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... expressed, written permission of their respective owners. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Doing so may void the warranty of this card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be out of date before publication of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology...
... expressed, written permission of their respective owners. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Doing so may void the warranty of this card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be out of date before publication of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology...
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Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Introduction...3 1.1.
Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Introduction...3 1.1.
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... computer. 1. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit...
... computer. 1. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit...
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... 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 - Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to the card and the display. Step 2. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot...
... 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 - Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to the card and the display. Step 2. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot...
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...SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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 - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using...
...SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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 - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using...
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... AND CONTINUE button. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation 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. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2.
... AND CONTINUE button. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation 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. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2.
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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...: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. 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: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Return...
...: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. 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: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Return...
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Return to PROFILES page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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.
Return to PROFILES page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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.
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... DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there 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 shown in the page. Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT...
... DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there 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 shown in the page. Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT...
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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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. By clicking the item while you...
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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. By clicking the item while you...
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Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 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 Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can move the slider to change the color quality. 3.2. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 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 Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can move the slider to change the color quality. 3.2. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
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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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... technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page 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 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory...
... technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page 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 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory...
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...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 appearing on your displays. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust...
...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 appearing on your displays. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust...
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This 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 the images on your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation These changes will not affect any video playback. To...
This 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 the images on your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation These changes will not affect any video playback. To...
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... can set the display 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 - 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 view your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables...
... can set the display 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 - 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 view your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables...
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... monitor your display. Note: Support for video content on supported features. - 27 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your ForceWare graphics driver version. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for updated information on your changes. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use...
... monitor your display. Note: Support for video content on supported features. - 27 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your ForceWare graphics driver version. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for updated information on your changes. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use...
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... keyboard after system starts up. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your computer manufacturer. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows Help or contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Check that the display cable is correct. If you install the graphics driver.
... keyboard after system starts up. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your computer manufacturer. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows Help or contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Check that the display cable is correct. If you install the graphics driver.
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... packaging, which indicates that it back" to meet RoHS requirement. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Restriction of electric and electronic devices and their components. Troubleshooting Tips Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be prosecuted. Also note that do not use of life" product. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and...
... packaging, which indicates that it back" to meet RoHS requirement. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Restriction of electric and electronic devices and their components. Troubleshooting Tips Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be prosecuted. Also note that do not use of life" product. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and...