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... of this graphics card. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any errors or omissions that is protected by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... of this graphics card. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any errors or omissions that is protected by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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Software Installation ...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. SLI Technology ...5 3.
Software Installation ...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. SLI Technology ...5 3.
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...the same point as the power supply case. 3. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use of your card. Unpacking and installation should be done on ... left in its original packing until it is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your...
...the same point as the power supply case. 3. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use of your card. Unpacking and installation should be done on ... left in its original packing until it is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your...
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... to the card and the display. 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 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Hardware Installation Connect the appropriate cable to fasten...
... to the card and the display. 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 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Hardware Installation Connect the appropriate cable to fasten...
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...: 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: - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If...
...: 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: - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If...
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... button. 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 operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. First make sure your optical drive. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make...
... button. 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 operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. First make sure your optical drive. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make...
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Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. OC GURU II: Profiles 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. Function: Return to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This...
Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. OC GURU II: Profiles 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. Function: Return to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This...
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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 - MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. Return to PROFILES page.
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 - MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. Return to PROFILES page.
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... an updated DRIVER 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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version...
... an updated DRIVER 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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version...
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...;cial GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 link to the internet, the software detects...
...;cial GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 link to the internet, the software detects...
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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. Software Installation You can move the slider to change the color quality. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
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. Software Installation You can move the slider to change the color quality. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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 - 3.3. 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. 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. 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. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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.... - 21 - 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 improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU and GPU memory to...
.... - 21 - 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 improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU and GPU memory to...
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Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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...
Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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...
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... 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 match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation To change the...
... 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 match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation To change the...
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... Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop...
... Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop...
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... monitor your display. Note: Support for optimal viewing. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. You can choose to fine tune the image settings for updated information on supported features. - 27 - For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes...
... monitor your display. Note: Support for optimal viewing. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. You can choose to fine tune the image settings for updated information on supported features. - 27 - For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes...
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..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you are plugged in and receiving power. ■ If necessary, disable any built-in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. ■ Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28...
..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you are plugged in and receiving power. ■ If necessary, disable any built-in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. ■ Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28...
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.... Also note that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain ...product for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to develop products that this text. Troubleshooting Tips Instead, the device should not be marked, collected separately, and disposed of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to your product's user's manual...
.... Also note that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain ...product for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to develop products that this text. Troubleshooting Tips Instead, the device should not be marked, collected separately, and disposed of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to your product's user's manual...