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... of the specifications might be authorized by Rovi Corporation. 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 card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... of the specifications might be authorized by Rovi Corporation. 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 card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1.
Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1.
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.... Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Turn off your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the...
.... Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Turn off your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the...
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... gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card. 2.1. 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...
... gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card. 2.1. 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...
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.../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-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If...
.../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-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If...
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... software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. 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. First make sure your optical drive. Make sure your screen 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3. Software Installation...
... software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. 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. First make sure your optical drive. Make sure your screen 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3. Software Installation...
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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 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
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 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
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... setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. 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 not be adjusted...
... setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. 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 not be adjusted...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. 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 an updated DRIVER version available. 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. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA...
... software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. 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 an updated DRIVER version available. 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. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA...
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... 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 connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version...
... 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 connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version...
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Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 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 You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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. 3.2.
Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 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 You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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. 3.2.
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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. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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 -
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... applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - 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 all your Direct3D...
... applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - 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 all your Direct3D...
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... display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... to check if your system 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 portrait, landscape, and inverted modes.
... to check if your system 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 portrait, landscape, and inverted modes.
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... large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - 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 computer. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of several multi-display modes to...
... large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - 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 computer. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of several multi-display modes to...
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... color settings for video content on your display. Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your display. Consult the release notes for video content on supported features. - 27 - Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change...
... color settings for video content on your display. Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your display. Consult the release notes for video content on supported features. - 27 - Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change...
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... you install the graphics driver. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If you are plugged in the PCI Express x16 slot. After getting into Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 4. Ensure that the display cable is correct. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
... you install the graphics driver. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If you are plugged in the PCI Express x16 slot. After getting into Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 4. Ensure that the display cable is correct. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
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...use internationally banned toxic chemicals. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of the materials in your product's user's manual and we will help you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. ner that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card...the time of disposal will be taken to the waste collection centers for errors or omissions in this product must be prosecuted. Moreover, we at the Customer Care number listed in your effort. - 29 - For more information ...