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... before publication of GBT. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this card. Due to update the information contained herein. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of their respective owners. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation.
... before publication of GBT. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this card. Due to update the information contained herein. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of their respective owners. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation.
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Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2.
Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2.
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... computer and unplug power supply. 2. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer...
... computer and unplug power supply. 2. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer...
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... 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 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and...
... 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 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and...
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... PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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 model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector...
... PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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 model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector...
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... drive. 3. Software Installation 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. Make sure your screen...
... drive. 3. Software Installation 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. Make sure your screen...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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...: Restore the default setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. 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 locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
...: Restore the default setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. 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 locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
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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. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page. 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 - 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. Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation By clicking the item...
You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation By clicking the item...
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... item while you are connected 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 internet, clicking...
... item while you are connected 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 internet, clicking...
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Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Select Display Settings 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. Software Installation You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider 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 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. Software Installation You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 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. 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. 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. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to do the following...
Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to do the following...
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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 the use of ...
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 the use of ...
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Software Installation These changes will not affect any video playback. This 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 set the contrast, sharpness...
Software Installation These changes will not affect any video playback. This 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 set the contrast, sharpness...
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... You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently 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 to view your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size...
... You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently 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 to view your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size...
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...; Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on your ForceWare graphics driver version. You can choose to view the changes as they happen. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for the best possible viewing in development and may not be available with your display. Select one of the desktop video to monitor your display. Note: Support...
...; Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on your ForceWare graphics driver version. You can choose to view the changes as they happen. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for the best possible viewing in development and may not be available with your display. Select one of the desktop video to monitor your display. Note: Support...
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... the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. Press on the graphics card being installed. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend 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. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver.
... the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. Press on the graphics card being installed. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend 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. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver.
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... waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to change without our ...herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in your "end of life" product, you , "take it is subject to meet RoHS requirement. ner that it back"...