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... owners. No part of this graphics card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this manual may be authorized by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
... owners. No part of this graphics card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this manual may be authorized by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
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Introduction...3 1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Table of Contents 1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Hardware Installation...5 2.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2.
Introduction...3 1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Table of Contents 1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Hardware Installation...5 2.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2.
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... installed. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your computer. 1. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - To protect them against damage from the system. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card...
... installed. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your computer. 1. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - To protect them against damage from the system. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card...
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... are 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 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation Step 3. Connect the appropriate cable to...
... are 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 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation Step 3. Connect the appropriate cable to...
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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 type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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 connected together via SLI bridge...
...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 type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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 connected together via SLI bridge...
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... this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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. Driver and Utility Installation...
... this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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. Driver and Utility Installation...
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The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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... set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been 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 be changed. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been 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 be changed. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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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. 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. Return to PROFILES page.
MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. 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. Return to PROFILES page.
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... an updated DRIVER version available. 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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version...
... an updated DRIVER version available. 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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version...
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... official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. 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...
... official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. 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...
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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. You can move the slider to change the color quality. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
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. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
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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 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. 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. 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. 3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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...; Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to 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 establish default 3D settings to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow...
...; Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to 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 establish default 3D settings to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow...
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... 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 - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
... 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 - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
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... - 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 portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this...
... - 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 portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this...
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... multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors 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 your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view...
... multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors 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 your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view...
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...; Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use...
...; Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use...
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... to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If you install the graphics driver. Press on 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 more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure...
... to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If you install the graphics driver. Press on 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 more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure...
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... for errors or omissions in your "end of life" product, you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in all GIGABYTE VGA Card...
... for errors or omissions in your "end of life" product, you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in all GIGABYTE VGA Card...