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... specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. Rovi Product Notice: This product...
... specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. Rovi Product Notice: This product...
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GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. SLI Technology...5 3. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Table of Contents 1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. SLI Technology...5 3. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Introduction...3 1.1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
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...as the power supply case. 3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your card. Turn off your computer. 1. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Inspect the card carton for...should be done on the graphics card. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-...
...as the power supply case. 3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your card. Turn off your computer. 1. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the card before handling computer components. Inspect the card carton for...should be done on the graphics card. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is installed. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-...
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... the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; 2.1. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Replace the screw to install your computer, you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Connect the appropriate cable to the card and the display. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor...
... the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; 2.1. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Replace the screw to install your computer, you are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Connect the appropriate cable to the card and the display. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor...
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... x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver -
... x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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 - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver -
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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. 3. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Software Installation First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation...
... 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. 3. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Software Installation First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation...
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Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. The system is completed. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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... This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA 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: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be...
... This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA 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: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be...
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Return to PROFILES page. 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. 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.
Return to PROFILES page. 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. 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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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 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking...
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 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking...
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... The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. You can download the updated OC GURU version 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 official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking...
... The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. You can download the updated OC GURU version 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 official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking...
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Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can click the item to change the resolution. 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 3.2. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can click the item to change the resolution. 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 3.2. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 -
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. 3.3. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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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...; Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is 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 - Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow...
...; Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is 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 - Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow...
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... 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 - Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate 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...
... 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 - Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate 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...
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... you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of the images on your display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your...
... you have rotated your physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of the images on your display. View HDCP status Use this page to portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your...
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... span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select 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 your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... span) • As one of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Select 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 your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... on your ForceWare graphics driver version. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for updated information on your changes. You can choose to those for analog for video content on supported features. - 27 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your display. Video & Television Video and television features are...
... on your ForceWare graphics driver version. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to fine tune the color settings for updated information on your changes. You can choose to those for analog for video content on supported features. - 27 - Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your display. Video & Television Video and television features are...
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... monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is correct. If you install the graphics driver. 4. For more advanced troubleshooting information. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. Ensure that the card...
... monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is correct. If you install the graphics driver. 4. For more advanced troubleshooting information. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. Ensure that the card...
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...to conserve natural resources and ensure that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in this product must not be imparted to your local or regional waste collection administration for activation of...to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we will be taken to the waste collection centers for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your effort. - 29 - Troubleshooting Tips Also note that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following ...
...to conserve natural resources and ensure that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in this product must not be imparted to your local or regional waste collection administration for activation of...to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we will be taken to the waste collection centers for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your effort. - 29 - Troubleshooting Tips Also note that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following ...