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... are the properties of this manual. Due to update the information contained herein. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this this card. No part of this graphics card. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. Doing so may be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... are the properties of this manual. Due to update the information contained herein. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this this card. No part of this graphics card. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation, and is prohibited. Doing so may be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. Please refer to proceed...
Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. then align your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. Please refer to proceed...
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... bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver...
... bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver...
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... at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Shipping and handling may cause damage to obtain audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Expansion...
... at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Shipping and handling may cause damage to obtain audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - The card contains sensitive electric components, which can work on the graphics card. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Expansion...
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... drive. 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 the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. For software MPEG support...
... drive. 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 the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. For software MPEG support...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
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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. OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here.
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. OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here.
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User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Software Installation Technical Support:User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. 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.
User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Software Installation Technical Support:User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. 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.
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3.2. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. Right-click the ATI icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings.
3.2. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. Right-click the ATI icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings.
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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. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Software Installation 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. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Software Installation Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
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... of your AMD graphics products. AMD Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when AMD Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance. Avivo Video Converter This wizard assists you to convert videos from the central list and click Go for the first time. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Software Installation Easy Setup Wizards: Choose...
... of your AMD graphics products. AMD Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when AMD Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance. Avivo Video Converter This wizard assists you to convert videos from the central list and click Go for the first time. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Software Installation Easy Setup Wizards: Choose...
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... 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 more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this...
... 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 more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this...
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... the left navi- AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - gation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. The Advanced view is launched for experienced users who want to expose only the features they adjust most often or that lists all of the many available settings of your AMD graphics card. The Custom view is the default view when CATA- LYST Control Center is rec- AMD Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page...
... the left navi- AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - gation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. The Advanced view is launched for experienced users who want to expose only the features they adjust most often or that lists all of the many available settings of your AMD graphics card. The Custom view is the default view when CATA- LYST Control Center is rec- AMD Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page...
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Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. 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. Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page...
Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. 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. Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page...
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... game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Software Installation Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower...
... game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Software Installation Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower...
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... also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color...
... also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color...
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...Software Installation 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 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... to use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application. Anti-Aliasing Anti-Aliasing (AA) is a rendering technique designed to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that ...
...Software Installation 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 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... to use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application. Anti-Aliasing Anti-Aliasing (AA) is a rendering technique designed to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that ...
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... understood. Extended Desktop Mode is not necessary 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - This page is useful when it is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This...
... understood. Extended Desktop Mode is not necessary 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - This page is useful when it is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This...
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... issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to meet your specific requirements. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to obtain the AMD recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Configure When an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for AMD CrossFireX configuration. - 27 - Software Installation If AMD...
... issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to meet your specific requirements. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to obtain the AMD recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Configure When an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for AMD CrossFireX configuration. - 27 - Software Installation If AMD...
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... you install the graphics driver. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 29 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in and receiving power...
... you install the graphics driver. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the monitor and computer are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 29 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in and receiving power...