Hardware Installation
- Ensure the computer is powered off and the power cable is unplugged.
- Open the computer chassis cover and locate the PCI Express x16 or AGP slot. If necessary, remove the expansion slot bracket from the back of the chassis.
- Insert the graphics card firmly into the slot until it is securely in place. If required by the graphics card, connect the external power cord.
- Secure the graphics card's bracket to the chassis using screws. Close the chassis cover.
- Connect the appropriate display cable (e.g., HDMI, DVI, D-Sub, DisplayPort) from the graphics card to your monitor.
- Reconnect the computer's power cable.
[Diagram Description: A visual representation shows a graphics card being inserted into a motherboard's PCI Express slot. Another part of the diagram illustrates connecting a display cable (HDMI, DVI, D-Sub, or DisplayPort) from the graphics card's output port to a monitor's input port.]
Software Installation
- Insert the driver CD/DVD into your computer's optical drive. The driver installation program should launch automatically (Autorun).
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver and software installation.
- If the Autorun screen does not appear automatically, navigate to "My Computer" (or "This PC"), open the optical drive, and double-click the "setup.exe" file to start the installation.
For the latest software downloads or product information, please visit the GIGABYTE website: www.gigabyte.com.
Important Notices
Warranty Notice: Please do not remove any labels on this graphics card, as doing so may void the warranty.
Technical Updates: Due to rapid technological advancements, some specifications may become outdated before publication. GIGABYTE assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions and does not commit to updating information herein.
Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this technology requires authorization from Rovi Corporation and is intended for limited home viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Copyright: © 2013 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT.
Model Number: 12QM-VGAGUIDE-105*R
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