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... without the expressed, written permission of GBT. GV-R13128D Radeon X1300 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-R13128D-101R * 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this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this document nor does the author make a commitment to a designated collection point for any errors or...
... without the expressed, written permission of GBT. GV-R13128D Radeon X1300 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-R13128D-101R * 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this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this document nor does the author make a commitment to a designated collection point for any errors or...
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... 34 4. English Table of Contents 1. Utilities on Driver CD 13 3.1.5. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 9 3.1.1. Hardware Installation 6 3. Troubleshooting Tips 35 5. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Introduction 3 1.1. DirectX Installation ...10 3.1.3. Operating System Requirement 9 3.1.2. Appendix 36 5.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 36 5.1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 37 GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 36 5.2. How to Reflash the...
... 34 4. English Table of Contents 1. Utilities on Driver CD 13 3.1.5. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 9 3.1.1. Hardware Installation 6 3. Troubleshooting Tips 35 5. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Introduction 3 1.1. DirectX Installation ...10 3.1.3. Operating System Requirement 9 3.1.2. Appendix 36 5.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 36 5.1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 37 GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 36 5.2. How to Reflash the...
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Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor Analog LCD Monitor NTSC / PAL TV VGA Output AV Output DVI-I to D-Sub adapter Projector OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI-I Connector TV-Out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 4 - English 2.
Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor Analog LCD Monitor NTSC / PAL TV VGA Output AV Output DVI-I to D-Sub adapter Projector OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI-I Connector TV-Out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 4 - English 2.
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... are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Now that you have prepared your computer. 2. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer, you computer documentation. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to install your graphics accelerator card. Remove the computer cover. English 2.2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer's manual...
... are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Now that you have prepared your computer. 2. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer, you computer documentation. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to install your graphics accelerator card. Remove the computer cover. English 2.2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer's manual...
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... graphics card is securely inserted. 2. Replace the screws to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until it is fully seated. * Please make sure that the gold edge connectors of the graphics card driver. Hardware Installation English To install your card; Locate the AGP slot. Plug the display cable into your new graphics card: 1. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR You are now ready...
... graphics card is securely inserted. 2. Replace the screws to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until it is fully seated. * Please make sure that the gold edge connectors of the graphics card driver. Hardware Installation English To install your card; Locate the AGP slot. Plug the display cable into your new graphics card: 1. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR You are now ready...
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... can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. English 3. Software Installation Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your CD-ROM Drive letter to setup your graphics accelerator.) 3.1.
... can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. English 3. Software Installation Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your CD-ROM Drive letter to setup your graphics accelerator.) 3.1.
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DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to install DirectX separately. Step 3. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to achieve better 3D performance. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Click the Install DirectX 9 item. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator Step 4. Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Choose I accept the...
DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to install DirectX separately. Step 3. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to achieve better 3D performance. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Click the Install DirectX 9 item. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator Step 4. Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Choose I accept the...
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... time, the windows will search for the driver and install it now.) Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Software Installation New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Driver Installation A. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. English 3.1.3. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the...
... time, the windows will search for the driver and install it now.) Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Software Installation New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Driver Installation A. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. English 3.1.3. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the...
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.... Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1300 Series) item. Click Express or Custom icon. Step 5. Step 1. Setp 4. Then the driver installation is completed. Click Yes button. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe...
.... Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1300 Series) item. Click Express or Custom icon. Step 5. Step 1. Setp 4. Then the driver installation is completed. Click Yes button. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe...
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You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. English 3.1.5. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. Right-click the icon. You can link to change your display settings. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of...
You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. English 3.1.5. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. Right-click the icon. You can link to change your display settings. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of...
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... CATALYST(tm) Control Center button (refer to Fig. 3). The ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center is used to windows and menus. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator Fig. 3 - 18 - Fig. 1 HYDRAVISIONTM : Fig. 2 HYDRAVISION has everything you need to manage increased amounts of the display drivers, you can : • arrange and rearrange monitors. • assign Hot Key shortcuts. • create up to 9 virtual desktops. • add special effects to configure all your graphics card settings...
... CATALYST(tm) Control Center button (refer to Fig. 3). The ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center is used to windows and menus. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator Fig. 3 - 18 - Fig. 1 HYDRAVISIONTM : Fig. 2 HYDRAVISION has everything you need to manage increased amounts of the display drivers, you can : • arrange and rearrange monitors. • assign Hot Key shortcuts. • create up to 9 virtual desktops. • add special effects to configure all your graphics card settings...
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...) CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-R13128D Yes Yes Yes No (Note) The CRT+TV configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to ensure normal operation. This configuration is not supported if the CRT monitor is directly attached to the VGA port on the card using the DVI-I to VGA adapter to the DVI connector on the card. - 19 - Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. Software Installation English...
...) CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-R13128D Yes Yes Yes No (Note) The CRT+TV configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to ensure normal operation. This configuration is not supported if the CRT monitor is directly attached to the VGA port on the card using the DVI-I to VGA adapter to the DVI connector on the card. - 19 - Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. Software Installation English...
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...: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Software Installation Select a Skin ... If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. 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 ... English Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually...
...: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Software Installation Select a Skin ... If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. 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 ... English Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually...
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Graphics Software Graphics Hardware GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The CATALYST Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. Help Contents ... Search Help ... Information Center The Information Center provides detailed information in one location about the installed graphics hardware, graphics software . English Help Properties: The CATALYST Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com...
Graphics Software Graphics Hardware GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The CATALYST Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. Help Contents ... Search Help ... Information Center The Information Center provides detailed information in one location about the installed graphics hardware, graphics software . English Help Properties: The CATALYST Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com...
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... and reposi tion the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTMColor for each attached and enabled display. Monitor Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Indep endently set the hue, saturation, and tempera ture for ATI graphics cards that supports per-display color settings. English Monitor Properties1 : Monitor Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached...
... and reposi tion the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTMColor for each attached and enabled display. Monitor Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Indep endently set the hue, saturation, and tempera ture for ATI graphics cards that supports per-display color settings. English Monitor Properties1 : Monitor Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached...
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... and smoothness of detail is required, especially if the animated object rotates or moves into the background. and high-resolution texture maps are small programs that preserves the detail on a 3D object's surface as it moves into the background. Setting for performance is best used when high surface detail is needed. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 28 - By doubling the...
... and smoothness of detail is required, especially if the animated object rotates or moves into the background. and high-resolution texture maps are small programs that preserves the detail on a 3D object's surface as it moves into the background. Setting for performance is best used when high surface detail is needed. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 28 - By doubling the...
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... software rendering mode, allowing you to save any work in progress before restarting the computer. Software Installation You can manually adjust the AGP bus settings to meet the individual requirements of AGP bus tests in system instability. The tests are run automatically when the computer is activated, for your graphics card to ATI Technologies. Once you have made the changes you can send to reset the graphics processor without requiring...
... software rendering mode, allowing you to save any work in progress before restarting the computer. Software Installation You can manually adjust the AGP bus settings to meet the individual requirements of AGP bus tests in system instability. The tests are run automatically when the computer is activated, for your graphics card to ATI Technologies. Once you have made the changes you can send to reset the graphics processor without requiring...
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... your computer, you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. Follow the Wizard's on Install Display Drivers to install the driver. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Click OK. 5. If Windows® does not show up. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on the control bar. 2. Select Run. 3. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 34 -
... your computer, you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. Follow the Wizard's on Install Display Drivers to install the driver. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Click OK. 5. If Windows® does not show up. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on the control bar. 2. Select Run. 3. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 34 -
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... after system starts up. Troubleshooting Tips Check that the display cable is seated properly in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your dealer or Gigabyte for the graphics card is correct. If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. Press the F8 key...
... after system starts up. Troubleshooting Tips Check that the display cable is seated properly in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your dealer or Gigabyte for the graphics card is correct. If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. Press the F8 key...
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Extract the downloaded Zip file to your card is the latest one.) 3. Wait until it to your hard disk (or floppy disk). icon in Windows mode 1. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 36 - How to A:\>. 4. Reflash BIOS in the lower-right corner of @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. c. Complete the update procedure following the on your hard disk (or floppy disk). Change the command prompt to Reflash the BIOS 5.1.1. Select...
Extract the downloaded Zip file to your card is the latest one.) 3. Wait until it to your hard disk (or floppy disk). icon in Windows mode 1. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. GV-R13128D Graphics Accelerator - 36 - How to A:\>. 4. Reflash BIOS in the lower-right corner of @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. c. Complete the update procedure following the on your hard disk (or floppy disk). Change the command prompt to Reflash the BIOS 5.1.1. Select...