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... or transmitted in this graphics card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of GBT. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized...
... or transmitted in this graphics card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of GBT. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized...
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Software Installation ...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology ...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Table of Contents 1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
Software Installation ...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology ...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Introduction...3 1.1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Table of Contents 1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
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... one, touch both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Using non-of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. To protect them against damage from the ... point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be done on the graphics card. If you work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Inspect the card carton for obvious ...
... one, touch both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Using non-of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. To protect them against damage from the ... point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be done on the graphics card. If you work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Inspect the card carton for obvious ...
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... install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. To 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 - Replace the screw to the card and the display. 2.1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Connect...
... install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. To 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 - Replace the screw to the card and the display. 2.1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Connect...
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... 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 the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of...
... 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 the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of...
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... before installing the drivers: 1. For software MPEG support in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. 3. Software Installation 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk...
... before installing the drivers: 1. For software MPEG support in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. 3. Software Installation 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk...
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The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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... , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch...
... , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch...
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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. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. Return to PROFILES page.
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. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. Return to PROFILES page.
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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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is...
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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is...
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... connected to the official 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 internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version...
... connected to the official 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 internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version...
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Software Installation 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. 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 adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
Software Installation 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. 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 adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
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Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. 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 - 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. 3.3. 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 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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... a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes...
... a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes...
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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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... Vibrance) of your desktop. Software Installation These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system 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...
... Vibrance) of your desktop. Software Installation These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your system 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...
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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 large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured...
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 preferred nView display modes here. • Only use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured...
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... under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to view the changes as they happen. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on this page to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. Note: Support for updated...
... under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to view the changes as they happen. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on this page to fine tune the color settings for optimal viewing. Note: Support for updated...
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... your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you are plugged in and receiving power. ■ If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed. If necessary, adjust your keyboard...
... your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you are plugged in and receiving power. ■ If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed. If necessary, adjust your keyboard...
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... disposal service or where you purchased the product for activation of with your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of life" product, you may contact us at the time of printing. Under the Directive, used equipment must be used for any responsibility for errors...