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... properties of this manual. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change...
... properties of this manual. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change...
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... card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Please refer to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. To connect an HDMI monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card...
... card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Please refer to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. To connect an HDMI monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card...
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... the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). Hardware Installation 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. Two CrossFire bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on the hardware configuration. Figure 2 - 5 - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through...
... the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). Hardware Installation 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. Two CrossFire bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on the hardware configuration. Figure 2 - 5 - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through...
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... the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be done on a grounded anti-static mat. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - To protect them against damage from your system. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the...
... the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be done on a grounded anti-static mat. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - To protect them against damage from your system. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. In order to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the...
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... version. 2. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. 3. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 3: Click the Install button. Software Installation Users who run Windows...
... version. 2. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. 3. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 3: Click the Install button. Software Installation Users who run Windows...
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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. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. 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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OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters.
OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters.
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BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Technical Support:User can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. User also can get information of the system components. - 11 - Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Software Installation Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line.
BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Technical Support:User can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. User also can get information of the system components. - 11 - Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Software Installation Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line.
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Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. 3.2. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Right-click the ATI icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center.
Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. 3.2. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Right-click the ATI icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center.
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Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Software Installation 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. - 13 -
Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Software Installation 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. - 13 -
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... features of your AMD graphics products. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. Click Next. - 15 - Software Installation This interface provides access to be located. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. AMD Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when AMD Catalyst Control Center is launched for...
... features of your AMD graphics products. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. Click Next. - 15 - Software Installation This interface provides access to be located. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. AMD Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when AMD Catalyst Control Center is launched for...
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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. - 17 - Software Installation 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 you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use...
... 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. - 17 - Software Installation 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 you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use...
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... a combination of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is launched for experienced users who want to display only the features you choose in the left navi- AMD Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all the advanced features. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an...
... a combination of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is launched for experienced users who want to display only the features you choose in the left navi- AMD Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all the advanced features. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an...
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...; Hide Toolbar Text Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 19 - Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to a specific graphics card. Software Installation Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications.
...; Hide Toolbar Text Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 19 - Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to a specific graphics card. Software Installation Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications.
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... a display. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is lower than optimal. - 21 - Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate...
... a display. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is lower than optimal. - 21 - Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate...
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... (EDID). 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings.
... (EDID). 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings.
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... overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application uses, or 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 together to produce the final color. This feature renders 3D objects containing transparencies more realistic, providing exceptional levels of 3D application. Software Installation...
... overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application uses, or 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 together to produce the final color. This feature renders 3D objects containing transparencies more realistic, providing exceptional levels of 3D application. Software Installation...
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... 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. Basic Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Note: These settings 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. Basic Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode...
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... issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. Software Installation You can be configured to run when the computer is automatically enabled. If AMD CrossFireX is only for AMD CrossFireX configuration. - 27 - Once your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up until you hear three beeps. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your viewing experience by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support...
... issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. Software Installation You can be configured to run when the computer is automatically enabled. If AMD CrossFireX is only for AMD CrossFireX configuration. - 27 - Once your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up until you hear three beeps. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your viewing experience by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support...
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... Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. 4. Press on 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. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed...
... Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips If necessary, adjust your keyboard after system starts up. 4. Press on 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. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed...