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... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("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 graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any labels on this card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection...
... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("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 graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any labels on this card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection...
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Hardware Installation 5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. SLI Technology ...5 3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Software Installation ...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4.
Hardware Installation 5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. SLI Technology ...5 3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Software Installation ...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 5.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4.
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... graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Expansion cards...
... graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Expansion cards...
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... securely inserted. 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 - then align your graphics card. Step 3. Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press...
... securely inserted. 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 - then align your graphics card. Step 3. Step 2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press...
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...: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
...: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
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... to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines 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. Driver Installation After installing the...
... to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines 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. Driver Installation After installing the...
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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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... 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、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to what has just been 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...
... 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、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to what has just been 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...
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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. 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. 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. 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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... DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT...
... DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT...
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... GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT...
... GIGABYTE product FAQ page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT...
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You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 3.2.
You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 3.2.
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3.3. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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.
3.3. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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.
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Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor- 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your...
Software Installation mance. • Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that can utilize GPU acceleration to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor- 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your...
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... and configure your display settings 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 optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
... and configure your display settings 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 optimize the use of information appearing on your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow 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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Software Installation 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 to change the orientation of your system is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast...
Software Installation 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 to change the orientation of your system is useful if you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast...
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... monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view...
... monitors on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view...
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... with your ForceWare graphics driver version. You can choose to fine tune the image settings for video content on your display. Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to monitor your changes. Consult the release notes for updated information on supported features. - 27 - 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...
... with your ForceWare graphics driver version. You can choose to fine tune the image settings for video content on your display. Software Installation For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to monitor your changes. Consult the release notes for updated information on supported features. - 27 - 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...
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... you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your motherboard. 4. Press on the graphics card being installed. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more information, consult your computer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may...
... you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your motherboard. 4. Press on the graphics card being installed. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more information, consult your computer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may...
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...disposal service or where you purchased the product 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 ...requirements. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should be taken to the waste collection centers for RoHS (Restriction 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...
...disposal service or where you purchased the product 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 ...requirements. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should be taken to the waste collection centers for RoHS (Restriction 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...