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... is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by...
... is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by...
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... DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then turn on the computer and monitor. 2.2. Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 3. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Please...
... DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then turn on the computer and monitor. 2.2. Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 3. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Please...
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... GPU combination is required: - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. If AMD CrossFireX is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box (Figure 2). Figure 2 - 5 - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Hardware Installation 2.1.1. 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...
... GPU combination is required: - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. If AMD CrossFireX is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box (Figure 2). Figure 2 - 5 - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Hardware Installation 2.1.1. 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...
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... the default Sound Playback device to a metal object,such as the anti-static mat. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case...
... the default Sound Playback device to a metal object,such as the anti-static mat. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case...
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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 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in the screen shot below. (If...
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 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in the screen shot below. (If...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
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...ONLINE SUPPORT. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: Return to the previous applied setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
...ONLINE SUPPORT. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: Return to the previous applied setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page.
FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page.
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... can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software...
... can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software...
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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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab.
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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab.
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Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video playback appears on the second display. Display Setup This option allows...
Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video playback appears on the second display. Display Setup This option allows...
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... applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. 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 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...
... applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. 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 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...
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... 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 - Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Displays Manager: Displays Manager...
... 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 - Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Displays Manager: Displays Manager...
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... set the hue, saturation, and temperature for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments...
... set the hue, saturation, and temperature for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments...
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... a balance between the two. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that are common in rendered 3D images. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you can decide: • Setting for performance is best used when the 3D image is...
... a balance between the two. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that are common in rendered 3D images. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you can decide: • Setting for performance is best used when the 3D image is...
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.... 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. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. It works best when used...
.... 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. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. It works best when used...
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... 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 fine tune the color of the video presets. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to remove excess red from skin tones. Note: Certain video...
... 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 fine tune the color of the video presets. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to remove excess red from skin tones. Note: Certain video...
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... not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode 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. Note: • These settings will be available when you view streaming video. The...
... not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode 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. Note: • These settings will be available when you view streaming video. The...
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... page is only for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - If ATI CrossFireX is not enabled, select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box. Diagnostics Use this page to meet your specific requirements. Once your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up...
... page is only for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - If ATI CrossFireX is not enabled, select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box. Diagnostics Use this page to meet your specific requirements. Once your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up...
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... if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. 4. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct...
... if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. 4. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the display cable is correct...