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... and names are the properties of this card. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT...
... and names are the properties of this card. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT...
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Introduction...3 1.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1.
Introduction...3 1.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Table of Contents 1.
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... and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... the card and the display. Step 1. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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 - Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express...
... the card and the display. Step 1. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Step 3. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. 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 - Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express...
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... PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by 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 an SLI system, the following are required: - 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...
... PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by 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 an SLI system, the following are required: - 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...
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... AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Make sure your screen 3.1. 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. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see...
... AGREE AND CONTINUE button. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Make sure your screen 3.1. 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. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see...
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The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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.
The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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.
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... 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 set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Return to what has just been setup. By...
... 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 set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Return to what has just been setup. By...
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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. 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. Return to PROFILES page.
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 - 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.
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... software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation 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 the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA...
... software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation 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 the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA...
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... the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. 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 internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18...
... the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page. 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 internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18...
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You can click the item to change the resolution. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 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 Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
You can click the item to change the resolution. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. 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 Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
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3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. 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. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 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. 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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...® is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of 3D settings for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor- Software Installation
...® is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of 3D settings for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your GPU perfor- Software Installation
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display 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. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust ...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display 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. Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust ...
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... 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 change the orientation of your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use...
... 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 change the orientation of your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation These changes will not affect any video playback. Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use...
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Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each...
Select your preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on the Set Up Multiple Displays page. Dual-Monitor Setup You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each...
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...; Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for video content on supported features. - 27 - Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings for some features under Windows Vista is...
...; Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for video content on supported features. - 27 - Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to use inverse telecine, adjust edge sharpness, or apply noise filtering. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings for some features under Windows Vista is...
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...-in and receiving power. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Restart...
...-in and receiving power. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Restart...
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... of environmentally safe recycling. When your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in a man- The parts and components have not intended to maximize the...
... of environmentally safe recycling. When your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in a man- The parts and components have not intended to maximize the...