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... assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Trademarks Third...
... assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Trademarks Third...
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Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. SLI Technology...5 3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Table of Contents 1.
Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. SLI Technology...5 3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Table of Contents 1.
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... card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the bag that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. Unpacking and installation should...Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards...
... card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the bag that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. Unpacking and installation should...Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards...
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... 2. 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. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 1. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to the card and the display. Step 3. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor...
... 2. 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. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 1. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to the card and the display. Step 3. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor...
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... x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16...
... x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16...
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... the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Make sure your screen 3.1. Users who run Windows XP with Service...
... the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Make sure your screen 3.1. Users who run Windows XP with Service...
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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...applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function...
...applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function...
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Return to PROFILES page. 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
Return to PROFILES page. 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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... the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation 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...
... the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation 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...
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... will link 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 the item...
... will link 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 the item...
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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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. 3.2. 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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. 3.2. Software Installation
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Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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... technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory...
... technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory...
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... 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 appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... 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 appearing on your displays. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation 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 to change the orientation of your system is useful if 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...
This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation 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 to change the orientation of your system is useful if 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...
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... span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your computer. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... desktop video to view the changes as they happen. Note: Support for video content on your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to best fit your changes. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for updated information on your ForceWare graphics driver version...
... desktop video to view the changes as they happen. Note: Support for video content on your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to best fit your changes. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for updated information on your ForceWare graphics driver version...
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..., adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on your keyboard after system starts up. 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
..., adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on your keyboard after system starts up. 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... safety requirements. 5.1. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to develop products that this document is on the product or on how you with other waste. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to the waste collection centers for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual...
... safety requirements. 5.1. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to develop products that this document is on the product or on how you with other waste. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to the waste collection centers for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual...