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Due to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Doing so may appear in any labels on this card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of GBT. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright...
Due to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Doing so may appear in any labels on this card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of GBT. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright...
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SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
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... computer and unplug power supply. 2. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate...
... computer and unplug power supply. 2. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate...
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... cover. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. Step 2. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; 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 - 2.1. Connect the appropriate cable to...
... cover. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. Step 2. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; 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 - 2.1. Connect the appropriate cable to...
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... by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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...
... by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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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... drive. 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 Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version...
... drive. 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 Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. 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. The system is completed.
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. 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. The system is completed.
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..., GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set...
..., GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set...
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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. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. 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 - 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. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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... are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. 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. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click...
... are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. 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. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click...
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... link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the 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 official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
... link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the 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 official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
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You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation 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 - 3.2.
You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation 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 - 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. 3.3. 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.
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. 3.3. 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.
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Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use 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 of 3D settings for all your Direct3D or...
Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use 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 of 3D settings for all your Direct3D or...
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... 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 appearing on your displays. Tasks 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...
... 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 appearing on your displays. Tasks 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...
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Software Installation To change the orientation of the images on your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - 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...
Software Installation To change the orientation of the images on your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - 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...
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... 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 Set Up Multiple Displays page. 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...
... 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 Set Up Multiple Displays page. 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...
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You can choose to monitor your changes. Consult the release notes for updated information on your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. For best results...
You can choose to monitor your changes. Consult the release notes for updated information on your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. For best results...
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... depend on the graphics card being installed. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - After getting into Safe Mode, in and receiving power. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more advanced troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting Tips The following...
... depend on the graphics card being installed. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - After getting into Safe Mode, in and receiving power. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more advanced troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting Tips The following...
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... safety requirements. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for any responsibility for details of properly. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will ...GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to change without our written permission, and the contents there of Certain Hazardous Substances in this product must not be imparted to a third party nor be taken to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual...
... safety requirements. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for any responsibility for details of properly. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will ...GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to change without our written permission, and the contents there of Certain Hazardous Substances in this product must not be imparted to a third party nor be taken to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual...