® NVIDIA Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 106 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. (“GBT”). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this graphics card. Doing so may void the warranty of this card.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................. 1 1.1. Minimum System Requirements .................................. 1 2. Hardware Installation ............................................. 3 2.1. SLI Technology ............................................................. 4 3. Software Installation .............................................. 5 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation ........................................ 5 3.1.1.
1. Introduction 1.1.
※ 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. 3.
2. 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 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. ☛Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is securely inserted. Step 2. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover.
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3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 2. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 11 or later version. 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1.
If choosing Express Install, the window of XTREME ENGINE installation would appear first as the following picture. Step 2: Click the Next button. Step 3: Click Browse to choose where you’d like GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE to be installed. And then click the Next button.
Step 4: Click Browse to choose where you’d like to place the shortcuts in Start Menu. And then click Next. Step 5: Check the box if you’d like to create a desktop icon, and then click Next. Step 6: Click the Install button.
Step 7: Click the Finish button to complete XTREME ENGINE installation. Step 8: After installing XTREME ENGINE, the window of NVIDIA Driver would appear. Step 9: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button.
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.
3.1.2. GIGABYTE XTREME ENGINE Users could adjust clock speeds, voltage, fan performance, and LED etc. according to their own preference through this intuitive interface. ※ The interface and functionality of the software is subject to each model. OC Click on +/- , drag the control button or enter numbers to adjust GPU clock, memory clock, GPU voltage, power limit, and temperature. Click on APPLY, the adjusted data will be saved in the profile on the upper left, click RESET to return to previous setting.
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 adjust GPU clock and voltage.
Advanced Setting: Users could enter numbers or move the white dots on the line chart to adjust fan speed and temperature. LED Users could choose different styles, brightness, colors; they could also turn off the LED effects through this software. If more than one graphics cards are installed, users could set different effects for each card by clicking EACH, or choose the same effect for every card by clicking ALL.
4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check whether 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. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard.
5. Appendix 5.1. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. 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.
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