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... this graphics card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... this graphics card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - 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. Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - 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. Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
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..., and replace the computer cover. Replace the screw to the card and the display. 2.1. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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...
..., and replace the computer cover. Replace the screw to the card and the display. 2.1. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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...
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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 required: - 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 certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture...
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 required: - 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 certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture...
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... 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. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2.
... 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. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2.
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. 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.
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. 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.
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...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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER...
...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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER...
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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. Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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. 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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... installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA 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. 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...
... installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA 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. 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...
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... 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update...
... 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update...
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Select Display Settings 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. You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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 - Software Installation
Select Display Settings 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. You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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 - Software Installation
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 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 - 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. 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 - 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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... the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor- 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 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing...
... the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor- 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 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing...
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... display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings 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 optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings 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 optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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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 desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position...
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 desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position...
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... ForceWare graphics driver version. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 27 - You can choose to monitor your display. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. 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 changes. For...
... ForceWare graphics driver version. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. - 27 - You can choose to monitor your display. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. 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 changes. For...
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..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact 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. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 4. Make sure that the display cable is...
..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact 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. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 4. Make sure that the display cable is...
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Step 8 Connect each VGA cards with two 8-pin power cables. Connect 3 VGA cards together by using the E 3-WAY SLI BRIDGE. Recommended area for VGA JACK Tips: If the CD-ROM BOX cannot be well-stored as shown in picture. Step 6 Step 7 Power cables Water pipes Close the top cover and front cover of...the chassis,turn on the power,and install OC GURU II and Graphics card driver to safely support the cards. Tips: Please note the power cables and water pipes need to be well-fixed to the chassis, users may extend the arm of A WATERCOOLING BOX. Use D VGA JACK to get started. Insert...
Step 8 Connect each VGA cards with two 8-pin power cables. Connect 3 VGA cards together by using the E 3-WAY SLI BRIDGE. Recommended area for VGA JACK Tips: If the CD-ROM BOX cannot be well-stored as shown in picture. Step 6 Step 7 Power cables Water pipes Close the top cover and front cover of...the chassis,turn on the power,and install OC GURU II and Graphics card driver to safely support the cards. Tips: Please note the power cables and water pipes need to be well-fixed to the chassis, users may extend the arm of A WATERCOOLING BOX. Use D VGA JACK to get started. Insert...
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... contact GIGABYTE technical support to get further assistance. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Suggested Correction No display on display panel - OC GURU II not yet installed - Install the OC GURU II from the driver DVD or download from product website. Fan does not work - Card problem *GIGABYTE Technical Support website : event.gigabyte.com/waterforce Please contact to help returning the card. - Turn off the PC and check if the USB cable is connected...
... contact GIGABYTE technical support to get further assistance. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Suggested Correction No display on display panel - OC GURU II not yet installed - Install the OC GURU II from the driver DVD or download from product website. Fan does not work - Card problem *GIGABYTE Technical Support website : event.gigabyte.com/waterforce Please contact to help returning the card. - Turn off the PC and check if the USB cable is connected...
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... times: Adjust the 2nd fan in Fan / Pump control mode. ● Press the button and use the knob to adjust the speed(rpm). *Available in the same time; Press twice: Adjust the 1st fan only; Setup the GPU temperature target for three graphics cards in the same time, and then all Pumps in the same time; Allows user to manually adjust each PUMP speed on the graphics card. 2 Mode Switch Button...
... times: Adjust the 2nd fan in Fan / Pump control mode. ● Press the button and use the knob to adjust the speed(rpm). *Available in the same time; Press twice: Adjust the 1st fan only; Setup the GPU temperature target for three graphics cards in the same time, and then all Pumps in the same time; Allows user to manually adjust each PUMP speed on the graphics card. 2 Mode Switch Button...