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... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of GBT. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. No part of this manual. Use of their respective owners. The author...
... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this copyright protection technology must be out of date before publication of GBT. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. No part of this manual. Use of their respective owners. The author...
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... monitor. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 3. 2.1. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation Step 1. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor...
... monitor. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 3. 2.1. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Hardware Installation Step 1. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor...
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... possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 2.1.1. One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same type. Two CrossFire bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge...
... possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - 2.1.1. One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same type. Two CrossFire bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge...
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... a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. However, audio output from your system. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be left in its...
... a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. However, audio output from your system. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be left in its...
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Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Software Installation Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 3: Click the Install button. 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. Step...
Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Software Installation Make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Step 3: Click the Install button. 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. Step...
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Step 5: Click the Accept button. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
Step 5: Click the Accept button. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
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OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. 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. 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. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. 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. 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.
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Software Installation User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Technical Support:User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update.
Software Installation User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Technical Support: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. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center.
3.2. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center.
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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. 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 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
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... access to be located. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from one file format to another. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Step 2: Select the video file to the basic settings and advanced features of your AMD graphics products. Software Installation Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination...
... access to be located. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from one file format to another. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Step 2: Select the video file to the basic settings and advanced features of your AMD graphics products. Software Installation Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination...
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... desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback 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...
... desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback 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...
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... 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. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager 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 application. The Advanced view is the default view...
... 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. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager 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 application. The Advanced view is the default view...
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Software Installation 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. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page...
Software Installation 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. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page...
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... supported on systems running Windows Vista. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to optimize performance of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. - 21 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate of your choice when a full-screen...
... supported on systems running Windows Vista. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to optimize performance of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. - 21 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate of your choice when a full-screen...
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...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 for each attached and enabled display. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Monitor Properties 1: ...
...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 for each attached and enabled display. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Monitor Properties 1: ...
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... 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. Your display will automatically adjust to configure anti-aliasing, use the Use application settings option. Software Installation Anti-Aliasing can decide: • Setting for performance is best used when the 3D image is animated and smooth...
... 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. Your display will automatically adjust to configure anti-aliasing, use the Use application settings option. Software Installation Anti-Aliasing can decide: • Setting for performance is best used when the 3D image is animated and smooth...
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... Desktop Mode is already known or understood. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Note: • These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. This page is useful when it is not necessary 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. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to change the way you connect two monitors...
... Desktop Mode is already known or understood. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Note: • These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. This page is useful when it is not necessary 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. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to change the way you connect two monitors...
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... two or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Configure When an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Software Installation AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to a particular configuration. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to maximize your viewing experience by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is booted or only when running 3D applications.
... two or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Configure When an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Software Installation AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to a particular configuration. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to maximize your viewing experience by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is booted or only when running 3D applications.
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.... Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. For more...
.... Restart your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. For more...