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... product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any labels on this card. Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. GV-R545HM-1GI/ GV-R545HM-512I/ GV-R545SC-1GI/ GV-R545OC-512I ATI RadeonTM HD 5450 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
... product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any labels on this card. Use of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of this this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. GV-R545HM-1GI/ GV-R545HM-512I/ GV-R545SC-1GI/ GV-R545OC-512I ATI RadeonTM HD 5450 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
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... GDDR3 memory (For GV-R545HM-512I(*Note1)only) • Supports DirectX 11 • Supports CrossFireXTM • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector1 • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 HDMI connector 1.2. Windows® 7.0 - Intel® Pentium® 4/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM /PhenomTM - 1 GB or more of videomemory on Display Adapter under Windows 7 and Windows Vista is required. Microsoft System Information program in the CatalystTM ControlCenter. Introduction 1.1. A power supply that provides at least 400-watt is calculated using the...
... GDDR3 memory (For GV-R545HM-512I(*Note1)only) • Supports DirectX 11 • Supports CrossFireXTM • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector1 • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 HDMI connector 1.2. Windows® 7.0 - Intel® Pentium® 4/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM /PhenomTM - 1 GB or more of videomemory on Display Adapter under Windows 7 and Windows Vista is required. Microsoft System Information program in the CatalystTM ControlCenter. Introduction 1.1. A power supply that provides at least 400-watt is calculated using the...
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GV-R545SC-1GI D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output HDMI TV 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 GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Board Layout 1. 2. Hardware Installation 2.1.
GV-R545SC-1GI D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output HDMI TV 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 GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Board Layout 1. 2. Hardware Installation 2.1.
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GV-R545OC-512I D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output HDMI TV 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 - 7 - Hardware Installation 2.
GV-R545OC-512I D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output HDMI TV 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 - 7 - Hardware Installation 2.
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Hardware Installation GV-R545HM-512I D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output HDMI TV 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 - 9 - 4.
Hardware Installation GV-R545HM-512I D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output HDMI TV 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 - 9 - 4.
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... to obtain audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. However, audio output from your card. To protect them against damage from the system. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
... to obtain audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. However, audio output from your card. To protect them against damage from the system. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
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... 3. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Hardware Installation 2.2. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 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 your card; Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. then...
... 3. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Hardware Installation 2.2. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a D-Sub monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 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 your card; Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. then...
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... later version. 2. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. 3. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator...
... later version. 2. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. 3. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator...
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Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the ATI icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Or you will find an ATI icon in the notification area. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3.2.
Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the ATI icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Or you will find an ATI icon in the notification area. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3.2.
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Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 15 - Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Software Installation
Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 15 - Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Software Installation
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... Yes GV-R545OC-512I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Display Matrix Model CRT+DVI CRT+CRT (Note 1) DVI +DVI (Note 2) HDMI+DVI HDMI+CRT GV-R545HM-1GI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-R545HM-512I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter.(optional) (Note 2) By a HDMI to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop...
... Yes GV-R545OC-512I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Display Matrix Model CRT+DVI CRT+CRT (Note 1) DVI +DVI (Note 2) HDMI+DVI HDMI+CRT GV-R545HM-1GI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-R545HM-512I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter.(optional) (Note 2) By a HDMI to change the resolution. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop...
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... time. Click Next. - 17 - Software Installation Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for step...
... time. Click Next. - 17 - Software Installation Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for step...
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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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Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Software Installation Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the...
Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Software Installation Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the...
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Display Options: Choose one of color by using the Gamma control. Software Installation Desktop Properties: Use Desktop Properties to change your desktop setup. Mode Use Mode to set up desktop area,color quality, Refresh rate and Rotation. Color Adjust the overall richness of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. - 23 - To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Contrast control.
Display Options: Choose one of color by using the Gamma control. Software Installation Desktop Properties: Use Desktop Properties to change your desktop setup. Mode Use Mode to set up desktop area,color quality, Refresh rate and Rotation. Color Adjust the overall richness of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. - 23 - To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Contrast control.
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... are common in rendered 3D images. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a rendering technique designed to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - This feature renders 3D objects containing transparencies more realistic, providing exceptional levels of multi-sampling (MSAA) and super-sampling (SSAA) on...
... are common in rendered 3D images. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a rendering technique designed to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - This feature renders 3D objects containing transparencies more realistic, providing exceptional levels of multi-sampling (MSAA) and super-sampling (SSAA) on...
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...'s requirements. CATALYST® A.I . and high-resolution texture maps are stored in 3D applications while maintaining or even improving image quality. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that preserves the detail on what level of detail is needed. Your display will automatically adjust to optimize performance in memory and selectively used when...
...'s requirements. CATALYST® A.I . and high-resolution texture maps are stored in 3D applications while maintaining or even improving image quality. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that preserves the detail on what level of detail is needed. Your display will automatically adjust to optimize performance in memory and selectively used when...
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... quickly adjust your changes before applying them. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. - 27 - Note: This page is only for video playback. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color...
... quickly adjust your changes before applying them. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. - 27 - Note: This page is only for video playback. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color...
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Use the Automated clock configuration utility to maximize your specific requirements. ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to run when the computer is already known or understood. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Finally, Overdrive can control the deinterlacing settings by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor...
Use the Automated clock configuration utility to maximize your specific requirements. ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to run when the computer is already known or understood. GV-R545 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Finally, Overdrive can control the deinterlacing settings by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor...
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... to the monitor's manual.) - 29 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the notification area. Restart your computer. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is correct...
... to the monitor's manual.) - 29 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the notification area. Restart your computer. If necessary, adjust your motherboard. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is correct...