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... respective owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Doing so may be out of date before publication of this manual. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... respective owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Doing so may be out of date before publication of this manual. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Regulatory Statements 14 SLI Technology 4 3. Software Installation 5 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Appendix 14 5.1. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Introduction 1 1.1.
Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2. Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Regulatory Statements 14 SLI Technology 4 3. Software Installation 5 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Appendix 14 5.1. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Introduction 1 1.1.
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Windows® 7 1 Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® 10 - 1. Windows® 8 - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction 1.1. Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) -
Windows® 7 1 Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® 10 - 1. Windows® 8 - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction 1.1. Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) -
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...the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. If you do... the anti-static mat. Turn off your card. Unpacking and installation should be done on your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. The operator should ...
...the bag that your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. If you do... the anti-static mat. Turn off your card. Unpacking and installation should be done on your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. The operator should ...
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... are ready to install your card, remember to connect the power cable to the card and the display. Step 3. DVI-I (Dual Link) DVI-D (Dual Link) HDMI Mini HDMI Monitor Monitor D-sub Monitor 3 DisplayPort Monitor Mini DisplayPort Monitor Step 2. Connect the appropriate cable to them, or the system will not boot. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Finally, turn on your graphics card. Step...
... are ready to install your card, remember to connect the power cable to the card and the display. Step 3. DVI-I (Dual Link) DVI-D (Dual Link) HDMI Mini HDMI Monitor Monitor D-sub Monitor 3 DisplayPort Monitor Mini DisplayPort Monitor Step 2. Connect the appropriate cable to them, or the system will not boot. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Finally, turn on your graphics card. Step...
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...®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 2-Way SLI Configuration: Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type (Example: GeForce® GTX 1080 G1 Gaming) SLI bridge connector 4 The picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in a system that provides two or above...
...®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. 2-Way SLI Configuration: Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type (Example: GeForce® GTX 1080 G1 Gaming) SLI bridge connector 4 The picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in a system that provides two or above...
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... : The photos in the screen shot on your screen 3.1. Then click the Install item. 5 Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 11 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and...
... : The photos in the screen shot on your screen 3.1. Then click the Install item. 5 Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 11 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and...
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And then click the Next button. 6 Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed. Step 2: Click the Next button. If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture.
And then click the Next button. 6 Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed. Step 2: Click the Next button. If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture.
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Step 5: Check the box if you 'd like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. And then click Next. Step 6: Click the Install button. 7 Step 4: Click Browse to choose where you 'd like to create a desktop icon, and then click Next.
Step 5: Check the box if you 'd like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. And then click Next. Step 6: Click the Install button. 7 Step 4: Click Browse to choose where you 'd like to create a desktop icon, and then click Next.
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Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8 Step 8: After installing XTREME ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear. Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete XTREME ENGINE installation.
Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8 Step 8: After installing XTREME ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear. Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete XTREME ENGINE installation.
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Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button. Step 12: Click the Close button, and then restart your computer to complete driver installation. 9 Step 11: Installation begins.
Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button. Step 12: Click the Close button, and then restart your computer to complete driver installation. 9 Step 11: Installation begins.
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Click on APPLY, the adjusted data will be saved in the profile on +/- , drag the control button or enter numbers to previous setting. Click DEFAULT to return to each model. 3.1.2. according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to default setting. 10 GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc. OC Click on the upper left, click RESET to return to adjust GPU clock, memory clock, GPU voltage, power limit, and temperature.
Click on APPLY, the adjusted data will be saved in the profile on +/- , drag the control button or enter numbers to previous setting. Click DEFAULT to return to each model. 3.1.2. according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to default setting. 10 GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc. OC Click on the upper left, click RESET to return to adjust GPU clock, memory clock, GPU voltage, power limit, and temperature.
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ADVANCED OC Easy Setting: OC mode High performance over clocking mode Gaming mode Default setting gaming mode ECO mode Energy saving, silent ECO mode Advanced Setting: Users could click on +/-, enter numbers, or move the white dots on the line chart to keep temperature low Auto Default mode Silent Low fan speed to adjust GPU clock and voltage. FAN Easy Setting: Turbo High fan speed to keep noise low 11
ADVANCED OC Easy Setting: OC mode High performance over clocking mode Gaming mode Default setting gaming mode ECO mode Energy saving, silent ECO mode Advanced Setting: Users could click on +/-, enter numbers, or move the white dots on the line chart to keep temperature low Auto Default mode Silent Low fan speed to adjust GPU clock and voltage. FAN Easy Setting: Turbo High fan speed to keep noise low 11
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If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could also turn off the LED effects through this software. they could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL. 12 Advanced Setting: Users could choose different styles, brightness, colors; LED Users could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature.
If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could also turn off the LED effects through this software. they could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL. 12 Advanced Setting: Users could choose different styles, brightness, colors; LED Users could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature.
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... starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is correct. If you install the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to make...
... starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is correct. If you install the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to make...
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... This document must not be copied without notice and should not be used equipment must not be imparted to change without our written permission, and the contents there of printing. Also note that the information in all GIGABYTE VGA Cards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or ...reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. We believe that do not use of Certain Hazardous Substances in this document is subject to a third party nor be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. The parts and components have not intended to develop products that the information contained ...
... This document must not be copied without notice and should not be used equipment must not be imparted to change without our written permission, and the contents there of printing. Also note that the information in all GIGABYTE VGA Cards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or ...reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. We believe that do not use of Certain Hazardous Substances in this document is subject to a third party nor be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. The parts and components have not intended to develop products that the information contained ...
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... 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 back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. ☛ If you need ...other waste. With your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we suggest that you with other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (...
... 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 back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. ☛ If you need ...other waste. With your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we suggest that you with other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (...
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China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: 16
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: 16
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....yu Kazakhstan WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language in the language list at the bottom left corner of the website. Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question...
....yu Kazakhstan WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language in the language list at the bottom left corner of the website. Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question...