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... graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. Use of GBT. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. No part of this manual may appear in any errors...
... graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. Use of GBT. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. No part of this manual may appear in any errors...
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Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. SLI Technology 4 3. Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Regulatory Statements 14 Appendix 14 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1 1.1. Software Installation 5 3.1. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. Minimum System Requirements 1 2.
Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. SLI Technology 4 3. Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Regulatory Statements 14 Appendix 14 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1 1.1. Software Installation 5 3.1. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. Minimum System Requirements 1 2.
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Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 8 - Windows® 7 1 Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Introduction 1.1. Windows® 10 - Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - 1.
Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 8 - Windows® 7 1 Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Introduction 1.1. Windows® 10 - Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - 1.
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... grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. ※ Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) ...1. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Turn off your card. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. ☛ DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. ...
... grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. ※ Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) ...1. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Turn off your card. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. ☛ DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. ...
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... the display. 2. If necessary, remove the cover from this slot; then align your card, remember to connect the power cable to prevent system instability. Connect the appropriate cable to install your computer. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. DVI-I (Dual Link) DVI-D (Dual Link) HDMI Mini HDMI Monitor Monitor D-sub Monitor 3 DisplayPort Monitor Mini DisplayPort Monitor Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card...
... the display. 2. If necessary, remove the cover from this slot; then align your card, remember to connect the power cable to prevent system instability. Connect the appropriate cable to install your computer. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. DVI-I (Dual Link) DVI-D (Dual Link) HDMI Mini HDMI Monitor Monitor D-sub Monitor 3 DisplayPort Monitor Mini DisplayPort Monitor Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card...
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... 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 connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that provides 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 type (Example: GeForce® GTX 1080 G1 Gaming) SLI bridge connector...
... 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 connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that provides 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 type (Example: GeForce® GTX 1080 G1 Gaming) SLI bridge connector...
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3. Make sure your screen 3.1. 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. Then click the Install item. 5 Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your optical drive. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and...
3. Make sure your screen 3.1. 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. Then click the Install item. 5 Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your optical drive. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and...
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And then click the Next button. 6 If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture. Step 2: Click the Next button. Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed.
And then click the Next button. 6 If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture. 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 8: After installing XTREME ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear. Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8 Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete XTREME ENGINE installation.
Step 8: After installing XTREME ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear. Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8 Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete XTREME ENGINE installation.
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Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button. Step 11: Installation begins. Step 12: Click the Close button, and then restart your computer to complete driver installation. 9
Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button. Step 11: Installation begins. Step 12: Click the Close button, and then restart your computer to complete driver installation. 9
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according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to default setting. 10 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. Click DEFAULT to return to each model. Click on APPLY, the adjusted data will be saved in the profile on +/- , drag the control button or enter numbers to previous setting. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc.
according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to default setting. 10 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. Click DEFAULT to return to each model. Click on APPLY, the adjusted data will be saved in the profile on +/- , drag the control button or enter numbers to previous setting. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc.
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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 temperature low Auto Default mode Silent Low fan speed to adjust GPU clock and voltage. FAN Easy Setting: Turbo High fan speed to keep noise low 11
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 temperature low Auto Default mode Silent Low fan speed to adjust GPU clock and voltage. FAN Easy Setting: Turbo High fan speed to keep noise low 11
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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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..., select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. 13 4. Press on your motherboard. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check whether the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is correct. ...
..., select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. 13 4. Press on your motherboard. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check whether the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is correct. ...
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...was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Cards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in your "end of life" product: Restriction of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. The WEEE Directive specifies... the national laws as most of the materials in this document is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used equipment must not be copied without notice and should not be...
...was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Cards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in your "end of life" product: Restriction of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. The WEEE Directive specifies... the national laws as most of the materials in this document is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used equipment must not be copied without notice and should not be...
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... the left is no longer useful to the waste collection centers for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that you practice other waste. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be...
... the left is no longer useful to the waste collection centers for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that you practice other waste. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be...
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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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Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to enter the system. 18 The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr Sweden WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.se Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it Spain WEB...
Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to enter the system. 18 The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr Sweden WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.se Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it Spain WEB...