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... respective owners. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this card. Doing so may be authorized by Rovi Corporation. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... respective owners. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this card. Doing so may be authorized by Rovi Corporation. NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Software Installation 5 3.1. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Regulatory Statements 14 SLI Technology 4 3. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2. Introduction 1 1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. Appendix 14 5.1. Table of Contents 1.
Minimum System Requirements 1 2. Software Installation 5 3.1. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE 10 4. Regulatory Statements 14 SLI Technology 4 3. Driver and XTREME ENGINE Installation 5 3.1.2. Introduction 1 1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 13 5. Driver and Utility Installation 5 3.1.1. Hardware Installation 3 2.1. Appendix 14 5.1. Table of Contents 1.
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Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 7 1 Introduction 1.1. Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Windows® 8 - 1. Windows® 10 -
Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 7 1 Introduction 1.1. Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Windows® 8 - 1. Windows® 10 -
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...Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer. 1. If you do not have one, touch both of your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should follow some precautions whenever you should be left in its original packing until it is installed...mat. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure ...
...Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer. 1. If you do not have one, touch both of your graphics card can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should follow some precautions whenever you should be left in its original packing until it is installed...mat. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure ...
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... securely inserted. 2. then align your computer. 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 1. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. ※ If there are ready to the card and the display. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. ☛Make sure that you...
... securely inserted. 2. then align your computer. 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 1. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. ※ If there are ready to the card and the display. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. ☛Make sure that you...
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... are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel 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 2.1. SLI Technology How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required: An SLI certified motherboard with two or above PCI Express...
... are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that two graphics cards are linked in parallel 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 2.1. SLI Technology How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of an SLI system, the following are required: An SLI certified motherboard with two or above PCI Express...
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... not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical 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. 3. 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. Then click the Install item. 5 Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1.
... not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical 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. 3. 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. Then click the Install item. 5 Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1.
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If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture. Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed. And then click the Next button. 6 Step 2: Click the Next button.
If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture. Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you'd like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed. And then click the Next button. 6 Step 2: Click the Next button.
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And then click Next. Step 5: Check the box if you 'd like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. 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.
And then click Next. Step 5: Check the box if you 'd like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. 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 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. Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. 8 Step 8: After installing XTREME ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear.
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Step 11: Installation begins. Step 12: Click the Close button, and then restart your computer to complete driver installation. 9 Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button.
Step 11: Installation begins. Step 12: Click the Close button, and then restart your computer to complete driver installation. 9 Step 10: Check Express (Recommended) and then click the NEXT button.
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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 each model. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc. Click DEFAULT to return to previous setting. 3.1.2. according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to adjust GPU clock, memory clock, GPU voltage, power limit, and temperature. OC Click on the upper left, click RESET to return to default setting. 10
Click on APPLY, the adjusted data will be saved in the profile on +/- , drag the control button or enter numbers to each model. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc. Click DEFAULT to return to previous setting. 3.1.2. according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to adjust GPU clock, memory clock, GPU voltage, power limit, and temperature. OC Click on the upper left, click RESET to return to default setting. 10
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FAN Easy Setting: Turbo High fan speed to keep temperature low Auto Default mode Silent Low fan speed to adjust GPU clock and voltage. 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 noise low 11
FAN Easy Setting: Turbo High fan speed to keep temperature low Auto Default mode Silent Low fan speed to adjust GPU clock and voltage. 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 noise low 11
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they could choose different styles, brightness, colors; LED Users could also turn off the LED effects through this software. If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature. Advanced Setting: Users could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL. 12
they could choose different styles, brightness, colors; LED Users could also turn off the LED effects through this software. If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature. Advanced Setting: Users could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL. 12
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... card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is correct. If you install the graphics driver. Restart your motherboard. 4. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager, check whether the driver for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
... card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is correct. If you install the graphics driver. Restart your motherboard. 4. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager, check whether the driver for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
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...GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to add hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. The parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS requirement. We believe that the information in all GIGABYTE VGA Cards fulfill European Union regulations for errors... product: Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in this document is subject to a third party nor be prosecuted. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be imparted to change without...
...GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to add hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. The parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS requirement. We believe that the information in all GIGABYTE VGA Cards fulfill European Union regulations for errors... product: Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in this document is subject to a third party nor be prosecuted. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be imparted to change without...
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...service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. ☛ When your effort. For more information about where you can reduce the amount of natural resources needed... your product's user's manual and we suggest that you practice other waste. Finally, we will help to help you with other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the ...taken to the waste collection centers for activation of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product must not be glad to...
...service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. ☛ When your effort. For more information about where you can reduce the amount of natural resources needed... your product's user's manual and we suggest that you practice other waste. Finally, we will help to help you with other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the ...taken to the waste collection centers for activation of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product must not be glad to...
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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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...; Giga-Byte Technology B.V. - The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr Sweden WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.se Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it Spain WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.es Greece WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.gr Czech Republic WEB address : http://www.gigabyte...