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.... Use of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
.... Use of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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... the graphics card driver. then turn on the computer and monitor. Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 3. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor...
... the graphics card driver. then turn on the computer and monitor. Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 3. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor...
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... users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). Hardware Installation If AMD CrossFireX is required: - 2.1.1. Figure 2 - 5 - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX...
... users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). Hardware Installation If AMD CrossFireX is required: - 2.1.1. Figure 2 - 5 - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX...
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..., grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Turn off your card. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be the default Sound Playback device to a metal object,such...
..., grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Turn off your card. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be the default Sound Playback device to a metal object,such...
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... the Install button. 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer...
... the Install button. 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer...
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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. 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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.../ MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed.
.../ MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed.
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FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. 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 be controlled automatically. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. Return to PROFILES page. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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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 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 By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item...
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 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 By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item...
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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. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. 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).
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. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. 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).
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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. - 23 - Finally, click Next to configure display setting for the new file. Software Installation The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you wish to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. If you 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. - 23 - Finally, click Next to configure display setting for the new file. Software Installation The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you wish to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. If you to start file conversion.
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... 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 more than one display), and rotating desktop image to match new display orientation. Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video...
... 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 more than one display), and rotating desktop image to match new display orientation. Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video...
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... be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to...
... be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to...
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... location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. 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 will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28...
... location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. 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 will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28...
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... or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Software Installation Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. 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...
... or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Software Installation Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. 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...
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... and fine detail. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - This page is a rendering technique designed to adjust for any type of 3D application. Rather than determining the color to display 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 a universal slider control where you are...
... and fine detail. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - This page is a rendering technique designed to adjust for any type of 3D application. Rather than determining the color to display 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 a universal slider control where you are...
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... brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. Software Installation It works best when used with applications that display objects with Mipmapping. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window...
... brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. Software Installation It works best when used with applications that display objects with Mipmapping. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window...
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... and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. 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. Note: This page is only for video playback. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before...
... and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. 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. Note: This page is only for video playback. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before...
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..., disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. If ATI CrossFireX is booted or only when running 3D applications. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. 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...
..., disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. If ATI CrossFireX is booted or only when running 3D applications. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. 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...
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... become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact 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. If necessary, adjust your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is correct. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - For more advanced troubleshooting information.
... become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact 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. If necessary, adjust your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is correct. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - For more advanced troubleshooting information.