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... properties of this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... properties of this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
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... electric components, which can work on your computer. 1. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Be sure...
... electric components, which can work on your computer. 1. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Be sure...
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... ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 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 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Connect...
... ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 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 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Connect...
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... x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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 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...
... x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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 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...
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... execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Software Installation First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you exactly see on your screen 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure...
... execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Software Installation First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you exactly see on your screen 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure...
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Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. 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. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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... Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. 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: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. 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...
... Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. 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: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. 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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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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. 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. 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation 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 enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking...
By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation 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 enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking...
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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, the software detects if there is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the...
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, the software detects if there is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the...
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 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 resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
You can move the slider to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 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 resolution. You can click the item 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. 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. 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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... you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Display A variety of 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22...
... you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Display A variety of 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22...
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... Vibrance) of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, 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...
... Vibrance) of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, 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...
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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 several multi-display modes to make the best use of 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 large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - ...
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 several multi-display modes to make the best use of 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 large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - ...
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... analog for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your display. Note: Support 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 the controls on your changes. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for video...
... analog for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your display. Note: Support 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 the controls on your changes. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for video...
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... find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is seated properly in and receiving power. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection...
... find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is seated properly in and receiving power. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection...
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...number listed in your product's user's manual and we at the time of life" product. Restriction of environmentally safe recycling. When your effort. - 29 - ner that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information in this document is no longer useful...is recycled in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in this product must not be disposed of with your electrical or electronic equipment is subject to change without our written ...
...number listed in your product's user's manual and we at the time of life" product. Restriction of environmentally safe recycling. When your effort. - 29 - ner that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that the information in this document is no longer useful...is recycled in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in this product must not be disposed of with your electrical or electronic equipment is subject to change without our written ...