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.... Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this manual may void the warranty of this graphics card. Doing so may be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners.
.... Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this manual may void the warranty of this graphics card. Doing so may be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners.
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SLI Technology...5 3. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
SLI Technology...5 3. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
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...installed. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...card carton for obvious damage. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Expansion cards...
...installed. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...card carton for obvious damage. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Expansion cards...
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... PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. then align your graphics card. Step 2. 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 - Step 1. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation...
... PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. then align your graphics card. Step 2. 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 - Step 1. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation...
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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. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you...
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. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you...
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... to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Software Installation Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE 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. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which...
... to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Software Installation Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE 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. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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. 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 - 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. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update 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: 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 these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. 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 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 these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. 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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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. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. 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 -
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. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. 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 -
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... 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. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version...
... 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. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version...
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... official GIGABYTE product FAQ 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 the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC...
... official GIGABYTE product FAQ 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 the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC...
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Software Installation You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
Software Installation You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
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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 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3.
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... 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 do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of your GPU and GPU memory to...
... 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 do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of your GPU and GPU memory to...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop to check if your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation This is useful if you to change the orientation of the images on your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use...
... need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop to check if your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation This is useful if you to change the orientation of the images on your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use...
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... 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 preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes...
... 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 preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes...
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... 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. 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 image settings for video content on your display. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Software Installation...
... 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. 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 image settings for video content on your display. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Software Installation...
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... check whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Ensure that the display cable is correct. Restart your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused...
... check whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Ensure that the display cable is correct. Restart your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused...
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... to the waste collection centers for any responsibility for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for details of printing. Moreover, we will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. ner that the information contained herein was accurate in this document is recycled in your effort. - 29 - Troubleshooting Tips GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume...
... to the waste collection centers for any responsibility for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for details of printing. Moreover, we will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. ner that the information contained herein was accurate in this document is recycled in your effort. - 29 - Troubleshooting Tips GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume...