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... intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. Due to update the information contained...
... intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. Due to update the information contained...
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GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology...5 3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
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... Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer. 1. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your card. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only...
... Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer. 1. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your card. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only...
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... install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. then align your graphics card. Step 2. 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...
... install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. then align your graphics card. Step 2. 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...
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... 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 together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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...
... 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 together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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...
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... installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your optical drive. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Users who run Windows XP with Service...
... installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your optical drive. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Users who run Windows XP with Service...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
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Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. 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: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has...
Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. 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: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has...
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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 - 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. 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 - 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. Return to PROFILES page.
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... installs automatically. - 17 - 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 the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation 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 DRIVER version...
... installs automatically. - 17 - 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 the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation 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 DRIVER version...
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... VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT...
... VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT...
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You can click the item to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 3.2. Select Display Settings 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. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation
You can click the item to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 3.2. Select Display Settings 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. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. 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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. 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 -
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...: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® 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...
...: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® 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...
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...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 the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
...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 the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
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... features enable you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of the images on your desktop. Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page 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...
... features enable you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of the images on your desktop. Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page 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...
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... 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 view your computer. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... 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 view your computer. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... choose to monitor your display. Note: Support for updated information on your changes. Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this...
... choose to monitor your display. Note: Support for updated information on your changes. Consult the release notes for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this...
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... receiving power. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Make sure that the display cable is correct. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics to be disabled or to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... receiving power. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Make sure that the display cable is correct. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics to be disabled or to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... service or where you purchased the product for activation of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to develop products that it back" to your "end of the materials in a man- Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need...
... service or where you purchased the product for activation of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to develop products that it back" to your "end of the materials in a man- Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need...