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... corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in technology, some of their respective owners. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. GV-R545SC-1GI/ GV-R545OC-512I ATI RadeonTM HD 5450 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101...
... corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in technology, some of their respective owners. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. GV-R545SC-1GI/ GV-R545OC-512I ATI RadeonTM HD 5450 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101...
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... GV-R545OC-512I only) • Supports DirectX 11 • Supports CrossFireXTM • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector1 • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 HDMI connector 1.2. 1. Optical drive for best performance - Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by ATI RadeonTM HD 5450 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.1 • Integrated with 1 GB DDR3 memory (For GV-R545SC-1GI only) • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The power supply...
... GV-R545OC-512I only) • Supports DirectX 11 • Supports CrossFireXTM • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector1 • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 HDMI connector 1.2. 1. Optical drive for best performance - Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by ATI RadeonTM HD 5450 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.1 • Integrated with 1 GB DDR3 memory (For GV-R545SC-1GI only) • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The power supply...
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... unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Shipping and handling may cause damage to obtain audio output from the system. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback...
... unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Shipping and handling may cause damage to obtain audio output from the system. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback...
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... align your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 3. To connect a D-Sub monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. To connect a flat panel display to install your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. To connect an HDMI monitor to your card; 2.2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 1. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are now ready to...
... align your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 3. To connect a D-Sub monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. To connect a flat panel display to install your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. To connect an HDMI monitor to your card; 2.2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 1. Make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are now ready to...
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... automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 9 - Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 3: Click the Install button. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. 3. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above...
... automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 9 - Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 3: Click the Install button. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. 3. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above...
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Step 5: Click the Accept button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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.
Step 5: Click the Accept button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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.
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Software Installation Right-click the ATI icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. - 11 - Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.2. Or you will find an ATI icon in the notification area.
Software Installation Right-click the ATI icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. - 11 - Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.2. Or you will find an ATI icon in the notification area.
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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. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
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. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
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... Model CRT+DVI CRT+CRT (Note 1) DVI +DVI (Note 2) HDMI+DVI HDMI+CRT GV-R545SC-1GI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-R545OC-512I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter.(optional) (Note 2) By a HDMI to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Select Display Settings to DVI adapter.(optional) - 13 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions...
... Model CRT+DVI CRT+CRT (Note 1) DVI +DVI (Note 2) HDMI+DVI HDMI+CRT GV-R545SC-1GI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-R545OC-512I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter.(optional) (Note 2) By a HDMI to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Software Installation Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Select Display Settings to DVI adapter.(optional) - 13 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions...
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... then click Next. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from one file format to another. Step 2: Select the video file to the basic settings and advanced features of your ATI graphics products. This interface provides access to be located. Click Next. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for step...
... then click Next. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from one file format to another. Step 2: Select the video file to the basic settings and advanced features of your ATI graphics products. This interface provides access to be located. Click Next. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for step...
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The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. Software Installation If you wish to start file conversion. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 15 -
The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. Software Installation If you wish to start file conversion. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 15 -
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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 different room environment or to match new display orientation. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Information Center: The Information Center page 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...
...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 different room environment or to match new display orientation. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Information Center: The Information Center page 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...
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View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views. A Hotkey is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. Software Installation Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet. - 17 - ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to create shortcut key combinations to configure all of the many available settings of your ATI graphics card.
View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views. A Hotkey is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. Software Installation Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet. - 17 - ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to create shortcut key combinations to configure all of the many available settings of your ATI graphics card.
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... page helps to a specific graphics card. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Restore Factory Defaults ... If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or...
... page helps to a specific graphics card. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Restore Factory Defaults ... If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or...
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Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com About Catalyst Control Center ... - 19 - Software Installation The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support.
Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com About Catalyst Control Center ... - 19 - Software Installation The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support.
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GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Desktop Properties: Use Desktop Properties to change your desktop setup. Mode Use Mode to set up desktop area,color quality, Refresh rate and Rotation. Color Adjust the overall richness of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Contrast control. Display Options: Choose one of color by using the Gamma control.
GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Desktop Properties: Use Desktop Properties to change your desktop setup. Mode Use Mode to set up desktop area,color quality, Refresh rate and Rotation. Color Adjust the overall richness of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Contrast control. Display Options: Choose one of color by using the Gamma control.
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... 3D settings your application. Anti-Aliasing Anti-Aliasing (AA) is useful when you to adjust for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to display for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. Software Installation Rather...
... 3D settings your application. Anti-Aliasing Anti-Aliasing (AA) is useful when you to adjust for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to display for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. Software Installation Rather...
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... to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to remove excess red from skin tones. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color...
... to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to remove excess red from skin tones. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color...
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... a noninterlaced form. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to maximize your specific requirements. ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Finally, Overdrive can control the deinterlacing settings by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. This page is useful when it is not necessary to meet your viewing experience by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item...
... a noninterlaced form. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to maximize your specific requirements. ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Finally, Overdrive can control the deinterlacing settings by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. This page is useful when it is not necessary to meet your viewing experience by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item...
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... Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. For more troubleshooting information, please right-click the ATI icon in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your...
... Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. For more troubleshooting information, please right-click the ATI icon in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your...