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Gigabyte Nvidia GV-N78TWF3-3GD User Manual

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NVIDIA
Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 103
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© 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. (“GBT”). No part of this manual may be reproduced or trans- mitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. Hardware Installation ....................5 2.1. SLI Technology ......................5 3. Software Installation ....................7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation ..................7 3.1.1. Driver Installation ......................7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II .....................9 3.2. Display Properties Pages ..................19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel ................20 4.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements Hardware ® ® Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP class 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) Operating System ® Windows ® Windows ® Windows Vista ®...
  • Page 4 Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Turn off your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case.

  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    2.1. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated.
  • Page 6 ® How NVIDIA (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 bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector scale graphics performance. The picture below shows that two and three graphics cards are linked in parallel Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type.

  • Page 7: Software Installation

    3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you exactly see on your screen 3.1.
  • Page 8 Step 3: Check the Express then click the NEXT button. Step 4: Check the Install NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Gigabyte Oc Guru Ii

    3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE OC Guru II item. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Step 3: Step 4: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Click the Finish button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE OC Guru II is completed.
  • Page 10 This page indicates where users can set up MONITORING GPU CLOCK MEMORY CLOCK FAN MINIMUM VOLTAGE POWER TARGET OSD ONLINE SUPPORT. ER TARGET can not be changed. POWER TARGET can be adjusted. Function: Apply to what has just been setup. Function: Return to the previous applied setup.
  • Page 11 MONITORING: Click MORE to MONITORING PANEL MONITORING PANEL: Function: Monitoring Panel Settings. Function: Start recording. Function: Stop recording. - 11 - Software Installation...
  • Page 12 Monitoring panel settings: Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Return to MONITORING Page. Function: Save the settings. Function: Restore the default setup. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...
  • Page 13 GPU CLOCK Under nVIDIA new structure, there are BASE and BOOST CLOCK under GPU Clock. BASE CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BASEC LOCK and OFFSET. BOOST CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT BOOST CLOCK and OFFSET. When changing DEFAULT CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
  • Page 14 Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: shows real time fan speed, it will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. MODE: shows Auto mode or Manual mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will be controlled automatically. MANUAL mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
  • Page 15 MINIMUM VOLTAGE Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE When changing MINIMUM VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Users can enter numbers directly to change MINIMUM VOLTAGE. POWER TARGET Show and set up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
  • Page 16 OSD settings: Function: Return to SETTINGS Page. Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on one of the 9 squares. Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD). Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to save screenshots. The settings can be adjusted by clicking on or by dragging the scrollbar.
  • Page 17 ONLINE SUPPORT Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS 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 BIOS version available. You can download the up- dated BIOS version and it installs automatically.
  • Page 18 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the soft- ware detects if there is an updated OC GURU version available. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automati- cally.

  • Page 19: Display Properties

    3.2. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can move the slider to change the resolution.

  • Page 20: Accessing Nvidia Control Panel

    3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter 3D settings Display Stereoscopic 3D...
  • Page 21 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: OpenGL technology. mance. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Im- age Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering.
  • Page 22 Display the use of your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can change the color setting, reduce screen appearing on your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 23 Adjust Desktop Color Settings Use this page to set the contrast, sharpness, and color depth (Digital Vibrance) of the images on your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. To change video color set- tings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page.
  • Page 24 Adjust Desktop Size and Position You can adjust desktop size and position for your displays. Set Up Multiple Displays NVIDIA nView technology enables you to view your desktop in one of several multi-display modes to make the best use of the displays (monitors) that are connected to your computer.
  • Page 25 (1) The same on both display (Clone) Clone mode indicates that both displays in the display pair show images of the same desktop. Clone Mode (Dualview) Dualview mode indicates that both displays in the display pair function as one virtual desktop. Unlike Horizontal Span or Vertical Span mode, Dualview treats each display as a separate device.
  • Page 26 Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you to do the following: Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can enable stereoscopic 3D, set depth, and set your 3D displays and 3D glasses. (To en- able stereoscopic 3D function, you will need 3D View Compatibility With Games You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games.
  • Page 27 Video & Television Video and television features are similar to those for analog for optimal viewing. Tasks in the Video & Televi- sion pages allow you to do the following: environment. Adjust Video Color Settings Use the controls on this page to fine tune the color settings for video content on your display.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Tips

    4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector.

  • Page 29: Appendix

    Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGA- BYTE.
  • Page 30 Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly. With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly.
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