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Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Hardware Installation ...7 3. DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. Appendix ...36 Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 36 Regulatory Statements 37 - 3 - Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Operating System Requirements 11 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 17 4. Software Installation 11 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 11 3.1.1. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.5. Features ...4 1.2. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.4. Introduction ...4 1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 35 5.
Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Hardware Installation ...7 3. DirectX Installation ...12 3.1.3. Appendix ...36 Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP 36 Regulatory Statements 37 - 3 - Table of Contents 1. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Operating System Requirements 11 3.1.2. Display Properties Pages 17 4. Software Installation 11 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 11 3.1.1. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.5. Features ...4 1.2. Driver Installation ...13 3.1.4. Introduction ...4 1.1. Troubleshooting Tips 35 5.
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... (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by adapter) • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter) 1.2. Two GV-R487-512H-B - Windows® Vista - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The power supply should be with a known brand and certified to conform to safety regulations...ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.) - Introduction 1.1. The power supply should be with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card ...
... (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by adapter) • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter) 1.2. Two GV-R487-512H-B - Windows® Vista - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - The power supply should be with a known brand and certified to conform to safety regulations...ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.) - Introduction 1.1. The power supply should be with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card ...
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...'s operating to next chapter for detailed instructions. This graphics card provides two DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only...
...'s operating to next chapter for detailed instructions. This graphics card provides two DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only...
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...same chipset on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Figure 2 GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - How to select the Enable CrossFire check box (Figure 2). From the ATI Catalyst Control Center,... technology? Figure 3 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 complete the CrossFireX configurations....
...same chipset on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Figure 2 GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - How to select the Enable CrossFire check box (Figure 2). From the ATI Catalyst Control Center,... technology? Figure 3 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 complete the CrossFireX configurations....
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When you can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of Windows Vista/XP drivers is very simple. Software Installation Then you can see the autorun window (if it... your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your CD-ROM drive, you insert the driver CD into your graphics card.) 3.1. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Make sure your...
When you can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of Windows Vista/XP drivers is very simple. Software Installation Then you can see the autorun window (if it... your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your CD-ROM drive, you insert the driver CD into your graphics card.) 3.1. Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Make sure your...
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... Found message. 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 driver and install it automatically. 3.1.3. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click... the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 13 - Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. Software Installation The following are stepby-step installation instructions.
... Found message. 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 driver and install it automatically. 3.1.3. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click... the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 13 - Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from the autorun window. Software Installation The following are stepby-step installation instructions.
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B. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 3. The system is completed. Step 5. Setp 4. The autorun window will appear. Click the Next button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click the Yes button. Step 1. Step 2. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Click the Express or Custom icon. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
B. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 3. The system is completed. Step 5. Setp 4. The autorun window will appear. Click the Next button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click the Yes button. Step 1. Step 2. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Click the Express or Custom icon. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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The ATI Catalyst® Control Center is used to configure all your system tray. Right-click the ATI icon to enter the ATI Catalyst® Control Center. Software Installation 3.1.4. Or you will find an ATI icon in your graphics card settings. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. - 15 - Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst® Control Center.
The ATI Catalyst® Control Center is used to configure all your system tray. Right-click the ATI icon to enter the ATI Catalyst® Control Center. Software Installation 3.1.4. Or you will find an ATI icon in your graphics card settings. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. - 15 - Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst® Control Center.
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... Information Center page 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... desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more than one display), and rotating desktop image to select how video playback appears on . GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
... Information Center page 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... desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more than one display), and rotating desktop image to select how video playback appears on . GV-R487-512H-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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... you hear three beeps. If the computer cannot recover from a crash, VPU Recover will be configured to run when the computer is activated, to display driver commands. Allows the VPU Recover, once it is booted or only when running Windows Vista. Note: If your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock...
... you hear three beeps. If the computer cannot recover from a crash, VPU Recover will be configured to run when the computer is activated, to display driver commands. Allows the VPU Recover, once it is booted or only when running Windows Vista. Note: If your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock...
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Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and ...your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable...
Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and ...your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable...