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AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this card. Use of this this document ...
AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this card. Use of this this document ...
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Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver Installation ...7 3.1.2. Introduction ...3 1.1. AMD Crossfire ...5 3. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Appendix ...30 - 2 - Software Installation ...7 3.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. AMD Eyefinity ...29 5. Display Properties Pages 14 4. Taskbar Icon ...12 3.3. Hardware Installation ...4 2.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1.
Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Driver Installation ...7 3.1.2. Introduction ...3 1.1. AMD Crossfire ...5 3. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Appendix ...30 - 2 - Software Installation ...7 3.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. AMD Eyefinity ...29 5. Display Properties Pages 14 4. Taskbar Icon ...12 3.3. Hardware Installation ...4 2.1.1. Table of Contents 1. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1.
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Optical drive for best performance - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 3 - Windows® Vista - Introduction Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® 7 - 1. Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Introduction 1.1. Intel® Pentium® 4 / CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM / PhenomTM - 1 GB or more of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System -
Optical drive for best performance - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 3 - Windows® Vista - Introduction Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® 7 - 1. Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Introduction 1.1. Intel® Pentium® 4 / CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM / PhenomTM - 1 GB or more of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System -
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Hardware Installation Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. To connect a flat panel display to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to next chapter for detailed instructions. To Flat Panel Display To Flat 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 with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - then align your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Plug the display cable into ...
Hardware Installation Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. To connect a flat panel display to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to next chapter for detailed instructions. To Flat Panel Display To Flat 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 with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - then align your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Plug the display cable into ...
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... with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card 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...
... with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card 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...
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... card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Turn off your card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The card contains sensitive electric components, which...and video signals. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be left in its original packing until ...
... card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Turn off your card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. The card contains sensitive electric components, which...and video signals. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be left in its original packing until ...
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The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Make sure your optical drive. Step 3: Click the Install button. Software Installation Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard ...
The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Make sure your optical drive. Step 3: Click the Install button. Software Installation Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard ...
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The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. 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. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. 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. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
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Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. 3.1.2. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Easy Boost is installing the components. - 9 - GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Easy Boost item. The system is completed. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Software Installation
Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. 3.1.2. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Easy Boost is installing the components. - 9 - GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Easy Boost item. The system is completed. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Software Installation
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User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters.
User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters.
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Software Installation User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. 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. Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Technical Support:User can get information of the system components. - 11 -
Software Installation User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. 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. Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Technical Support:User can get information of the system components. - 11 -
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The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. 3.2. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 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 AMD Catalyst Control Center.
The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. 3.2. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 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 AMD Catalyst Control Center.
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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 Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. 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. - 13 - Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Software Installation Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices.
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3.3. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - You can click the item to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
3.3. Select Display Settings to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - You can click the item to change the resolution. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
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To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from one file format to another. 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 This wizard assists you to convert videos from the central list and click Go for the first time. You can ...
To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from one file format to another. 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 This wizard assists you to convert videos from the central list and click Go for the first time. You can ...
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If you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you wish to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. Finally, click Next to start file conversion. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
If you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you wish to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. Finally, click Next to start file conversion. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 -
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Software Installation Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your 3D games and applications to get faster performance and better quality with a more balanced setting. 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 ...
Software Installation Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your 3D games and applications to get faster performance and better quality with a more balanced setting. 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 ...
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The Custom view is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. A Hotkey is recommended for the first time. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The Advanced view is launched for experienced users who want to expose only the features they adjust most often or that lists all of the many available settings of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is the default view when CATA- Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key combinations to ...
The Custom view is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. A Hotkey is recommended for the first time. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The Advanced view is launched for experienced users who want to expose only the features they adjust most often or that lists all of the many available settings of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is the default view when CATA- Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key combinations to ...
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Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Software Installation 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. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray ...
Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Software Installation 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. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray ...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you require technical support. The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you to AMD.com About Catalyst Control Center ...
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you require technical support. The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you to AMD.com About Catalyst Control Center ...