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NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this manual may...
NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this manual may...
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Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation...7 3.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Table of Contents 1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2.
Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation...7 3.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Table of Contents 1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2.
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..., you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. To protect them against damage from the system. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Expansion cards contain very...
..., you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. To protect them against damage from the system. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Expansion cards contain very...
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.... Make sure that you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Connect the appropriate cable to the card and the display. Hardware Installation 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 computer, you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press...
.... Make sure that you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Connect the appropriate cable to the card and the display. Hardware Installation 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 computer, you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press...
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... 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 model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that two and three graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works...
... 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 model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that two and three graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works...
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..., go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Make sure 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. 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First...
..., go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Make sure 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. 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First...
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. 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. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. 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. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
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...This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. 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...
...This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. 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...
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FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. 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. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. 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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Software Installation Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. 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 Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. 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 -
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... 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 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. Software Installation...
... 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 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. Software Installation...
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... version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. 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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product...
... version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. 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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product...
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. Software Installation 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 3.2. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
You can move the slider to change the color quality. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. Software Installation 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 3.2. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
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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. 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.
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...® is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU perfor- 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 the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page...
...® is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU perfor- 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 the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page...
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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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These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system is useful if you to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - 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...
These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system is useful if you to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - 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...
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Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your desktop in one 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 your computer. 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...
Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your desktop in one 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 your computer. 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...
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... the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your changes. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the image settings for updated information on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for video content on this page to view the changes as they happen. Software Installation You can choose to those for analog for optimal viewing. Tasks in the Video & Television...
... the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your changes. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the image settings for updated information on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for video content on this page to view the changes as they happen. Software Installation You can choose to those for analog for optimal viewing. Tasks in the Video & Television...
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... you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused...
... you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused...