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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 ............................................................... 145.1. 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® 71

※ Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect
them against damage from static electricity, you should follow someprecautions 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 ametal object, such as the power supply case.
3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came withthe components whenever the components are separated from the system.
The card contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily damaged bystatic electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it isinstalled. Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-staticmat. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at thesame 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 causeproblem(s) on the graphics card.

22. Hardware Installation
Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install yourgraphics card.

Step 1.
Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary,remove the cover from this slot; then align yourgraphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, andpress 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, andreplace the computer cover.

※If there are power connectors on your card, remember toconnect the power cable to them, or the system will notboot. 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)

MonitorMonitor

D-sub

DisplayPort

Mini DisplayPort

MonitorMonitorMonitor3

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, thefollowing are required:An SLI certified motherboard with two or above PCI-E x16 slots andcorrect chipset driver
A two-way SLI bridge connector

In an SLI configuration, two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model andthe same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in asystem that provides two or above PCI Express x16 slots to scale graphics
performance. The picture below shows that two graphics cards are linked inparallel 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

4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 motherboardmanufacturer.)※

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 thedriver disk into your optical drive. The driverAutorun screen is automatically displayed whichlooks 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.

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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 beinstalled. And then click theNext button.

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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 tocreate a desktop icon, andthen click Next.

Step 6:
Click the Install button.

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Step 7:
Click the Finish button tocomplete AORUS ENGINE
installation.

Step 8:After installing AORUS
ENGINE, the window of
NVIDIA Driver wouldappear.

Step 9:Click the AGREE AND
CONTINUE button.

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Step 10:Check Express(Recommended) and thenclick the NEXT button.

Step 11:
Installation begins.

Step 12:
Click the Close button, andthen restart your computer
to complete driver
installation.

93.1.2. GIGABYTE AORUS ENGINE
Users could adjust clock speeds,
memory speeds, fan performance,and LED etc. according to theirown preference through thisintuitive interface.

※ The interface and functionality ofthe software is subject to eachmodel.

Easy setting OC mode

High performance over clockingmode Gaming mode
Default setting gaming mode ECO mode
Energy saving, silent ECO mode

Advanced Setting
Choose PROFESSIONAL MODE, andthen click on +/- or drag thecontrol 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 theupper left, click RESET to return toprevious setting. Click DEFAULT toreturn to default setting.
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Users could alsochoose CUSTOMIZEDfor fan setting, andmove the white dotson the line chart toadjust fan speed andtemperature.

LED
Choose LED on the lower right,
users could choose different styles,
brightness, colors; they could also
turn off the LED effects throughthis software.

MonitorChoose MONITOR
ON/OFF on the lower
right to learn
information like current
GPU temperature etc.

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Fan control
Choose SEMI PASSIVE/ACTIVE
FAN on the lower right toswitch the fan mode between
semi passive and continuous
spin.

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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 receivingpower.
 If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on yourmotherboard. For more information, consult your computer's manual ormanufacturer.
(NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to bedisabled 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 thedriver 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 makethe screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp.

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5. Appendix
5.1. Regulatory Statements
Regulatory Notices
This document must not be copied without our written permission, and thecontents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any
unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that theinformation contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time ofprinting. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors oromissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document issubject to change without notice and should not be construed as acommitment 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 Electricaland 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 orreuse 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
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are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use
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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 ofelectric and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive,
used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed ofproperly.
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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 resourcesand ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health andthe 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 youpurchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling.
☛ When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful toyou, "take it back" to your local or regional waste collection
administration for recycling.
☛ If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end oflife" 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 withyour effort.
Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly
actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of thisproduct (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 canreduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical andelectronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of"end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life byensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into theenvironment and are disposed of properly.

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China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table
The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction ofHazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements:

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