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GV-R487-512H-B ATI RadeonTM HD 4870 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R4875HB-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise...
GV-R487-512H-B ATI RadeonTM HD 4870 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R4875HB-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise...
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... supply that provides at least 550-watt. Windows® Vista - Two GV-R487-512H-B - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® XP with 512 MB GDDR5 memory • 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 adapter) • Supports HDMI connector (by ATI RadeonTMHD 4870 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service...
... supply that provides at least 550-watt. Windows® Vista - Two GV-R487-512H-B - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® XP with 512 MB GDDR5 memory • 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 adapter) • Supports HDMI connector (by ATI RadeonTMHD 4870 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service...
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... onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be the default Sound Playback device to page 16. Turn off your computer. 1. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO...
... onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be the default Sound Playback device to page 16. Turn off your computer. 1. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be done on the graphics card. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO...
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... install your graphics card. Hardware Installation Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of the graphics card is securely inserted. - 7 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of your computer. Remove the computer cover. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Remove any existing graphics card from this slot; 2.2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for...
... install your graphics card. Hardware Installation Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of the graphics card is securely inserted. - 7 - Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of your computer. Remove the computer cover. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Remove any existing graphics card from this slot; 2.2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for...
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... panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I to HDMI adapter You are now ready to connect a 15-pin D-Sub monitor. This graphics card provides two DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Or use the DVI-I digital connectors. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. Please refer to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator...
... panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I to HDMI adapter You are now ready to connect a 15-pin D-Sub monitor. This graphics card provides two DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Or use the DVI-I digital connectors. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. Please refer to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator...
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... box appears (Figure 3), click Yes to enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology? Figure 3 How to complete the CrossFireX configurations. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. 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, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please refer to select the Enable CrossFire check box (Figure 2). Figure 2 GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
... box appears (Figure 3), click Yes to enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology? Figure 3 How to complete the CrossFireX configurations. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. 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, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please refer to select the Enable CrossFire check box (Figure 2). Figure 2 GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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... appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card.) 3.1. 3. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Then you can follow the instructions to setup your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 11 - Software Installation Software Installation In this manual...
... appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card.) 3.1. 3. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Then you can follow the instructions to setup your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 11 - Software Installation Software Installation In this manual...
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.... Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Step 3. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Click the Next button. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Then the DirectX 9 installation is installing the components. Step 4. The system is completed. For software MPEG support in Windows Vista/XP, you must install DirectX first. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 12...
.... Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Step 3. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Click the Next button. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Then the DirectX 9 installation is installing the components. Step 4. The system is completed. For software MPEG support in Windows Vista/XP, you must install DirectX first. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 12...
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...-step installation instructions. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the first time, the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. Software Installation Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. 3.1.3. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard...
...-step installation instructions. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the first time, the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. Software Installation Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. 3.1.3. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard...
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Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Step 2: In the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, click the Audio tab. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, in the Default device box, select ATI HD Audio rear output. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Otherwise, select Realtek HD Audio output, which is the onboard audio controller. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices.
Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Step 2: In the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, click the Audio tab. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, in the Default device box, select ATI HD Audio rear output. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Otherwise, select Realtek HD Audio output, which is the onboard audio controller. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices.
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... resolution. Software Installation Display Matrix Model CRT+TV (Note 1) CRT+DVI CRT+CRT DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI HDMI+TV (Note 2) HDMI+DVI (Note 2) HDMI+CRT (Note 2) GV-R487-512H-B Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) The CRT+TV configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to the DVI-I Connector 2 on the card using the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to ensure normal operation. (Note 2) To connect an HDMI monitor, you need to attach the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to the DVI-I Connector 2 on desktop and then select Properties. The Display Properties...
... resolution. Software Installation Display Matrix Model CRT+TV (Note 1) CRT+DVI CRT+CRT DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI HDMI+TV (Note 2) HDMI+DVI (Note 2) HDMI+CRT (Note 2) GV-R487-512H-B Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) The CRT+TV configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to the DVI-I Connector 2 on the card using the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to ensure normal operation. (Note 2) To connect an HDMI monitor, you need to attach the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to the DVI-I Connector 2 on desktop and then select Properties. The Display Properties...
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GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance. Avivo Video Converter This wizard assists you to convert videos from one file format to another. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from the central list and click Go for the first time. Step 3: In the Output Folder...
GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance. Avivo Video Converter This wizard assists you to convert videos from one file format to another. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from the central list and click Go for the first time. Step 3: In the Output Folder...
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... 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. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation...
... 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. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation...
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... to a specific graphics card. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Define and save your computer, you need to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences...
... to a specific graphics card. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Define and save your computer, you need to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences...
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The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Search Help ... Problem Report Wizard ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. Software Installation Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com About Catalyst Control Center ... - 23 -
The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Search Help ... Problem Report Wizard ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. Software Installation Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com About Catalyst Control Center ... - 23 -
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... systems running Windows Vista the 3D Refresh Rate Override and the Display Detection Option to optimize performance of OpenGL® and Direct 3D® applications. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported since refresh rate is better controlled by Windows Vista and Windows Vista does not support panning. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of the Display Detection Options to quickly change your display setup, arrange your desktop. Displays Manager: Displays Manager...
... systems running Windows Vista the 3D Refresh Rate Override and the Display Detection Option to optimize performance of OpenGL® and Direct 3D® applications. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported since refresh rate is better controlled by Windows Vista and Windows Vista does not support panning. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of the Display Detection Options to quickly change your display setup, arrange your desktop. Displays Manager: Displays Manager...
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... adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use one of your 3D application. These settings are not sure which API your 3D application uses, consult the documentation of these APIs. Note: The Alternate Pixel center Direct 3D® setting is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Use this dialog when you know which type of color by using the...
... adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use one of your 3D application. These settings are not sure which API your 3D application uses, consult the documentation of these APIs. Note: The Alternate Pixel center Direct 3D® setting is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Use this dialog when you know which type of color by using the...
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.... GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. This page is useful when it 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...
.... GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. This page is useful when it 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...
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..., VPU Recover will be configured to software rendering mode, allowing you hear three beeps. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for submission to ATI via e-mail. Software Installation Allows the VPU Recover, once it is activated, to generate an error report that you can be able to display driver commands. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your...
..., VPU Recover will be configured to software rendering mode, allowing you hear three beeps. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for submission to ATI via e-mail. Software Installation Allows the VPU Recover, once it is activated, to generate an error report that you can be able to display driver commands. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your...
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... in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) - 35 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely...
... in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) - 35 - After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely...