Manual
Page 1
... are the properties of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104...
... are the properties of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104...
Manual
Page 2
Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. SLI Technology...5 3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4.
Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. SLI Technology...5 3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4.
Manual
Page 4
.... NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. In order to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. To protect them against damage from the system. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should...
.... NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. In order to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. To protect them against damage from the system. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should...
Manual
Page 5
... PCI Express x16 slot. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Step 1. 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 - 2.1. then align your graphics card. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card...
... PCI Express x16 slot. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Step 1. 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 - 2.1. then align your graphics card. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card...
Manual
Page 6
...) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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...
...) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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...
Manual
Page 7
... 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. First make sure your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. For software...
... 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. First make sure your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. For software...
Manual
Page 8
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. Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed.
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. Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed.
Manual
Page 10
...unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. 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. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking...
...unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. 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. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking...
Manual
Page 14
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. 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. 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. 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. Return to PROFILES page.
Manual
Page 17
.... You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in...
.... You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in...
Manual
Page 18
... 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, the software detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected...
... 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, the software detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected...
Manual
Page 19
You can move the slider 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can click the item to change the color quality. 3.2. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation
You can move the slider 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can click the item to change the color quality. 3.2. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation
Manual
Page 20
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 - 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.
Manual
Page 21
... that can utilize GPU acceleration to preview any changes you make for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU perfor- 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview...
... that can utilize GPU acceleration to preview any changes you make for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU perfor- 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview...
Manual
Page 22
... 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 - 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...
... 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 - 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...
Manual
Page 23
Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your display. View HDCP status 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 desktop. This is HDCPcapable. - 23...
Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your display. View HDCP status 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 desktop. This is HDCPcapable. - 23...
Manual
Page 24
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 the displays (monitors) that are connected to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use 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 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position You...
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 the displays (monitors) that are connected to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use 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 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position You...
Manual
Page 27
... features under Windows Vista is in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on supported features. - 27 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for updated information on this page to those for analog for optimal viewing. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to monitor your changes.
... features under Windows Vista is in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on supported features. - 27 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for updated information on this page to those for analog for optimal viewing. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to monitor your changes.
Manual
Page 28
... the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. Restart your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in the PCI Express x16 slot. For more information, consult your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to...
... the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. Restart your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in the PCI Express x16 slot. For more information, consult your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to...
Manual
Page 29
... Statement GIGABYTE will be taken to the waste collection centers for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your product's user's manual and we at the time of electric and electronic devices and their components. Troubleshooting Tips We believe that it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for errors or omissions in this product must...
... Statement GIGABYTE will be taken to the waste collection centers for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your product's user's manual and we at the time of electric and electronic devices and their components. Troubleshooting Tips We believe that it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for errors or omissions in this product must...