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... before publication of this this card. 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 graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may appear in any errors or omissions that is prohibited...
... before publication of this this card. 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 graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may appear in any errors or omissions that is prohibited...
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Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. SLI Technology...5 3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Introduction...3 1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1.
Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. SLI Technology...5 3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Introduction...3 1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1.
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... point as the power supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. Turn off your card. Expansion cards contain very delicate...
... point as the power supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. Turn off your card. Expansion cards contain very delicate...
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... from this 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 - Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press...
... from this 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 - Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press...
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...: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe...
...: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe...
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... driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers...
... driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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... Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. 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 not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK...
... Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. 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 not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK...
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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. 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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. 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Software Installation 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. Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 -
POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Software Installation 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. Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 -
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... the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page...
... the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page...
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... the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. 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. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. 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 change the color quality. 3.2. Software Installation 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 adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
You can move the slider to change the color quality. 3.2. Software Installation 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 adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
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3.3. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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 - Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
3.3. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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 - Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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... can utilize GPU acceleration to use the Adjust Image Settings with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for all your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to...
... can utilize GPU acceleration to use the Adjust Image Settings with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for all your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to...
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...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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
...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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
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... 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 your desktop to check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video...
... 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 your desktop to check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video...
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... connected to your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You 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...
... connected to your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You 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...
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... television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 27 - For best results, play a video while you to fine tune the image settings for video content on your changes...
... television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 27 - For best results, play a video while you to fine tune the image settings for video content on your changes...
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... find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. For more advanced troubleshooting information. If necessary, adjust your computer. 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 the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused...
... find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. For more advanced troubleshooting information. If necessary, adjust your computer. 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 the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused...