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... is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT...
... is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT...
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Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
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...is installed. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Inspect the card carton...and handling damages on the card before handling computer components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on a grounded anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Shipping and ...
...is installed. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Inspect the card carton...and handling damages on the card before handling computer components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on a grounded anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Shipping and ...
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... 1. 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 - Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation then align your graphics card. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 2.1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot.
... 1. 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 - Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation then align your graphics card. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 2.1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot.
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... 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 - 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 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works...
... 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 - 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 - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works...
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... software MPEG support 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. Software Installation First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk...
... software MPEG support 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. Software Installation First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk...
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The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
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Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Return to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Apply to what has just been ...
Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Return to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Apply to what has just been ...
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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. Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. 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.
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. 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.
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You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is 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. By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item...
You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is 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. By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item...
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... GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version...
... GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version...
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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 click the item to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 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. You can click the item to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Software Installation
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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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...® 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 for all your GPU perfor- mance. • 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...
...® 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 for all your GPU perfor- mance. • 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...
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... Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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 on your displays. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust...
... Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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 on your displays. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust...
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Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your desktop. To change the orientation of your desktop to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. This is useful if you to change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the...
Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your desktop. To change the orientation of your desktop to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. This is useful if you to change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the...
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...; Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use 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...
...; Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use 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...
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... desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for video content on supported features. - 27 - Consult the release notes for the best possible viewing in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the image settings for some features under Windows Vista is in the Video...
... desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for video content on supported features. - 27 - Consult the release notes for the best possible viewing in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the image settings for some features under Windows Vista is in the Video...
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... the card's display connector. Restart your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics capabilities on your computer manufacturer. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is correct. Check that the display cable is seated properly in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - For more information, consult your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
... the card's display connector. Restart your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics capabilities on your computer manufacturer. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is correct. Check that the display cable is seated properly in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - For more information, consult your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
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... treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at the time of Certain Hazardous Substances in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for activation of must be glad to...
... treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at the time of Certain Hazardous Substances in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for activation of must be glad to...