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... to rapid change in any errors or omissions that 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. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this manual. No part of this manual may...
... to rapid change in any errors or omissions that 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. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this manual. No part of this manual may...
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... cover from this slot; After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 3. Please refer to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 2. To connect a flat panel display to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation Step 1. then align your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Replace the screw to your graphics card, or the system will...
... cover from this slot; After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 3. Please refer to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 2. To connect a flat panel display to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation Step 1. then align your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Replace the screw to your graphics card, or the system will...
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... AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on the hardware configuration. How to select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box (Figure 2). Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - Figure 2 - 5 - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Hardware Installation 2.1.1. From...
... AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on the hardware configuration. How to select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box (Figure 2). Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - Figure 2 - 5 - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Hardware Installation 2.1.1. From...
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... external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your system. If no shipping and handling damages on a grounded anti-static mat. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. However, audio output from...
... external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your system. If no shipping and handling damages on a grounded anti-static mat. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. However, audio output from...
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... install DirectX separately. - 7 - Step 3: Click the Install button. Software Installation Make sure your screen 3.1. 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 system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers...
... install DirectX separately. - 7 - Step 3: Click the Install button. Software Installation Make sure your screen 3.1. 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 system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers...
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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. Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed.
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. Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed.
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...Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied 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...
...Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. Function: Apply to the previous applied 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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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 Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. Return to PROFILES page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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 Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. Return to PROFILES page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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... 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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. Software Installation You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version...
... 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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. Software Installation You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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Finally, click Next to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - 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 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 wish to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area.
Finally, click Next to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - 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 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 wish to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area.
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... 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. Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video...
... 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. Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video...
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... Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Restore Factory Defaults ... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to a specific graphics card. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually...
... Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Restore Factory Defaults ... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to a specific graphics card. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually...
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... 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. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use Displays Manager to optimize...
... 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. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use Displays Manager to optimize...
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... and enabled display. - 29 - 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. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Software Installation 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...
... and enabled display. - 29 - 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. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Software Installation 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...
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... of 3D settings your application uses, or when you want to use the Use application settings option. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Anti-Aliasing can be set to favor either system processing performance or image quality, or the application can simultaneously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for any type of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application...
... of 3D settings your application uses, or when you want to use the Use application settings option. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Anti-Aliasing can be set to favor either system processing performance or image quality, or the application can simultaneously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for any type of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application...
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... display objects with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quality is already known or understood. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. Software Installation...
... display objects with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quality is already known or understood. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. Software Installation...
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.... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. 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. Note: This page is only for video playback. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. ...
.... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. 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. Note: This page is only for video playback. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. ...
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... ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is booted or only when running 3D applications. You can be configured to run when the computer is automatically enabled. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. Note: This page is detected for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Alternatively, manually set...
... ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is booted or only when running 3D applications. You can be configured to run when the computer is automatically enabled. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. Note: This page is detected for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Alternatively, manually set...
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.... If necessary, adjust 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 the PCI Express x16 slot. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . 4. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Restart your motherboard. Press on your...
.... If necessary, adjust 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 the PCI Express x16 slot. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . 4. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Restart your motherboard. Press on your...