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NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this card. Doing so may void the warranty of their respective owners. Rovi Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted...
NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this card. Doing so may void the warranty of their respective owners. Rovi Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted...
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Appendix 14 5.1. Introduction 1 1.1. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. SLI Technology 4 3. Regulatory Statements 14 Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Software Installation 5 3.1. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Table of Contents 1. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2.
Appendix 14 5.1. Introduction 1 1.1. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. SLI Technology 4 3. Regulatory Statements 14 Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Software Installation 5 3.1. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Table of Contents 1. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2.
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1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Windows® 7 1 Windows® 10 - Windows® 8 - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction 1.1.
1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Windows® 7 1 Windows® 10 - Windows® 8 - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction 1.1.
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... unplug power supply. 2. To protect them against damage from the system. Turn off your card. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be done on the card before handling computer components. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. ☛ DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD...
... unplug power supply. 2. To protect them against damage from the system. Turn off your card. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be done on the card before handling computer components. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. ☛ DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD...
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... this slot; Step 3. then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating 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 Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Connect the appropriate cable to them, or the system will not...
... this slot; Step 3. then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating 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 Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Connect the appropriate cable to them, or the system will not...
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... 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 Express x16 slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows 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 model and...
... 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 Express x16 slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows 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 model and...
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Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3. Then click the Install item. 5 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot on your system has...
Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3. Then click the Install item. 5 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot on your system has...
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Step 2: Click the Next button. 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 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed.
Step 2: Click the Next button. 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 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 And then click Next. 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.
Step 6: Click the Install button. 7 And then click Next. 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.
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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 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.
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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 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. 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. 3.1.2.
according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to default setting. 10 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. 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. 3.1.2.
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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 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.
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If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could choose different styles, brightness, colors; LED Users could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL. 12 Advanced Setting: Users could also turn off the LED effects through this software. they could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature.
If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could choose different styles, brightness, colors; LED Users could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL. 12 Advanced Setting: Users could also turn off the LED effects through this software. they could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature.
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... appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check whether the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable 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...
... appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check whether the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable 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...
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..., all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to change without our written permission, and the contents there of properly. 14 The parts and components have not intended to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals...products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of must not be used for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE VGA Cards...
..., all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to change without our written permission, and the contents there of properly. 14 The parts and components have not intended to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals...products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of must not be used for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE VGA Cards...
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... actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product must not be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we will help to help , we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to the waste collection centers for the disposal...
... actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product must not be disposed of with your product's user's manual and we will help to help , we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to the waste collection centers for the disposal...
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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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...; Serbia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu Kazakhstan WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language in the language list at the bottom left corner of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or...
...; Serbia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu Kazakhstan WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language in the language list at the bottom left corner of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or...