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... of date before publication of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual. Use of GBT. Trademarks Third...
... of date before publication of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual. Use of GBT. Trademarks Third...
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Introduction ...3 1.1. Hardware Installation ...4 2.1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Taskbar Icon ...12 3.3. AMD Eyefinity ...29 5. Driver Installation ...7 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation ...7 3.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Appendix ...30 - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Display Properties Pages 14 4. AMD Crossfire ...5 3.
Introduction ...3 1.1. Hardware Installation ...4 2.1.1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Taskbar Icon ...12 3.3. AMD Eyefinity ...29 5. Driver Installation ...7 3.1.2. Table of Contents 1. Software Installation ...7 3.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Appendix ...30 - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Display Properties Pages 14 4. AMD Crossfire ...5 3.
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Intel® Pentium® 4 / CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM / PhenomTM - 1 GB or more of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 7 - Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 3 - 1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® Vista - Optical drive for best performance - Introduction
Intel® Pentium® 4 / CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM / PhenomTM - 1 GB or more of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® 7 - Introduction 1.1. Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 3 - 1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® Vista - Optical drive for best performance - Introduction
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then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Please refer to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 3. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 2. To connect a flat panel display to fasten the card in firmly until the card is ...
then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Please refer to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 3. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 2. To connect a flat panel display to fasten the card in firmly until the card is ...
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interconnect cables. (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 ...
interconnect cables. (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 ...
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..., set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Be sure there are separated from static... electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. To protect them against damage from the system. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your card....
..., set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Be sure there are separated from static... electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. To protect them against damage from the system. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your card....
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3. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 3: Click the Install button. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My ...
3. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 3: Click the Install button. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My ...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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. The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
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GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Easy Boost item. Software Installation Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Easy Boost is installing the components. - 9 - The system is completed. 3.1.2.
GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Easy Boost item. Software Installation Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Easy Boost is installing the components. - 9 - The system is completed. 3.1.2.
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Over Clock: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. OSD Turning: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function.
Over Clock: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. OSD Turning: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function.
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Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Software Installation Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. User also can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. BIOS Setting: User can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Technical Support:User can get information of the system components. - 11 -
Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Software Installation Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. User also can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. BIOS Setting: User can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Technical Support:User can get information of the system components. - 11 -
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The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. 3.2. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center.
The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. 3.2. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center.
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Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). 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. 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 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). 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. Software Installation Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
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Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can click the item to change the resolution. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3.3.
Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can click the item to change the resolution. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3.3.
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You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from one file format to the basic settings and advanced features of your AMD graphics products. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. This interface provides access to another. Software Installation Step 2: Select the video file to be located. Click Next. - 15 - AMD Catalyst®...
You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from one file format to the basic settings and advanced features of your AMD graphics products. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. This interface provides access to another. Software Installation Step 2: Select the video file to be located. Click Next. - 15 - AMD Catalyst®...
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Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - If you to configure display setting for the new file. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you wish to start file conversion.
Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - If you to configure display setting for the new file. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you wish to start file conversion.
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Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video playback appears on . - 17 - Software Installation Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your 3D games and applications to get faster performance and better quality with a more than one display), and rotating desktop image to optimize video playback in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information about the installed graphics card. Graphics Software Provides...
Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video playback appears on . - 17 - Software Installation Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your 3D games and applications to get faster performance and better quality with a more than one display), and rotating desktop image to optimize video playback in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information about the installed graphics card. Graphics Software Provides...
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A Hotkey is a combination of your AMD graphics card. AMD Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all the advanced features. The Advanced view is recommended for details. Advanced View The Advanced view provides access to display only the features you choose in the left navi- The Custom view is rec- Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to the advanced features on each page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The left navigation pane. LYST Control Center is the default view when CATA- Refer to...
A Hotkey is a combination of your AMD graphics card. AMD Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all the advanced features. The Advanced view is recommended for details. Advanced View The Advanced view provides access to display only the features you choose in the left navi- The Custom view is rec- Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to the advanced features on each page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The left navigation pane. LYST Control Center is the default view when CATA- Refer to...
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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. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 19 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by...
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. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 19 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 to AMD.com About Catalyst Control Center ... Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you require technical support.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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 to AMD.com About Catalyst Control Center ... Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you require technical support.