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... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 107 Copyright © 2018 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this card. No part of this manual may be reproduced...
... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 107 Copyright © 2018 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this card. No part of this manual may be reproduced...
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SLI Technology 4 3. Software Installation 5 3.1. Driver and AORUS ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE AORUS ENGINE 10 4. Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Regulatory Statements 14 Appendix 14 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Introduction 1 1.1.
SLI Technology 4 3. Software Installation 5 3.1. Driver and AORUS ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. GIGABYTE AORUS ENGINE 10 4. Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Regulatory Statements 14 Appendix 14 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Introduction 1 1.1.
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Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 8 - Windows® 10 - Windows® 7 1 1. Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) -
Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 8 - Windows® 10 - Windows® 7 1 1. Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) -
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... the same point as the power supply case. 3. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on a grounded anti-static mat. ※ Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. 2 Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding...
... the same point as the power supply case. 3. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on a grounded anti-static mat. ※ Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. 2 Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding...
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...;Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are power connectors on your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to the card and the display. Step 3. Finally, turn on your graphics card. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Connect the appropriate cable to prevent system instability. then align your computer. DVI-I (Dual Link) DVI-D (Dual Link) HDMI Mini HDMI Monitor Monitor D-sub Monitor 3 DisplayPort Monitor Mini DisplayPort...
...;Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are power connectors on your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to the card and the display. Step 3. Finally, turn on your graphics card. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Connect the appropriate cable to prevent system instability. then align your computer. DVI-I (Dual Link) DVI-D (Dual Link) HDMI Mini HDMI Monitor Monitor D-sub Monitor 3 DisplayPort Monitor Mini DisplayPort...
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... a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. 2-Way SLI Configuration: Two SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: An SLI certified motherboard with two or above PCI Express x16 slots to scale graphics performance. 2.1. SLI Technology How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type (Example: GeForce® GTX 1080 G1 Gaming) SLI bridge connector 4
... a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. 2-Way SLI Configuration: Two SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: An SLI certified motherboard with two or above PCI Express x16 slots to scale graphics performance. 2.1. SLI Technology How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type (Example: GeForce® GTX 1080 G1 Gaming) SLI bridge connector 4
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... has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (For the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) ※ Notice : The photos in the screen shot on your optical drive. Driver and AORUS ENGINE Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. 3. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 11 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual...
... has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (For the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) ※ Notice : The photos in the screen shot on your optical drive. Driver and AORUS ENGINE Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. 3. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 11 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual...
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Step 2: Click the Next button. And then click the Next button. 6 Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE AORUS ENGINE to be installed. The window of AORUS ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture.
Step 2: Click the Next button. And then click the Next button. 6 Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE AORUS ENGINE to be installed. The window of AORUS ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture.
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Step 5: Check the box if you 'd like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. Step 4: Click Browse to choose where you 'd like to create a desktop icon, and then click Next. Step 6: Click the Install button. 7 And then click Next.
Step 5: Check the box if you 'd like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. Step 4: Click Browse to choose where you 'd like to create a desktop icon, and then click Next. Step 6: Click the Install button. 7 And then click Next.
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Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete AORUS ENGINE installation. Step 8: After installing AORUS ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear. Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8
Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete AORUS ENGINE installation. Step 8: After installing AORUS ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear. Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8
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Step 12: Click the Close button, and then restart your computer to complete driver installation. 9 Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button. Step 11: Installation begins.
Step 12: Click the Close button, and then restart your computer to complete driver installation. 9 Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button. Step 11: Installation begins.
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... to adjust GPU clock, memory clock, fan speed, power target, and target temperature. Easy setting OC mode High performance over clocking mode Gaming mode Default setting gaming mode ECO mode Energy saving, silent ECO mode Advanced Setting Choose PROFESSIONAL MODE, and then click on the upper left, click RESET to return to default setting. 10 or drag the control button to each model. Click DEFAULT to return to previous setting. GIGABYTE AORUS ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, memory speeds, fan performance...
... to adjust GPU clock, memory clock, fan speed, power target, and target temperature. Easy setting OC mode High performance over clocking mode Gaming mode Default setting gaming mode ECO mode Energy saving, silent ECO mode Advanced Setting Choose PROFESSIONAL MODE, and then click on the upper left, click RESET to return to default setting. 10 or drag the control button to each model. Click DEFAULT to return to previous setting. GIGABYTE AORUS ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, memory speeds, fan performance...
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Monitor Choose MONITOR ON/OFF on the lower right to adjust fan speed and temperature. Users could also turn off the LED effects through this software. they could also choose CUSTOMIZED for fan setting, and move the white dots on the lower right, users could choose different styles, brightness, colors; LED Choose LED on the line chart to learn information like current GPU temperature etc. 11
Monitor Choose MONITOR ON/OFF on the lower right to adjust fan speed and temperature. Users could also turn off the LED effects through this software. they could also choose CUSTOMIZED for fan setting, and move the white dots on the lower right, users could choose different styles, brightness, colors; LED Choose LED on the line chart to learn information like current GPU temperature etc. 11
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Fan control Choose SEMI PASSIVE/ACTIVE FAN on the lower right to switch the fan mode between semi passive and continuous spin. 12
Fan control Choose SEMI PASSIVE/ACTIVE FAN on the lower right to switch the fan mode between semi passive and continuous spin. 12
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... sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. Press on the graphics card being installed. ※ If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more information, consult your motherboard. 4. After getting into Safe Mode, in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that...
... sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. Press on the graphics card being installed. ※ If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more information, consult your motherboard. 4. After getting into Safe Mode, in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that...
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...GIGABYTE will be used equipment must not be imparted to develop products that do not use of printing. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to add hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Appendix 5.1. The parts...GIGABYTE VGA Cards fulfill European Union regulations for any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of must be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. To prevent releasing harmful substances into the environment and to meet RoHS requirement...
...GIGABYTE will be used equipment must not be imparted to develop products that do not use of printing. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to add hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Appendix 5.1. The parts...GIGABYTE VGA Cards fulfill European Union regulations for any responsibility for errors or omissions in this document is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of must be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. To prevent releasing harmful substances into the environment and to meet RoHS requirement...
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...and recycling of your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will help , we suggest that you with other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging ...of disposal will be glad to the waste collection centers for recycling. ☛ If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the time of or recycling used batteries properly. Instead, the device should be ...
...and recycling of your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will help , we suggest that you with other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging ...of disposal will be glad to the waste collection centers for recycling. ☛ If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the time of or recycling used batteries properly. Instead, the device should be ...
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China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: 16
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: 16
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.../ Thailand WEB address : https://www.gigabyte.com/th/ Vietnam WEB address : https://www.gigabyte.com/vn/ GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED - Mexico Web address: https://www.gigabyte.com/mx/ Giga-Byte SINGAPORE PTE. India WEB address : https://www.gigabyte.com/in/ NINGBO G.B.T. TRADING CO., LTD. - Support (Sales/Marketing) : https://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address: https://www...
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TECH. CO., LTD. - GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: https://esupport.gigabyte.com 18 WEB address : https://www.gigabyte.com/uk/ Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - The Netherlands WEB address : https://www.gigabyte.com/nl/ GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE France WEB address : https://www.gigabyte.com/fr/ Sweden WEB address : https://www...
TECH. CO., LTD. - GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: https://esupport.gigabyte.com 18 WEB address : https://www.gigabyte.com/uk/ Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - The Netherlands WEB address : https://www.gigabyte.com/nl/ GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE France WEB address : https://www.gigabyte.com/fr/ Sweden WEB address : https://www...