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... this card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of their respective owners. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... this card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of their respective owners. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology ...5 3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology ...5 3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
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..., touch both of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. Turn off your card. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED.
..., touch both of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. Turn off your card. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED.
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... Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your graphics card. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to the card and the display. Step 3. Step 1. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card...
... Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. then align your graphics card. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to the card and the display. Step 3. Step 1. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card...
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... driver - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard...
... driver - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard...
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... Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. First make sure your optical drive. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need...
... Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. First make sure your optical drive. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed.
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... profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Return to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. 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 unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed...
... profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Return to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. 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 unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed...
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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. 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. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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. 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. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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... software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. 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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - 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. 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. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - 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 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. 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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. 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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet, clicking the...
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3.2. You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
3.2. You can click the item to change the resolution. 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. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
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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. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. 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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... technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make 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 perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default...
... technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make 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 perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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 the use of information appearing on your displays. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen fl...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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 the use of information appearing on your displays. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen fl...
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... change the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - These changes will not affect any video playback. 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 have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop...
... change the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - These changes will not affect any video playback. 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 have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop...
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... (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 output 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 desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your computer.
... (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 output 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 desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your computer.
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... ForceWare graphics driver version. Software Installation Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. You can choose to those for analog for video content on your changes...
... ForceWare graphics driver version. Software Installation Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. Video & Television Video and television features are similar to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. You can choose to those for analog for video content on your changes...
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...-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 options available for the graphics card is seated properly in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may...
...-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 options available for the graphics card is seated properly in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may...
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... as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Moreover, we at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will help you purchased the product for errors or omissions in your household waste disposal service or where you with other waste. Instead, the device should not be used equipment must be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of...
... as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Moreover, we at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will help you purchased the product for errors or omissions in your household waste disposal service or where you with other waste. Instead, the device should not be used equipment must be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of...