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Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. 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. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. 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. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
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... cards are required: - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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... performance. 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 -
... cards are required: - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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... performance. 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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...see on your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 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. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in this manual are for reference...
...see on your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 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. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in this manual are for reference...
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The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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... ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. 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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17... detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available.
... ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. 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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17... detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available.
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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 - 3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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 - 3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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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... happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings...
... happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings...
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... the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is seated properly in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed. For more assistance, use... the Troubleshooting Guide located in Device Manager check whether the driver for more information, consult your computer manufacturer. After getting into Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your computer's ...
... the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is seated properly in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed. For more assistance, use... the Troubleshooting Guide located in Device Manager check whether the driver for more information, consult your computer manufacturer. After getting into Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your computer's ...