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Copyright © 2006 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any labels on the product indicates this product must .... Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. GV-RX16P256D-RH/ GV-RX16P256DE-RH Radeon X1600 Pro Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-RX16P2DR-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this...
Copyright © 2006 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any labels on the product indicates this product must .... Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. GV-RX16P256D-RH/ GV-RX16P256DE-RH Radeon X1600 Pro Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-RX16P2DR-102R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this...
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Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 38 GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. Display Properties pages 21 3.2. How to Reflash the BIOS 37 5.1.1. Features ...3 1.2. Appendix 37 5.1. Taskbar Icon ...18 3.1.6. Windows® 2000 Driver ...
Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 38 GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. Display Properties pages 21 3.2. How to Reflash the BIOS 37 5.1.1. Features ...3 1.2. Appendix 37 5.1. Taskbar Icon ...18 3.1.6. Windows® 2000 Driver ...
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Hardware Installation 2.1. VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV-Out DVI-I to D-Sub Connector GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 4 - English 2. GV-RX16P256D-RH VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV_Out DVI-I Connector OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor VGA Output HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Digital LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I Connector Board Layout 1.
Hardware Installation 2.1. VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV-Out DVI-I to D-Sub Connector GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 4 - English 2. GV-RX16P256D-RH VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV_Out DVI-I Connector OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor VGA Output HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Digital LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I Connector Board Layout 1.
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... bag that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Turn off your card. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. If you work on the card before handling computer components. English...
... bag that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and handling damages on your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Turn off your card. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. If you work on the card before handling computer components. English...
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... to proceed with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 3. then turn on the computer and monitor. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR You are now ready to the appropriate connector, as shown below... Locate...
... to proceed with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 3. then turn on the computer and monitor. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR You are now ready to the appropriate connector, as shown below... Locate...
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... Pipe II Features: The GV-RX16P256DE-RH are powered by GIGABYTE's Silent Pipe II technology, which provides the following features: • Proprietary front-flow thermal module • High-precision die-casting forming design • Natural...• Design for heavy 3D performance loading • Integrated architecture design Cool Air Precautions: The Silent-Pipe II technology features the silent heatpipe design. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - When using Silent Pipe II graphics cards to set up a CrossFire configuration, please do close your system chassis in order to...
... Pipe II Features: The GV-RX16P256DE-RH are powered by GIGABYTE's Silent Pipe II technology, which provides the following features: • Proprietary front-flow thermal module • High-precision die-casting forming design • Natural...• Design for heavy 3D performance loading • Integrated architecture design Cool Air Precautions: The Silent-Pipe II technology features the silent heatpipe design. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - When using Silent Pipe II graphics cards to set up a CrossFire configuration, please do close your system chassis in order to...
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... Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to restart computer. Click the Install DirectX 9 item. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Click the Next button. Installing the components. English 3.1.2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows®...
... Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to restart computer. Click the Install DirectX 9 item. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Click the Next button. Installing the components. English 3.1.2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows®...
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... autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1600 Series) item. Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Click Express or Custom icon. Windows installings the components. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1600 Series) item.
... autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1600 Series) item. Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Click Express or Custom icon. Windows installings the components. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1600 Series) item.
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Step 2. Step 4. Step 6. English Install Hydravision : Click the Hydravision Install item. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Click the Next button. Click the Next button. Step 5. Click the Next button. Then the Hydravision Install is completed. Click the Yes button. Step 3. Windows installings the components. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
Step 2. Step 4. Step 6. English Install Hydravision : Click the Hydravision Install item. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Click the Next button. Click the Next button. Step 5. Click the Next button. Then the Hydravision Install is completed. Click the Yes button. Step 3. Windows installings the components. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
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... drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-click the icon. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. You can link to change your display settings. English 3.1.5. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click... the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions.
... drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-click the icon. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. You can link to change your display settings. English 3.1.5. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click... the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions.
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... HYDRAVISIONTM> HYDRAVISIONTM Properties to set the HYDRAVISION (refer to Fig. 1). Right-click the icon to enter the ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center (refer to Fig. 3). Fig. 3 GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
... HYDRAVISIONTM> HYDRAVISIONTM Properties to set the HYDRAVISION (refer to Fig. 1). Right-click the icon to enter the ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center (refer to Fig. 3). Fig. 3 GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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... Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on the card using the DVI-I to VGA adapter to ensure normal operation. Software Installation Display Matrix Model CRT+TV(Note) CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Yes Yes Yes No (Note...
... Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on the card using the DVI-I to VGA adapter to ensure normal operation. Software Installation Display Matrix Model CRT+TV(Note) CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Yes Yes Yes No (Note...
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... the features you to the advanced features on each main page. The left navigation pane for the first time. A Hotkey is launched for each page. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Custom View The Custom view allows you choose in the left navigation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports...
... the features you to the advanced features on each main page. The left navigation pane for the first time. A Hotkey is launched for each page. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Custom View The Custom view allows you choose in the left navigation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports...
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... Page ... Help Contents ... Information Center The Information Center provides detailed information in one location about the installed graphics hardware, graphics software . Graphics Software Graphics Hardware GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English Help Properties: The CATALYST Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com About CATALYST Control Center ... Search Help ...
... Page ... Help Contents ... Information Center The Information Center provides detailed information in one location about the installed graphics hardware, graphics software . Graphics Software Graphics Hardware GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English Help Properties: The CATALYST Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com About CATALYST Control Center ... Search Help ...
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... color settings. English Monitor Properties1 : Monitor Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTMColor for each attached and enabled display. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposi tion the computer desktop...
... color settings. English Monitor Properties1 : Monitor Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTMColor for each attached and enabled display. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposi tion the computer desktop...
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... primary concern. Setting for quality is best used with applications that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds, and textured objects, like those seen in 3D games. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If you are unsure of how to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Let the Application Decide option. Your display will automatically...
... primary concern. Setting for quality is best used with applications that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds, and textured objects, like those seen in 3D games. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - If you are unsure of how to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Let the Application Decide option. Your display will automatically...
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... page, without any preview window, allowing for display refresh • SmartShaderTM effects This page is useful when it is not necessary to the display device. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 30 - All Settings The All Settings page combines all of Pixel Shaders, which translates into better rendering performance. With support for up...
... page, without any preview window, allowing for display refresh • SmartShaderTM effects This page is useful when it is not necessary to the display device. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 30 - All Settings The All Settings page combines all of Pixel Shaders, which translates into better rendering performance. With support for up...
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..., and Hue. Use Theater Mode to configure gamma, brightness, and hue. Adjustments Use AvivoTM Video Adjustments to manually set aspect ratio and overlay display mode. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Preview your changes before applying them.
..., and Hue. Use Theater Mode to configure gamma, brightness, and hue. Adjustments Use AvivoTM Video Adjustments to manually set aspect ratio and overlay display mode. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Preview your changes before applying them.
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In most cases, VPU Recover will switch the computer to software rendering mode, allowing you can send to reset the graphics hardware. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Allows the VPU Recover, once it is not necessary to display-driver instructions. Enable VPU Recover Prepare an error report if VPU ...
In most cases, VPU Recover will switch the computer to software rendering mode, allowing you can send to reset the graphics hardware. GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Allows the VPU Recover, once it is not necessary to display-driver instructions. Enable VPU Recover Prepare an error report if VPU ...
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... looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 36 - For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your dealer or Gigabyte for the graphics card is securely fastened to become the secondary...
... looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) GV-RX16P256D(DE)-RH Graphics Accelerator - 36 - For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your dealer or Gigabyte for the graphics card is securely fastened to become the secondary...