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... and names are the properties of GBT. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Doing so may be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is protected by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation.
... and names are the properties of GBT. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Doing so may be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is protected by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation.
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SLI Technology ...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1.
SLI Technology ...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1.
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... damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on a grounded anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR... that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Turn off your card. Be sure there are separated from static ...
... damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on a grounded anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR... that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Turn off your card. Be sure there are separated from static ...
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...;guration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are required: - 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... 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 -
...;guration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are required: - 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... 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 -
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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... 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: 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: Return to...
... 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: 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: Return to...
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Function: Restore the default setup. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Function: Return to save the recorded files. Function: Save the settings. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
Function: Restore the default setup. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Function: Return to save the recorded files. Function: Save the settings. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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... GPU OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change GPU OFFSET. BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BASEC LOCK and OFFSET. GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to BOOST CLOCK. When changing MEMORY...
... GPU OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change GPU OFFSET. BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BASEC LOCK and OFFSET. GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to BOOST CLOCK. When changing MEMORY...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. 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.
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. 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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Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD). Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page. or by clicking on one of the 9 squares. The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots.
Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD). Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page. or by clicking on one of the 9 squares. The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots.
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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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet,... clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of ficial GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the...
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 official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the internet,... clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of ficial GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with Preview page to preview any changes you make for...
... to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with Preview page to preview any changes you make for...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of ...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of ...
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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 display. View HDCP ...
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 display. View HDCP ...
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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 of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that ... Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your computer.
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 of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that ... Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your computer.
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Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games. The details: http://www. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games You can enable stereoscopic 3D, set depth, and set your 3D displays and 3D glasses. (To enable stereoscopic 3D function, you will need 3D displays and glasses.
Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games. The details: http://www. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games You can enable stereoscopic 3D, set depth, and set your 3D displays and 3D glasses. (To enable stereoscopic 3D function, you will need 3D displays and glasses.
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... color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - For more advanced troubleshooting information. ■ Check that the card is seated properly in the ...your keyboard after system starts up. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to ...
... color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - For more advanced troubleshooting information. ■ Check that the card is seated properly in the ...your keyboard after system starts up. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to ...