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... booklet. AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator Chapter 1 User's Manual Copyright Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT") No part of this document nor does it make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any er rors or omissions which may appear in this manual may void the warr anty of their respective owners. Notice Due to update the...
... booklet. AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator Chapter 1 User's Manual Copyright Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT") No part of this document nor does it make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any er rors or omissions which may appear in this manual may void the warr anty of their respective owners. Notice Due to update the...
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UN PACKING 5 2.2. BOARD LAYOUT 6 2.3. PREFACE 4 1.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 8 3.SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 3.1 Win98 /98SE or WinME / Win XP Driver And Utilities Installation 10 3.1.1 Operating system requirement 10 3.1.2 DirectX installation 11 3.1.3 Driver installation 13 3.1.4 Utilities on driver CD 17 3.1.5 Taskbar Icon 17 3.1.6 Display Proper ty pages 22 3.2.WIND OWS NT 4.0 DRIVER IN STALLATION 28 3.3.WINDOWS 2000 D RIVER INSTALLATION 29 3.4 BIOS FLASH UTILITY 29 4.Troubleshooting Tips 27 5.Appendix ...30 5.1.How to refash the BIOS 30 5.2.Resolutions and Color Depth Table 33...
UN PACKING 5 2.2. BOARD LAYOUT 6 2.3. PREFACE 4 1.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 8 3.SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 3.1 Win98 /98SE or WinME / Win XP Driver And Utilities Installation 10 3.1.1 Operating system requirement 10 3.1.2 DirectX installation 11 3.1.3 Driver installation 13 3.1.4 Utilities on driver CD 17 3.1.5 Taskbar Icon 17 3.1.6 Display Proper ty pages 22 3.2.WIND OWS NT 4.0 DRIVER IN STALLATION 28 3.3.WINDOWS 2000 D RIVER INSTALLATION 29 3.4 BIOS FLASH UTILITY 29 4.Troubleshooting Tips 27 5.Appendix ...30 5.1.How to refash the BIOS 30 5.2.Resolutions and Color Depth Table 33...
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... tweaker. h C1 AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator 1.INTRODUCTION 1.1. without seriously compromising perfor mance n Supports high-speed double data r ate (DDR) SDRAM memor y at gaming, enthusiast and w orkstation platforms. 1.2. AP128DG-H 's comprehensive support of DirectX® 8.1 features, highly optimized OpenGL® support, and flexible memory configurations allow implementations targeted at 275MHz n 165 MHz integrated TMDS tr ansmitter supports panels up to (2048x1536) resolution n Supported DVI-I and TV-OUT n Supported V-Tuner for...
... tweaker. h C1 AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator 1.INTRODUCTION 1.1. without seriously compromising perfor mance n Supports high-speed double data r ate (DDR) SDRAM memor y at gaming, enthusiast and w orkstation platforms. 1.2. AP128DG-H 's comprehensive support of DirectX® 8.1 features, highly optimized OpenGL® support, and flexible memory configurations allow implementations targeted at 275MHz n 165 MHz integrated TMDS tr ansmitter supports panels up to (2048x1536) resolution n Supported DVI-I and TV-OUT n Supported V-Tuner for...
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.../ second peak processing capability n PIXEL TA PESTRYTM II, 3D rendering engine, powers an incredible 2.4 gigatexels/ second for high fill rates in 32-bit at high resolut ions n Leading-edge HYDRAV ISIONTM technology supports traditional CRT monitors, flat panel displays and TVs n VIDEO IMMERSIONTM II t echnology enables integration of indust ry-leading digital video features, including advanced de-int erlacing algorit hms f or unprecedented...
.../ second peak processing capability n PIXEL TA PESTRYTM II, 3D rendering engine, powers an incredible 2.4 gigatexels/ second for high fill rates in 32-bit at high resolut ions n Leading-edge HYDRAV ISIONTM technology supports traditional CRT monitors, flat panel displays and TVs n VIDEO IMMERSIONTM II t echnology enables integration of indust ry-leading digital video features, including advanced de-int erlacing algorit hms f or unprecedented...
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... the same point as the power supply case. 3. UNPACKING The AP128DG-H package cont ains the following: l The A P128DG-H graphics accelerator l This USER'S MANUAL l Power DVD XP CDx1 l Full Version game CD x4 (CD x 4), Lite version game x2 (CDx1) l Driver CDwith V-Tuner utilities l One cable support S-video and AV-Output ; Turn off your hands to a safely grounded object or to D-Sub connector WARNING! Inspect the card carton for obvious damage...
... the same point as the power supply case. 3. UNPACKING The AP128DG-H package cont ains the following: l The A P128DG-H graphics accelerator l This USER'S MANUAL l Power DVD XP CDx1 l Full Version game CD x4 (CD x 4), Lite version game x2 (CDx1) l Driver CDwith V-Tuner utilities l One cable support S-video and AV-Output ; Turn off your hands to a safely grounded object or to D-Sub connector WARNING! Inspect the card carton for obvious damage...
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2.2. BOARD LAYOUT AP128DG-H (128MB DDR) TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) DVI-I Connector NTSC / PAL TV Projector AV Ou tp u t S-VideoOutput OR VGA Ou tp u t Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI Output DigitalLCD Monitor OR VGA Ou tp u t Analog LCD Monitor Hardware Inst allat ion TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) DVI-I Connector DVI-I to D-sub Connector 7
2.2. BOARD LAYOUT AP128DG-H (128MB DDR) TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) DVI-I Connector NTSC / PAL TV Projector AV Ou tp u t S-VideoOutput OR VGA Ou tp u t Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI Output DigitalLCD Monitor OR VGA Ou tp u t Analog LCD Monitor Hardware Inst allat ion TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) DVI-I Connector DVI-I to D-sub Connector 7
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...'s manual for help in removing the cover. 3. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card 1. For more information, see your graphics accelerator card. HARDWARE INSTALLATION Installing Your Graphics card. Remove the computer cover. Power off the computer and monitor , then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Now that you have prepar ed your computer , you may need...
...'s manual for help in removing the cover. 3. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card 1. For more information, see your graphics accelerator card. HARDWARE INSTALLATION Installing Your Graphics card. Remove the computer cover. Power off the computer and monitor , then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Now that you have prepar ed your computer , you may need...
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... slot; To Flat Panel Display To VGA MONITOR To TV or VCR You are now ready to the appropr iate connector, as shown below : 9 For detailed instr uctions, select your Graphics card came with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to proceed with the AGP slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6.Plug the display cable into your card; Hardware Inst allat ion...
... slot; To Flat Panel Display To VGA MONITOR To TV or VCR You are now ready to the appropr iate connector, as shown below : 9 For detailed instr uctions, select your Graphics card came with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to proceed with the AGP slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6.Plug the display cable into your card; Hardware Inst allat ion...
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... / Win XP drivers is Microsoft Windows, when loading the AP128DG-H drivers for M/B Diver. 10 Then you can follow guides to setup your OS is very simple. WINDOWS®98 /98SE / WINDOWS ME /WINDOWS XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION The installation of SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate Driver program for that your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your AP128DG-H graphics accelerator. 3.1.1.Operating system requirement l If your AP128DG-H driver...
... / Win XP drivers is Microsoft Windows, when loading the AP128DG-H drivers for M/B Diver. 10 Then you can follow guides to setup your OS is very simple. WINDOWS®98 /98SE / WINDOWS ME /WINDOWS XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION The installation of SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate Driver program for that your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your AP128DG-H graphics accelerator. 3.1.1.Operating system requirement l If your AP128DG-H driver...
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... can press C:\Windows\System directory. Step 2: Update Device Driver Wizard: Standard PCI Graphics Adapter(VGA) 1.Click "Next" icon. If you don't have the CD, you press it. Step 1: New Hardware Found After AP128DG-H is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 3: Update Device Driver Wizard: Finish At this time, system will automatically detect a new hardware in order to complete the VGA driver ins tall atio n. Step 4: System Setting Change 2..Click...
... can press C:\Windows\System directory. Step 2: Update Device Driver Wizard: Standard PCI Graphics Adapter(VGA) 1.Click "Next" icon. If you don't have the CD, you press it. Step 1: New Hardware Found After AP128DG-H is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 3: Update Device Driver Wizard: Finish At this time, system will automatically detect a new hardware in order to complete the VGA driver ins tall atio n. Step 4: System Setting Change 2..Click...
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... click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. You can link to change your display settings. SoftwareInstallation 3.1.4.Utilities on the taskbar's status area. Please browse the driver CD for updated information about the graphics borad, latest drivers, and other functions. Click "Advanced" after clickng Settings. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the display drivers, you will...
... click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. You can link to change your display settings. SoftwareInstallation 3.1.4.Utilities on the taskbar's status area. Please browse the driver CD for updated information about the graphics borad, latest drivers, and other functions. Click "Advanced" after clickng Settings. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the display drivers, you will...
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...; installation enables the Desktop Manager and creates a Windows® progr am group for multiple monitor settings. AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator After installation of HYDRAVISION™. Click on the taskbar's status area. Installing HYDRAVISION™ adds menu options to unload the HYD RAVISION™ Desktop Manager. 1.Using Single Display 2. RADEON 8500 graphic car ds that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this icon open the ATi control panel. A RADEON 8500...
...; installation enables the Desktop Manager and creates a Windows® progr am group for multiple monitor settings. AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator After installation of HYDRAVISION™. Click on the taskbar's status area. Installing HYDRAVISION™ adds menu options to unload the HYD RAVISION™ Desktop Manager. 1.Using Single Display 2. RADEON 8500 graphic car ds that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this icon open the ATi control panel. A RADEON 8500...
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... item t o change resolution. n Show ATI icon on taskbar adds or removes the ATI icon f rom the taskbar. 22 "icon for ATI hotkey support. However, this feature must be enabled for adapter and setting. Setting (Resolutions and Color depth for windows) The Setting proper ties page allows you to the change the color depth. Click" Advanced.. Options Properties n Enable ATI taskbar icon application enables or disables the ATI...
... item t o change resolution. n Show ATI icon on taskbar adds or removes the ATI icon f rom the taskbar. 22 "icon for ATI hotkey support. However, this feature must be enabled for adapter and setting. Setting (Resolutions and Color depth for windows) The Setting proper ties page allows you to the change the color depth. Click" Advanced.. Options Properties n Enable ATI taskbar icon application enables or disables the ATI...
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... frame rates. l Force 16-bit Z-buffering allows you to increase video perf ormance for performance n OpenGL Settings l Convert 32 bit textures to 16 bit allows you to swap full screen buffers. However this can reduce the image tearing that make heavy use of page flipping to disable all other formats of full-screen anti-aliasing. l Enabl e texture compression enables and disables texture compression. l Disable di...
... frame rates. l Force 16-bit Z-buffering allows you to increase video perf ormance for performance n OpenGL Settings l Convert 32 bit textures to 16 bit allows you to swap full screen buffers. However this can reduce the image tearing that make heavy use of page flipping to disable all other formats of full-screen anti-aliasing. l Enabl e texture compression enables and disables texture compression. l Disable di...
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... format the video driver ceases t o support this setting should be used if you are experiencing these symptoms, as it may eliminate problems with 8 bits for vertical sync allows you to lower the frame rate of anisotropic text ure filtering. The Fuzzy set ting is recommended f or smaller, less detailed, mipmapping scenes. n Alternate pixel center may cause problems with higher frame rates. AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator n Anisotropic...
... format the video driver ceases t o support this setting should be used if you are experiencing these symptoms, as it may eliminate problems with 8 bits for vertical sync allows you to lower the frame rate of anisotropic text ure filtering. The Fuzzy set ting is recommended f or smaller, less detailed, mipmapping scenes. n Alternate pixel center may cause problems with higher frame rates. AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator n Anisotropic...
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... mode. n Default restores the color settings t o the default values. 25 Set Deskt op and V ideo Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and blue display colors. n Desktop brightness increases or decreases the color bright ness of the Video Overlay. The higher the gamma value, the higher the brightness and contrast of your display. This also requires more video memory. When "Application Preference" mode is used to the view...
... mode. n Default restores the color settings t o the default values. 25 Set Deskt op and V ideo Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and blue display colors. n Desktop brightness increases or decreases the color bright ness of the Video Overlay. The higher the gamma value, the higher the brightness and contrast of your display. This also requires more video memory. When "Application Preference" mode is used to the view...
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... deskt op extending your graphics card. Select Display Type Enable /Disable"Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor" Connecting your graphics card to your desktop on the following page. 26 See "Connecting your graphics card to second device or copying your television (or VCR). AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator Display Properties: If you VGA card is installed correctly. For information about placing the card in your television (or VCR) has an S -Video or Composite video connection. Determine if your computer...
... deskt op extending your graphics card. Select Display Type Enable /Disable"Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor" Connecting your graphics card to your desktop on the following page. 26 See "Connecting your graphics card to second device or copying your television (or VCR). AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator Display Properties: If you VGA card is installed correctly. For information about placing the card in your television (or VCR) has an S -Video or Composite video connection. Determine if your computer...
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...'s on "Install Display Drivers(Radeon 8500 Series)" to begin the Installation Wiza rd. 7. screen instructions to the license agreement. 9. Click"Next". 8. Select Run. 4. To install the AP128DG-H driver for Windows NT 1. If Windows ® runs the CD aut omat ical ly. 2. Click"OK". 6. Type the following: D:\SETUP (If D is not your C D-ROM drive. AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator 3.2. WINDOWS NT 4.0 DRIVER INSTALLATION Please make sure the Windows N T 4.0 have installed Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack version 6.0 (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Insert...
...'s on "Install Display Drivers(Radeon 8500 Series)" to begin the Installation Wiza rd. 7. screen instructions to the license agreement. 9. Click"Next". 8. Select Run. 4. To install the AP128DG-H driver for Windows NT 1. If Windows ® runs the CD aut omat ical ly. 2. Click"OK". 6. Type the following: D:\SETUP (If D is not your C D-ROM drive. AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator 3.2. WINDOWS NT 4.0 DRIVER INSTALLATION Please make sure the Windows N T 4.0 have installed Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack version 6.0 (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Insert...
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... ly. 2. Click Start. 3. Select Run. 4. screen instructions to detail on "Install Display Drivers(Radeon 8500 Series)" to the license agreement. 9. MIf you need to install the AP128DG-H driver to take advantage of the higher per formance, resolutions, and special graphic featur es of the Graphics card. SoftwareInstallation 3.3.WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION Please make sure the Windows N T 4.0 have installed Windows ® 2000 Service Pack version 2 (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. To install the AP128DG- Click "Yes" to begin...
... ly. 2. Click Start. 3. Select Run. 4. screen instructions to detail on "Install Display Drivers(Radeon 8500 Series)" to the license agreement. 9. MIf you need to install the AP128DG-H driver to take advantage of the higher per formance, resolutions, and special graphic featur es of the Graphics card. SoftwareInstallation 3.3.WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION Please make sure the Windows N T 4.0 have installed Windows ® 2000 Service Pack version 2 (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. To install the AP128DG- Click "Yes" to begin...
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... card's display connector. n For more advanced troubleshooting information. AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator 4.Troubleshooting Tips The following tr oubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more troubleshooting tips, right-click the ATI icon in the taskbar and select Troubleshooting. Then select the number for Safe Mode, and pr ess Enter. (You can also use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power...
... card's display connector. n For more advanced troubleshooting information. AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator 4.Troubleshooting Tips The following tr oubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more troubleshooting tips, right-click the ATI icon in the taskbar and select Troubleshooting. Then select the number for Safe Mode, and pr ess Enter. (You can also use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power...