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... are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission...
... are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission...
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Hardware Installation 5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology ...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
Hardware Installation 5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology ...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
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... work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer. 1. Using non-of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. Use...
... work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer. 1. Using non-of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. Use...
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... you are ready to the card and the display. Step 2. then align your computer, you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 2.1. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 1. 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 the card and the display. Step 2. then align your computer, you have prepared your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 2.1. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 1. 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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... Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are required: - 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 an SLI system, the following are connected...
... Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are required: - 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 an SLI system, the following are connected...
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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. Make sure your screen 3.1. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in...
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. Make sure your screen 3.1. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in...
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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 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
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 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
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... setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different pro...
... setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can set different pro...
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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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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... ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the 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. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version...
... ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the 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. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version...
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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 CONTECT US page. When...
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 CONTECT US page. When...
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 3.2. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 3.2. Software Installation 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. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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.
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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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.
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...; Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of 3D settings...
...; Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of 3D settings...
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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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... 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 status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the...
... 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 status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the...
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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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... analog for video content on your display. 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. Tasks 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 monitor your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use...
... analog for video content on your display. 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. Tasks 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 monitor your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use...
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... 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 options available for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, adjust...
... 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 options available for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, adjust...
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... waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for RoHS (Restriction of your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however... requirements. Troubleshooting Tips The separate collection and recycling of Certain Hazardous Substances in a manner that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE ...product. Under the Directive, used for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in this document is no longer useful...
... waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for RoHS (Restriction of your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however... requirements. Troubleshooting Tips The separate collection and recycling of Certain Hazardous Substances in a manner that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE ...product. Under the Directive, used for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in this document is no longer useful...