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... for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of their respective owners. No part of this manual may void the warranty of GBT. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this card. Due to update the information contained herein. Trademarks...
... for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of their respective owners. No part of this manual may void the warranty of GBT. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this card. Due to update the information contained herein. Trademarks...
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Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation...7 3.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2.
Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation...7 3.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2.
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... point as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. Expansion cards contain very...
... point as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. Expansion cards contain very...
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... install 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 - Make sure that you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card...
... install 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 - Make sure that you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card...
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...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 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 bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards...
...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 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 bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards...
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... the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Make sure your screen 3.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step...
... the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Make sure your screen 3.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step...
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Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed.
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...setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been setup. 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles...
...setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been setup. 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles...
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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. 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.
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... internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. Software Installation
... internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. Software Installation
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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 product FAQ page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and...
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You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. Software Installation Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2.
You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. Software Installation Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2.
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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. 3.3.
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... 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use for...
... 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use for...
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... in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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 information...
... in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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 information...
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Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - To change the orientation of your desktop to check if 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 your display. ...
Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - To change the orientation of your desktop to check if 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 your display. ...
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... You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected 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 large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24...
... You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected 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 large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24...
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... choose to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support 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. Consult the release notes for video content on your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on...
... choose to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support 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. Consult the release notes for video content on your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on...
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... monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. If necessary, disable any built-in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. Press on your keyboard after system starts up. Ensure that the display cable is correct. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
... monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. If necessary, disable any built-in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. Press on your keyboard after system starts up. Ensure that the display cable is correct. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
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... worldwide safety requirements. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be taken to you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in your effort. - 29 - Restriction of the materials in your household waste disposal service or where...
... worldwide safety requirements. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be taken to you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in your effort. - 29 - Restriction of the materials in your household waste disposal service or where...