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GV-RX55128D / GV-RX55256D / GV-RX55256DP / GV-RX55256DP-RH Radeon X550 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MD-RX55128D-103R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may appear in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. No part of this manual may be handed over to a designated...
GV-RX55128D / GV-RX55256D / GV-RX55256DP / GV-RX55256DP-RH Radeon X550 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MD-RX55128D-103R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may appear in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. No part of this manual may be handed over to a designated...
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... 34 5.1. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Software Installation 9 3.1. Operating System Requirement 9 3.1.2. Utilities on Driver CD 13 3.1.5. How to Reflash the BIOS 34 5.1.1. Hardware Installation 7 3. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 9 3.1.1. Taskbar Icon ...16 3.1.6. Driver Installation ...11 3.1.4. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 35 GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - DirectX Installation ...10 3.1.3. Display Properties pages 19 3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 32...
... 34 5.1. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Software Installation 9 3.1. Operating System Requirement 9 3.1.2. Utilities on Driver CD 13 3.1.5. How to Reflash the BIOS 34 5.1.1. Hardware Installation 7 3. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 9 3.1.1. Taskbar Icon ...16 3.1.6. Driver Installation ...11 3.1.4. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 35 GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 - DirectX Installation ...10 3.1.3. Display Properties pages 19 3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 32...
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... PCI Express x 16 slot • Operating Systems Win® 2000 / Win® XP • 64MB system memory • 50MB of available disk space for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive - 3 - Introduction Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with 128MB DDR memory (For GV-RX55128D only) • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports TV-Out • Supports AV/S-Video and HDTV output • Supports D-Sub and DVI-I connector • Supports HDTV cable...
... PCI Express x 16 slot • Operating Systems Win® 2000 / Win® XP • 64MB system memory • 50MB of available disk space for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive - 3 - Introduction Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with 128MB DDR memory (For GV-RX55128D only) • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports TV-Out • Supports AV/S-Video and HDTV output • Supports D-Sub and DVI-I connector • Supports HDTV cable...
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Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1) GV-RX55128D/GV-RX55256D DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I Connector TV-out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) English 2. DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector VGA Output Pr Pb/AV Output Y S-Video Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1) GV-RX55128D/GV-RX55256D DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I Connector TV-out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) English 2. DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector VGA Output Pr Pb/AV Output Y S-Video Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
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2) GV-RX55256DP/GV-RX55256DP-RH English DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I Connector TV-out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) Hardware Installation DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector VGA Output Pr Pb/AV Output Y S-Video Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor - 5 -
2) GV-RX55256DP/GV-RX55256DP-RH English DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I Connector TV-out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) Hardware Installation DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector VGA Output Pr Pb/AV Output Y S-Video Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor - 5 -
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... has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer, you may need to install your graphics card. Hardware Installation Now that you computer documentation. - 7 - Remove the computer cover. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. For more information...
... has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer, you may need to install your graphics card. Hardware Installation Now that you computer documentation. - 7 - Remove the computer cover. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. For more information...
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... the VGA connector of the graphics card drivers. To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 2. then turn on the computer and monitor. Plug the flat panel display cable into your new graphics card: 1. then align your graphics card with the installation of the adapter. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - If you wish to connect a VGA monitor via the adapter, connect the 15-pin display cable...
... the VGA connector of the graphics card drivers. To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 2. then turn on the computer and monitor. Plug the flat panel display cable into your new graphics card: 1. then align your graphics card with the installation of the adapter. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - If you wish to connect a VGA monitor via the adapter, connect the 15-pin display cable...
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... sure your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. • If you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you install the graphics card drivers for that your graphics card driver. (Please follow the guides to setup your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for motherboard driver. - 9 - Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation When you...
... sure your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. • If you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you install the graphics card drivers for that your graphics card driver. (Please follow the guides to setup your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for motherboard driver. - 9 - Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation When you...
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Driver Installation A. Software Installation New hardware found After the graphics card 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 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "Next" button to install the...
Driver Installation A. Software Installation New hardware found After the graphics card 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 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "Next" button to install the...
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.... Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X550 Series) item. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Setp 4. Then the driver installation is completed. Step 5. Click "Next" button. English B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 1. Step 2. Click "Yes" button. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12...
.... Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X550 Series) item. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Setp 4. Then the driver installation is completed. Step 5. Click "Next" button. English B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 1. Step 2. Click "Yes" button. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12...
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... 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. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator...
... 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. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator...
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.... 3 GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center is used to manage increased amounts of the display drivers, you work. Or you can right-click on ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon to the way you will find an ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon on the taskbar's status area. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 HYDRAVISIONTM : HYDRAVISION has everything you to quickly and easily tailor your computer desktop...
.... 3 GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center is used to manage increased amounts of the display drivers, you work. Or you can right-click on ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon to the way you will find an ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon on the taskbar's status area. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 HYDRAVISIONTM : HYDRAVISION has everything you to quickly and easily tailor your computer desktop...
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Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX55128D/GV-RX55256D/GV-RX55256DP/GV-RX55256DP-RH Yes 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. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. Software Installation English 3.1.6. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar...
Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX55128D/GV-RX55256D/GV-RX55256DP/GV-RX55256DP-RH Yes 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. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. Software Installation English 3.1.6. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar...
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... 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. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. English Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. The CATALYST Control Center...
... 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. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. English Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. The CATALYST Control Center...
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... rotates or moves into the background. Use this feature to create the object's surface, depending on a 3D object's surface as it moves into the background. - 27 - A series of the video driver. and high-resolution texture maps are stored in system processing performance or improved image quality: Setting for quality is best used to enable or disable application specific optimization of low- Software Installation
... rotates or moves into the background. Use this feature to create the object's surface, depending on a 3D object's surface as it moves into the background. - 27 - A series of the video driver. and high-resolution texture maps are stored in system processing performance or improved image quality: Setting for quality is best used to enable or disable application specific optimization of low- Software Installation
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GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - TRUFORM not only enhances the smoothness, but also provides highly detailed lighting effects. TRUFORM can be created to accurately model the visual properties of materials and surfaces, including hair, skin, wood, and water. Setting for performance is best used for situations where a high level of realism is required for the object's shape and reflective...
GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - TRUFORM not only enhances the smoothness, but also provides highly detailed lighting effects. TRUFORM can be created to accurately model the visual properties of materials and surfaces, including hair, skin, wood, and water. Setting for performance is best used for situations where a high level of realism is required for the object's shape and reflective...
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... color coding or applications that require realistic color. Select a preset from the two video fields of your Desktop and Full Screen 3D applications and games. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Adjusting the Brightness control alters the overall brightness. The color curve line will reflect any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Contrast control. Color - English Color : Use...
... color coding or applications that require realistic color. Select a preset from the two video fields of your Desktop and Full Screen 3D applications and games. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Adjusting the Brightness control alters the overall brightness. The color curve line will reflect any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Contrast control. Color - English Color : Use...
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... install the driver. Click OK. 5. Click on the control bar. 2. Click Next. 7. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to the license agreement. 8. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Type the following steps: 1. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - To install the graphics card driver for Windows...
... install the driver. Click OK. 5. Click on the control bar. 2. Click Next. 7. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on -screen instructions to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to the license agreement. 8. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Type the following steps: 1. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - To install the graphics card driver for Windows...
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... receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows® Help or contact your computer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver...
... receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows® Help or contact your computer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver...
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... File check box and then click Flash. Download the BIOS ZIP file for you. (@VGA will automatically download the BIOS for your card from GIGABYTE @VGA server and do the update for your card from your card is the latest one.) 3. d. English 5. Wait until it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. After installing the display drivers, you need a startup disk to select the @VGA utility. @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. Right-click to restart the computer...
... File check box and then click Flash. Download the BIOS ZIP file for you. (@VGA will automatically download the BIOS for your card from GIGABYTE @VGA server and do the update for your card from your card is the latest one.) 3. d. English 5. Wait until it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. After installing the display drivers, you need a startup disk to select the @VGA utility. @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. Right-click to restart the computer...