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... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Doing so may void the warranty of their respective owners. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in 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...
... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Doing so may void the warranty of their respective owners. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in 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...
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Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Software Installation...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Introduction...3 1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2.
Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Software Installation...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Introduction...3 1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2.
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... on the graphics card. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer. 1. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for...
... on the graphics card. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer. 1. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for...
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... 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 - 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...
... 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 - 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...
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... Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are linked in parallel in a system that two and three graphics cards are required: - 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 type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The...
... Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are linked in parallel in a system that two and three graphics cards are required: - 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 type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The...
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... your optical drive. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in Windows XP, you exactly see on your screen 3.1. 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. Driver Installation After installing the...
... your optical drive. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in Windows XP, you exactly see on your screen 3.1. 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. Driver Installation After installing the...
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. 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. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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...not be adjusted. 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 be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set...
...not be adjusted. 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 be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set...
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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. 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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... download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER 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 an updated BIOS version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version...
... download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER 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 an updated BIOS version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version...
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By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 INFO 5.CONTECT US When you are...
By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 INFO 5.CONTECT US When you are...
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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. 3.2. 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. Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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. 3.2. 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. Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
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3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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. 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 -
3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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. 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 -
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mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to use for all your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your Direct3D...
mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to use for all your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your Direct3D...
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...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 information appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
...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 information appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... your desktop. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation These changes will not affect any video playback. 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...
... your desktop. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation These changes will not affect any video playback. 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...
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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 one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on...
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 one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on...
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... the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Software Installation Tasks in development and may not be available with your changes. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page...
... the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Software Installation Tasks in development and may not be available with your changes. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page...
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... starts up. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If you experience problems. Contact 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. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you...
... starts up. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If you experience problems. Contact 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. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you...
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... (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be glad to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of life" product, you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your local or regional waste collection administration for errors or omissions in this document is recycled in this...
... (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be glad to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of life" product, you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your local or regional waste collection administration for errors or omissions in this document is recycled in this...