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NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. Doing so may appear in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation...
NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. Doing so may appear in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation...
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Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Table of Contents 1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Table of Contents 1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
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...installed. In order to your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card...card before handling computer components. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Expansion cards...
...installed. In order to your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card...card before handling computer components. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Expansion cards...
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... prepared your computer, you are ready to the card and the display. Hardware Installation 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. Step 2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card. Step 3. 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...
... prepared your computer, you are ready to the card and the display. Hardware Installation 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. Step 2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card. Step 3. 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...
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... 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 model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that two and three graphics cards 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...
... 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 model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that two and three graphics cards 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...
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... 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. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Software Installation Notice...
... 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. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Software Installation Notice...
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Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. 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. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. 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. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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...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: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around...
...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: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around...
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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. 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. 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. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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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 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...
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 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...
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... GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 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 official GIGABYTE product...
... GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 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 official GIGABYTE product...
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Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 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. 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 - 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. 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. 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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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. 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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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...; PhysX® is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, 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 provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation
...; PhysX® is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, 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 provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation
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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 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...
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 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...
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..., and inverted modes. Software Installation 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 match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page...
..., and inverted modes. Software Installation 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 match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page...
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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 computer. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size...
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 computer. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size...
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... monitor your display. Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for video content on your display. You can choose to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use...
... monitor your display. Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for video content on your display. You can choose to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use...
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... monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled...
... monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled...
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