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... this card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. Use of GBT. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. GV-R667OC-1GI/ GV-R657OC-1GI AMD RadeonTM HD 6670 / 6570 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
... this card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. Use of GBT. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. GV-R667OC-1GI/ GV-R657OC-1GI AMD RadeonTM HD 6670 / 6570 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
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Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 29 5.2. Features ...5 1.2. Software Installation 10 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Introduction ...5 1.1. Taskbar Icon ...12 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Regulatory Statements 30 GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Appendix ...29 5.1. Display Properties Pages 14 4. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation ...9 3. Driver Installation ...10 3.2.
Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 29 5.2. Features ...5 1.2. Software Installation 10 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Introduction ...5 1.1. Taskbar Icon ...12 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 28 5. Minimum System Requirements 5 2. Regulatory Statements 30 GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Appendix ...29 5.1. Display Properties Pages 14 4. Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation ...9 3. Driver Installation ...10 3.2.
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... DDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 11 • Supports CrossFireXTM • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-D connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 HDMI connector 1.2. Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 5 - Intel® Pentium® 4/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM /PhenomTM - 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) - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - A power supply...
... DDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 11 • Supports CrossFireXTM • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-D connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 HDMI connector 1.2. Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 5 - Intel® Pentium® 4/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM /PhenomTM - 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) - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - A power supply...
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Hardware Installation 2.1. 2. GV-R667OC-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-D Connector HDMI TV HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-D Connector GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Board Layout 1.
Hardware Installation 2.1. 2. GV-R667OC-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-D Connector HDMI TV HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-D Connector GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Board Layout 1.
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2.GV-R657OC-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-D Connector HDMI TV HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-D Connector - 7 - Hardware Installation
2.GV-R657OC-1GI HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-D Connector HDMI TV HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-D Connector - 7 - Hardware Installation
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... audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the card before handling computer components. GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Shipping and handling may cause damage to obtain audio output...
... audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the card before handling computer components. GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Shipping and handling may cause damage to obtain audio output...
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... and monitor. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. 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 your graphics card. Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 3. To connect a D-Sub monitor to install your graphics card, use the DVI-D connector. Please refer to your computer, you are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Replace the screw to proceed with the PCI Express...
... and monitor. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. 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 your graphics card. Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 3. To connect a D-Sub monitor to install your graphics card, use the DVI-D connector. Please refer to your computer, you are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Replace the screw to proceed with the PCI Express...
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... your optical drive. GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer...
... your optical drive. GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer...
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GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 3.2. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click the 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. Or you will find an ATI icon in the notification area.
GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 3.2. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click the 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. 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. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Software Installation Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab.
Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Software Installation Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab.
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... Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Display Matrix Model GV-R667OC-1GI CRT+DVI-D Yes DVI-D+DVI-D (Note1) Yes HDMI+DVI-D Yes HDMI+CRT Yes GV-R657OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) By a HDMI to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to DVI adapter.(optional) GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3.3. You can...
... Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Display Matrix Model GV-R667OC-1GI CRT+DVI-D Yes DVI-D+DVI-D (Note1) Yes HDMI+DVI-D Yes HDMI+CRT Yes GV-R657OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) By a HDMI to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to DVI adapter.(optional) GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3.3. You can...
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... located. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Software Installation 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 the basic settings and advanced features of your ATI graphics products. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard...
... located. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Software Installation 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 the basic settings and advanced features of your ATI graphics products. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard...
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...; 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 Setup This option allows you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop...
...; 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 Setup This option allows you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop...
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... video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. 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 ... - 19 - Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually...
... video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. 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 ... - 19 - Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually...
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Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Software Installation Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Choose one of the Display Detection Option to optimize...
Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Software Installation Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Choose one of the Display Detection Option to optimize...
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..., and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes...
..., and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes...
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... can simultaneously adjust all of 3D settings your application uses, or when you want to use the Use application settings option. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that applies a combination of multi-sampling (MSAA) and super-sampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that are...
... can simultaneously adjust all of 3D settings your application uses, or when you want to use the Use application settings option. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that applies a combination of multi-sampling (MSAA) and super-sampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that are...
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... will only affect applications with video overlay support. Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. This page is useful when it is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the principal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
... will only affect applications with video overlay support. Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. This page is useful when it is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the principal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
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... for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. You can be configured to a particular configuration. Once your specific requirements. Software Installation ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during...
... for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. You can be configured to a particular configuration. Once your specific requirements. Software Installation ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during...
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... monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your motherboard. 4. Press on the graphics card being installed...
... monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-R6670/R6570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your motherboard. 4. Press on the graphics card being installed...