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... expressed, written permission of GBT. Doing so may be reproduced or transmitted in this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this manual may void the warranty of the specifications might be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
... expressed, written permission of GBT. Doing so may be reproduced or transmitted in this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this manual may void the warranty of the specifications might be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
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Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation...7 3.1.
Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation...7 3.1.
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... SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Expansion cards contain very delicate...
... SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Expansion cards contain very delicate...
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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 - 2.1. 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. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation Step 3. Hardware Installation...
... Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - 2.1. 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. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation Step 3. Hardware Installation...
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... PCIe 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) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... PCIe 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) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 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 The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like...
... automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 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 The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. 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.
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... be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Return to what has just been 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...
... be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Return to what has just been 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...
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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. 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 -
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... software detects if there is an updated BIOS 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 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...
... software detects if there is an updated BIOS 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 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...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. 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...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. 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...
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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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Select Display Settings 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. 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Select Display Settings 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. 3.2.
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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 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3.
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... rendering settings 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 for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies...
... rendering settings 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 for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies...
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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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... any video playback. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to check if your system is useful if you to change the orientation of 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...
... any video playback. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to check if your system is useful if you to change the orientation of 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...
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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 your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each...
Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each...
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...; Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your display. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Tasks in development and may not be available with your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use...
...; Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your display. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your ForceWare graphics driver version. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Tasks in development and may not be available with your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use...
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... PCI Express x16 slot. Restart your motherboard. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in the Windows Help or contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on the graphics card...
... PCI Express x16 slot. Restart your motherboard. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in the Windows Help or contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on the graphics card...
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... have not intended to change without our written permission, and the contents there of must be used equipment must not be imparted to meet RoHS requirement. ner that the information contained herein was accurate in your "end of with your product's user's manual and we will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. The WEEE Directive...