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NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any labels on this graphics card. Doing so may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by...
NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any labels on this graphics card. Doing so may be reproduced or transmitted in technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by...
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SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Introduction...3 1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Appendix...29 5.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1.
SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Introduction...3 1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Appendix...29 5.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1.
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... wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your graphics card can be done on your computer. 1. Inspect...
... wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your graphics card can be done on your computer. 1. Inspect...
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... ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Hardware Installation 2.1. Step 1. Replace the screw to the card and the display. then align your graphics card. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 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...
... ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Hardware Installation 2.1. Step 1. Replace the screw to the card and the display. then align your graphics card. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. 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...
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... graphics performance. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards 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 the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards...
... graphics performance. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards 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 the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards...
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... screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Software Installation 3. 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...
... screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Software Installation 3. 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...
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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 - 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.
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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: Apply to the previous applied setup. 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: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it ...
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: Apply to the previous applied setup. 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: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it ...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. 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. 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 - Return to PROFILES page. 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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... in the page. 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 BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available.
... in the page. 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 BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available.
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - When 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 are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - When 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 are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the...
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. Software Installation Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 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 change the color quality. Software Installation Select Display Settings to change the resolution. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 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.
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3.3. 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 - 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. 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.
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...; Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU and GPU memory to increase 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 a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks...
...; Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU and GPU memory to increase 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 a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Display A variety of 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 ...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Display A variety of 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 ...
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... your system is useful if you 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 the images on your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Software Installation These changes will not affect...
... your system is useful if you 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 the images on your desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. Software Installation These changes will not affect...
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... 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 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set 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 desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured...
... 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 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set 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 desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured...
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... changes. Software Installation You can choose to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your display. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for video content on your display. For best results, play a video while you to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video...
... changes. Software Installation You can choose to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your display. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for video content on your display. For best results, play a video while you to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video...
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... assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power. If you install the graphics driver. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the card's display connector. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Press on your computer. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to...
... assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power. If you install the graphics driver. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the card's display connector. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Press on your computer. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to...
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... of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be construed as most of the materials in your product's user's manual and we at the time of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to your "end of electric...
... of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be construed as most of the materials in your product's user's manual and we at the time of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to your "end of electric...