display cable is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is...
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... herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to meet RoHS requirement. Contravention will be taken to the waste collection centers for any responsibility for RoHS (Restriction of environmentally safe recycling. When your product's user's manual and we will be marked...
... herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to meet RoHS requirement. Contravention will be taken to the waste collection centers for any responsibility for RoHS (Restriction of environmentally safe recycling. When your product's user's manual and we will be marked...