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NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of this manual may be authorized by Rovi Corporation. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions ...
NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of this manual may be authorized by Rovi Corporation. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions ...
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SLI Technology...5 3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Table of Contents 1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Introduction...3 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4.
SLI Technology...5 3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Table of Contents 1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Introduction...3 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4.
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Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 8 Windows® 7 Windows® Vista - 3 - Introduction 1.1. Introduction 1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware -
Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 8 Windows® 7 Windows® Vista - 3 - Introduction 1.1. Introduction 1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware -
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... operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same...
... operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same...
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Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to 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. Step 3. Step 1. Step 2. Hardware Installation If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Replace the screw to the card and the display. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.1. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your...
Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to 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. Step 3. Step 1. Step 2. Hardware Installation If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Replace the screw to the card and the display. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.1. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your...
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...: - 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 the same type. ...(Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on...
...: - 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 the same type. ...(Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on...
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First make sure your optical drive. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Make sure your system has ...
First make sure your optical drive. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Make sure your system has ...
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Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
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Then the installation of the GIGABYTE OC Guru II is installing the components. - 9 - The system is completed. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Software Installation GIGABYTE OC Guru II Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE OC Guru II item. 3.1.2. Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button.
Then the installation of the GIGABYTE OC Guru II is installing the components. - 9 - The system is completed. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Software Installation GIGABYTE OC Guru II Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE OC Guru II item. 3.1.2. Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button.
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Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default 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 This page indicates where users can be changed. NVIDIA Series Graphics ...
Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default 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 This page indicates where users can be changed. NVIDIA Series Graphics ...
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Function: Stop recording. - 11 - Software Installation MONITORING: Show real time GPU Clock/MEMORY Clock Click MORE to MONITORING PANEL MONITORING PANEL: Function: Monitoring Panel Settings. Function: Start recording.
Function: Stop recording. - 11 - Software Installation MONITORING: Show real time GPU Clock/MEMORY Clock Click MORE to MONITORING PANEL MONITORING PANEL: Function: Monitoring Panel Settings. Function: Start recording.
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Function: Return to save the recorded files. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Function: Save the settings. Function: Restore the default setup.
Function: Return to save the recorded files. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Function: Save the settings. Function: Restore the default setup.
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Software Installation When changing DEFAULT CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. BASE CLOCK is smaller/ equal to BOOST CLOCK. Show GPU OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change MEMORY OFFSET. - 13 - Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change GPU OFFSET. Under most cases, BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BASEC LOCK and OFFSET. MEMORY CLOCK: MEMORY CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, ...
Software Installation When changing DEFAULT CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. BASE CLOCK is smaller/ equal to BOOST CLOCK. Show GPU OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change MEMORY OFFSET. - 13 - Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change GPU OFFSET. Under most cases, BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BASEC LOCK and OFFSET. MEMORY CLOCK: MEMORY CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, ...
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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. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page.
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POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Software Installation Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 -
POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Software Installation Users can enter numbers directly to OSD settings - 15 -
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OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots. 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). The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page.
OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots. 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). The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page.
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By clicking the item while you are connected to the 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. 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 shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1....
By clicking the item while you are connected to the 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. 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 shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1....
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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 ... 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 official...
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 ... 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 official...
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Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2. Software Installation 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can click the item to change the resolution.
Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2. Software Installation 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can click the item to change the resolution.
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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.