Gigabyte Windforce User Manual

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NVIDIA®

Graphics Accelerator

User's Manual

Rev. 107

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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. Driver and AORUS ENGINE Installation ........................... 5

3.1.2. GIGABYTE AORUS ENGINE ............................................ 10

4. Troubleshooting Tips ............................................ 13

5. Appendix ............................................................... 14

5.1. Regulatory Statements ............................................... 14

1. Introduction

1.1. Minimum System Requirements

• Hardware

- Motherboard with one or above PCI-Express x 16 slot

- 2GB system memory (4GB recommended)

- Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive)

• Operating System

- Windows® 10

- Windows® 8

- Windows® 7

※ 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. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with

the components whenever the components are separated from the system.

The card contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily damaged by

static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is

installed. Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static

mat. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the

same point as the anti-static mat. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage.

Shipping and handling may cause damage to your card. Be sure there are no

shipping and handling damages on the card before proceeding.

☛ 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. 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.

※ If there are power connectors on your card, remember to

connect the power cable to them, or the system will not

boot. Do not touch the card when it’s operating to prevent

system instability.

Step 3.

Connect the appropriate cable to the card and the display. Finally, turn on

your computer.

DVI-I DVI-D HDMI Mini HDMI

(Dual Link) (Dual Link) Monitor Monitor

D-sub DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort

Monitor Monitor Monitor

2.1. SLI Technology

How NVIDIA®SLITM (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 or above PCI-E x16 slots and

correct chipset driver

 A two-way SLI bridge connector

In an SLI configuration, two 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 or above PCI Express x16 slots to scale graphics

performance. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked in

parallel in an SLI configuration.

2-Way SLI Configuration:

Two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same type

(Example: GeForce® GTX 1080 G1 Gaming)

SLI bridge connector

3. Software Installation

Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers:

1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 11 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. Driver and Utility Installation

3.1.1. Driver and AORUS ENGINE Installation

After installing the operating system, insert the

driver disk into your optical drive. The driver

Autorun screen is automatically displayed which

looks like that shown in the screen shot on the right.

(If the driver Autorun screen does not appear

automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the

optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.)

Step 1:

Click the Install item.

The window of AORUS 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

AORUS 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 AORUS ENGINE

installation.

Step 8:

After installing AORUS

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 AORUS ENGINE

Users could adjust clock speeds,

memory speeds, 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.

Easy setting

 OC mode

High performance over clocking

mode

 Gaming mode

Default setting gaming mode

 ECO mode

Energy saving, silent ECO mode

Advanced Setting

Choose PROFESSIONAL MODE, and

then click on +/- or drag the

control button to adjust GPU clock,

memory clock, fan speed, power

target, and target temperature.

Click on APPLY, the adjusted data

will be saved in the profile on the

upper left, click RESET to return to

previous setting. Click DEFAULT to

return to default setting.

Users could also

choose CUSTOMIZED

for fan setting, and

move the white dots

on the line chart to

adjust fan speed and

temperature.

LED

Choose LED on the lower right,

users could choose different styles,

brightness, colors; they could also

turn off the LED effects through

this software.

Monitor

Choose MONITOR

ON/OFF on the lower

right to learn

information like current

GPU temperature etc.

Fan control

Choose SEMI PASSIVE/ACTIVE

FAN on the lower right to

switch the fan mode between

semi passive and continuous

spin.

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. For more information, consult your computer's manual or

manufacturer.

(NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be

disabled or to become the secondary display.)

 Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card

when you install the graphics driver.

 Restart your computer.

Press <F8> on your keyboard after system starts up. When the Windows

Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press <Enter>.

After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager, check whether the

driver for the graphics card is correct.

 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 looks focused, crisp, and sharp.

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. Also note that the information in this document is

subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a

commitment by GIGABYTE.

Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment

In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE VGA Cards fulfill

European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous

Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical

and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most major

worldwide safety requirements. To prevent releasing harmful substances into

the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE

provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or

reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product:

 Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE products have not intended to add hazardous substances (Cd,

Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been

carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE

are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use

internationally banned toxic chemicals.

 Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. The WEEE

Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of

electric and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive,

used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of

properly.

 WEEE Symbol Statement

The symbol shown on the left is on the product or on its

packaging, which indicates that this product must not be

disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should

be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of

the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.

The separate collection and recycling of your waste

equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources

and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and

the environment. For more information about where you can drop off

your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local

government office, your household waste disposal service or where you

purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling.

☛ When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to

you, "take it back" to your local or regional waste collection

administration for recycling.

☛ If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of

life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed

in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with

your effort.

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" products, and generally improve our quality of life by

ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the

environment and are disposed of properly.

 China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of

Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements:

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