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... specifications might be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... specifications might be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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... the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a flat panel display to prevent system instability. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Hardware Installation Step 1. then align your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Replace...
... the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a flat panel display to prevent system instability. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Hardware Installation Step 1. then align your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Replace...
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... first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on using this graphics card as part of the same chipset on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). 2.1.1. Figure 2 - 5 - Hardware Installation From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the...
... first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on using this graphics card as part of the same chipset on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). 2.1.1. Figure 2 - 5 - Hardware Installation From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the...
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... sure there are separated from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Unpacking and installation should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. To protect them against damage from your...
... sure there are separated from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Unpacking and installation should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. To protect them against damage from your...
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... see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. First make sure your optical drive. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Make sure your screen 3.1.
... see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. First make sure your optical drive. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Make sure your screen 3.1.
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Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed.
Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed.
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... 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles.
... 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles.
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will be controlled automatically. Return to PROFILES page. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will be controlled automatically. Return to PROFILES page. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
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By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking...
By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking...
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Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices.
Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices.
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If you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Software Installation Finally, click Next to start file conversion. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you wish to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area.
If you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Software Installation Finally, click Next to start file conversion. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you wish to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area.
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...desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to optimize video playback in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information about the installed graphics card. Graphics Software Provides software information including driver version, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version and so on. Graphics Hardware Provides hardware information including graphics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock and so on the second display. Display...
...desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to optimize video playback in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information about the installed graphics card. Graphics Software Provides software information including driver version, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version and so on. Graphics Hardware Provides hardware information including graphics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock and so on the second display. Display...
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... Menu Select a Language ... Restore Factory Defaults ... Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
... Menu Select a Language ... Restore Factory Defaults ... Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
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Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page...
Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page...
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... refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Software Installation Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings...
... refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Software Installation Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings...
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...-Aliasing can be set to produce the final color. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - This page is a technique that are not aware of which type of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application uses, or when you to adjust for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each...
...-Aliasing can be set to produce the final color. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - This page is a technique that are not aware of which type of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application uses, or when you to adjust for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each...
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... textured objects, like those seen in conjunction with Mipmapping. Software Installation Your display will automatically adjust to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is best used with applications that display objects with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. It works best when used with applications that have three-dimensional perspective and fade...
... textured objects, like those seen in conjunction with Mipmapping. Software Installation Your display will automatically adjust to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is best used with applications that display objects with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. It works best when used with applications that have three-dimensional perspective and fade...
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... changes before applying them. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to fine tune the color of the video presets. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... changes before applying them. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to fine tune the color of the video presets. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... three beeps. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is booted or only when running 3D applications. If ATI CrossFireX is not enabled, select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box...
... three beeps. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is booted or only when running 3D applications. If ATI CrossFireX is not enabled, select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box...
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... troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Ensure that the monitor and computer are plugged in the Windows Help or contact your computer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - For more advanced troubleshooting...
... troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Ensure that the monitor and computer are plugged in the Windows Help or contact your computer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - For more advanced troubleshooting...