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.... Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any errors or omissions that is protected by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of...
.... Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any errors or omissions that is protected by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of...
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Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Introduction...3 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Table of Contents 1. SLI Technology ...5 3. Software Installation ...7 3.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2.
Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Introduction...3 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Table of Contents 1. SLI Technology ...5 3. Software Installation ...7 3.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2.
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...both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Turn off your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should follow some precautions whenever...the card before handling computer components. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. To protect them against damage from the system.
...both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Turn off your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should follow some precautions whenever...the card before handling computer components. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. To protect them against damage from the system.
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... that two and three graphics cards are linked in parallel in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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 -
... that two and three graphics cards are linked in parallel in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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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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. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update 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 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
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.../POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK...
.../POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK...
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Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Function: Save the settings. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function: Return to save the recorded files.
Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page. Function: Save the settings. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function: Return to save the recorded files.
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... OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change GPU OFFSET. MEMORY CLOCK: MEMORY CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET. GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. Software Installation Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to BOOST CLOCK. BOOST...
... OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change GPU OFFSET. MEMORY CLOCK: MEMORY CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET. GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. Software Installation Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to BOOST CLOCK. BOOST...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots. 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 - Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD).
OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots. 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 - Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD).
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... connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of ficial GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the of... 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...
... connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of ficial GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the of... 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...
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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 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. 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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 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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...use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set 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 3D ...memory to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - 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 your 3D ...
...use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set 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 3D ...memory to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - 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 your 3D ...
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... your displays. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
... your displays. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
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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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...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) ...
...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) ...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can enable stereoscopic 3D, set depth, and set your 3D displays and 3D glasses. (To enable stereoscopic 3D function, you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games. The details: http://www. Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses.
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-main.html) View Compatibility With Games You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can enable stereoscopic 3D, set depth, and set your 3D displays and 3D glasses. (To enable stereoscopic 3D function, you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games. The details: http://www. Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses.
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... appropriate display device and graphics card when you are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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...
... appropriate display device and graphics card when you are not able to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - 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...