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AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of their respective owners. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by...
AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of their respective owners. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be authorized by...
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... this slot; Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Please refer to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. To connect an HDMI monitor to prevent system instability. Hardware Installation Step 1. then align your graphics card, or the system will...
... this slot; Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Please refer to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. To connect an HDMI monitor to prevent system instability. Hardware Installation Step 1. then align your graphics card, or the system will...
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A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Hardware Installation From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - Figure 2 - 5 - If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge ...
A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Hardware Installation From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - Figure 2 - 5 - If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge ...
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... be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can work on the graphics card. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to ensure that your computer. 1. If no shipping and handling damages...
... be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can work on the graphics card. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to ensure that your computer. 1. If no shipping and handling damages...
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... you must install DirectX first. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. 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. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. Step 3: Click the Install button. Software Installation Software Installation Notice the...
... you must install DirectX first. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. 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. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. Step 3: Click the Install button. Software Installation Software Installation Notice the...
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Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button. 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. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed.
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...Function: Return to what has just been setup. 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. Function: Restore the default setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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: Apply to the previous applied...
...Function: Return to what has just been setup. 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. Function: Restore the default setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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: Apply to the previous applied...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. 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 - 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. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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... updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS 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 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. Software Installation...
... updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS 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 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. Software Installation...
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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. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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). 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. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
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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 start file conversion. Finally, click Next to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Software Installation If you wish 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. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to start file conversion. Finally, click Next to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Software Installation If you wish to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area.
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... 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 more than one display), and rotating desktop image to match new display orientation. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... 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 more than one display), and rotating desktop image to match new display orientation. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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...; Restore Factory Defaults ... Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through...
...; Restore Factory Defaults ... Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through...
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... change your display setup and arrange 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. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Displays...
... change your display setup and arrange 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. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Displays...
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..., and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. 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. Software Installation Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides...
..., and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. 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. Software Installation Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides...
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... realistic, providing exceptional levels of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application uses, or when you want to use the Use application settings option. This page 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...
... realistic, providing exceptional levels of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application uses, or when you want to use the Use application settings option. This page 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...
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... application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. Software Installation 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 have three-dimensional perspective and fade away into the background. It works best when used with...
... application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. Software Installation 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 have three-dimensional perspective and fade away into the background. It works best when used with...
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.... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: This page is only for video playback. 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. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to manually set...
.... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: This page is only for video playback. 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. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to manually set...
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...; Configure When an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to determine whether your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. Note: This page is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled.
...; Configure When an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to determine whether your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. Note: This page is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. 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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... driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Restart 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 when you experience problems. Contact your computer manufacturer. After getting into Safe Mode, in and receiving power...
... driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Restart 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 when you experience problems. Contact your computer manufacturer. After getting into Safe Mode, in and receiving power...