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... names are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. No part of this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of their respective owners. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... names are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. No part of this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of their respective owners. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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Introduction...3 1.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2.
Introduction...3 1.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2.
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DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. In order to your card. To protect them against damage from...
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. In order to your card. To protect them against damage from...
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Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. Hardware Installation Step 3. Step 1. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot...
Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. Hardware Installation Step 3. Step 1. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot...
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... 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 the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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...
... 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 the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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...
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..., insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Make sure your screen 3.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - For software MPEG support in Windows XP...
..., insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Make sure your screen 3.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - For software MPEG support in Windows XP...
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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.... By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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 around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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.
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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. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. Software Installation POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 -
MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. Software Installation POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 -
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By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking...
By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking...
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... item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you...
... item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you...
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You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 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. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 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. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
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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. 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. 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. 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. 3.3.
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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 provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to...
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 provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to...
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... 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. Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... 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. Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... video playback. Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system 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 your display. View HDCP...
... video playback. Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system 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 your display. View HDCP...
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... view your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - 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 of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your computer. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes...
... view your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - 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 of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your computer. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes...
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... the desktop video to best fit your ForceWare graphics driver version. You can choose to monitor your changes. Consult the release notes for updated information on this page to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to those for analog for optimal viewing. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the image settings for video content...
... the desktop video to best fit your ForceWare graphics driver version. You can choose to monitor your changes. Consult the release notes for updated information on this page to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to those for analog for optimal viewing. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the image settings for video content...
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... appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust 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 and screen resolution options available for selection depend on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to...
... appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust 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 and screen resolution options available for selection depend on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to...