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Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this this...
Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this this...
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Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
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... components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the card before handling computer components. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Turn off your computer. 1. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the...
... components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the card before handling computer components. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Turn off your computer. 1. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the...
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... an SLI configuration. 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 an SLI system,... the following are required: - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example...
... an SLI configuration. 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 an SLI system,... the following are required: - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example...
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Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update 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 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update 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 -
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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. Function: Restore the default setup. 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 ...
By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: Restore the default setup. 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 ...
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Function: Return to save the recorded files. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Save the settings. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
Function: Return to save the recorded files. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Save the settings. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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... most cases, BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BASEC LOCK and OFFSET. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. BOOST CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET. Show GPU OFFSET, users...
... most cases, BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BASEC LOCK and OFFSET. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. BOOST CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET. Show GPU OFFSET, users...
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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. 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.
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OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. or by clicking on one of the 9 squares. Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD). Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page.
OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. or by clicking on one of the 9 squares. Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD). Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page.
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.... 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item...
.... 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item...
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3.
In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3.
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... use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings 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 of your 3D applications and games...
... use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings 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 of your 3D applications and games...
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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 ...
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...
... 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...
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... 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 view your desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your preferred nView display modes here. •... multi-display modes to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your computer.
... 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 view your desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your preferred nView display modes here. •... multi-display modes to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your computer.
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses. The details: http://www. nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games Set Up Stereoscopic 3D 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.
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses. The details: http://www. nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games Set Up Stereoscopic 3D 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.
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...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 - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, disable...display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. Troubleshooting Tips The...
...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 - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, disable...display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. Troubleshooting Tips The...
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... applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Finally, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills...
... applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Finally, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills...