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... protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. Doing so may be out of date before publication of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101...
... protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. Doing so may be out of date before publication of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101...
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... Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. then turn on the computer and monitor. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable...
... Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. then turn on the computer and monitor. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable...
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... hardware configuration. A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - interconnect cables. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMDCrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center...
... hardware configuration. A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - interconnect cables. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMDCrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center...
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... not have one, touch both audio and video signals. To protect them against damage from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The card contains sensitive electric components, which...
... not have one, touch both audio and video signals. To protect them against damage from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Unpacking and installation should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The card contains sensitive electric components, which...
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3. 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure your optical drive. Step 3: Click the Install button. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. Driver Installation After installing the operating system...
3. 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. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure your optical drive. Step 3: Click the Install button. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. Driver Installation After installing the operating system...
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The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
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User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function.
User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function.
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Software Installation Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Technical Support:User can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. User also can get information of the system components. - 11 - BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file.
Software Installation Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Technical Support:User can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. User also can get information of the system components. - 11 - BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file.
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3.2. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center.
3.2. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center.
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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. - 13 - 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. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
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. - 13 - 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. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
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... the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. Software Installation You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. AMD Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when AMD Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance. Avivo Video Converter...
... the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. Software Installation You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. AMD Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when AMD Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance. Avivo Video Converter...
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...132; Display Setup This option allows you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more than one display), and rotating desktop image 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...
...132; Display Setup This option allows you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more than one display), and rotating desktop image 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...
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..., such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is a combination of your AMD graphics card. A Hotkey is the default view when CATA- AMD Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all the advanced features. The Advanced view is launched for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you...
..., such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is a combination of your AMD graphics card. A Hotkey is the default view when CATA- AMD Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all the advanced features. The Advanced view is launched for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you...
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Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. 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 Toolbar...
Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. 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 Toolbar...
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... a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. - 21 - Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Use Displays Manager...
... a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. - 21 - Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Use Displays Manager...
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... Color for each attached and enabled display. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen...
... Color for each attached and enabled display. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen...
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... application. Anti-Aliasing Anti-Aliasing (AA) is a technique that are common in rendered 3D images. Software Installation 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a rendering technique designed to produce the final...
... application. Anti-Aliasing Anti-Aliasing (AA) is a technique that are common in rendered 3D images. Software Installation 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a rendering technique designed to produce the final...
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... Use automatic deinterlacing item. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Extended Desktop Mode 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - This page is useful when it is not supported on systems running Windows Vista...
... Use automatic deinterlacing item. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Extended Desktop Mode 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - This page is useful when it is not supported on systems running Windows Vista...
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... to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve AMD Overdrive settings at logon. Note: This page is booted or only when running 3D applications. Software Installation Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the AMD recommended speeds for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. You can be configured to run...
... to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve AMD Overdrive settings at logon. Note: This page is booted or only when running 3D applications. Software Installation Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the AMD recommended speeds for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. You can be configured to run...
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... the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you install the graphics driver. For more troubleshooting...
... the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you install the graphics driver. For more troubleshooting...