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... date before publication of this this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of GBT. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. No part of this manual may void the warranty of...
... date before publication of this this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of GBT. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. No part of this manual may void the warranty of...
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Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
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..., such as the anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. Be sure...
..., such as the anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. Be sure...
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... Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - Hardware Installation Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. Step 1. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Replace the screw to install your graphics card with the PCI Express...
... Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - Hardware Installation Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. Step 1. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Replace the screw to install your graphics card with the PCI Express...
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...-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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 - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system...
...-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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 - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system...
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... the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. For 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3.
... the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. For 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3.
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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. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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..., GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This...
..., GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This...
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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. Return to PROFILES page. 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.
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. Return to PROFILES page. 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.
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Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. 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, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated DRIVER version and...
Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. 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, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated DRIVER version and...
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... 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 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC...
... 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 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC...
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Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 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 color quality. You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 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 color quality. You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
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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.
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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 improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to use for all your GPU perfor- Software Installation...
... technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to use for all your GPU perfor- Software Installation...
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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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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... inverted modes. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page 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 the images on your desktop. Software Installation These changes will...
... inverted modes. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page 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 the images on your desktop. Software Installation These changes will...
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... You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select 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 view your desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently...
... You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select 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 view your desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently...
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... your ForceWare graphics driver version. For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your display. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for video content on your display. You can choose to monitor your changes. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your television picture quality and video color settings for...
... your ForceWare graphics driver version. For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your display. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for video content on your display. You can choose to monitor your changes. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your television picture quality and video color settings for...
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... to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed. If you install the graphics driver. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more information, consult your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make...
... to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed. If you install the graphics driver. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more information, consult your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make...
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...respects at the Customer Care number listed in your "end of life" product. We believe that it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for...product's user's manual and we at the time of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information in a man- WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is no longer useful to you, "take it is subject to change ...
...respects at the Customer Care number listed in your "end of life" product. We believe that it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for...product's user's manual and we at the time of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information in a man- WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is no longer useful to you, "take it is subject to change ...