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... a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. No part of this manual may void the warranty...
... a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. No part of this manual may void the warranty...
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SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Software Installation...7 3.1.
SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Software Installation...7 3.1.
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... done on a grounded anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may ...power supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Turn off your card. Expansion cards...
... done on a grounded anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may ...power supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Turn off your card. Expansion cards...
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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 2. 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 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in...
... are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 2. 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 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in...
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... 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 - 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: - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The...
... 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 - 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: - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The...
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..., go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Make sure your screen 3.1. 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. Software Installation Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1.
..., go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Make sure your screen 3.1. 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. Software Installation Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1.
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Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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...NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch...
...NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch...
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MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. 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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Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the...
Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the...
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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 link to the official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU...
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 link to the official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU...
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3.2. You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Select Display Settings to change the resolution. Software Installation 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. You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Select Display Settings to change the resolution. Software Installation 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.
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. 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 -
In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. 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 -
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Software Installation 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 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...
Software Installation 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 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...
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...NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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...
...NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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...
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These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation This 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 the images on your desktop. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the...
These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation This 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 the images on your desktop. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the...
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... two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. 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 output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables...
... two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. 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 output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables...
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... monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your changes. Software Installation Note: Support for updated information on your display. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Select one of the desktop video...
... monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your changes. Software Installation Note: Support for updated information on your display. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Select one of the desktop video...
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... or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is correct. If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If you experience problems. Contact your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express...
... or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is correct. If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If you experience problems. Contact your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express...
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...need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product. The parts and components have not intended to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card...contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for errors or omissions in this document is recycled in a man- We believe that this product must not be imparted to a third party nor ...
...need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product. The parts and components have not intended to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card...contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for errors or omissions in this document is recycled in a man- We believe that this product must not be imparted to a third party nor ...