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... without the expressed, written permission of GBT. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this graphics card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in technology, some...
... without the expressed, written permission of GBT. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this graphics card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in technology, some...
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Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology ...5 3. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Introduction...3 1.1. Table of Contents 1.
Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology ...5 3. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Introduction...3 1.1. Table of Contents 1.
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... GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use of your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Turn off your card...
... GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use of your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Turn off your card...
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... ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 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 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card...
... ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 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 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card...
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... 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 certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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...
... 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 certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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...
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... see on your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your screen 3.1. 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. 3. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical...
... see on your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your screen 3.1. 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. 3. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical...
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The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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... setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profi...
... setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profi...
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Return to PROFILES page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
Return to PROFILES page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. 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 BIOS version available. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. 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 BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA...
... software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. 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 BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA...
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... 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 internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update...
... 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 internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update...
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3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation You can move the slider to change the color quality. Select Display Settings 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.
3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation You can move the slider to change the color quality. Select Display Settings 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.
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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 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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. 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 - Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3.
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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 you make for all your GPU perfor- mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA...
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 you make for all your GPU perfor- mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA...
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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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... contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop. 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 status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes.
... contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop. 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 status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes.
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... span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view 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 your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view 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 your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for optimal viewing. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for updated information on your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine...
... be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for optimal viewing. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for updated information on your display. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine...
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... the graphics card being installed. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. ■ Make sure that the display cable is correct. ■ For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you install the graphics driver. ■ Restart your motherboard...
... the graphics card being installed. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. ■ Make sure that the display cable is correct. ■ For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you install the graphics driver. ■ Restart your motherboard...
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... (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to the waste collection centers for activation of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most of the materials in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in...