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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 to refash...
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 to refash...
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...HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD. 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...before proceeding. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Turn off your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on a grounded anti-static mat. MIn order to D-Sub connector WARNING! Unpacking and installation...
...HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD. 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...before proceeding. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Turn off your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on a grounded anti-static mat. MIn order to D-Sub connector WARNING! Unpacking and installation...
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AP64D/A P64D-H Graphics card AGP Slot 5.Replace the screw to proceed with the installation of the Graphics card driver. then turn on the computer and monitor. then align your Graphics card came with the AGP slot, and press it in place, and replace...ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. For detailed instructions, select your card; AP64D/A P64D-H G raphics card 6.Plug the display cable into your operating system from this slot; AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator 4.Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the list below ...
AP64D/A P64D-H Graphics card AGP Slot 5.Replace the screw to proceed with the installation of the Graphics card driver. then turn on the computer and monitor. then align your Graphics card came with the AGP slot, and press it in place, and replace...ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. For detailed instructions, select your card; AP64D/A P64D-H G raphics card 6.Plug the display cable into your operating system from this slot; AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator 4.Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the list below ...
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... installation of SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate Driver programfor that your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your AP64D/AP64D-H graphics accelerator. 3.1.1.Operating systemrequirement l If your motherboard nearest dealer for the system, please make sure your AP64D(-H) driver (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Step By Step Installation" to be Drive...
... installation of SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate Driver programfor that your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your AP64D/AP64D-H graphics accelerator. 3.1.1.Operating systemrequirement l If your motherboard nearest dealer for the system, please make sure your AP64D(-H) driver (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Step By Step Installation" to be Drive...
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MMust be install DirectX 8.1 (or later) 1. Installation DirectX Driver Click "Install DirectX 8.1"Item. 2.Click "Yes" icon. 3.Click "Yes"icon. 10 Note: For software MPEG support in Win98/98SE or WinME, you must DirectX first install. 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. Installation DirectX Driver Click "Install DirectX 8.1"Item. 2.Click "Yes" icon. 3.Click "Yes"icon. 10 Note: For software MPEG support in Win98/98SE or WinME, you must DirectX first install. 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.
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... the step-by-step installation guide. Step 4: System Setting Change 2..Click "Finish"icon. 12 AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator 3.1.3.Driver Installation The following is inserted into your Windows CD in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. MDon't click "Cance l",... because the system will automatically detect a new hardware in order to complete the VGA driver installation. If you don't have the CD, you press it. Step 3: Update Device Driver Wizard: Finish At this time, system will ask for your computer at the first time, the windows will...
... the step-by-step installation guide. Step 4: System Setting Change 2..Click "Finish"icon. 12 AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator 3.1.3.Driver Installation The following is inserted into your Windows CD in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. MDon't click "Cance l",... because the system will automatically detect a new hardware in order to complete the VGA driver installation. If you don't have the CD, you press it. Step 3: Update Device Driver Wizard: Finish At this time, system will ask for your computer at the first time, the windows will...
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If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". 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. 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.
If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". 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. 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.
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... information. 15 Software Installation 3.1.4.Utilities on the taskbar's status area. You can link to change your display settings. Please browse the driver CD for updated information about the graphics borad, latest drivers, and other functions. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the display...
... information. 15 Software Installation 3.1.4.Utilities on the taskbar's status area. You can link to change your display settings. Please browse the driver CD for updated information about the graphics borad, latest drivers, and other functions. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the display...
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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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... level of mipmapped detail. Itis recommend that W-buffer support should only be disabled for smaller, less detailed, mipmapping scenes. Disabling compressed texture format the video driver ceases to add 3 2-bit Z-buffer with a neg ligib le re duction in performance. Direct 3D Display Properties The Direct 3D properties page allows you to...
... level of mipmapped detail. Itis recommend that W-buffer support should only be disabled for smaller, less detailed, mipmapping scenes. Disabling compressed texture format the video driver ceases to add 3 2-bit Z-buffer with a neg ligib le re duction in performance. Direct 3D Display Properties The Direct 3D properties page allows you to...
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...a slight reduction in performance. n Default restores the color settings to adjust the color setting s. This also requires more video memory. AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator n Anti-aliasing provides you desktop. The higher the gamma value, the higher the brightness and contrast of you with ... decreases the color brightness of Direct 3D or OpenGL games played in fullscreen mode. When "Always On"mode is selected, the video driver will useanti-aliasing only when an application requests it. SetDesktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and ...
...a slight reduction in performance. n Default restores the color settings to adjust the color setting s. This also requires more video memory. AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator n Anti-aliasing provides you desktop. The higher the gamma value, the higher the brightness and contrast of you with ... decreases the color brightness of Direct 3D or OpenGL games played in fullscreen mode. When "Always On"mode is selected, the video driver will useanti-aliasing only when an application requests it. SetDesktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and ...
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... about placing the card in your television (or VCR) has an S-Video or Composite video connection. Determine if your computer and installing the enhanced graphics driver, see the user's manual. Ensure your graphics card to second device or copying your television (or VCR). See "Connecting your graphics card is equipped with...
... about placing the card in your television (or VCR) has an S-Video or Composite video connection. Determine if your computer and installing the enhanced graphics driver, see the user's manual. Ensure your graphics card to second device or copying your television (or VCR). See "Connecting your graphics card is equipped with...
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... letter.) 5. Select Run. 4. Type the following: D:\SETUP (If D is not your CD-ROM drive. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers(Radeon 8500 Series)"to complete the installation. 25 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 installing the graphics...
... letter.) 5. Select Run. 4. Type the following: D:\SETUP (If D is not your CD-ROM drive. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers(Radeon 8500 Series)"to complete the installation. 25 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 installing the graphics...
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... update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) . To ensure you need to install the AP64D series driver to the license agreement. 9. To install the AP64D series driver for the file. Click "Yes"to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphic features of the Graphics...
... update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) . To ensure you need to install the AP64D series driver to the license agreement. 9. To install the AP64D series driver for the file. Click "Yes"to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphic features of the Graphics...
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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 computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled...
... 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 computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled...