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... viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in any form without the expressed, written permission of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to rapid change...
... viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in any form without the expressed, written permission of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to rapid change...
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Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1.
Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1.
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... and unplug power supply. 2. Turn off your card. If you should be done on the graphics card. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on...
... and unplug power supply. 2. Turn off your card. If you should be done on the graphics card. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on...
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... your graphics card. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card...
... your graphics card. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card...
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... model and the same manufacturers are required: - 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) Two 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 this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are connected...
... model and the same manufacturers are required: - 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) Two 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 this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are connected...
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.... Software Installation Make sure your screen 3.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - First make sure your optical drive. 3. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Users who run Windows...
.... Software Installation Make sure your screen 3.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - First make sure your optical drive. 3. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Users who run Windows...
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Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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.../MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. 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 be changed...
.../MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. 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 be changed...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. 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.
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. 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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MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 - Software Installation Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE.
MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 - Software Installation Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE.
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... the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the...
... the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the...
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... Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link 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 connected...
... Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link 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 connected...
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Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
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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. 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 - 3.3.
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. 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 - 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 GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration...
... 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 GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration...
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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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Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to change the orientation of the images on your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. 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 to check if your system is useful if you have rotated...
Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to change the orientation of the images on your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. 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 to check if your system is useful if you have rotated...
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... display to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected 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 you to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes...
... display to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected 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 you to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes...
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... updated information on your television picture quality and video color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to view the changes as they happen. Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to monitor your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. Note: Support...
... updated information on your television picture quality and video color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to view the changes as they happen. Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to monitor your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. Note: Support...
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... or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Ensure that the card is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. Press on your computer manufacturer. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution...
... or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Ensure that the card is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. Press on your computer manufacturer. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution...