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... this card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this document nor...
... this card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this document nor...
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Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. SLI Technology ...5 3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Appendix...29 5.1.
Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. SLI Technology ...5 3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Appendix...29 5.1.
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.... Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - DO NOT APPLY POWER...
.... Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - DO NOT APPLY POWER...
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... Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - 2.1. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. 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. Step 1. Connect...
... Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - 2.1. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. 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. Step 1. Connect...
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... following 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 - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
... following 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 - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
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... and may not match what you must install DirectX first. 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. Make sure your screen 3.1. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3.
... and may not match what you must install DirectX first. 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. Make sure your screen 3.1. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3.
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The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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.
The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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.
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..., GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. 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. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function...
..., GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. 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. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function...
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Return to PROFILES page. 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. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
Return to PROFILES page. 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. 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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ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. 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. 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 DRIVER version available. Software Installation By clicking...
ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. 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. 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 DRIVER version available. Software Installation By clicking...
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3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of ficial GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You can download the updated OC 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 of ficial GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the...
3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of ficial GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You can download the updated OC 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 of ficial GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the...
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You can click the item to change the color quality. You can move the slider to change the resolution. Software Installation 3.2. Select Display Settings 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 -
You can click the item to change the color quality. You can move the slider to change the resolution. Software Installation 3.2. Select Display Settings 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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3.3. 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. 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. 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. 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 -
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... advanced graphics user, use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to...
... advanced graphics user, use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to...
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... 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 the use of information appearing on your displays. 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...
... 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 the use of information appearing on your displays. 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...
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.... Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is useful if you 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 have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your desktop to check if your desktop. To change...
.... Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is useful if you 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 have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your desktop to check if your desktop. To change...
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... connected to your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output...
... connected to your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output...
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... best results, play a video while you to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for video content on your display. Software Installation You can choose to those for analog for optimal viewing. Note: Support for video content on supported features. - 27 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. Tasks...
... best results, play a video while you to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for video content on your display. Software Installation You can choose to those for analog for optimal viewing. Note: Support for video content on supported features. - 27 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. Tasks...
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... check whether the driver for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. Press on your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp...
... check whether the driver for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. Press on your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp...
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...product's user's manual and we at the time of life" product. Troubleshooting Tips The parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we will fulfill the national laws as most of the materials in a manner that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE...GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for activation of with your local or regional waste collection administration for any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Instead, the device should be taken to change... This document must not be copied...
...product's user's manual and we at the time of life" product. Troubleshooting Tips The parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we will fulfill the national laws as most of the materials in a manner that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE...GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for activation of with your local or regional waste collection administration for any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Instead, the device should be taken to change... This document must not be copied...