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... the properties of GBT. GV-R577UD-1GD ATI RadeonTM HD 5770 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R577UGD-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this manual. Use of this this card. Doing...
... the properties of GBT. GV-R577UD-1GD ATI RadeonTM HD 5770 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R577UGD-101R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this manual. Use of this this card. Doing...
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Features ...4 1.2. Hardware Installation ...7 3. Driver Installation ...8 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 25 5. Display Properties Pages 12 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 26 5.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 8 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 27 - 3 - Table of Contents 1. Software Installation ...8 3.1. Appendix ...26 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Taskbar Icon ...10 3.3. Introduction ...4 1.1.
Features ...4 1.2. Hardware Installation ...7 3. Driver Installation ...8 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 25 5. Display Properties Pages 12 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 26 5.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Driver and Utility Installation 8 3.1.1. Regulatory Statements 27 - 3 - Table of Contents 1. Software Installation ...8 3.1. Appendix ...26 5.1. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Board Layout ...5 2.2. Taskbar Icon ...10 3.3. Introduction ...4 1.1.
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...8226; Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports D-Sub connectors (by ATI RadeonTMHD 5770 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - The power supply should be with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R577 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Features • Powered by adapter) • Supports HDMI connector • Supports Display port 1.2. A power supply that provides at least 450-watt and with one 75w 6-pin PCIe power connector is...
...8226; Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports D-Sub connectors (by ATI RadeonTMHD 5770 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - The power supply should be with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R577 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Features • Powered by adapter) • Supports HDMI connector • Supports Display port 1.2. A power supply that provides at least 450-watt and with one 75w 6-pin PCIe power connector is...
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... your graphics card can handle both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. However, audio output from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. In order to page 11. To protect them against damage from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will...
... your graphics card can handle both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. However, audio output from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. In order to page 11. To protect them against damage from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will...
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... instructions. - 7 - Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To DisplayPort Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a flat panel display Connect a DisplayPort monitor You are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Please refer to prevent system instability. Hardware Installation Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. then align your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Replace the screw to install your graphics card. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To...
... instructions. - 7 - Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To DisplayPort Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a flat panel display Connect a DisplayPort monitor You are ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Please refer to prevent system instability. Hardware Installation Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 2. then align your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Replace the screw to install your graphics card. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To...
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... must install DirectX first. GV-R577 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or 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. 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...
... must install DirectX first. GV-R577 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or 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. 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...
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3.2. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. GV-R577 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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. Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center.
3.2. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. GV-R577 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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. Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center.
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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. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 11 - Software Installation 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. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 11 - Software Installation 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. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
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... advanced settings. GV-R577 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - You can click the item to change the color quality. Select Display Settings to -D-Sub adapter. 3.3. You can move the slider to change the resolution. Display Matrix Model DVI+DP HDMI+DVI HDMI+DP CRT(Note)+HDMI CRT(Note)+DP GV-R577UD-1GD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note) By a DVI-to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and...
... advanced settings. GV-R577 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - You can click the item to change the color quality. Select Display Settings to -D-Sub adapter. 3.3. You can move the slider to change the resolution. Display Matrix Model DVI+DP HDMI+DVI HDMI+DP CRT(Note)+HDMI CRT(Note)+DP GV-R577UD-1GD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note) By a DVI-to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and...
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... the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. Step 2: Select the video file to be located. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Click Next. - 13 - ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched...
... the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. Step 2: Select the video file to be located. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Click Next. - 13 - ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched...
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Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. If you wish to start file conversion. GV-R577 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference.
Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. If you wish to start file conversion. GV-R577 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference.
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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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A Hotkey is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to create shortcut key combinations to configure all of the many available settings of your ATI graphics card. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views. GV-R577 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet.
A Hotkey is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to create shortcut key combinations to configure all of the many available settings of your ATI graphics card. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views. GV-R577 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet.
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... a specific graphics card. 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 desktop, video, and 3D applications. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 17 - Note: A profile...
... a specific graphics card. 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 desktop, video, and 3D applications. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 17 - Note: A profile...
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Display Options: Choose one of color by using the Gamma control. Software Installation To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Contrast control. 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. - 19 -
Display Options: Choose one of color by using the Gamma control. Software Installation To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Contrast control. 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. - 19 -
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...'s requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is useful when you to adjust for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to display for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. GV-R577 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The slider enables you...
...'s requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is useful when you to adjust for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to display for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. GV-R577 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The slider enables you...
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... quality. Catalyst® A.I . A series of ATI's new texture analyzer technology to display them. Mipmap Detail Level Mipmapping is needed. Your display will automatically adjust to create the object's surface, depending on a 3D object's surface as they are loaded to determine the best and fastest way to optimize performance in conjunction with Mipmapping. makes use the Use application settings option. Anisotropic...
... quality. Catalyst® A.I . A series of ATI's new texture analyzer technology to display them. Mipmap Detail Level Mipmapping is needed. Your display will automatically adjust to create the object's surface, depending on a 3D object's surface as they are loaded to determine the best and fastest way to optimize performance in conjunction with Mipmapping. makes use the Use application settings option. Anisotropic...
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... Tint for Windows Vista. - 23 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to remove excess red from skin tones. Software Installation These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to fine tune the color of the video presets. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying...
... Tint for Windows Vista. - 23 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to remove excess red from skin tones. Software Installation These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to fine tune the color of the video presets. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying...
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... run when the computer is already known or understood. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. 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. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Once your viewing...
... run when the computer is already known or understood. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. 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. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Once your viewing...
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... you install the graphics driver. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. Troubleshooting Tips Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card...
... you install the graphics driver. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer. If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. Troubleshooting Tips Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card...