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... of date before publication of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this card. GV-R557D3-1GI AMD RadeonTM HD5570 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R557D3GI-101GR Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein.
... of date before publication of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this card. GV-R557D3-1GI AMD RadeonTM HD5570 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R557D3GI-101GR Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein.
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Driver and Utility Installation 8 3.1.1. Taskbar Icon...10 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 26 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 27 5.2. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Display Properties Pages 12 4. Appendix...27 5.1. Regulatory Statements 28 - 3 - Hardware Installation...7 3. Driver Installation...8 3.2. Board Layout...5 2.2. Features...4 1.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Introduction...4 1.1. Software Installation...8 3.1. Table of Contents 1.
Driver and Utility Installation 8 3.1.1. Taskbar Icon...10 3.3. Troubleshooting Tips 26 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 27 5.2. Minimum System Requirements 4 2. Display Properties Pages 12 4. Appendix...27 5.1. Regulatory Statements 28 - 3 - Hardware Installation...7 3. Driver Installation...8 3.2. Board Layout...5 2.2. Features...4 1.2. Hardware Installation 5 2.1. Introduction...4 1.1. Software Installation...8 3.1. Table of Contents 1.
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... list of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Windows® XP with 1 GB DDR3 memory • Supports DirectX® 11 • Supports CrossFireXTM • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-D connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 HDMI connector 1.2. The power supply should be with a known brand and certified to conform to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.) • Operating System - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware -
... list of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Windows® XP with 1 GB DDR3 memory • Supports DirectX® 11 • Supports CrossFireXTM • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-D connector • Supports 1 D-Sub connector • Supports 1 HDMI connector 1.2. The power supply should be with a known brand and certified to conform to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.) • Operating System - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware -
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... activated. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. However, audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be the default Sound Playback device to page 11. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your graphics card can work on the graphics card. Turn off your system.
... activated. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. However, audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be the default Sound Playback device to page 11. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your graphics card can work on the graphics card. Turn off your system.
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...1. Connect a D-Sub monitor To D-Sub Monitor To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a flat panel display You are ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect an HDMI monitor to your card; then align your graphics card. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-D connector. 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector...
...1. Connect a D-Sub monitor To D-Sub Monitor To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect an HDMI monitor Connect a flat panel display You are ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect an HDMI monitor to your card; then align your graphics card. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-D connector. 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector...
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... install DirectX separately. 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 Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. Make sure your optical drive. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk...
... install DirectX separately. 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 Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. Make sure your optical drive. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk...
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Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.2. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Or you will find an ATI icon in the notification area. Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. 3.2. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. Or you will find an ATI icon in the notification area. Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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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. 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. - 11 - Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Software Installation Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
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). Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 11 - Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Software Installation Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
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Select Display Settings to DVI adapter.(optional) GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - D i s p l a y Model Matrix CRT+DVI DVI +DVI (Note) HDMI+DVI HDMI+CRT GV-R557D3-1GI Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note) By a HDMI to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can click the item to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for...
Select Display Settings to DVI adapter.(optional) GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - D i s p l a y Model Matrix CRT+DVI DVI +DVI (Note) HDMI+DVI HDMI+CRT GV-R557D3-1GI Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note) By a HDMI to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can click the item to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for...
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... interface provides access to the basic settings and advanced features of your ATI graphics products. Step 2: Select the video file to be located. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance...
... interface provides access to the basic settings and advanced features of your ATI graphics products. Step 2: Select the video file to be located. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance...
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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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A Hotkey is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views. ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to create shortcut key combinations to configure all of the many available settings of your ATI graphics card.
A Hotkey is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views. ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to create shortcut key combinations to configure all of the many available settings of your ATI graphics card.
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... be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Software Installation If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Note: A profile 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...
... be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Software Installation If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Note: A profile 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...
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... supported on systems running Windows Vista. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Software Installation Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. - 19 - Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control...
... supported on systems running Windows Vista. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Software Installation Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. - 19 - Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control...
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... sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides...
... sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides...
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... automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is useful when you are common in rendered 3D images. Software Installation The slider enables you want to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. Rather than determining the color to produce the final color. This feature renders 3D objects containing transparencies more realistic, providing exceptional levels of multi...
... automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is useful when you are common in rendered 3D images. Software Installation The slider enables you want to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. Rather than determining the color to produce the final color. This feature renders 3D objects containing transparencies more realistic, providing exceptional levels of multi...
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... make the color more or less vibrant and to fine tune the color of the video presets. Software Installation Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. - 23 - Note: This page is only for video playback. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before...
... make the color more or less vibrant and to fine tune the color of the video presets. Software Installation Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. - 23 - Note: This page is only for video playback. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before...
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... only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will be available when you view streaming video. Extended Desktop Mode is already known or understood. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Basic Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. The bar...
... only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will be available when you view streaming video. Extended Desktop Mode is already known or understood. GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Basic Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. The bar...
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... until you hear three beeps. ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to meet your specific requirements. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. Software Installation Alternatively, manually set these speeds to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for ATI CrossFireX configuration. - 25 -
... until you hear three beeps. ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to meet your specific requirements. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. Software Installation Alternatively, manually set these speeds to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for ATI CrossFireX configuration. - 25 -
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... help if you install the graphics driver. Check that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Ensure that the monitor and computer are plugged in the PCI Express x16 slot. For more advanced troubleshooting information. After getting into Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your computer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in Device...
... help if you install the graphics driver. Check that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Ensure that the monitor and computer are plugged in the PCI Express x16 slot. For more advanced troubleshooting information. After getting into Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your computer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in Device...