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NVIDIA
Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
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- Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 101 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 Easy Boost on Driver Disk ................9 3.2. Display Properties Pages ..................12 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel ................13 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 Vista ®... - Page 4 DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. In order to ensure that your graphics card can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. - 4 - NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator...
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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 certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in a system that provides two/three x16 PCI Express slots to...
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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: Nvidia Series Graphics Accelerator
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. - 8 - NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator... -
Page 9: Gigabyte Easy Boost On Driver Disk
3.1.2. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Easy Boost 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. - Page 10 GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. Over Clock: User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. User can also monitor graphics card current parameters.
- Page 11 BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on-line. Technical Support: User can get information of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. User also can press “Export” button to export all system information into .txt file. Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on-line and auto update.
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Page 12: 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 13: 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 is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, select a category to alter specific NVIDIA display settings. - Page 14 3D Settings Tasks in the 3D Settings pages allow you to do the following: • Change the image and rendering settings of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL technology. • Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU perfor- mance.
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Page 15: Change Resolution
Display A variety of display features enable you to further manipulate and configure your display settings to optimize the use of your displays. Tasks in the Display pages allow you to do the following: • Move CRT screen position • Change resolution •... -
Page 16: Rotate Display
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 17 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 18 (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 (2) Configured independently from each other (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 19 Stereoscopic 3D Tasks in the Stereoscopic 3D pages allow you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games 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 displays and glasses.
- Page 20 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: • Adjust your television picture quality and video color settings for the best possible viewing in its environment.
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Page 21: 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 22: 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 23 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 equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of "end of life"...
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