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... a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. Notice Please do not...
... a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. Notice Please do not...
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Software Installation...7 3.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. SLI Technology...5 3. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Appendix...22 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 -
Software Installation...7 3.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. SLI Technology...5 3. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Appendix...22 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 -
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Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction Windows® XP - 3 - Windows® Vista - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® 7 - 1. 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 - Introduction Windows® XP - 3 - Windows® Vista - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® 7 - 1. Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) -
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... to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components...
... to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components...
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... PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 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 - Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready...
... PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 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 - Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready...
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...) 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) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in...
...) 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) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in...
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... later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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...
... later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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...
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The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. 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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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 adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color" page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters.
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 adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color" page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters.
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User also can get information of the system components. - 11 - Software Installation Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Technical Support: User can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update.
User also can get information of the system components. - 11 - Software Installation Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Technical Support: User can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. 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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Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item 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. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item 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. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video - 13 -
3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video - 13 -
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... 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 do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of 3D settings...
... 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 do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of 3D settings...
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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. Software Installation Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
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. Software Installation 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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... your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - To change the orientation of the images on your desktop. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page...
... your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - To change the orientation of the images on your desktop. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page...
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... use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Software Installation 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 each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Software Installation 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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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 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 - Software Installation Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses. The details: http://www.
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 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 - Software Installation Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses. The details: http://www.
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... for analog for updated information on supported features. For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for video content on your display. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Note: Support for video content on your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - You can choose to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on...
... for analog for updated information on supported features. For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for video content on your display. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Note: Support for video content on your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - You can choose to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on...
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... Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in Device Manager check whether the driver for more information, consult your computer's manual or...
... Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in Device Manager check whether the driver for more information, consult your computer's manual or...
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... the environment and to develop products that it back" to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at the Customer Care number listed in your local or re- The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to your product's user's manual and we will be construed...