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....Use of this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Due to rapid change...
....Use of this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Due to rapid change...
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Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Hardware Installation...5 2.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1.
Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Hardware Installation...5 2.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1.
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If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. To protect them against damage from the...
If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. To protect them against damage from the...
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Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 3. 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 - Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Step 1. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until...
Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 3. 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 - Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Step 1. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until...
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... 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 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works...
... 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 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works...
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... must install DirectX first. 3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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 Step...
... must install DirectX first. 3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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 Step...
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Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed.
Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed.
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... Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to what has just been setup. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Return to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to what has just been setup. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Return to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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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. 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.
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ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there 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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically...
ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there 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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically...
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... version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT...
... version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT...
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Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 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. 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. Software Installation 3.2.
Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 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. 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. Software Installation 3.2.
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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. 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 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. 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.
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...; is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of 3D settings for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make...
...; is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of 3D settings for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make...
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... in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings 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 optimize the use of information...
... in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings 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 optimize the use of information...
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Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your desktop. 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 set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital...
Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your desktop. 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 set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital...
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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 several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on the...
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 several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on the...
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... for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to those for analog for video content on this page to view the changes as they happen. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to monitor your changes.
... for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to those for analog for video content on this page to view the changes as they happen. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to monitor your changes.
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... graphics card being installed. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. For more advanced troubleshooting information. If you experience problems. Contact your computer. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... graphics card being installed. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. For more advanced troubleshooting information. If you experience problems. Contact your computer. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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...centers for any responsibility for errors or omissions in a man- Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be prosecuted. For more information about where you purchased the product for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements... in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you with...
...centers for any responsibility for errors or omissions in a man- Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be prosecuted. For more information about where you purchased the product for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements... in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you with...