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... void the warranty of this this card. Due to update the information contained herein. Use of GBT. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this copyright...
... void the warranty of this this card. Due to update the information contained herein. Use of GBT. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this copyright...
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... the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to prevent system instability. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. Please refer to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Hardware Installation Step 1. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to prevent system instability. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. Please refer to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Hardware Installation Step 1. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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...driver. Two CrossFire bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. If AMD CrossFireX is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express...
...driver. Two CrossFire bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. If AMD CrossFireX is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express...
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... have one, touch both audio and video signals. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. Be sure there are separated from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated...
... have one, touch both audio and video signals. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. Be sure there are separated from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated...
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Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 3. First make sure your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 3: Click the...
Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 3. First make sure your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 3: Click the...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page.
User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page.
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Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Technical Support:User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Software Installation
Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Technical Support:User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Software Installation
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Right-click the icon to configure all your graphics card settings. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Right-click the ATI icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. 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 configure all your graphics card settings. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Right-click the ATI icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. 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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Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. 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. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - 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.
Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. 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. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - 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.
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... 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. Click Next. - 15 - Software Installation Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. AMD Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when AMD Catalyst Control Center is...
... 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. Click Next. - 15 - Software Installation Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. AMD Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when AMD Catalyst Control Center is...
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... 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 more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display...
... 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 more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display...
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... view is the default view when CATA- AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - gation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. A Hotkey is a combination of your AMD graphics card. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is recommended for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the features you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly...
... view is the default view when CATA- AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - gation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. A Hotkey is a combination of your AMD graphics card. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is recommended for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the features you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly...
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... more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. 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. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center.
... more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. 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. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center.
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... a display. Software Installation Choose one of the Display Detection Option 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 multimonitor environment. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista...
... a display. Software Installation Choose one of the Display Detection Option 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 multimonitor environment. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista...
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...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 determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. Independently set 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. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Monitor Properties...
...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 determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. Independently set 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. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Monitor Properties...
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... pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to produce the final color. This feature renders 3D objects containing transparencies more realistic, providing exceptional levels of 3D application. Software Installation 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you want to use the Use application settings option.
... pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to produce the final color. This feature renders 3D objects containing transparencies more realistic, providing exceptional levels of 3D application. Software Installation 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you want to use the Use application settings option.
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... 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. Extended Desktop Mode is already known or understood. Note: • These settings will be available when you view streaming video. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode...
... 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. Extended Desktop Mode is already known or understood. Note: • These settings will be available when you view streaming video. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode...
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If AMD CrossFireX is only for AMD CrossFireX configuration. - 27 - AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve AMD Overdrive settings at logon. You can be configured to run when the computer is detected for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Software Installation CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two...
If AMD CrossFireX is only for AMD CrossFireX configuration. - 27 - AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve AMD Overdrive settings at logon. You can be configured to run when the computer is detected for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Software Installation CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two...
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... receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the notification area. Restart your motherboard. Press on the graphics card being installed. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. For more troubleshooting information...
... receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the notification area. Restart your motherboard. Press on the graphics card being installed. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. For more troubleshooting information...