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... for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. No part of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may...
... for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. No part of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may...
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Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Introduction...3 1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Software Installation...7 3.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Table of Contents 1.
Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Introduction...3 1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Software Installation...7 3.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Table of Contents 1.
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... sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Shipping and handling may ...the power supply case. 3. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your computer. 1. Unpacking and installation should...
... sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Shipping and handling may ...the power supply case. 3. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your computer. 1. Unpacking and installation should...
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... the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 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; Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16...
... the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 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; Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16...
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...: 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 the same model and the same manufacturers are required: - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics...
...: 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 the same model and the same manufacturers are required: - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics...
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... 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. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact...
... 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. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact...
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The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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... 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: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed...
... 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: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed...
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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.
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... an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation 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. 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 DRIVER version...
... an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation 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. 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 DRIVER version...
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... the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you are...
... the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you are...
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You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Software Installation 3.2. You can click the item 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 move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Software Installation 3.2. You can click the item 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 -
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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 - Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. 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 NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. 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.
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... 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of 3D settings for a particular game or application...
... 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of 3D settings for a particular game or application...
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... 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 amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
... 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 amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
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... Rotate features enable you have rotated 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 the images on your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - To change the orientation of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this...
... Rotate features enable you have rotated 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 the images on your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - To change the orientation of your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this...
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... vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - 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 display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop...
... vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - 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 display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop...
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... ForceWare graphics driver version. You can choose to fine tune the color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Software Installation Consult...
... ForceWare graphics driver version. You can choose to fine tune the color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Software Installation Consult...
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... graphics card being installed. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able 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 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver...
... graphics card being installed. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able 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 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver...
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... document must be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of environmentally safe recycling. When your effort. - 29 - Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product...
... document must be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of environmentally safe recycling. When your effort. - 29 - Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product...