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... is prohibited. GV-R687OC-1GD AMD RadeonTM HD6870 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R687OGD-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this card. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... is prohibited. GV-R687OC-1GD AMD RadeonTM HD6870 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R687OGD-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this card. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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... is required. One CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The power supply should be with four 2x3-pin PCIe power connectors is required. Two GV-R687OC-1GD - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with 1 GB GDDR5 memory • Supports DirectX 11 • Supports CrossFireXTM • Supports DVI-I / DVI-D / HDMI / mini Display portx2 • Supports Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports D-Sub connectors (by adapter) • Supports HDMI connector • Supports mini Display portx2 1.2. Features • Powered by AMD RadeonTMHD...
... is required. One CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The power supply should be with four 2x3-pin PCIe power connectors is required. Two GV-R687OC-1GD - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with 1 GB GDDR5 memory • Supports DirectX 11 • Supports CrossFireXTM • Supports DVI-I / DVI-D / HDMI / mini Display portx2 • Supports Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports D-Sub connectors (by adapter) • Supports HDMI connector • Supports mini Display portx2 1.2. Features • Powered by AMD RadeonTMHD...
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.... If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your computer. 1. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. In order to be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Use a grounded...
.... If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your computer. 1. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. In order to be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Use a grounded...
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... display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your card; 2.2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Step 3. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation then align your graphics card. Replace the screw to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Hardware Installation...
... display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your card; 2.2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Step 3. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation then align your graphics card. Replace the screw to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Hardware Installation...
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... installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). If ATI CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Figure 2 GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology...
... installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). If ATI CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Figure 2 GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology...
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... 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 9 - 3. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into...
... 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 9 - 3. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into...
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Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. The system is completed. GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. The system is completed. GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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Select Display Settings to -D-Sub adapter. - 13 - Software Installation 3.3. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. D i s p l a y Model Matrix DVI+mini DP HDMI+DVI HDMI+mini DP CRT(Note)+HDMI CRT(Note)+mini DP DVI+DVI+mini DP HDMI+DVI+mini DP CRT(Note)+HDMI+mini DP CRT(Note)+DVI+mini DP DVI+HDMI+miniDP+miniDP DVI+DVI+mini DP+mini DP CRT(Note)+DVI+mini DP+mini DP CRT(Note)+HDMI+DVI+mini DP+mini DP GV-R687OC-1GD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes...
Select Display Settings to -D-Sub adapter. - 13 - Software Installation 3.3. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. D i s p l a y Model Matrix DVI+mini DP HDMI+DVI HDMI+mini DP CRT(Note)+HDMI CRT(Note)+mini DP DVI+DVI+mini DP HDMI+DVI+mini DP CRT(Note)+HDMI+mini DP CRT(Note)+DVI+mini DP DVI+HDMI+miniDP+miniDP DVI+DVI+mini DP+mini DP CRT(Note)+DVI+mini DP+mini DP CRT(Note)+HDMI+DVI+mini DP+mini DP GV-R687OC-1GD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes...
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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. Software Installation 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. Finally, click Next to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 15 - If you 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. Software Installation 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. Finally, click Next to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 15 - If you to start file conversion.
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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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... pages for experienced users who want to the advanced features on each page. LYST Control Center is a combination of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is rec- 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. ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to quickly perform tasks...
... pages for experienced users who want to the advanced features on each page. LYST Control Center is a combination of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is rec- 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. ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to quickly perform tasks...
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... more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings that can use profiles to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Define and save your computer, you need to a specific graphics card. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page...
... more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings that can use profiles to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Define and save your computer, you need to a specific graphics card. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page...
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.... Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate 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 multimonitor environment. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup...
.... Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate 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 multimonitor environment. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup...
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..., and temperature for ATI graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Software Installation EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. 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 Color Use AvivoTM Color for...
..., and temperature for ATI graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Software Installation EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. 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 Color Use AvivoTM Color for...
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... or image quality, or the application can simultaneously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for any type of 3D application. GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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 image is animated and smooth motion...
... or image quality, or the application can simultaneously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for any type of 3D application. GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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 image is animated and smooth motion...
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Catalyst® A.I . makes use the Use application settings option. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is needed. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. CATALYST® A.I . Mipmap detail level can be set to configure anisotropic filtering, use of low- A series of ATI's new texture analyzer technology to optimize performance in 3D games. • If you are stored in memory and selectively used with applications that display highly detailed...
Catalyst® A.I . makes use the Use application settings option. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is needed. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. CATALYST® A.I . Mipmap detail level can be set to configure anisotropic filtering, use of low- A series of ATI's new texture analyzer technology to optimize performance in 3D games. • If you are stored in memory and selectively used with applications that display highly detailed...
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... not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. These settings are not sure which type of these APIs. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. If you want to select settings for quick access and adjustment. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast...
... not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. These settings are not sure which type of these APIs. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. If you want to select settings for quick access and adjustment. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast...
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... 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. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This...
... 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. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This...
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... more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Configure When an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to a particular configuration. Software Installation Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to...
... more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Configure When an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to a particular configuration. Software Installation Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to...
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..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you install the graphics driver. 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 find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is...
..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you install the graphics driver. 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 find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is...