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... the expressed, written permission of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... the expressed, written permission of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Table of Contents 1.
Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Table of Contents 1.
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... a grounded antistatic pad or on your card. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The operator should be done on the graphics card. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. In...
... a grounded antistatic pad or on your card. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The operator should be done on the graphics card. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. In...
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... 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 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. then align your graphics card. 2.1. Hardware Installation...
... 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 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. then align your graphics card. 2.1. Hardware Installation...
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... are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two and three graphics cards are required: - 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 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...
... are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two and three graphics cards are required: - 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 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...
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... 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. First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2.
... 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. First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2.
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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. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
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. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
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... previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Return to what has just been setup. 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.
... previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Return to what has just been setup. 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.
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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. 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 - FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. Return to PROFILES page.
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... internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA 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. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation
... internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA 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. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation
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... item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. When you are connected to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US 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 FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. When you are connected to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US 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...
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You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Software Installation
You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Software Installation
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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 - 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. 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 - 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. 3.3.
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... 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 all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU...
... 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 all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU...
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... allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. 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 appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22...
... allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. 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 appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22...
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... Vibrance) of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and 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...
... Vibrance) of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and 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...
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... your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes...
... your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes...
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Software Installation Note: Support 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. You can choose to monitor your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content...
Software Installation Note: Support 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. You can choose to monitor your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content...
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... experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Check that the display cable is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is seated properly in and receiving power. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver...
... experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Check that the display cable is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is seated properly in and receiving power. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver...
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... number listed in this document is no longer useful to you, "take it is on the product or on how you purchased the product for errors or omissions in your waste equipment at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to change ...use of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is recycled in your household waste disposal service or where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Also note that it back" to the waste collection centers for recycling. If you need...
... number listed in this document is no longer useful to you, "take it is on the product or on how you purchased the product for errors or omissions in your waste equipment at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to change ...use of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is recycled in your household waste disposal service or where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Also note that it back" to the waste collection centers for recycling. If you need...