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... is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of GBT. GV-R557D3-1GI AMD RadeonTM HD5570 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R557D3GI-101GR Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of this manual may be...
... is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of GBT. GV-R557D3-1GI AMD RadeonTM HD5570 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R557D3GI-101GR Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of this manual may be...
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Introduction...4 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Software Installation...8 3.1. Taskbar Icon...10 3.3. Appendix...27 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 27 5.2. Regulatory Statements 28 - 3 - Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 12 4. Troubleshooting Tips 26 5. Features...4 1.2. Board Layout...5 2.2. Hardware Installation...7 3. Driver Installation...8 3.2. Driver and Utility Installation 8 3.1.1.
Introduction...4 1.1. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Software Installation...8 3.1. Taskbar Icon...10 3.3. Appendix...27 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 27 5.2. Regulatory Statements 28 - 3 - Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Display Properties Pages 12 4. Troubleshooting Tips 26 5. Features...4 1.2. Board Layout...5 2.2. Hardware Installation...7 3. Driver Installation...8 3.2. Driver and Utility Installation 8 3.1.1.
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... - 1 GB or more of certified power supplies, go to safety regulations. (For the list of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - A power supply that provides at least 400-watt is required. Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Windows® 7 - 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by AMD RadeonTM HD 5570 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.1 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® Vista -
... - 1 GB or more of certified power supplies, go to safety regulations. (For the list of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - A power supply that provides at least 400-watt is required. Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Windows® 7 - 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by AMD RadeonTM HD 5570 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.1 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® Vista -
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... graphics card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. However, audio output from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. For more details, refer to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator...
... graphics card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. However, audio output from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. For more details, refer to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... your graphics card, use the DVI-D connector. Step 1. then align your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 3. To connect an HDMI monitor to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Make sure that you have prepared your graphics card. Connect a D-Sub monitor To D-Sub Monitor To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a flat panel display You are ready to install your...
... your graphics card, use the DVI-D connector. Step 1. then align your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 3. To connect an HDMI monitor to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Make sure that you have prepared your graphics card. Connect a D-Sub monitor To D-Sub Monitor To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a flat panel display You are ready to install your...
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... My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 3: Click the Install button. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 3.
... My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 3: Click the Install button. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 3.
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Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Or you will find an ATI icon in the notification area. Right-click the ATI icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 3.2. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center.
Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Or you will find an ATI icon in the notification area. Right-click the ATI icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 3.2. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center.
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Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 11 - 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. Software Installation Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab.
Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 11 - 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. Software Installation Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab.
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... change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Select Display Settings to DVI adapter.(optional) GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - You can click the item to change the color quality. 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. D i s p l a y Model Matrix CRT+DVI DVI +DVI (Note) HDMI+DVI HDMI+CRT GV-R557D3-1GI Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note) By a HDMI to adjust the screen resolution...
... change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Select Display Settings to DVI adapter.(optional) GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - You can click the item to change the color quality. 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. D i s p l a y Model Matrix CRT+DVI DVI +DVI (Note) HDMI+DVI HDMI+CRT GV-R557D3-1GI Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note) By a HDMI to adjust the screen resolution...
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Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance. Avivo Video Converter This wizard assists you to convert videos from one file format to another. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from...
Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance. Avivo Video Converter This wizard assists you to convert videos from one file format to another. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from...
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... 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 Setup This option allows you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires...
... 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 Setup This option allows you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires...
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GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet. 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. A Hotkey is a combination of views. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application.
GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet. 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. A Hotkey is a combination of views. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application.
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Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Software Installation 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. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences...
Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Software Installation 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. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences...
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.... Software Installation Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to optimize performance of your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Choose one of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note...
.... Software Installation Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to optimize performance of your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Choose one of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note...
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... the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. EDID uses the information provided by the attached...
... the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. EDID uses the information provided by the attached...
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... application can simultaneously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for any type of multi-sampling (MSAA) and supersampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. Software Installation 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you can decide: • Setting for performance is best used when the 3D...
... application can simultaneously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for any type of multi-sampling (MSAA) and supersampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. Software Installation 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you can decide: • Setting for performance is best used when the 3D...
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... adjustments. Software Installation These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to fine tune the color of the video presets. You can preview your video settings choose one of standard definition video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. - 23 - AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust...
... adjustments. Software Installation These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to fine tune the color of the video presets. You can preview your video settings choose one of standard definition video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. - 23 - AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust...
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... control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. Note: • These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Extended Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors...
... control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. Note: • These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Extended Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors...
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... by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive...
... by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive...
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..., adjust your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your computer manufacturer. 4. Press 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. Check that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - For more advanced troubleshooting...
..., adjust your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your computer manufacturer. 4. Press 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. Check that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - For more advanced troubleshooting...