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... technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in 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. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of the specifications might be authorized by Rovi Corporation.
... technology that may be reproduced or transmitted in 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. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of the specifications might be authorized by Rovi Corporation.
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Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Introduction ...3 1.1. Driver Installation ...7 3.1.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. AMD Crossfire ...5 3. Display Properties Pages 14 4. Appendix ...30 - 2 - Hardware Installation ...4 2.1.1. AMD Eyefinity ...29 5. Taskbar Icon ...12 3.3.
Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Introduction ...3 1.1. Driver Installation ...7 3.1.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Software Installation ...7 3.1. Table of Contents 1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. AMD Crossfire ...5 3. Display Properties Pages 14 4. Appendix ...30 - 2 - Hardware Installation ...4 2.1.1. AMD Eyefinity ...29 5. Taskbar Icon ...12 3.3.
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1. Windows® 7 - Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 3 - Windows® Vista - Optical drive for best performance - Intel® Pentium® 4 / CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM / PhenomTM - 1 GB or more of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Introduction Introduction 1.1.
1. Windows® 7 - Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 3 - Windows® Vista - Optical drive for best performance - Intel® Pentium® 4 / CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM / PhenomTM - 1 GB or more of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Introduction Introduction 1.1.
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If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. 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 prevent system instability. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - then align your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. 2.1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. To connect an HDMI monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. then turn on the computer and monitor....
If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. 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 prevent system instability. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - then align your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. 2.1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. To connect an HDMI monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. then turn on the computer and monitor....
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... using this graphics card as part of the same type. Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. 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...
... using this graphics card as part of the same type. Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. 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...
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...to a safely grounded object or to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. To protect them against damage from the onboard audio controller or the external ..., grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your system.
...to a safely grounded object or to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. To protect them against damage from the onboard audio controller or the external ..., grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your system.
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Make sure your optical drive. 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. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 3: Click the Install button. 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 ...
Make sure your optical drive. 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. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 3: Click the Install button. 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 ...
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Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. The system is completed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
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3.1.2. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Easy Boost item. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Easy Boost is installing the components. - 9 - Software Installation Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. The system is completed.
3.1.2. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Easy Boost item. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Easy Boost is installing the components. - 9 - Software Installation Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. The system is completed.
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User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. Over Clock: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. OSD Turning: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. 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 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. Over Clock: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. OSD Turning: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. 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 set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page.
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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 Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Technical Support:User can get information of the system components. - 11 - BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line.
User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Software Installation Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Technical Support:User can get information of the system components. - 11 - BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line.
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The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used 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 - 3.2. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center.
The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used 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 - 3.2. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. 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. 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 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). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab.
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. Software Installation 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). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab.
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3.3. You can move the slider 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 advanced settings. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3.3. You can move the slider 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 advanced settings. You can click the item to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. Select Display Settings to change the resolution.
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Step 2: Select the video file to be located. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from one file format to another. This interface provides access to the basic settings and advanced features of your AMD graphics products. Click Next. - 15 - Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. Software Installation 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 ...
Step 2: Select the video file to be located. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from one file format to another. This interface provides access to the basic settings and advanced features of your AMD graphics products. Click Next. - 15 - Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. Software Installation 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 ...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - If you wish to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Finally, click Next to start file conversion. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - If you wish to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Finally, click Next to start file conversion. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area.
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Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to match new display orientation. Software Installation Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your 3D games and applications to get faster performance and better quality with a 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 ...
Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to match new display orientation. Software Installation Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your 3D games and applications to get faster performance and better quality with a 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 ...
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gation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - LYST Control Center is the default view when CATA- The Custom view is recommended for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to expose only the features they adjust most often or that lists all of the many available settings of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is launched for details. Advanced View The Advanced view provides access to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt, or ...
gation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - LYST Control Center is the default view when CATA- The Custom view is recommended for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to expose only the features they adjust most often or that lists all of the many available settings of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is launched for details. Advanced View The Advanced view provides access to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt, or ...
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The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips 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 restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Software Installation Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to ...
The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips 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 restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Software Installation Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to ...
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The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to AMD.com About Catalyst Control Center ...
The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to AMD.com About Catalyst Control Center ...