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Due to update the information contained herein. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Use of this this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual may appear in any labels on this manual. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor does...
Due to update the information contained herein. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Use of this this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual may appear in any labels on this manual. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this document nor does...
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Step 3. Hardware Installation Step 1. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. then align your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Replace the screw to prevent system instability. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. To connect an HDMI monitor to your card; If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Make sure that...
Step 3. Hardware Installation Step 1. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. then align your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Replace the screw to prevent system instability. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. To connect an HDMI monitor to your card; If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Make sure that...
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... two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - If AMD CrossFireX is required: - Hardware Installation interconnect cables. (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, AMDCrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center...
... two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - If AMD CrossFireX is required: - Hardware Installation interconnect cables. (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, AMDCrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center...
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... no need for obvious damage. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your system. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on...
... no need for obvious damage. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your system. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on...
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... guidelines before installing the drivers: 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 and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below...
... guidelines before installing the drivers: 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 and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below...
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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. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. The system is completed. 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. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
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OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. 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 set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here.
OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. 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 set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here.
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Technical Support:User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Software Installation Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor.
Technical Support:User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Software Installation Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor.
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3.2. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area.
3.2. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area.
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Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Software Installation 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. 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. Software Installation 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. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
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.... You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. This interface provides access to be located. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. 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...
.... You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. This interface provides access to be located. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. 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...
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... 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. - 17 - Software Installation Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display...
... 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. - 17 - Software Installation Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display...
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... your AMD graphics card. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - gation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. The Custom view is the default view when CATA- A Hotkey is a combination of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is recommended for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the features you choose in the left navi- LYST Control Center is rec- Hotkeys Properties...
... your AMD graphics card. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - gation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. The Custom view is the default view when CATA- A Hotkey is a combination of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is recommended for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the features you choose in the left navi- LYST Control Center is rec- Hotkeys Properties...
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... is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. 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. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on...
... is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. 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. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on...
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... 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 multimonitor environment. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. 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. Software Installation
... 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 multimonitor environment. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. 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. Software Installation
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... sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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. EDID uses the information provided...
... sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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. EDID uses the information provided...
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... by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. Software Installation Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is the most important consideration. • If you want to use the Use application settings option.
... by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. Software Installation Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is the most important consideration. • If you want to use the Use application settings option.
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... window, allowing quick access and adjustment. Note: • These settings will 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 only affect applications with video overlay support. Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Basic Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings...
... window, allowing quick access and adjustment. Note: • These settings will 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 only affect applications with video overlay support. Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Basic Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings...
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...AMD CrossFireX support is booted or only when running 3D applications. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your AMD CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to a particular configuration. 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 only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Software Installation Once your specific...
...AMD CrossFireX support is booted or only when running 3D applications. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your AMD CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to a particular configuration. 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 only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Software Installation Once your specific...
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... install the graphics driver. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you experience problems. Contact your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable...
... install the graphics driver. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you experience problems. Contact your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable...