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... viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of this this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of this this card. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology ...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation ...7 3.1.
Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Appendix...29 5.1. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - SLI Technology ...5 3. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Table of Contents 1. Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Software Installation ...7 3.1.
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...Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Using non-of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. If you work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation... grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. To protect them against damage from the system. Turn ...
...Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Using non-of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. If you work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation... grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. To protect them against damage from the system. Turn ...
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Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. 2.1. 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 x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. then align your graphics card. Connect the appropriate cable to...
Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. 2.1. 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 x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. then align your graphics card. Connect the appropriate cable to...
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.../three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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 - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of...
.../three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - The picture below shows that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to scale graphics performance. 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 - SLI Configuration: SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) Two SLI-ready graphics cards of...
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Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. Make sure your screen 3.1. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND...
Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. Make sure your screen 3.1. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND...
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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 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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. Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer.
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...: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
...: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied 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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS 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 the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the...
... the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS 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 the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the...
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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 internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in...
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 internet, clicking the item will link to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in...
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You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can move the slider 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 3.2.
You can click the item to change the resolution. Software Installation Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can move the slider 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. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - 3.2.
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Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. 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.
Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3. 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.
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Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of 3D settings for all your...
Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use for a particular game or application. Set PhysX confiquration NVIDIA® PhysX® is a powerful physics engine that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of 3D settings for all your...
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NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. 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...
NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Display A variety of display features enable you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. 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...
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... 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. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your desktop to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation
... 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. This is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to check if your desktop to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. Software Installation
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... preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors 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 view your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output...
... preferred nView display modes here. • Only use of several multi-display modes to make the best use one display (Single) • The same on both display (Clone) • Configured independently from two monitors 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 view your computer. Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can set the display to output...
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...; Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on your changes. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features...
...; Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your ForceWare graphics driver version. Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the image settings for video content on your changes. Software Installation Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for updated information on supported features...
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...; Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. ■ Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . 4. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your computer. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the...
...; Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. ■ Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . 4. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your computer. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the...
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... waste. Troubleshooting Tips We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in your effort. - 29 - Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in this product must...
... waste. Troubleshooting Tips We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE VGA Card fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in your effort. - 29 - Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in this product must...