User manual GIGABYTE GV-N66TWF3-3GD

[. . . ] Notice Please do not remove any labels on this graphics card. Doing so may void the warranty of this card. Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual. The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. [. . . ] The picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked in parallel in an SLI configuration. Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-NX88X768H-RH) SLI bridge connector (provided by motherboard manufacturer) - 11 - Hardware Installation 3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup. exe"). Then you can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3. 1. 3 Driver Installation" to install the driver for your graphics card. ) 3. 1. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3. 1. 1. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9. 0c or later version. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer. ) GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 3. 1. 2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows XP to achieve better 3D performance. · Override the shipped clocked frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory to increase your GPU performance. · Assign specific 3D settings to a game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics user, use the Adjust Image Settings with Preview page to preview any changes you make for improved image quality and rendering. Manage 3D Settings (Note 1) The Manage 3D Settings page enables you to establish default 3D settings to use for all your Direct3D or OpenGL applications and to establish a unique set of 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set Multi-GPU Configuration (Note 2) Multi-GPU technology allows you to use two or more GPUs together. This results in significant improvements in rendering performance and image quality. Note: It is recommended that you set to Multi-GPU mode to enhance the graphics card's performance. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you install two graphics cards with the same model name and from the same vendor. - 21 Software Installation 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: · Run display optimization wizard · Move CRT screen position · Change resolution · Adjust desktop color settings · Rotate display · Manage custom resolutions (Note 1) · Run multiple display wizard (Note 2) · Set up multiple displays Run Display Optimization Wizard This wizard helps you adjust your displays for optimal viewing and repersentation of colors. (Note 1) This item is present only in Advanced view mode. (Note 2) This item will show up when you connect two monitors. GV-N95 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Move CRT Screen Position You can use your mouse (by clicking on the arrow keys on this page) or the arrow keys on your keyboard to adjust the position of your desktop to better fit your display. This is a useful alternative to using the controls (buttons) on your actual physical display. Change Resolution Using the Change Resolution controls, you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your 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. [. . . ] For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual. ) - 33 - Troubleshooting Tips 5. [. . . ]