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... respective owners. No part of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. GV-RX30HM128D GV-RX30HM256DP Radeon X300SE Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-RX30HM128D-102 * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any errors...
... respective owners. No part of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. GV-RX30HM128D GV-RX30HM256DP Radeon X300SE Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-RX30HM128D-102 * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any errors...
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English Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. DirectX Installation ...9 3.1.3. Utilities on Driver CD 12 3.1.5. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 31 4. How to Reflash the BIOS 33 5.1.1. Software Installation 8 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 8 3.1.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 6 3. Operating System Requirement 8 3.1.2. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.4. Introduction 3 ...
English Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. DirectX Installation ...9 3.1.3. Utilities on Driver CD 12 3.1.5. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 31 4. How to Reflash the BIOS 33 5.1.1. Software Installation 8 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 8 3.1.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 6 3. Operating System Requirement 8 3.1.2. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.4. Introduction 3 ...
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... of available disk space for GV-RX30HM256DP) 1.2. Minimum System Requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with HyperMemoryTM Technology Visual Processing Unit (VPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Supports 128MB DDR memory (Local on-board memory is 32MB VRAM) (Only for GV-RX30HM128D) • Supports 256MB DDR memory (Local on-board memory is 128MB DDRII) (Only for GV-RX30HM256DP) • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports TV-Out connector • Supports DVI-I connector • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports TV...
... of available disk space for GV-RX30HM256DP) 1.2. Minimum System Requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with HyperMemoryTM Technology Visual Processing Unit (VPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Supports 128MB DDR memory (Local on-board memory is 32MB VRAM) (Only for GV-RX30HM128D) • Supports 256MB DDR memory (Local on-board memory is 128MB DDRII) (Only for GV-RX30HM256DP) • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports TV-Out connector • Supports DVI-I connector • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports TV...
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.... 3. Hardware Installation Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer, you computer documentation. - 7 - Remove the computer cover. For more information, see you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to install your...
.... 3. Hardware Installation Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer, you computer documentation. - 7 - Remove the computer cover. For more information, see you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to install your...
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GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. Connect a flat panel To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor (only for detailed instructions. then align your graphics card; To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to proceed with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Plug the display cable into...
GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. Connect a flat panel To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor (only for detailed instructions. then align your graphics card; To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to proceed with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Plug the display cable into...
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Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation English 3. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. - 9 - Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Or please contact your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, or...
Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation English 3. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. - 9 - Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Or please contact your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, or...
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.... GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator Step 4. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Step 2. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 10 - DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to install DirectX separately. Click the Install DirectX 9 item. Click the Next button. Installing the components. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software...
.... GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator Step 4. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Step 2. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 10 - DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to install DirectX separately. Click the Install DirectX 9 item. Click the Next button. Installing the components. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software...
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... your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. The following is a driver CD disk that came with your computer at the first time, the windows will search for the driver and install it now.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 11 - Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible...
... your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. The following is a driver CD disk that came with your computer at the first time, the windows will search for the driver and install it now.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 11 - Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible...
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... does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Setp 4. GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator Step 5. Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X300 Series) item. Windows installings the components. Then the driver installation is completed. - 12 - Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click the Finish button to restart computer. When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X300 Series) item.
... does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Setp 4. GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator Step 5. Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X300 Series) item. Windows installings the components. Then the driver installation is completed. - 12 - Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click the Finish button to restart computer. When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X300 Series) item.
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... change your display settings. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - English 3.1.5. Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated...
... change your display settings. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - English 3.1.5. Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated...
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... to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you work. You can : • arrange and rearrange monitors. • assign Hot Key shortcuts. • create up to 9 virtual desktops. • add special effects to windows and menus. It allows you to quickly and easily tailor your computer desktop to the way you can right-click on the desktop to select Properties>Settings> Advanced> ATI CATALYST Control Center...
... to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you work. You can : • arrange and rearrange monitors. • assign Hot Key shortcuts. • create up to 9 virtual desktops. • add special effects to windows and menus. It allows you to quickly and easily tailor your computer desktop to the way you can right-click on the desktop to select Properties>Settings> Advanced> ATI CATALYST Control Center...
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... change the color quality. Software Installation Display Matrix Model CRT+TV DVI+TV GV-RX30HM128D Yes Yes Display Matrix Model CRT+TV DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX30HM256DP Yes Yes Yes - 19 - The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. English 3.1.6. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on Desktop and then select Properties...
... change the color quality. Software Installation Display Matrix Model CRT+TV DVI+TV GV-RX30HM128D Yes Yes Display Matrix Model CRT+TV DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX30HM256DP Yes Yes Yes - 19 - The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. English 3.1.6. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on Desktop and then select Properties...
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... Properties: Use the Preferences page to a specific graphics card. Software Installation The CATALYST Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text Enable System Tray menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore facotry defaults ... - 21 - Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. Define and save your own personal video settings that...
... Properties: Use the Preferences page to a specific graphics card. Software Installation The CATALYST Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text Enable System Tray menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore facotry defaults ... - 21 - Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. Define and save your own personal video settings that...
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... Center ... About CATALYST Control Center ... English Help Properties: The CATALYST Control Center Help feature allows you require technical support. Information Center The Information Center provides detailed information in one location about the installed graphics hardware, graphics software, system hardware, and system software. The System Software tab includes information such as the installed versions of Windows and Microsoft DirectX. The System Hardware tab includes information such as the installed CPU type and speed, the installed BIOS...
... Center ... About CATALYST Control Center ... English Help Properties: The CATALYST Control Center Help feature allows you require technical support. Information Center The Information Center provides detailed information in one location about the installed graphics hardware, graphics software, system hardware, and system software. The System Software tab includes information such as the installed versions of Windows and Microsoft DirectX. The System Hardware tab includes information such as the installed CPU type and speed, the installed BIOS...
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... consideration. and high-resolution texture maps are stored in system processing performance or improved image quality: Setting for quality is best used when high surface detail is needed. A series of the video driver. Software Installation Setting for performance is best used to enable or disable application specific optimization of low- Mipmap detail level can set to favor either an increase in memory and selectively used when the 3D...
... consideration. and high-resolution texture maps are stored in system processing performance or improved image quality: Setting for quality is best used when high surface detail is needed. A series of the video driver. Software Installation Setting for performance is best used to enable or disable application specific optimization of low- Mipmap detail level can set to favor either an increase in memory and selectively used when the 3D...
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... required for 3D images that overcomes the bandwidth and memory constraints of traditional 3D rendering software to the display device. Setting for performance is best used for situations where a high level of realism is best used for the object's shape and reflective properties. SMARTSHADERTM SMARTSHADER technology incorporates major advances in a single rendering pass, the memory bandwidth constraints associated with multi...
... required for 3D images that overcomes the bandwidth and memory constraints of traditional 3D rendering software to the display device. Setting for performance is best used for situations where a high level of realism is best used for the object's shape and reflective properties. SMARTSHADERTM SMARTSHADER technology incorporates major advances in a single rendering pass, the memory bandwidth constraints associated with multi...
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... changes before applying them. Adjusting the Contrast control alters the overall contrast. Use the Color Correction Images to manually set for 3D games that are comprised of Home, Work, Theater, and Custom. The Color curve is a graphical representation of all the values of color. Adjusting the Gamma can set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue. Theater Mode GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - To adjust the overall brightness use...
... changes before applying them. Adjusting the Contrast control alters the overall contrast. Use the Color Correction Images to manually set for 3D games that are comprised of Home, Work, Theater, and Custom. The Color curve is a graphical representation of all the values of color. Adjusting the Gamma can set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue. Theater Mode GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - To adjust the overall brightness use...
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... install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. Click on -screen instructions to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. English 3.2. Click the Start button on your graphics card. Click OK. 5. GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Type the following steps: 1. Click Yes to install the driver. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on the control bar...
... install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. Click on -screen instructions to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. English 3.2. Click the Start button on your graphics card. Click OK. 5. GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Type the following steps: 1. Click Yes to install the driver. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on the control bar...
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... help if you installed the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) - 33 Troubleshooting Tips - English 4. Press the F8 key on your computer manufacturer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is securely fastened...
... help if you installed the graphics driver. Restart your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) - 33 Troubleshooting Tips - English 4. Press the F8 key on your computer manufacturer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is securely fastened...
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... download/update the BIOS if it to restart the computer in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar. Select the From Local File check box and then click Flash. c. Select the BIOS file from GIGABYTE @VGA server and do the update for you. (@VGA will automatically download the BIOS for your card from GIGABYTE website and extract it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. d. GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator...
... download/update the BIOS if it to restart the computer in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar. Select the From Local File check box and then click Flash. c. Select the BIOS file from GIGABYTE @VGA server and do the update for you. (@VGA will automatically download the BIOS for your card from GIGABYTE website and extract it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. d. GV-RX30 Series Graphics Accelerator...