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... owners. No part of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this graphics card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be authorized by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
... owners. No part of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this graphics card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be authorized by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
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Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Software Installation...7 3.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Table of Contents 1.
Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Software Installation...7 3.1. Introduction...3 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Table of Contents 1.
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... its original packing until it is installed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit...
... its original packing until it is installed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit...
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... are ready to the card and the display. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 2. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor...
... are ready to the card and the display. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. Connect the appropriate cable to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 2. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor...
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... the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - 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 the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
... the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) 3-Way SLI Configuration: 3-Way SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are required: - 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 the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -
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... optical drive. 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 Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which...
... optical drive. 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 Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which...
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed.
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is completed.
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... locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. 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: Restore the default setup. By clicking...
... locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. 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: Restore the default setup. By clicking...
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Return to PROFILES page. 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. 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.
Return to PROFILES page. 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. 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.
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Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking...
Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking...
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... software detects if there is shown in the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs...
... software detects if there is shown in the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs...
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. Software Installation Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. Software Installation Select Display Settings to change the resolution. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
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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 - 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. 3.3.
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 - 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. 3.3.
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... when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation
... when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to provide amazing real-time physics effects. - 21 - Software Installation
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... 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
... 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your...
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... 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. Software Installation To change the orientation of the images on your desktop to set...
... 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. Software Installation To change the orientation of the images on your desktop to set...
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Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to 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 the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from each other...
Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to 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 the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from each other...
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... under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Note: Support for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls...
... under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Note: Support for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls...
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... monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. 4. For more information, consult your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. Make sure that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. 4. For more information, consult your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. Make sure that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... and should be used for errors or omissions in this text. For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must be prosecuted. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume... ner that this document is recycled in your "end of life" product. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as most of the materials in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union...
... and should be used for errors or omissions in this text. For more information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must be prosecuted. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume... ner that this document is recycled in your "end of life" product. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as most of the materials in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union...