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... other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor...
... other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor...
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Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology ...5 3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Table of Contents 1.
Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology ...5 3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Table of Contents 1.
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...work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your card. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Unpacking and installation...the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. Turn off your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on the card before handling computer components....
...work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your card. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Unpacking and installation...the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. Turn off your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on the card before handling computer components....
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..., you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 2. 2.1. then align your graphics card. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini...
..., you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 2. 2.1. then align your graphics card. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini...
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... graphics cards are required: - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard...
... graphics cards are required: - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard...
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... drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 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 For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. 3. The driver...
... drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 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 For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. 3. The driver...
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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. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed.
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. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed.
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...: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied 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.
...: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied 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.
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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. 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. 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. 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.
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... software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. 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.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA...
... software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. 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.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the of ficial GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of ficial GIGABYTE product FAQ 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 of ficial GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of ficial GIGABYTE product FAQ page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and...
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Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation 3.2. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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 -
Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation 3.2. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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 -
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Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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 - 3.3.
Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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 - 3.3.
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... graphics user, use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and 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 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU...
... graphics user, use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and 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 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Tasks in the Display pages allow you 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 further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. Tasks in the Display pages allow you 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 further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize...
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... - Software Installation 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 to change the orientation of your desktop to check if your system is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of the images on your display. View HDCP...
... - Software Installation 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 to change the orientation of your desktop to check if your system is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of the images on your display. View HDCP...
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... your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently 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 view your desktop...
... your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently 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 view your desktop...
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... to monitor your changes. Consult the release notes for updated information on your display. Tasks in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to those for analog for optimal viewing...
... to monitor your changes. Consult the release notes for updated information on your display. Tasks in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to those for analog for optimal viewing...
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... Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check 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 find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more advanced troubleshooting information. ■ Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express...
... Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check 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 find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more advanced troubleshooting information. ■ Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express...
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... the Customer Care number listed in this text. The parts and components have not intended to develop products that this document is recycled in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in your...change without our written permission, and the contents there of properly. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Troubleshooting...
... the Customer Care number listed in this text. The parts and components have not intended to develop products that this document is recycled in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in your...change without our written permission, and the contents there of properly. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Troubleshooting...