Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC Manual
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owners. 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 Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 2
Hardware Installation 5 2.1. SLI Technology ...5 3. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Driver Installation...7 3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II...9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 19 3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel 20 4. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Appendix...29 - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 3
1. Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM XP class - 2GB system memory (4GB recommended) - Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 8 - Windows® 7 - Windows® Vista - 3 - Introduction - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 4
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. NVIDIA Series - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 5
2.1. 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 metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 6
: - An SLI certified motherboard with two/three PCIe x16 slots and correct chipset driver - An SLI bridge connector or 3-way SLI bridge connector In an SLI configuration, two/three SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model and the same manufacturers are connected together via SLI bridge connector in - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 7
motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in this manual Driver item. Step 2: Click the AGREE AND CONTINUE button. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run Windows XP with Service - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 8
NVIDIA Update then click the NEXT button. The system is installing the components. Step 5: Click the RESTART NOW button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is completed. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 9
OC Guru II item. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE OC Guru II is completed. The system is installing the components. - 9 - Software - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 10
OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set different profiles. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 MINIMUM VOLTAGE、POWER TARGET、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: When it's - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 11
MONITORING: Show real time GPU Clock/MEMORY Clock Click MORE to MONITORING PANEL MONITORING PANEL: Function: Monitoring Panel Settings. Function: Start recording. Function: Stop recording. - 11 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 12
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. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 13
CLOCK and OFFSET. When changing MEMORY CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change MEMORY OFFSET. - 13 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 14
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 - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 15
up POWER TARGET When changing POWER TARGET, represents PLUS and represents MINUS. Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location Click SETTINGS to OSD settings - 15 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 16
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 - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 17
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 - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 18
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 - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 19
move the slider to change the resolution. You can click the item to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for advanced settings. - 19 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 20
3.3. Accessing NVIDIA Control Panel After installation of the display driver, right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. The NVIDIA Control Panel is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. In the NVIDIA Control - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 21
of your 3D applications and games that utilize Direct3D and OpenGL game so that these settings automatically load when a game is launched. Adjust Image Settings with Preview If you are unfamiliar with 3D technology or not an advanced graphics 3D settings for a particular game or application. Set - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 22
the Change Resolution controls, you can change the color setting, reduce screen flickering, or adjust the amount of information appearing on your display. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 23
images on your desktop. These changes will not affect any video playback. To change video color settings, go to Adjust Video Color Settings under the Video and TV section from the Start page. Rotate Display The Use this page to check if your system is HDCPcapable. - 23 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 24
display (Clone) • Configured independently from each other (Dualview) • As one large horizontal desktop (Horizontal span) • As one large vertical desktop (Vertical span) NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 25
height of each display is half the height of the total virtual desktop height. Clone Mode Dualview Mode Horizontal Span Mode Vertical Span Mode - 25 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 26
you to do the following: • Set up stereoscopic 3D • View compatibility with games Set Up Stereoscopic 3D You can enable stereoscopic 3D, set depth, and set -main.html) View Compatibility With Games You can view stereoscopic 3D compatibility with games. NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 27
a video while you make adjustment to view the changes as they happen. Note: Support for some features under Windows Vista is in development and may not be available with your ForceWare graphics driver version. Consult the release notes for updated information on supported features. - 27 - Software - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 28
appears, select Safe Mode and press . After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. ■ For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. ■ If you are not able to find - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 29
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE VGA Card government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. - 29 - Troubleshooting Tips - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 30
properly. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: NVIDIA Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 WINDFORCE OC | Manual - Page 31
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NVIDIA
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Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 105
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