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....Use of this graphics card. Due to rapid change in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. No part of this card. Doing so may appear in technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
....Use of this graphics card. Due to rapid change in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. No part of this card. Doing so may appear in technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
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Software Installation ...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology ...5 3. Introduction...3 1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
Software Installation ...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology ...5 3. Introduction...3 1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
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... and handling damages on the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use of your hands to a safely grounded object or...
... and handling damages on the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use of your hands to a safely grounded object or...
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Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2.1. 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 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot...
Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2.1. 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 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot...
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... required: - 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 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 - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works...
... required: - 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 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 - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works...
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... your screen 3.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 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. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual...
... your screen 3.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 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. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual...
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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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed.
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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed.
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... MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY...
... MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY...
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Return to PROFILES page. 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. 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. 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. 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 -
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... the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the...
... the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the...
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...;cial GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of ficial GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to...
...;cial GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of ficial GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to...
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Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Software Installation 3.2. You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality.
Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Software Installation 3.2. You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality.
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 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 - 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. 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 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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... image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of 3D settings 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 for all your GPU perfor- Software Installation
... image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of 3D settings 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 for all your GPU perfor- Software Installation
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... can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. 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 appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. 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 appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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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 check if your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation To change the orientation of the images on your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this...
... 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 check if your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation To change the orientation of the images on your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this...
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Select your computer. 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 make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected 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 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position...
Select your computer. 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 make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected 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 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position...
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... picture quality and video color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for the best possible viewing in development and may not be available with your display. Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they...
... picture quality and video color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for the best possible viewing in development and may not be available with your display. Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they...
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... and receiving power. ■ If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your computer. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in...
... and receiving power. ■ If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your computer. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in...
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... note that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for activation of properly. Troubleshooting Tips 5.1. Moreover, we will be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that this text. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. WEEE Symbol Statement...
... note that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for activation of properly. Troubleshooting Tips 5.1. Moreover, we will be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that this text. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. WEEE Symbol Statement...