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... other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any labels on this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. No part of this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any labels on this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. No part of this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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SLI Technology...5 3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Introduction...3 1.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Software Installation...7 3.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2.
SLI Technology...5 3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Introduction...3 1.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Software Installation...7 3.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2.
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... computer and unplug power supply. 2. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be done on the card before handling computer components. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Place components on...
... computer and unplug power supply. 2. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be done on the card before handling computer components. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Place components on...
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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. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 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 - Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation If necessary...
... are 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. 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 - Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation If necessary...
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... PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... your screen 3.1. 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 Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 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...
... your screen 3.1. 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 Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 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...
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed.
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed.
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...;FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed...
...;FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed...
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Return to PROFILES page. 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. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
Return to PROFILES page. 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. 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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... the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page...
... the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. 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...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. 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...
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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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Software Installation You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 3.2.
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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Software Installation You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 3.2.
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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. 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 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings.
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. 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 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings.
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...; Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set 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 can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to...
...; Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set 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 can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to...
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... 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
... 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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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Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings 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 physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this...
Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings 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 physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this...
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... use 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 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 desktop in one of several multi-display modes to...
... use 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 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 desktop in one of several multi-display modes to...
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... display. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Tasks in development and may not be available with your changes. Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista...
... display. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Tasks in development and may not be available with your changes. Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista...
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... the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If you experience problems. Contact your keyboard after system starts up. 4. Press on your dealer or GIGABYTE for more information, consult 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 the graphics card is seated properly in and receiving power. Troubleshooting Tips...
... the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If you experience problems. Contact your keyboard after system starts up. 4. Press on your dealer or GIGABYTE for more information, consult 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 the graphics card is seated properly in and receiving power. Troubleshooting Tips...
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... all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. 5.1. Instead, the device should not be prosecuted. Troubleshooting Tips Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should be used equipment must not be marked, collected separately, and disposed of with your product's user's manual and...
... all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. 5.1. Instead, the device should not be prosecuted. Troubleshooting Tips Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should be used equipment must not be marked, collected separately, and disposed of with your product's user's manual and...