GIGABYTE REV2.0 Video Graphics Cards User Manual

June 15, 2024
Gigabyte

GIGABYTE REV2.0 Video Graphics Cards

Product Information

Specifications

  • Brand: GIGABYTE
  • Model: [Model Name]
  • BIOS: Official GIGABYTE BIOS

Introduction

Before applying power to your system, ensure that the graphics card is not damaged. It is important to use the official GIGABYTE BIOS to ensure correct functionality. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS may cause issues with the graphics card.

Hardware Installation

To set up a 3-Way SLI Configuration, follow the instructions
provided in the user manual.

Software Installation

Driver and Utility Installation

Driver Installation

  1. Install the Display Driver.
  2. Agree to the terms and conditions by selecting “AGREE AND CONTINUE”.
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts by selecting “NEXT” until the installation is complete.
  4. Restart your system when prompted to do so by selecting “RESTART NOW”.

GIGABYTE OC Guru II

GIGABYTE OC Guru II is a utility that allows you to overclock and monitor your graphics card. Follow the steps below to use the features:

OC GURU II: Profiles
Select the desired profile from the available options.

Monitoring

  • Start recording by selecting the “Start recording” function.
  • Stop recording by selecting the “Stop recording” function.

Monitoring Panel Settings

  • Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL.
  • Set up a folder to save the recorded files.
  • Return to the MONITORING Page.
  • Save the settings.
  • Restore the default setup.

GPU CLOCK

  • To change the default clock, use the “+” and “-” symbols.
  • Show GPU OFFSET.

MEMORY CLOCK

  • To change the memory clock, use the “+” and “-” symbols.
  • Show MEMORY OFFSET.

FAN

  • Show real-time fan speed and fan mode.
  • SPEED: Shows real-time fan speed. If using a passive graphics card, it will show 0%.
  • MODE: Shows Auto mode or Manual mode. Users can set up in SETTINGS.

SETTINGS

  • AUTO mode: Fans will be controlled automatically.
  • MANUAL mode: Adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. Return to PROFILES page.

MINIMUM VOLTAGE

  • Show and set up MINIMUM VOLTAGE.
  • Change the minimum voltage using the “+” and “-” symbols.

POWER TARGET

  • Show and set up POWER TARGET.
  • Change the power target using the “+” and “-” symbols.
  • Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location. Click SETTINGS to access OSD settings.

OSD settings

  • Return to SETTINGS Page.
  • Set up where OSD will show during games by clicking on one of the 9 squares.
  • Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD).
  • Setup shortcut keys and a folder to save screenshots.
  • Adjust the settings by clicking on the options or dragging the scrollbar.

ONLINE SUPPORT

  • Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT.

Update BIOS
The BIOS version of your VGA is shown on the page. By clicking the item while connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download and install the updated BIOS version automatically.

Update Driver
The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown on the page. By clicking the item while connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download and install the updated DRIVER version automatically.

Update OC GURU
The OC GURU version of your VGA is shown on the page. By clicking the item while connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated OC GURU version available. You can download and install the updated OC GURU version automatically.

FAQ

  • * Q: What should I do if my graphics card is damaged?

A: Do not apply power to your system if the graphics card is
damaged. Refer to the user manual for troubleshooting steps or
contact GIGABYTE support for further assistance.

  • * Q: Can I use non-official GIGABYTE BIOS?

A: Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problems on the
graphics card. It is recommended to use official GIGABYTE BIOS
only.

NVIDIA® Graphics Accelerator

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

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.

2.1. Hardware Installation

How NVIDIA®SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology works: SLI Configuration:
3-Way SLI Configuration:

3. Software Installation
3.1. Driver and Utility Installation
3.1.1. Driver Installation
Install Display Driver
AGREE AND CONTINUE

NEXT NEXT
RESTART NOW

3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II

GIGABYTE OC Guru II

OK

OC GURU II: Profiles

MONITORING:
MONITORING PANEL:
Function: Monitoring Panel Settings. Function: Start recording. Function: Stop recording.

Monitoring panel settings:
Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL. Function: Set up a folder to save the recorded files.
Function: Return to MONITORING Page. Function: Save the settings. Function: Restore the default setup.

GPU CLOCK

When changing DEFAULT CLOCK,

represents PLUS and

represents MINUS.

Show GPU OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change GPU OFFSET.

MEMORY CLOCK:

MEMORY CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET.

When changing MEMORY CLOCK,

represents PLUS and

represents MINUS.

Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change MEMORY OFFSET.

FAN
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. Return to PROFILES page.

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.

Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to OSD settings

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.

ONLINE SUPPORT

ONLINE SUPPORT:

Click to enter 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 updated BIOS version and it installs automatically.

2.Update Driver

The DRIVER 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 DRIVER version available. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically.

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 software detects if there is an updated OC GURU version available. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically.

4.PRODUCT INFO

5.CONTECT US

When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product page.

6.FAQ

When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page.

When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE product FAQ page.

3.2. Display Properties Pages

Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for Windows)

Display Settings Display Settings

Personalize

Advanced

3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel

NVIDIA Control Panel

NVIDIA Control Panel.

NVIDIA Control Panel.

3D Settings

Display

Dual-Monitor Setup

(1) The same on both display (Clone)
(2) Configured independently from each other (Dualview)

Clone Mode

(3) As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span)
(4) As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span)

Stereoscopic 3D

Video & Television

4. Troubleshooting Tips

5.1. Regulatory Statements
Regulatory Notices
Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement WEEE Symbol Statement

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

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