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... other intellectual property rights. GV-R485ZL-512H/ GV-R485MC-1GH/ GV-R485OC-1GH/ GV-R485SO-1GH ATI RadeonTM HD 4850 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-R4850S-102R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any labels on this graphics card. No part of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of...
... other intellectual property rights. GV-R485ZL-512H/ GV-R485MC-1GH/ GV-R485OC-1GH/ GV-R485SO-1GH ATI RadeonTM HD 4850 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-R4850S-102R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any labels on this graphics card. No part of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of...
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Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 12 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 18 4. Features ...5 1.2. Hardware Installation ...9 3. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver Disk 14 3.2. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Software Installation 12 3.1. Taskbar Icon ...16 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Appendix ...34 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 34 5.2. Regulatory Statements 35 - 4 - Introduction ...5 1.1. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.2. Minimum System Requirements 5 2.
Hardware Installation 6 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 12 3.1.1. Display Properties Pages 18 4. Features ...5 1.2. Hardware Installation ...9 3. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver Disk 14 3.2. Board Layout ...6 2.2. Software Installation 12 3.1. Taskbar Icon ...16 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. Appendix ...34 5.1. Table of Contents 1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 34 5.2. Regulatory Statements 35 - 4 - Introduction ...5 1.1. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.2. Minimum System Requirements 5 2.
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...://ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.) - 1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - A power supply that provides at least 550-watt and with 1 GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-R485MC-1GH/GV-R485OC-1GH/GV-R485SO-1GH only) • Supports DirectX 10.1 • Supports CrossFireXTM • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by optional adapter) • Supports HDMI connector (by ATI RadeonTMHD 4850 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express...
...://ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.) - 1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - A power supply that provides at least 550-watt and with 1 GB GDDR3 memory (For GV-R485MC-1GH/GV-R485OC-1GH/GV-R485SO-1GH only) • Supports DirectX 10.1 • Supports CrossFireXTM • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by optional adapter) • Supports HDMI connector (by ATI RadeonTMHD 4850 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express...
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GV-R485ZL-512H/GV-R485OC-1GH/GV-R485SO-1GH CrossFire Connector DVI-I Connector 1 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Digital LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter DVI-I Connector 1 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV GV-R485 Series Graphics Accelerator DVI-I to HDMI Adapter - 6 - Board Layout 1. 2. Hardware Installation 2.1.
GV-R485ZL-512H/GV-R485OC-1GH/GV-R485SO-1GH CrossFire Connector DVI-I Connector 1 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Digital LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter DVI-I Connector 1 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV GV-R485 Series Graphics Accelerator DVI-I to HDMI Adapter - 6 - Board Layout 1. 2. Hardware Installation 2.1.
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2. GV-R485MC-1GH CrossFire Connector DVI-I Connector 1 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Digital LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter DVI-I Connector 1 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV DVI-I to HDMI Adapter - 7 - Hardware Installation
2. GV-R485MC-1GH CrossFire Connector DVI-I Connector 1 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Digital LCD Monitor Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter DVI-I Connector 1 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV DVI-I to HDMI Adapter - 7 - Hardware Installation
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... audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause damage to page 16. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. The entire Radeon HD 4800 series support HDMI output...
... audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause damage to page 16. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. The entire Radeon HD 4800 series support HDMI output...
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... for detailed instructions. - 9 - After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your computer, you have prepared your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Hardware Installation Now that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.) Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to connect a 15-pin D-Sub monitor. Step 2. Do not touch the card when it...
... for detailed instructions. - 9 - After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your computer, you have prepared your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Hardware Installation Now that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.) Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to connect a 15-pin D-Sub monitor. Step 2. Do not touch the card when it...
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...Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. From the ATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology? Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Hardware Installation Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled...
...Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. From the ATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology? Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Hardware Installation Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled...
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... has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 3: Click the Install button. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. GV-R485 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 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. For software MPEG support...
... has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 3: Click the Install button. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. GV-R485 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 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. For software MPEG support...
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... adjust Lets the utility optimize the voltage and GPU/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. - 15 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Memory frequency settings Lets the utility optimize the Power PWM working frequency for normal working mode Lets the utility optimize the Power PWM working frequency for 3D gaming mode Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page • Incorrectly doing overclock...
... adjust Lets the utility optimize the voltage and GPU/memory frequency settings Allows you to Disable. - 15 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD allows you to manually configure the voltage and GPU/Memory frequency settings Lets the utility optimize the Power PWM working frequency for normal working mode Lets the utility optimize the Power PWM working frequency for 3D gaming mode Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page • Incorrectly doing overclock...
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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 17 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. 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
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 17 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. 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
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... connect an HDMI monitor, you need to attach the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to the DVI-I Connector 2 on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on the graphics card and then plug the HDMI monitor cable into the adapter to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.3. You can click the item to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color...
... connect an HDMI monitor, you need to attach the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to the DVI-I Connector 2 on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on the graphics card and then plug the HDMI monitor cable into the adapter to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. 3.3. You can click the item to change the color quality. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color...
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...; Video Playback Use this option to optimize video playback in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information about the installed graphics card. Graphics Software Provides software information including 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...
...; Video Playback Use this option to optimize video playback in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information about the installed graphics card. Graphics Software Provides software information including 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...
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Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Software Installation If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences...
Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Software Installation If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences...
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... the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that may not be automatically detected, use Force TV detection. Software Installation Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. If you additional control to optimize performance of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup, arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment, and enable TV Out. Note...
... the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that may not be automatically detected, use Force TV detection. Software Installation Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. If you additional control to optimize performance of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup, arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment, and enable TV Out. Note...
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Monitor Properties 0: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). GV-R485 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Independently set 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. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for ATI graphics cards that support ...
Monitor Properties 0: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). GV-R485 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Independently set 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. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for ATI graphics cards that support ...
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... center Direct 3D setting is already known or understood. More Settings Use the More Settings dialog to select a particular API-specific feature. This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use one of color by using the Gamma control...
... center Direct 3D setting is already known or understood. More Settings Use the More Settings dialog to select a particular API-specific feature. This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use one of color by using the Gamma control...
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... 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. The bar determines how the two interlaced video fields are converted into a noninterlaced form. Software Installation Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. Extended Desktop Mode is already...
... 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. The bar determines how the two interlaced video fields are converted into a noninterlaced form. Software Installation Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. Extended Desktop Mode is already...
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... run when the computer is detected for ATI CrossFireX configuration. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to meet your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to a particular configuration. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to maximize your viewing...
... run when the computer is detected for ATI CrossFireX configuration. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to meet your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to a particular configuration. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to maximize your viewing...
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... Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide...
... Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide...