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 ® Windows - 3 - Introduction...
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.
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.
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® 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.
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.) 3.1.
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 -...
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.
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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.
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BIOS Setting: Technical Support: User can get information of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. User Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on-line and auto update. life of the system components. - 11 - Software Installation...
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.
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...
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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.
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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. - 15 - Software Installation...
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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