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... the properties of this this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this manual. Doing so may void the warranty of this graphics card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... the properties of this this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this manual. Doing so may void the warranty of this graphics card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in any errors or omissions that is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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... the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Do not touch the card when it in...
... the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Do not touch the card when it in...
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...PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on the hardware configuration. Hardware Installation Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. How to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect...
...PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on the hardware configuration. Hardware Installation Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. How to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect...
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... card should be left in its original packing until it is activated. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both audio and video signals. The operator should be the default Sound Playback device to obtain audio output from static electricity, you should be disabled when HDMI output is installed...
... card should be left in its original packing until it is activated. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both audio and video signals. The operator should be the default Sound Playback device to obtain audio output from static electricity, you should be disabled when HDMI output is installed...
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... in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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...
... in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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...
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Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
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...: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: Restore the default setup.
...: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: Restore the default setup.
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MODE: show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. Return to PROFILES page.
MODE: show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. Return to PROFILES page.
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... updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation...
... updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation...
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Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. 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). AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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.
Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. 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). AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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.
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If you wish to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Software Installation 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 to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. Finally, click Next to start file conversion.
If you wish to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Software Installation 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 to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. Finally, click Next to start file conversion.
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... 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 (requires...
... 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 (requires...
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... customized environments for 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 ... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Define and save your computer, you need to a specific graphics card. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by...
... customized environments for 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 ... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Define and save your computer, you need to a specific graphics card. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by...
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Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page...
Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page...
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..., and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Software Installation You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. EDID uses the information...
..., and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Software Installation You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. EDID uses the information...
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... the final color. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that applies a combination of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that are not aware of which type of 3D settings your application. Anti-Aliasing Anti-Aliasing (AA) is useful when you want to use the Use application settings option...
... the final color. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that applies a combination of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that are not aware of which type of 3D settings your application. Anti-Aliasing Anti-Aliasing (AA) is useful when you want to use the Use application settings option...
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... use the Use application settings option. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quality is best used in conjunction with applications that display objects with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. Your display will automatically adjust to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control...
... use the Use application settings option. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quality is best used in conjunction with applications that display objects with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. Your display will automatically adjust to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control...
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... quickly adjust your changes before applying them. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to fine tune the color of the video presets. Note: This page is only for video playback. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color...
... quickly adjust your changes before applying them. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to fine tune the color of the video presets. Note: This page is only for video playback. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color...
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... start-up until you hear three beeps. Note: This page is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to run when the computer is booted or only when running 3D applications. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled.
... start-up until you hear three beeps. Note: This page is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to run when the computer is booted or only when running 3D applications. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled.
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... monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is correct. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. Press on your motherboard. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to become the secondary display...
... monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is correct. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. Press on your motherboard. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to become the secondary display...