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... 1.1. UNPACKING 5 2.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7 3.SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 3.1 Win98 /98SE or WinME / Win XP Driver And Utilities Installation .. 9 3.1.1 Operating system requirement 9 3.1.2 DirectX installation 10 3.1.3 Driver installation 12 3.1.4 Utilities on driver CD 15 3.1.5 Taskbar Icon 15 3.1.6 Property pages 19 3.2.WINDOWS NT 4.0 DRIVER INSTALLATION 25 3.3.WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION 26 3.4 BIOS FLASH UTILITY 26 4.Troubleshooting Tips 27 5.Appendix 28 5.1.How...
... 1.1. UNPACKING 5 2.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7 3.SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 3.1 Win98 /98SE or WinME / Win XP Driver And Utilities Installation .. 9 3.1.1 Operating system requirement 9 3.1.2 DirectX installation 10 3.1.3 Driver installation 12 3.1.4 Utilities on driver CD 15 3.1.5 Taskbar Icon 15 3.1.6 Property pages 19 3.2.WINDOWS NT 4.0 DRIVER INSTALLATION 25 3.3.WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION 26 3.4 BIOS FLASH UTILITY 26 4.Troubleshooting Tips 27 5.Appendix 28 5.1.How...
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...WARNING! Hardware Installation 2.HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1. UNPACKING The AP64D series package contains the following: l The AP64D(-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 ... hands to a safely grounded object or to ensure your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should follow some ...
...WARNING! Hardware Installation 2.HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1. UNPACKING The AP64D series package contains the following: l The AP64D(-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 ... hands to a safely grounded object or to ensure your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should follow some ...
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..., you can connect a flat panel display to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. then turn on the computer and monitor. AP64D/A P64D-H G raphics card 6.Plug the display cable into your Graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer ... your operating system from this slot; then align your card; For detailed instructions, select your Graphics card came with the installation of the Graphics card driver. AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator 4.Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the list below ...
..., you can connect a flat panel display to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. then turn on the computer and monitor. AP64D/A P64D-H G raphics card 6.Plug the display cable into your Graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer ... your operating system from this slot; then align your card; For detailed instructions, select your Graphics card came with the installation of the Graphics card driver. AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator 4.Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the list below ...
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...-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow guides to setup your AP64D(-H) driver (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Step By Step Installation" to be Drive D: 3.1. Software Installation 3.SOFTWARE INSTALLATION In this manual, we assume that mainboard. Or please contact...
...-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow guides to setup your AP64D(-H) driver (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Step By Step Installation" to be Drive D: 3.1. Software Installation 3.SOFTWARE INSTALLATION In this manual, we assume that mainboard. Or please contact...
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AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator 3.1.2.DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX 8.1 to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Win98/ 98SE or WinME to achieve better 3D performence. MMust be install DirectX 8.1 (or later) 1. Note: For software MPEG support in Win98/98SE or WinME, you must DirectX first install. Installation DirectX Driver Click "Install DirectX 8.1"Item. 2.Click "Yes" icon. 3.Click "Yes"icon. 10
AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator 3.1.2.DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX 8.1 to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Win98/ 98SE or WinME to achieve better 3D performence. MMust be install DirectX 8.1 (or later) 1. Note: For software MPEG support in Win98/98SE or WinME, you must DirectX first install. Installation DirectX Driver Click "Install DirectX 8.1"Item. 2.Click "Yes" icon. 3.Click "Yes"icon. 10
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... Graphics Adapter(VGA) 1.Click "Next"icon. Step 3: Update Device Driver Wizard: Finish At this time, system will ask for your computer at the first time, the windows will hang if you can press C:\Windows\System directory. Step 1: New Hardware Found After AP64D/AP64D-H is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 4: System Setting...
... Graphics Adapter(VGA) 1.Click "Next"icon. Step 3: Update Device Driver Wizard: Finish At this time, system will ask for your computer at the first time, the windows will hang if you can press C:\Windows\System directory. Step 1: New Hardware Found After AP64D/AP64D-H is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 4: System Setting...
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Software Installation 3..Click "NO"icon. Click "Install Display Driver(Radeon 8500 Series). 2.Click "Next"icon. 3.Click "Yes"icon. 13 Step 5: Driver Setup 1. After the system has finished loading, insert the AP64D Series driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
Software Installation 3..Click "NO"icon. Click "Install Display Driver(Radeon 8500 Series). 2.Click "Next"icon. 3.Click "Yes"icon. 13 Step 5: Driver Setup 1. After the system has finished loading, insert the AP64D Series driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
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... "Display Properties"item, and then click Settings. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the display drivers, you will find an GBT icon on driver CD The utilities include Display Driver and V-Tuner utilities. Software Installation 3.1.4.Utilities on the taskbar's status area. Please browse the...
... "Display Properties"item, and then click Settings. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the display drivers, you will find an GBT icon on driver CD The utilities include Display Driver and V-Tuner utilities. Software Installation 3.1.4.Utilities on the taskbar's status area. Please browse the...
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AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator After installation of the display drivers, you will find an ATI icon on the taskbar's status area. Clicking this icon open the ATi control panel. 1.Using Single Display 2.Quick Setting. 18
AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator After installation of the display drivers, you will find an ATI icon on the taskbar's status area. Clicking this icon open the ATi control panel. 1.Using Single Display 2.Quick Setting. 18
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n Level of full screen games. Disabling compressed texture format the video driver ceases to adjust the Direct 3D settings. However, this setting should be used if you are experiencing these symptoms, as it may eliminate problems with ...
n Level of full screen games. Disabling compressed texture format the video driver ceases to adjust the Direct 3D settings. However, this setting should be used if you are experiencing these symptoms, as it may eliminate problems with ...
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... more video memory. The higher the gamma value, the higher the brightness and contrast of Direct 3D or OpenGL games played in performance. AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator n Anti-aliasing provides you desktop. n 2 Samples provides a higher sample ratio, which improves overall image quality even further.... When "Application Preference"mode is used to the default values. 22 When "Always On"mode is selected, the video driver will remove certain onscreen artifacts that are sometimes produced when both dithering and alpha blending are enabled. The color settings affect all...
... more video memory. The higher the gamma value, the higher the brightness and contrast of Direct 3D or OpenGL games played in performance. AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator n Anti-aliasing provides you desktop. n 2 Samples provides a higher sample ratio, which improves overall image quality even further.... When "Application Preference"mode is used to the default values. 22 When "Always On"mode is selected, the video driver will remove certain onscreen artifacts that are sometimes produced when both dithering and alpha blending are enabled. The color settings affect all...
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... one end of your computer, locate your television (or VCR) has an S-Video or Composite video connection. Ensure your computer and installing the enhanced graphics driver, see the user's manual. See "Connecting your graphics card to your graphics card and the other to a TV (or VCR)"on the second device. For...
... one end of your computer, locate your television (or VCR) has an S-Video or Composite video connection. Ensure your computer and installing the enhanced graphics driver, see the user's manual. See "Connecting your graphics card to your graphics card and the other to a TV (or VCR)"on the second device. For...
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...D with the correct drive letter.) 5. Click Start. 3. Select Run. 4. Click"Yes"to begin the Installation Wizard. 7. To install the AP64D series driver for Windows NT 1. Type the following: D:\SETUP (If D is not your CD-ROM drive. Click on -screen instructions to complete the... Click "OK". 6. If Windows ® runs the CD automatically. 2. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers(Radeon 8500 Series)"to the license agreement. 9. WINDOWS NT 4.0 DRIVER INSTALLATION Please make sure the Windows NT 4.0 have installed Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack version 6.0 (or later) before...
...D with the correct drive letter.) 5. Click Start. 3. Select Run. 4. Click"Yes"to begin the Installation Wizard. 7. To install the AP64D series driver for Windows NT 1. Type the following: D:\SETUP (If D is not your CD-ROM drive. Click on -screen instructions to complete the... Click "OK". 6. If Windows ® runs the CD automatically. 2. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers(Radeon 8500 Series)"to the license agreement. 9. WINDOWS NT 4.0 DRIVER INSTALLATION Please make sure the Windows NT 4.0 have installed Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack version 6.0 (or later) before...
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..., resolutions, and special graphic features of the Graphics card. MIf you need to install the AP64D series driver to complete the installation. 3.4.BIOS FLASH UTILITY AP64D(-H) BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) . Type the following: D:\SETUP (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute...
..., resolutions, and special graphic features of the Graphics card. MIf you need to install the AP64D series driver to complete the installation. 3.4.BIOS FLASH UTILITY AP64D(-H) BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) . Type the following: D:\SETUP (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute...
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... more assistance, use F8 to become the secondary display.) n Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver. n If you have problems during bootup, start your motherboard. n If necessary, disable any built-in the AGP slot. In Windows®98 SE and Windows...
... more assistance, use F8 to become the secondary display.) n Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver. n If you have problems during bootup, start your motherboard. n If necessary, disable any built-in the AGP slot. In Windows®98 SE and Windows...