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... a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is protected by Macrovision. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this manual. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. GV-R455D3-512I/ GV-R435OC-512I ATI RadeonTM HD 4550/4350 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-RV710S...
... a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is protected by Macrovision. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this manual. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. GV-R455D3-512I/ GV-R435OC-512I ATI RadeonTM HD 4550/4350 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-RV710S...
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... of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - The power supply should be with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - A power supply that provides at least 400-watt is required. Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition GV-R455D3(R435OC)-512I Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by ATI RadeonTMHD 4550 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) (For GV-R455D3-512I only) • Powered by ATI RadeonTMHD 4350 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)(For GV-R435OC-512I only) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 •...
... of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - The power supply should be with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - A power supply that provides at least 400-watt is required. Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition GV-R455D3(R435OC)-512I Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by ATI RadeonTMHD 4550 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) (For GV-R455D3-512I only) • Powered by ATI RadeonTMHD 4350 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)(For GV-R435OC-512I only) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 •...
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GV-R455D3-512I D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector - 5 - Hardware Installation 2.1. Hardware Installation Board Layout 1. 2.
GV-R455D3-512I D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector - 5 - Hardware Installation 2.1. Hardware Installation Board Layout 1. 2.
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... external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to obtain audio output from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both audio and video signals. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your system. Unpacking and installation should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. The entire Radeon HD 4550/4350 series support HDMI output...
... external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to obtain audio output from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both audio and video signals. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your system. Unpacking and installation should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. The entire Radeon HD 4550/4350 series support HDMI output...
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... monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. GV-R455D3(R435OC)-512I Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Step 1. Connect a D-Sub monitor To D-Sub Monitor To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a flat panel display You are ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 2.2. Step 3. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector...
... monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. GV-R455D3(R435OC)-512I Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Step 1. Connect a D-Sub monitor To D-Sub Monitor To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a flat panel display You are ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 2.2. Step 3. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector...
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... time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). If ATI CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard (Figure 1). Hardware Installation How to select the Enable CrossFireTM check box (Figure 2). Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. Figure 2 - 9 - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver.
... time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). If ATI CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard (Figure 1). Hardware Installation How to select the Enable CrossFireTM check box (Figure 2). Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. Figure 2 - 9 - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver.
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... the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. GV-R455D3(R435OC)-512I Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot...
... the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. GV-R455D3(R435OC)-512I Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot...
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... the frequency Hardware Monitor Enables manual adjustment Clock adjustment(Note) of the GPU and video memory. Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the GPU/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. - 13 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the GPU/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage...
... the frequency Hardware Monitor Enables manual adjustment Clock adjustment(Note) of the GPU and video memory. Function Allows you to load the default settings Allows you to save the values you adjust Lets the utility optimize the GPU/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. - 13 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the GPU/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage...
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Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.2. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Or you will find an ATI icon in the notification area. GV-R455D3(R435OC)-512I Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.2. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Or you will find an ATI icon in the notification area. GV-R455D3(R435OC)-512I Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Software Installation Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 15 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Software Installation Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 15 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
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Display Matrix Model CRT+DVI CRT+CRT (Note 1) DVI +DVI (Note 2) HDMI+DVI HDMI+CRT GV-R455D3-512I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-R435OC-512I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. (Note 2) By a D-Sub-to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Select Display Settings to -DVI adapter. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show...
Display Matrix Model CRT+DVI CRT+CRT (Note 1) DVI +DVI (Note 2) HDMI+DVI HDMI+CRT GV-R455D3-512I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-R435OC-512I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. (Note 2) By a D-Sub-to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Select Display Settings to -DVI adapter. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show...
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... driver version, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version and so on. Graphics Hardware Provides hardware information including graphics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock and so on the second display. Display Setup This option allows you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more than one display), and rotating desktop image to match new display orientation. Software Installation Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video...
... driver version, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version and so on. Graphics Hardware Provides hardware information including graphics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock and so on the second display. Display Setup This option allows you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more than one display), and rotating desktop image to match new display orientation. Software Installation Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video...
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..., such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you choose in the left navigation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. The Advanced view is a combination of your ATI graphics card. The left navigation pane. GV-R455D3(R435OC)-512I Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Refer to the previous pages for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you...
..., such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you choose in the left navigation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. The Advanced view is a combination of your ATI graphics card. The left navigation pane. GV-R455D3(R435OC)-512I Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Refer to the previous pages for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you...
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... ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 21 - Note: A profile applies to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Software Installation Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by...
... ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 21 - Note: A profile applies to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Software Installation Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by...
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... when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to optimize performance of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Note: On systems Windows XP, this...
... when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to optimize performance of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Note: On systems Windows XP, this...
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... the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. GV-R455D3(R435OC)-512I Graphics Accelerator - 24 - You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for ATI graphics cards that support per-display color settings. EDID uses the information provided by the...
... the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. GV-R455D3(R435OC)-512I Graphics Accelerator - 24 - You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for ATI graphics cards that support per-display color settings. EDID uses the information provided by the...
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.... Note: The Alternate Pixel center Direct 3D setting is already known or understood. More Settings Use the More Settings dialog to select a particular API-specific feature. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quick access and adjustment. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. Software Installation
.... Note: The Alternate Pixel center Direct 3D setting is already known or understood. More Settings Use the More Settings dialog to select a particular API-specific feature. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quick access and adjustment. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. Software Installation
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... video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the principal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. - 29 - This page is useful...
... video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the principal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. - 29 - This page is useful...
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...: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. GV-R455D3(R435OC)-512I Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Finally, Overdrive can be configured to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to run when the computer is booted or only...
...: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. GV-R455D3(R435OC)-512I Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Finally, Overdrive can be configured to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to run when the computer is booted or only...
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... on your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 31 - When...
... on your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 31 - When...