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... other intellectual property rights.Use of GBT. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of their respective owners. Trademarks...
... other intellectual property rights.Use of GBT. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 105 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of their respective owners. Trademarks...
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Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology ...5 3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Appendix...29 5.1. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. SLI Technology ...5 3. Regulatory Statements 29 - 2 - Introduction...3 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5.
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... card. If you work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... card. If you work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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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. Hardware Installation Step 2. 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 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Connect the appropriate cable 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. Hardware Installation Step 2. 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 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is fully seated. Connect the appropriate cable to...
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... parallel in a system that two and three graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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 -
... parallel in a system that two and three graphics cards are connected together via SLI bridge connector in an SLI configuration. An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 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 -
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... appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. 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. 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...
... appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. 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. 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...
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Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button.
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... set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed...
... set different profiles. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK/MEMORY CLOCK/MINIMUM VOLTAGE/ POWER TARGET can be changed...
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MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. 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 BIOS version available. Software Installation 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...
.... 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 BIOS version available. Software Installation 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...
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...ficial 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 the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of ficial GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. When you are connected to the of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By...
...ficial 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 the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of ficial GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. When you are connected to the of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By...
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3.2. You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
3.2. You can move the slider to change the color quality. 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. Software Installation Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. - 19 - Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 3.3.
In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to configure all your graphics card settings. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D Video NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, 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 your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables...
... advanced graphics user, use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of your GPU perfor- Software Installation 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to establish default 3D settings to use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings The Manage 3D Settings page enables...
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... 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 information appearing on your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
... 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 information appearing on your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
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... 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 set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop to check if your desktop. Software Installation...
... 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 set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of your desktop to check if your desktop. Software Installation...
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... use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your preferred nView display modes here. • Only 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 your computer. Select your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
... use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to view your preferred nView display modes here. • Only 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 your computer. Select your desktop in one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... can choose to those for analog for video content on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Consult...
... can choose to those for analog for video content on this page to monitor your ForceWare graphics driver version. Software Installation Select one of the desktop video to best fit your television screen. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to view the changes as they happen. Adjust Video Image Settings Use the controls on your display. For best results, play a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Consult...
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..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your computer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in and receiving power. ■ If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28...
..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your computer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in and receiving power. ■ If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 28...
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...your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for errors or omissions in a manner that the information in this document is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following ...product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Moreover, we will help you need...