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... of GBT. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to rapid change in any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. patents and...
... of GBT. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to rapid change in any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. patents and...
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Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Appendix...22 5.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 - Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1.
Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Appendix...22 5.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 - Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1.
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Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction Windows® 7 - Windows® XP - 3 - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Introduction 1.1. 1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® Vista -
Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction Windows® 7 - Windows® XP - 3 - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Introduction 1.1. 1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® Vista -
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...to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages... Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in...
...to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages... Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in...
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If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to the card and the display. Connect the appropriate cable 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 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 - Locate the ...
If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to the card and the display. Connect the appropriate cable 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 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 - Locate the ...
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... 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 an SLI system...174;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 - 6 - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three ...
... 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 an SLI system...174;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 - 6 - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three ...
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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.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Make sure your optical drive. Software Installation Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system ...
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.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Make sure your optical drive. Software Installation Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system ...
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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 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update 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 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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Software Installation Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Easy Boost item. The system is completed. 3.1.2. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Easy Boost is installing the components. - 9 -
Software Installation Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Easy Boost item. The system is completed. 3.1.2. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Easy Boost is installing the components. - 9 -
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OSD Turning: User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. Over Clock: User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color" page. User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" 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.
OSD Turning: User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. Over Clock: User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color" page. User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" 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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Software Installation User also can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Technical Support: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. 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.
Software Installation User also can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Technical Support: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. 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.
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You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - You can click the item to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2.
You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - You can click the item to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2.
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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. 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 -
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. 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 -
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mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. 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 3D settings 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 increase ...
mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. 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 3D settings 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 increase ...
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Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. - 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 ...
Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. - 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 ...
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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 portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system is useful if you to change the orientation of...
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 portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system is useful if you to change the orientation of...
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Select your computer. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display 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 - 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 your preferred ...
Select your computer. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display 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 - 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 your preferred ...
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The height of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. The width of each display is half the height of the total virtual desktop height. This means that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the ...
The height of each display is half the width of the total virtual desktop width. (4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) Vertical Span mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one wide virtual desktop. The width of each display is half the height of the total virtual desktop height. This means that the taskbar will not be stretched across displays and 3D applications are not accelerated as efficiently as when the application spans displays. (3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) Horizontal Span mode indicates that both displays in the ...
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The details: http://www. 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. Software Installation Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games. - 19 -
The details: http://www. 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. Software Installation Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games. - 19 -
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For best results, play a video while you 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 optimal viewing. Note: Support for video content on your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 changes. Tasks in...
For best results, play a video while you 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 optimal viewing. Note: Support for video content on your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 changes. Tasks in...