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... by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this this manual.The author assumes no...
... by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this this manual.The author assumes no...
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SLI Technology...5 3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Introduction...3 1.1.
SLI Technology...5 3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Introduction...3 1.1.
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Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 7 - Windows® Vista - Windows® XP - 3 - Introduction 1.1. Windows® 8 - Introduction Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 1.
Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 7 - Windows® Vista - Windows® XP - 3 - Introduction 1.1. Windows® 8 - Introduction Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 1.
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...so the card should be done on the graphics card. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your card. The card...came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED...
...so the card should be done on the graphics card. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your card. The card...came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED...
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Step 2. 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 - 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. Step 1. then align your graphics card. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. Hardware Installation 2.1. Replace the screw to the...
Step 2. 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 - 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. Step 1. then align your graphics card. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. Hardware Installation 2.1. Replace the screw to the...
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... 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) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same... 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 -
... 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) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same... 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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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 only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. Software Installation First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install ...
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 only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. Software Installation First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install ...
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE OC Guru II is installing the components. - 9 - Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Software Installation The system is completed. 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE OC Guru II item.
Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE OC Guru II is installing the components. - 9 - Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Software Installation The system is completed. 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE OC Guru II item.
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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. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By ...
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. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By ...
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Function: Start recording. Function: Stop recording. - 11 - Software Installation MONITORING: Show real time GPU Clock/MEMORY Clock Click MORE to MONITORING PANEL MONITORING PANEL: Function: Monitoring Panel Settings.
Function: Start recording. Function: Stop recording. - 11 - Software Installation MONITORING: Show real time GPU Clock/MEMORY Clock Click MORE to MONITORING PANEL MONITORING PANEL: Function: Monitoring Panel Settings.
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Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Function: Restore the default setup. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Save the settings. Function: Return to save the recorded files. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Function: Restore the default setup. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Save the settings. Function: Return to save the recorded files. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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When changing DEFAULT CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Under most cases, BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET. Software Installation MEMORY CLOCK: MEMORY CLOCK is smaller/ equal to BOOST CLOCK. BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BASEC LOCK and OFFSET. Show GPU OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change MEMORY OFFSET. - 13 - BOOST CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BOOST CLOCK and OFFSET. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to ...
When changing DEFAULT CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Under most cases, BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET. Software Installation MEMORY CLOCK: MEMORY CLOCK is smaller/ equal to BOOST CLOCK. BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BASEC LOCK and OFFSET. Show GPU OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change MEMORY OFFSET. - 13 - BOOST CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BOOST CLOCK and OFFSET. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to ...
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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 - 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. 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 - 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.
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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. Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 - Software Installation MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
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. Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 - Software Installation MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
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The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. or by clicking on one of the 9 squares. Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 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: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots. Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD).
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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 - 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 By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, ...
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 - 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 By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, ...
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...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 CONTECT US page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will ...link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the...
...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 CONTECT US page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will ...link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the...
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You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation You can move the slider 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2.
You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation You can move the slider 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2.
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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. 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. 3.3.
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. 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. 3.3.