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... owners. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Use of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this copyright protection technology must be authorized by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... owners. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Use of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this copyright protection technology must be authorized by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. SLI Technology 4 3. Software Installation 5 3.1. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Table of Contents 1. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2. Introduction 1 1.1. Regulatory Statements 14 Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Appendix 14 5.1.
Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. SLI Technology 4 3. Software Installation 5 3.1. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Table of Contents 1. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2. Introduction 1 1.1. Regulatory Statements 14 Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Appendix 14 5.1.
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Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 7 1 Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® 8 - Windows® 10 - 1.
Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 7 1 Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® 8 - Windows® 10 - 1.
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... damages on a grounded anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your card. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. 2 Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. ※ Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips...
... damages on a grounded anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your card. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. 2 Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. ※ Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips...
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... are ready to the card and the display. Step 2. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to them, or the system will not boot. DVI-I (Dual Link) DVI-D (Dual Link) HDMI Mini HDMI Monitor Monitor D-sub Monitor 3 DisplayPort Monitor Mini DisplayPort Monitor Finally, turn on your computer. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the cover from this slot; 2. Hardware Installation...
... are ready to the card and the display. Step 2. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to them, or the system will not boot. DVI-I (Dual Link) DVI-D (Dual Link) HDMI Mini HDMI Monitor Monitor D-sub Monitor 3 DisplayPort Monitor Mini DisplayPort Monitor Finally, turn on your computer. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the cover from this slot; 2. Hardware Installation...
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... scale graphics performance. SLI Technology How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required: An SLI certified motherboard with two or above PCI-E x16 slots and correct chipset driver A two-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector...
... scale graphics performance. SLI Technology How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required: An SLI certified motherboard with two or above PCI-E x16 slots and correct chipset driver A two-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector...
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3. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 11 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your optical drive. Then click the Install item. 5 The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what...
3. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 11 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your optical drive. Then click the Install item. 5 The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what...
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If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture. And then click the Next button. 6 Step 2: Click the Next button. Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed.
If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture. And then click the Next button. 6 Step 2: Click the Next button. Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed.
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Step 6: Click the Install button. 7 Step 5: Check the box if you 'd like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. Step 4: Click Browse to choose where you 'd like to create a desktop icon, and then click Next. And then click Next.
Step 6: Click the Install button. 7 Step 5: Check the box if you 'd like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. Step 4: Click Browse to choose where you 'd like to create a desktop icon, and then click Next. And then click Next.
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Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete XTREME ENGINE installation. Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8 Step 8: After installing XTREME ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear.
Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete XTREME ENGINE installation. Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8 Step 8: After installing XTREME ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear.
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Step 12: Click the Close button, and then restart your computer to complete driver installation. 9 Step 11: Installation begins. Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button.
Step 12: Click the Close button, and then restart your computer to complete driver installation. 9 Step 11: Installation begins. Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button.
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GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc. Click DEFAULT to return to each model. according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to default setting. 10 Click on APPLY, the adjusted data will be saved in the profile on +/- , drag the control button or enter numbers to previous setting. 3.1.2. OC Click on the upper left, click RESET to return to adjust GPU clock, memory clock, GPU voltage, power limit, and temperature.
GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc. Click DEFAULT to return to each model. according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to default setting. 10 Click on APPLY, the adjusted data will be saved in the profile on +/- , drag the control button or enter numbers to previous setting. 3.1.2. OC Click on the upper left, click RESET to return to adjust GPU clock, memory clock, GPU voltage, power limit, and temperature.
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ADVANCED OC Easy Setting: OC mode High performance over clocking mode Gaming mode Default setting gaming mode ECO mode Energy saving, silent ECO mode Advanced Setting: Users could click on +/-, enter numbers, or move the white dots on the line chart to keep noise low 11 FAN Easy Setting: Turbo High fan speed to keep temperature low Auto Default mode Silent Low fan speed to adjust GPU clock and voltage.
ADVANCED OC Easy Setting: OC mode High performance over clocking mode Gaming mode Default setting gaming mode ECO mode Energy saving, silent ECO mode Advanced Setting: Users could click on +/-, enter numbers, or move the white dots on the line chart to keep noise low 11 FAN Easy Setting: Turbo High fan speed to keep temperature low Auto Default mode Silent Low fan speed to adjust GPU clock and voltage.
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they could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL. 12 If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could also turn off the LED effects through this software. LED Users could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature. Advanced Setting: Users could choose different styles, brightness, colors;
they could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL. 12 If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could also turn off the LED effects through this software. LED Users could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature. Advanced Setting: Users could choose different styles, brightness, colors;
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... whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. 13 When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for...
... whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. 13 When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for...
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... RoHS requirement. 5. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should not be prosecuted. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Under the Directive, used equipment must not be used for errors or omissions in this text. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Cards...
... RoHS requirement. 5. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should not be prosecuted. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Under the Directive, used equipment must not be used for errors or omissions in this text. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Cards...
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... used batteries properly. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service ... and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product must not be taken to the waste collection centers for recycling. ☛ If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in a manner that you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. ☛...
... used batteries properly. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service ... and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product must not be taken to the waste collection centers for recycling. ☛ If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in a manner that you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. ☛...
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China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: 16
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: 16
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GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list at the bottom left corner of the website. Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE France...
GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list at the bottom left corner of the website. Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE France...