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.... patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright...
.... patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright...
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GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Software Installation...7 3.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1.
GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Software Installation...7 3.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1.
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... installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer. 1. If you should be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be done on the card before handling computer components. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD...
... installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer. 1. If you should be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be done on the card before handling computer components. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD...
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... slot; Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card. Make sure that you have prepared 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. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To...
... slot; Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card. Make sure that you have prepared 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. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To...
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... following are linked in parallel in a system that two and three graphics cards are required: - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three 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 type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
... following are linked in parallel in a system that two and three graphics cards are required: - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three 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 type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
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... before installing the drivers: 1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. For software MPEG support in the screen...
... before installing the drivers: 1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. For software MPEG support in the screen...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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...By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. 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...
...By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. 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...
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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. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
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POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. Software Installation Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 -
POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. Software Installation Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 -
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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. 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. 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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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you...
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
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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 - 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.
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. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3.
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... rendering settings of your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to 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...
... rendering settings of your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to 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...
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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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Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - 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 display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness...
Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - 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 display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness...
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... span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select 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 preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays...
... span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select 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 preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays...
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.... Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images...
.... Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images...
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... on the graphics card being installed. Make sure that the display cable is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on your motherboard. Restart your computer manufacturer. 4. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power. If necessary, adjust your computer's manual or...
... on the graphics card being installed. Make sure that the display cable is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on your motherboard. Restart your computer manufacturer. 4. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power. If necessary, adjust your computer's manual or...