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... by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. No part of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change...
... by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. No part of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change...
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... slot; Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. then align your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully...
... slot; Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. then align your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully...
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... technology through the graphics card driver. Hardware Installation 2.1.1. One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on using this graphics card as part 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 the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center...
... technology through the graphics card driver. Hardware Installation 2.1.1. One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on using this graphics card as part 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 the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center...
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... separated from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. However, audio output from the system. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your hands to a safely grounded object or to obtain audio output from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both audio and video signals. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be...
... separated from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. However, audio output from the system. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your hands to a safely grounded object or to obtain audio output from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both audio and video signals. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be...
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... 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 For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version...
... 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 For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
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... where users can set different profiles. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
... where users can set different profiles. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
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MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will be controlled automatically. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. 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 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 be controlled automatically. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. 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 show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
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... the item while you are connected 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 BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation
... the item while you are connected 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 BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation
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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. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. 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. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
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Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. Software Installation 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 start file conversion. If you 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.
Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. Software Installation 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 start file conversion. If you 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.
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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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... quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. 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 desktop, video, and 3D applications. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Splash Screen Enable...
... quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. 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 desktop, video, and 3D applications. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Splash Screen Enable...
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... prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate 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. Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop.
... prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate 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. Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop.
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... 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). Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. 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. Software Installation EDID uses the information...
... 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). Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. 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. Software Installation EDID uses the information...
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... display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a rendering technique designed to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that are unsure of how to use the Use application settings option. This feature renders 3D objects containing transparencies more realistic, providing exceptional levels of 3D application. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Anti-Aliasing can be set...
... display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a rendering technique designed to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that are unsure of how to use the Use application settings option. This feature renders 3D objects containing transparencies more realistic, providing exceptional levels of 3D application. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Anti-Aliasing can be set...
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... fade away into the background. Your display will automatically adjust to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood. Software Installation Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quick access and adjustment. It works best when used in conjunction with applications that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds, and...
... fade away into the background. Your display will automatically adjust to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood. Software Installation Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quick access and adjustment. It works best when used in conjunction with applications that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds, and...
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... and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: This page is only for video playback. 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...
... and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: This page is only for video playback. 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...
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... speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to maximize your specific requirements. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to run when the computer is not enabled, select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box. Diagnostics Use this page to a particular configuration. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to determine whether your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and...
... speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to maximize your specific requirements. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to run when the computer is not enabled, select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box. Diagnostics Use this page to a particular configuration. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to determine whether your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and...
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... plugged in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Restart your 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 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and...
... plugged in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Restart your 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 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and...