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No part of GBT. Rovi Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi...
No part of GBT. Rovi Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi...
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Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Appendix 14 5.1. Software Installation 5 3.1. Introduction 1 1.1. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 14 SLI Technology 4 3. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 13 5.
Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Appendix 14 5.1. Software Installation 5 3.1. Introduction 1 1.1. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2. Regulatory Statements 14 SLI Technology 4 3. Table of Contents 1. Troubleshooting Tips 13 5.
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Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Windows® 7 1 Introduction 1.1. Windows® 10 - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 8 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 1.
Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Windows® 7 1 Introduction 1.1. Windows® 10 - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 8 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - 1.
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...and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your hands to a safely grounded object or ...Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. ☛ DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. ☛ In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card...
...and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your hands to a safely grounded object or ...Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. ☛ DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. ☛ In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is installed. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card...
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...; Step 3. Finally, turn on your card, remember to connect the power cable to install your graphics card. DVI-I (Dual Link) DVI-D (Dual Link) HDMI Mini HDMI Monitor Monitor D-sub Monitor 3 DisplayPort Monitor Mini DisplayPort Monitor Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. ※ If there are ready to them, or the system will not boot. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to fasten the...
...; Step 3. Finally, turn on your card, remember to connect the power cable to install your graphics card. DVI-I (Dual Link) DVI-D (Dual Link) HDMI Mini HDMI Monitor Monitor D-sub Monitor 3 DisplayPort Monitor Mini DisplayPort Monitor Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. ※ If there are ready to them, or the system will not boot. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to fasten the...
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... Link Interface) technology works: If you are required: An SLI certified motherboard with two or above PCI Express x16 slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in a system that provides two or above PCI-E x16 slots and correct chipset driver A two-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the...
... Link Interface) technology works: If you are required: An SLI certified motherboard with two or above PCI Express x16 slots to scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in a system that provides two or above PCI-E x16 slots and correct chipset driver A two-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the...
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... drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Choose Express Install to install driver and XTREME ENGINE at once, or Customize Install to install them separately. Then click the Install item. 5 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your optical drive...
... drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Choose Express Install to install driver and XTREME ENGINE at once, or Customize Install to install them separately. Then click the Install item. 5 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your optical drive...
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Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed. And then click the Next button. 6 If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture. Step 2: Click the Next button.
Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed. And then click the Next button. 6 If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture. Step 2: Click the Next button.
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Step 6: Click the Install button. 7 Step 5: Check the box if you 'd like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. Step 4: Click Browse to choose where you 'd like to create a desktop icon, and then click Next. And then click Next.
Step 6: Click the Install button. 7 Step 5: Check the box if you 'd like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. Step 4: Click Browse to choose where you 'd like to create a desktop icon, and then click Next. And then click Next.
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Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8 Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete XTREME ENGINE installation. Step 8: After installing XTREME ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear.
Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8 Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete XTREME ENGINE installation. Step 8: After installing XTREME ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear.
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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. Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button.
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3.1.2. 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. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc. according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to default setting. 10 OC Click on the upper left, click RESET to return to adjust GPU clock, memory clock, GPU voltage, power limit, and temperature.
3.1.2. 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. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc. according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to default setting. 10 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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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 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.
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LED Users could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL. 12 If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could choose different styles, brightness, colors; they could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature. Advanced Setting: Users could also turn off the LED effects through this software.
LED Users could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL. 12 If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could choose different styles, brightness, colors; they could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature. Advanced Setting: Users could also turn off the LED effects through this software.
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... your computer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to...
... your computer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to...
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...GIGABYTE VGA Cards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. GIGABYTE... accurate in this document is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to a third party nor be used equipment must not ...
...GIGABYTE VGA Cards fulfill European Union regulations for errors or omissions in all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. GIGABYTE... accurate in this document is subject to change without our written permission, and the contents there of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to a third party nor be used equipment must not ...
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... product was delivered in your product's user's manual and we will help you with other waste. With your effort. Finally, we can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product ... and recycling of your "end of life" product, you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in , and by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging...
... product was delivered in your product's user's manual and we will help you with other waste. With your effort. Finally, we can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product ... and recycling of your "end of life" product, you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your waste equipment at the Customer Care number listed in , and 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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GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list at the bottom left corner of the website. Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE France...
GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list at the bottom left corner of the website. Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE France...