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...; Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of their respective owners. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties...
...; Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of their respective owners. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties...
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SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1.
SLI Technology...5 3. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Appendix...29 5.1. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Software Installation...7 3.1. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1.
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...-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Turn off your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS...
...-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Turn off your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS...
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... Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - then align your graphics card. Step 3. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Connect...
... Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor - 5 - then align your graphics card. Step 3. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Connect...
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How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part 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 - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are linked in...
How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part 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 - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of an SLI system, the following are linked in...
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... the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. For software MPEG support in this manual...
... the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. For software MPEG support in this manual...
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Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed.
Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed.
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...CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. 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 set different profiles. 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...
...CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. 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 set different profiles. 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...
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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 - 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. Return to PROFILES page.
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 - 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. Return to PROFILES page.
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... in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA 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. Software Installation 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.
... in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA 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. Software Installation 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.
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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 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU...
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 - 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU...
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You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation 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. You can click the item to change the resolution. 3.2.
You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation 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. You can click the item to change the resolution. 3.2.
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The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3.
The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3.
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... your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® 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...
... your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® 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...
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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 information...
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 information...
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This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation These changes will not affect 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...
This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation These changes will not affect 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...
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Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to 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 - 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 view your desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from each other...
Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to 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 - 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 view your desktop in one of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from each other...
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... your display. Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for updated information on your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings...
... your display. Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for updated information on your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Tasks in its environment. • Change the position and size of the test images to fine tune the color settings...
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... starts up. 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 - Check that...
... starts up. 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 - Check that...
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...document is recycled in this text. The parts and components have not intended to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the time of properly. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on how you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE...for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in this product must not be prosecuted. ner that the information in your effort. - 29 - Troubleshooting Tips GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized...