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... responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Use of this graphics card. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Rovi Corporation. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited...
... responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Use of this graphics card. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Rovi Corporation. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited...
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... gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. Step 3. Replace the screw...
... gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. Step 3. Replace the screw...
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...64257;ed motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Hardware Installation One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure...
...64257;ed motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Hardware Installation One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure...
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... power supply case. 3. Using non-of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is activated. However, audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be the default Sound Playback device to be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller...
... power supply case. 3. Using non-of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is activated. However, audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be the default Sound Playback device to be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller...
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..., insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on your screen 3.1. First make sure your optical drive. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. 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...
..., insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on your screen 3.1. First make sure your optical drive. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. 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...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Accept button. 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 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Accept button. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
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...locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. 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. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
...locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. 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. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
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FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
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Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item...
Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item...
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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. 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. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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. 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. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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... 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 (requires more than...
... 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 (requires more than...
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...; Restore Factory Defaults ... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles...
...; Restore Factory Defaults ... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles...
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... 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange 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. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Choose one...
... 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange 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. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Choose one...
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... about the attached monitor. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). 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. Software Installation EDID uses the information provided...
... about the attached monitor. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). 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. Software Installation EDID uses the information provided...
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... and fine detail. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is the most important consideration. • Setting for quality is best used when the 3D image is animated and smooth motion is the most important consideration. • If you want to use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures...
... and fine detail. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is the most important consideration. • Setting for quality is best used when the 3D image is animated and smooth motion is the most important consideration. • If you want to use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures...
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... is best used with applications that display objects with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. Software Installation It works best when used with Mipmapping. This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because...
... is best used with applications that display objects with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. Software Installation It works best when used with Mipmapping. This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because...
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... to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: This page is only for video playback. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - 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: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support...
... to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: This page is only for video playback. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - 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: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support...
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Extended Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. 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 to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors. All Settings The...
Extended Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. 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 to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors. All Settings The...
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... page is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Con...
... page is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Con...
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... GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Press on your keyboard after system starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen...
... GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Press on your keyboard after system starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen...