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... and other intellectual property rights.Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright...
... and other intellectual property rights.Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright...
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Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Hardware Installation...5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1.
Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Hardware Installation...5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1.
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... are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. 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. The operator should be left in its...
... are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. 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. The operator should be left in its...
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... 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Replace the screw to the card and the display. 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 - then align your graphics card. Step 1. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Locate the PCI Express x16...
... 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Replace the screw to the card and the display. 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 - then align your graphics card. Step 1. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Locate the PCI Express x16...
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... manufacturers are required: - The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards 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 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 - 6 -
... manufacturers are required: - The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards 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 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 - 6 -
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... to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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. First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks...
... to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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. First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks...
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Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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... 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 be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET...
... 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 be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET...
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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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. 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.
MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. 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.
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... internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation
... internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation
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... the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 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 internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. By...
... the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 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 internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. By...
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Select Display Settings to change the resolution. Software Installation You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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. 3.2.
Select Display Settings to change the resolution. Software Installation You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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. 3.2.
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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. 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 -
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... that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU perfor- 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 for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine...
... that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU perfor- 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 for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine...
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Display A variety of display 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust...
Display A variety of display 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust...
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... not affect any video playback. Software Installation 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 your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and...
... not affect any video playback. Software Installation 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 your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and...
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... Multiple Displays page. 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 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 several multi-display modes...
... Multiple Displays page. 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 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 several multi-display modes...
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... results, play a video while you make adjustment to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for video content on your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. For best results, play a video while you...
... results, play a video while you make adjustment to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for video content on your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. For best results, play a video while you...
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... power. If necessary, disable any built-in Device Manager check whether 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 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Make sure that the display cable...
... power. If necessary, disable any built-in Device Manager check whether 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 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Make sure that the display cable...
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...need further assistance in recycling, reusing in this text. Under the Directive, used for recycling. If you with other waste. Instead, the device should not be disposed of with your "end of life" product, you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements... in your product's user's manual and we at the time of life" product. Troubleshooting Tips Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must be taken to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European ...
...need further assistance in recycling, reusing in this text. Under the Directive, used for recycling. If you with other waste. Instead, the device should not be disposed of with your "end of life" product, you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements... in your product's user's manual and we at the time of life" product. Troubleshooting Tips Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must be taken to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European ...