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... of this card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this this graphics card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Rovi Product...
... of this card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this this graphics card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Rovi Product...
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Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1.
Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1.
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..., so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Turn off your card. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on your computer....ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded...
..., so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Turn off your card. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on your computer....ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded...
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...-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system,...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 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows ...
...-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system,...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 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows ...
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The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. 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 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. 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 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
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Function: Return to what has just been 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 set different profiles. Function: When it 's locked, ...
Function: Return to what has just been 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 set different profiles. Function: When it 's locked, ...
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Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function: Save the settings. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Return to save the recorded files.
Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function: Save the settings. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Return to save the recorded files.
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..., users can enter numbers directly to change MEMORY OFFSET. - 13 - MEMORY CLOCK: MEMORY CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET. GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can...
..., users can enter numbers directly to change MEMORY OFFSET. - 13 - MEMORY CLOCK: MEMORY CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET. GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can...
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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 - MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. 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.
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 - MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. 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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The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. or by clicking on one of the 9 squares. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 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.
The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. or by clicking on one of the 9 squares. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - 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.
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...is an updated OC GURU version available. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official 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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are ...
...is an updated OC GURU version available. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official 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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are ...
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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 - 3.3. 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.
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 - 3.3. 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.
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... to use the Adjust Image Settings with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with Preview page to preview any changes you make for...
... to use the Adjust Image Settings with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with Preview page to preview any changes you make for...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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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...the display to 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 view your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the... best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both...
...the display to 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 view your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the... best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both...
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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. Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - 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. Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The details: http://www.
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... press . Press on the graphics card being installed. If you experience problems. Contact your computer. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in the PCI Express...
... press . Press on the graphics card being installed. If you experience problems. Contact your computer. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in the PCI Express...
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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...