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..., some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation.
..., some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation.
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Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3.
Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3.
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Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 8 Windows® 7 Windows® Vista - 3 - Introduction Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 1.
Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 8 Windows® 7 Windows® Vista - 3 - Introduction Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 1.
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...packing until it is installed. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. If you work... correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Expansion cards contain...
...packing until it is installed. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. If you work... correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Expansion cards contain...
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Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 2. Step 3. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2.1. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. To Flat Panel Display To ...
Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 2. Step 3. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2.1. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. To Flat Panel Display To ...
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...: - 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 the same type. ...(Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics...
...: - 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 the same type. ...(Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics...
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First make sure your optical drive. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on your screen 3.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Software Installation The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. 3. Users who run Windows XP with Service...
First make sure your optical drive. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on your screen 3.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Software Installation The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. 3. Users who run Windows XP with Service...
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Step 3: Check the Express 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 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
Step 3: Check the Express 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 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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Then the installation of the GIGABYTE OC Guru II is installing the components. - 9 - The system is completed. Software Installation Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. GIGABYTE OC Guru II Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE OC Guru II item. 3.1.2. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button.
Then the installation of the GIGABYTE OC Guru II is installing the components. - 9 - The system is completed. Software Installation Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. GIGABYTE OC Guru II Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE OC Guru II item. 3.1.2. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button.
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Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been 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 not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up ...
Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been 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 not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up ...
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Software Installation MONITORING: Show real time GPU Clock/MEMORY Clock Click MORE to MONITORING PANEL MONITORING PANEL: Function: Monitoring Panel Settings. Function: Stop recording. - 11 - Function: Start recording.
Software Installation MONITORING: Show real time GPU Clock/MEMORY Clock Click MORE to MONITORING PANEL MONITORING PANEL: Function: Monitoring Panel Settings. Function: Stop recording. - 11 - Function: Start recording.
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Function: Return to save the recorded files. Function: Save the settings. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL.
Function: Return to save the recorded files. Function: Save the settings. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL.
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When changing DEFAULT CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change MEMORY OFFSET. - 13 - MEMORY CLOCK: MEMORY CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BASEC LOCK and OFFSET. Software Installation BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BOOST CLOCK and OFFSET. BOOST CLOCK is smaller/ equal to change GPU OFFSET. Show GPU OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to BOOST CLOCK. Under most cases, BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, represents PLUS ...
When changing DEFAULT CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change MEMORY OFFSET. - 13 - MEMORY CLOCK: MEMORY CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BASEC LOCK and OFFSET. Software Installation BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BOOST CLOCK and OFFSET. BOOST CLOCK is smaller/ equal to change GPU OFFSET. Show GPU OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to BOOST CLOCK. Under most cases, BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, represents PLUS ...
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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. 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. Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 - Software Installation
POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. 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. Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 - Software Installation
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Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD). The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. or by clicking on one of the 9 squares. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page. OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots.
Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD). The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. or by clicking on one of the 9 squares. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page. OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots.
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Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to 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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - 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...
Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to 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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - 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...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown ... 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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the official...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown ... 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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the official...
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 3.2. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 3.2. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. 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. 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. 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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.