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NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Due to update the information contained herein. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates...
NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Due to update the information contained herein. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates...
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Hardware Installation...5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Introduction...3 1.1. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
Hardware Installation...5 2.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Introduction...3 1.1. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2.
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... as the power supply case. 3. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be left in its original packing until it is installed. In order to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect...
... as the power supply case. 3. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be left in its original packing until it is installed. In order to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect...
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...; Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Replace the screw to the card and the display. 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 - Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready...
...; Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Replace the screw to the card and the display. 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 - Hardware Installation Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready...
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... motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of 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 the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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...
... motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of 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 the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 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...
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... the driver disk into your screen 3.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 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. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen...
... the driver disk into your screen 3.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 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. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. The driver Autorun screen...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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...Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default 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: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK...
...Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default 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: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK...
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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. 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. Return to PROFILES page. 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. 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. Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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... in the page. Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. 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: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available.
... in the page. Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. 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: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available.
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... official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated...
... official GIGABYTE product page. 6.FAQ When you are connected to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated...
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Software Installation You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2.
Software Installation You can click the item to change the resolution. You can move the slider 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 3.2.
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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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 3.3.
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. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 3.3.
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... 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 do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to use for all your GPU perfor- Software Installation...
... 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 do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to use for all your GPU perfor- Software Installation...
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... 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. 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 -
... 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. 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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Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - To change the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your system is useful if you to change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV...
Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - To change the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your system is useful if you to change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV...
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... 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 two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured...
... 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 two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured...
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... changes. Software Installation Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on your display. Video & Television Video...
... changes. Software Installation Consult the release notes for optimal viewing. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on your display. Video & Television Video...
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... motherboard. If you install the graphics driver. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is correct. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. Check that the display cable is seated properly in graphics capabilities on your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide...
... motherboard. If you install the graphics driver. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is correct. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. Check that the display cable is seated properly in graphics capabilities on your dealer or GIGABYTE for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide...
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... Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to develop products that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Under the Directive, used for errors or omissions in this product must not be imparted to...
... Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to develop products that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Under the Directive, used for errors or omissions in this product must not be imparted to...