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... graphics card. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this manual may appear in any form without the expressed...
... graphics card. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this manual may appear in any form without the expressed...
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... graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card...
... graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card...
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... 2). From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same type. (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, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and...
... 2). From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same type. (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, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and...
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... system. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. In order to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Be...
... system. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. In order to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Be...
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... 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. First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation...
... 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. First make sure your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
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..., GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. 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...
..., GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. 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...
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Return to PROFILES page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
Return to PROFILES page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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... the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation 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...
... the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation 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...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. 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.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. 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.
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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. Software Installation If you wish to start file conversion. 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. - 23 -
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. Software Installation If you wish to start file conversion. 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. - 23 -
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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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... helps to a specific graphics card. 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 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create...
... helps to a specific graphics card. 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 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create...
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... Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to optimize performance of your choice when 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 multi-monitor environment. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Displays...
... Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to optimize performance of your choice when 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 multi-monitor environment. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Displays...
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... determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - Independently set the hue, saturation, 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 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.
... determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - Independently set the hue, saturation, 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 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.
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..., and pixelation problems that rapidly configures your application uses, or when you are unsure of 3D application. This page is the most important consideration. • If you want to use the Use application settings option. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Rather than determining the color to display for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within...
..., and pixelation problems that rapidly configures your application uses, or when you are unsure of 3D application. This page is the most important consideration. • If you want to use the Use application settings option. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Rather than determining the color to display for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within...
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... window, allowing for quality is best used with applications that have three-dimensional perspective and fade away into the background. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. Software Installation This page is useful when it is not necessary to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color...
... window, allowing for quality is best used with applications that have three-dimensional perspective and fade away into the background. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. Software Installation This page is useful when it is not necessary to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color...
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... your video settings choose one of standard definition video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color...
... your video settings choose one of standard definition video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color...
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... Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Note: This page is automatically enabled. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Configure When an ATI CrossFireX configuration is booted or only when running 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Use the Automated clock configuration utility to meet your specific requirements. If ATI CrossFireX is not enabled...
... Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Note: This page is automatically enabled. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Configure When an ATI CrossFireX configuration is booted or only when running 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Use the Automated clock configuration utility to meet your specific requirements. If ATI CrossFireX is not enabled...
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... more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. 4. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Check that the card is correct...
... more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. 4. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Check that the card is correct...