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... authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. Doing so may void the warranty of this graphics card. Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this this document nor does...
... authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. Doing so may void the warranty of this graphics card. Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights.Use of this this document nor does...
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Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Software Installation...7 3.1.
Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Introduction...3 1.1. SLI Technology...5 3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Hardware Installation...5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Appendix...29 5.1. Software Installation...7 3.1.
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... some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. If you should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - In order to ensure...
... some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. If you should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Shipping and handling may cause damage to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - In order to ensure...
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... are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation 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...
... are ready to install your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. Replace the screw to the card and the display. Hardware Installation 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...
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... an SLI configuration. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three 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 the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part...
... an SLI configuration. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three 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 the same type. (Example: GV-N28-1GH-B) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part...
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Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 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 on your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not...
Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 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 on your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not...
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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. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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. The system is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied...
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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/POWER TARGET can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied...
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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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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 DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown 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 shown in the page. By clicking...
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 DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown 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 shown in the page. By clicking...
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... the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 product FAQ page. When you are...
... the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 product FAQ page. When you are...
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You can move the slider to change the color quality. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can click the item 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. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. Software Installation
You can move the slider to change the color quality. 3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - You can click the item 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. Select Display Settings to change the resolution. Software Installation
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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. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3.
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. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3.
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... advanced graphics user, use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings 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 increase your GPU and GPU memory to...
... advanced graphics user, use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings 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 increase your GPU and GPU memory to...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. 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 ...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. 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 ...
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... useful if you 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 portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation...
... useful if you 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 portrait, landscape, and inverted modes. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation...
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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 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 preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from each other...
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 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 preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to output from each other...
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... your changes. Consult the release notes for video content on your display. Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for video content on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Tasks in the Video & Television...
... your changes. Consult the release notes for video content on your display. Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on your display. For best results, play a video while you to do the following: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for video content on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Tasks in the Video & Television...
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... to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, disable any built-in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. Press on your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in the PCI Express x16 slot. If you experience problems. Contact your motherboard. 4. Ensure that...
... to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If necessary, disable any built-in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. Press on your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in the PCI Express x16 slot. If you experience problems. Contact your motherboard. 4. Ensure that...
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... government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it is recycled in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in...
... government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it is recycled in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in...