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...; Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Doing so may void the warranty of their respective owners. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this copyright protection technology...
...; Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Doing so may void the warranty of their respective owners. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this copyright protection technology...
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Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Appendix...22 5.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 12 3.3. Regulatory Statements 22 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 21 5. Appendix...22 5.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 13 4. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
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Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Windows® Vista - Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP - 3 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction Windows® 7 - 1.
Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Windows® Vista - Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP - 3 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction Windows® 7 - 1.
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... is installed. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your hands to a safely grounded object or to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card...
... is installed. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your hands to a safely grounded object or to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card...
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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. Step 3. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 1. then align your graphics card. 2.1. Replace the screw to the card and the display. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor...
... ready to install your graphics card with the 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. Step 1. then align your graphics card. 2.1. Replace the screw to the card and the display. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor...
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... PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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 connector in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that provides two/three 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...
... PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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 connector in an SLI configuration. The picture below shows that provides two/three 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...
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... 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 Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. The driver Autorun screen...
... 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 Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. The driver Autorun screen...
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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. The system is completed. 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 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color" page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color" page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Software Installation Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Technical Support: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. User also can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor.
BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Software Installation Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Technical Support: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. User also can press "Export" button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor.
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Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can move the slider to change the color quality. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can move the slider to change the color quality. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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.
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Software Installation 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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video - 13 - 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
Software Installation 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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video - 13 - 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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... settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for all your GPU...
... settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for all your GPU...
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Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. - 15 - Software Installation 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 ...
Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. - 15 - Software Installation 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 ...
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This is HDCPcapable. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - These changes will not affect any video playback. 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 desktop. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness...
This is HDCPcapable. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - These changes will not affect any video playback. 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 desktop. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness...
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.... Software Installation Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to make the best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) - 17 - 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 your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently...
.... Software Installation Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to make the best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) - 17 - 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 your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently...
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The details: http://www. Software Installation nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games You can enable stereoscopic 3D, set depth, and set your 3D displays and 3D glasses. (To enable stereoscopic 3D function, you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games. - 19 - Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses.
The details: http://www. Software Installation nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games You can enable stereoscopic 3D, set depth, and set your 3D displays and 3D glasses. (To enable stereoscopic 3D function, you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games. - 19 - Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses.
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... tune the color settings for video content on your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20...
... tune the color settings for video content on your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20...
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... the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 21 - If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . For more advanced troubleshooting information. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution...
... the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 21 - If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . For more advanced troubleshooting information. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution...
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... requirements. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your local or re- The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of life" product, you with other waste. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE motherboards...
... requirements. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will help you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your local or re- The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of life" product, you with other waste. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE motherboards...