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... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may appear in any form without the expressed, written permission of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of...
... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may appear in any form without the expressed, written permission of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of...
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Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2.
Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2.
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... in its original packing until it is installed. In order to ensure that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Place components on...
... in its original packing until it is installed. In order to ensure that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. 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. Step 3. Hardware Installation Step 1. Replace the screw to the card and the display. 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 2. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is...
... are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. Hardware Installation Step 1. Replace the screw to the card and the display. 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 2. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is...
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...-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...
...-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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... must install DirectX first. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. For software MPEG support in the screen shot...
... must install DirectX first. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. For software MPEG support in the screen shot...
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Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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... to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to the previous applied setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can...
... to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to the previous applied setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can...
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Return to PROFILES page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
Return to PROFILES page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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Software Installation Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 - Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
Software Installation Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 - Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
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ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. Software Installation You can download the updated BIOS version and...
ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. Software Installation You can download the updated BIOS version and...
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... software detects if there is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs...
... software detects if there is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs...
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You can click the item 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. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
You can click the item 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. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
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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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 3.3.
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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 3.3.
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... your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes...
... your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes...
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... 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 display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
... 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 display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
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...) of your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. 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. Software Installation
...) of your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. 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. Software Installation
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... 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 make the best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - 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 view...
... 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 make the best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - 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 view...
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... a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Software Installation Note: Support for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. 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. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for video content on supported...
... a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Software Installation Note: Support for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. 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. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for video content on supported...
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... PCI Express x16 slot. If you install the graphics driver. 4. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . For more information, consult your motherboard. Restart 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...
... PCI Express x16 slot. If you install the graphics driver. 4. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . For more information, consult your motherboard. Restart 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...