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... home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may appear in technology, some of this this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by...
... home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may appear in technology, some of this this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by...
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Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Appendix...29 5.1. SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Appendix...29 5.1. SLI Technology...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 -
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... as the power supply case. 3. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be done on your computer. 1. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Use a grounded ... graphics card. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS...
... as the power supply case. 3. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be done on your computer. 1. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Use a grounded ... graphics card. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on a grounded anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS...
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Step 3. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 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 to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot...
Step 3. Connect the appropriate cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 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 to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot...
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...) 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 bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that two and three graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16...
...) 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 bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are linked in parallel in a system that two and three graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16...
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... to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Make sure your screen 3.1. 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. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 3. Software Installation Notice...
... to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Make sure your screen 3.1. 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. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 3. Software Installation Notice...
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The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. 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 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. 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 - Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button.
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... Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. 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...
... Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. 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...
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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. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page.
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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 DRIVER version available. 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. By clicking...
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 DRIVER version available. 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. By clicking...
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... 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 product FAQ page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated...
... 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 product FAQ page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated...
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Select Display Settings 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Software Installation You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
Select Display Settings 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Software Installation You can move the slider to change the color quality. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.2.
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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Software Installation mance. • 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 GPU and GPU memory to increase your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to use the Adjust Image Settings with...
Software Installation mance. • 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 GPU and GPU memory to increase your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your 3D applications and games that can utilize GPU acceleration to use the Adjust Image Settings with...
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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 - 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 ...
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 - 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 ...
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... any video playback. 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 physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use...
... any video playback. 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 physical display and need to rotate the desktop to match the orientation of your display. View HDCP status Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop. Software Installation Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use...
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... nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one 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 output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display...
... nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your desktop in one 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 output from two monitors on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one display...
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... ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 27 - For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for optimal viewing. Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content...
... ForceWare graphics driver version. Note: Support for updated information on supported features. - 27 - For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for optimal viewing. Tasks in the Video & Television pages allow you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content...
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... the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Press on your computer manufacturer. After getting into Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your keyboard after system starts up. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Restart your motherboard. Make...
... the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Press on your computer manufacturer. After getting into Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your keyboard after system starts up. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Restart your motherboard. Make...
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...disposal service or where you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to the waste collection centers ...Troubleshooting Tips 5.1. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in your "end of life" product, you purchased the product for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in this document is subject to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE...
...disposal service or where you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to the waste collection centers ...Troubleshooting Tips 5.1. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in your "end of life" product, you purchased the product for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in this document is subject to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE...