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... may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is protected by Rovi Corporation. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited.
... may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is protected by Rovi Corporation. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited.
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Table of Contents 1. SLI Technology ...5 3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Appendix...29 5.1.
Table of Contents 1. SLI Technology ...5 3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Appendix...29 5.1.
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... carton for obvious damage. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Turn off your card. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components ...static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY...
... carton for obvious damage. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Turn off your card. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components ...static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY...
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... SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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 an SLI system, the following are ...
... SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 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 an SLI system, the following are ...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. 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.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. 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.
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Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can ...
Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can ...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function: Return to save the recorded files. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Save the settings. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page.
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Function: Return to save the recorded files. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Save the settings. Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Set up a folder to MONITORING Page.
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GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. BOOST CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BOOST CLOCK and OFFSET. Show GPU OFFSET, ...
GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. BOOST CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BOOST CLOCK and OFFSET. Show GPU OFFSET, ...
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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 - 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.
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 - 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.
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Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD). The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots. or by clicking on one of the 9 squares.
Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD). The settings can be adjusted by dragging the scrollbar. Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to SETTINGS Page. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - OSD settings: Function: Return to save screenshots. or by clicking on one of the 9 squares.
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... 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. When you are connected to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. By clicking the item while...
... 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. When you are connected to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. By clicking the item while...
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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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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 -
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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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 -
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... a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - 3D ...default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or...
... a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to increase your GPU and GPU memory to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - 3D ...default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to do the following: &#...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to do the following: &#...
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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 desktop. Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - These changes will not affect any video playback. To change the...
... 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 desktop. Software Installation This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - These changes will not affect any video playback. To change the...
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... 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 your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that ...
... 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 your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that ...
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Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The details: http://www.
Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you will need 3D displays and glasses. 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The details: http://www.
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...manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your computer. When the...the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you install the graphics driver. ■ Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your motherboard. Press on the graphics card being installed. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located ...
...manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your computer. When the...the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you install the graphics driver. ■ Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your motherboard. Press on the graphics card being installed. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located ...
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... is supplied in , and by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Finally, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of land...
... is supplied in , and by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Finally, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of land...