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Nvidia SHIELD - Configure PC for GameStream

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how to configure gamestreaM PC
Setting Up Your PC
1. Connect both SHIELD and PC to the same WiFi-N router.
For best performance, it is recommended that the PC is connected via Ethernet to the router, and the
SHIELD is connected to the router on the 5G channel.
2. Install the latest GeForce display driver available at http://www.geforce.com/drivers
. This will automatically
install GeForce Experience as well.
3. Launch GeForce Experience.
4. On the Preferences > GameStream tab in GeForce Experience, specify the location where you want GeForce
Experience to scan for games.
5. Scan for games.
6. On the My Rig tab in GeForce Experience, confirm that your PC meets the hardware requirements for game
streaming.
7. Install your favorite SHIELD compatible games and make sure you have the latest version of Steam installed to
be able to play games through Steam Big Picture.
8. Log into Steam or Origin and make sure that the games you want to stream have been installed and previously
launched once (with any patches/etc applied) from the PC.
9. Press the SHIELD button
on your SHIELD Controller to launch SHIELD Hub and select the “My PC
Games” tab. Find the available PCs on the network from which to stream games to SHIELD .
10. Select your PC to pair with from the list of available PCs. A pin code will pop up on the SHIELD screen. This pin
allows for a more secure and unique connection to the particular PC. This also allows you to connect to more
than one PC from the same SHIELD .
11. A one-time pairing pop-up will appear on your PC. Enter the pin code from the SHIELD and click on the
Connect button in the pop-up.
12. You will now see a list of supported PC games that are available to stream from your PC.
Using On-Screen Controls
On-screen controls allow users to interact with game dialogs to make GameStream a better experience on SHIELD. To
access GameStream on-screen controls, use a two-finger tap or long-press the Start
button.
Copyright © 2014 NVIDIA Corporation

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