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Upgrade your Life GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V Radeon X800XT Graphics Accelerator USER'S MANUAL Rev. 101 12MD-R80X256V-101
Upgrade your Life GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V Radeon X800XT Graphics Accelerator USER'S MANUAL Rev. 101 12MD-R80X256V-101
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... specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this document nor does it make a commitment to update the information contained herein. May. 31, 2004 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 2 - The author assumes no responsibility for any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. English Chapter 1 User's Manual Copyright Copyright by...
... specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this document nor does it make a commitment to update the information contained herein. May. 31, 2004 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 2 - The author assumes no responsibility for any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. English Chapter 1 User's Manual Copyright Copyright by...
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PREFACE GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V features world's first 16-pipeline architecture for twice the rendering power, 256MB of texture and vertex data to be transferred faster from system memory to ... accelerates the latest 3D games n First to use pixel shaders to give developers the freedomto create more complicated and realistic visual effects than ever before. GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V supports the new AGP 8Xstandard, which allows large volumes of memory to accelerate latest 3D games and new SMARTSHADER™ 2.1 technologysupporting DirectX®9.0 andthe...
PREFACE GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V features world's first 16-pipeline architecture for twice the rendering power, 256MB of texture and vertex data to be transferred faster from system memory to ... accelerates the latest 3D games n First to use pixel shaders to give developers the freedomto create more complicated and realistic visual effects than ever before. GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V supports the new AGP 8Xstandard, which allows large volumes of memory to accelerate latest 3D games and new SMARTSHADER™ 2.1 technologysupporting DirectX®9.0 andthe...
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UNPACKING The GV-R80X256D or GV-R80X256V package contains the following: l The GV-R80X256Dor GV-R80X256Vgraphics accelerator l USER'S MANUAL l Driver CD l Power DVD CD l Power Director (GV-R80X256V only) l Game CD l DVI-I to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. To ...CARD. Turn offyourcomputerand unplug power supply. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. English 2. If you should be left in cable (GV-R80X256V only) WARNING! HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1. M In order toensure your computer. 1. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the card ...
UNPACKING The GV-R80X256D or GV-R80X256V package contains the following: l The GV-R80X256Dor GV-R80X256Vgraphics accelerator l USER'S MANUAL l Driver CD l Power DVD CD l Power Director (GV-R80X256V only) l Game CD l DVI-I to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. To ...CARD. Turn offyourcomputerand unplug power supply. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. English 2. If you should be left in cable (GV-R80X256V only) WARNING! HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1. M In order toensure your computer. 1. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the card ...
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...fully seated. 5. After installation, please connect the power cable to your graphics card with theAGP slot, and press it in (GV-R80X256V) You are now ready to proceed with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to next chapter for detailed instructions. then align your... GV-R80X256D/ GV-R80X256V graphics card, or system will not boot. 6. English 4. Locate the AGP slot. Plug the display cable into your graphics card came ...
...fully seated. 5. After installation, please connect the power cable to your graphics card with theAGP slot, and press it in (GV-R80X256V) You are now ready to proceed with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to next chapter for detailed instructions. then align your... GV-R80X256D/ GV-R80X256V graphics card, or system will not boot. 6. English 4. Locate the AGP slot. Plug the display cable into your graphics card came ...
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M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 98/ 98SE/ Windows® 2000 / Windows® ME or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX 9(or later version) first. 1. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX9(or later version) to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 98 / 98SE / Windows® 2000 / Windows® ME or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performence. Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. 2.Click "Next" icon. 3.Click "Next" icon. English 3.1.2. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 98/ 98SE/ Windows® 2000 / Windows® ME or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX 9(or later version) first. 1. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX9(or later version) to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 98 / 98SE / Windows® 2000 / Windows® ME or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performence. Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. 2.Click "Next" icon. 3.Click "Next" icon. English 3.1.2. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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... the first time, the windows will automatically detect a new hardware in order to complete the VGA driver installation. Step 4: System Setting Change 2.Click "Finish" icon. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V is the step-by-step installation guide.
... the first time, the windows will automatically detect a new hardware in order to complete the VGA driver installation. Step 4: System Setting Change 2.Click "Finish" icon. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V is the step-by-step installation guide.
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Software Installation Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon X800 series)" item. 2.Click "Next". - 13 - Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1. After the system has finished loading, insert the GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". English 3..Click "No" icon.
Software Installation Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon X800 series)" item. 2.Click "Next". - 13 - Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1. After the system has finished loading, insert the GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". English 3..Click "No" icon.
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... "Display Properties"item, and then click Settings. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphicscard,latest drivers,and other functions. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Right clickthe icon. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the display drivers...
... "Display Properties"item, and then click Settings. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphicscard,latest drivers,and other functions. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Right clickthe icon. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the display drivers...
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English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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... on the taskbar's status area. HYDRAVISION™ installation enables the Desktop Manager and creates a Windows® programgroup for multiple monitor settings. GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V with only one display output can still take advantage of the many features of the display drivers, you will find an ATI icon on ...the ATI icon to access the application's features and help, or to theATI Icon. GV-R80X256D GV-R80X256Vgraphic cards that have more ...
... on the taskbar's status area. HYDRAVISION™ installation enables the Desktop Manager and creates a Windows® programgroup for multiple monitor settings. GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V with only one display output can still take advantage of the many features of the display drivers, you will find an ATI icon on ...the ATI icon to access the application's features and help, or to theATI Icon. GV-R80X256D GV-R80X256Vgraphic cards that have more ...
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...removes the ATI icon from the taskbar. n Disable quick resolution feature is p la y M atrix M odel CRT+TV C RT + DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV- n Reduce DVI frequency on high-resolution displays Resolves display corruption or no effectwhen using a DVI-to adjust the Direct 3Dsettings.... GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Click "Advanced" icon for example 1280x1024 @75Hz) using a digital DVI display. (This setting has no image at high resolutions (...
...removes the ATI icon from the taskbar. n Disable quick resolution feature is p la y M atrix M odel CRT+TV C RT + DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV- n Reduce DVI frequency on high-resolution displays Resolves display corruption or no effectwhen using a DVI-to adjust the Direct 3Dsettings.... GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Click "Advanced" icon for example 1280x1024 @75Hz) using a digital DVI display. (This setting has no image at high resolutions (...
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... ofthe mipmaps the application willuse. English OpenGL Properties: The OpenGL properties page gives you to run atits highestpossible frame rate,regardless ofthe monitor's refresh rate GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 24 - ity images, with a negligible reductioninthe application'sperformance. n Texture Preference slider Selecting this sliderto the right, as the number ofsamples taken increases...
... ofthe mipmaps the application willuse. English OpenGL Properties: The OpenGL properties page gives you to run atits highestpossible frame rate,regardless ofthe monitor's refresh rate GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 24 - ity images, with a negligible reductioninthe application'sperformance. n Texture Preference slider Selecting this sliderto the right, as the number ofsamples taken increases...
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... it will be less frame-buffer memory available. To disable this l Defaults button feature remain disabled. n VPU Recover l Enable VPU Recover checkbox Enables VPU Recover. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 26 - If there is enabled in Custom Settings. It is activated a dialog will be automatically disabled. Enabling Triple Buffering may decrease application...
... it will be less frame-buffer memory available. To disable this l Defaults button feature remain disabled. n VPU Recover l Enable VPU Recover checkbox Enables VPU Recover. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 26 - If there is enabled in Custom Settings. It is activated a dialog will be automatically disabled. Enabling Triple Buffering may decrease application...
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...or VCR), use an S-Video cable. Turn off your computer and your television (or VCR) has an S-Video or Composite video connection. 4. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 28 - English Display Properties: If your VGAcard is equipped with a S-Video connector, you can use the supplied S-Video...atthe back of Primary and Secondary displays. Turn on the second device. Connecting your graphics card to a TV or VCR To connectyour GV-R80X256D/ GV-R80X256V graphics card to your computer. a TV or a computer monitor) as part of your operating desktop extending your desktop to second ...
...or VCR), use an S-Video cable. Turn off your computer and your television (or VCR) has an S-Video or Composite video connection. 4. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 28 - English Display Properties: If your VGAcard is equipped with a S-Video connector, you can use the supplied S-Video...atthe back of Primary and Secondary displays. Turn on the second device. Connecting your graphics card to a TV or VCR To connectyour GV-R80X256D/ GV-R80X256V graphics card to your computer. a TV or a computer monitor) as part of your operating desktop extending your desktop to second ...
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English SMARTGART(tm) Properties: The SMARTGART™ Properties ensures system stability by automatically performing a variety ofbus teststhat determineyour optimal graphics acceleratorsettings. This feature is useful when using a flat panel display that can be physically rotated to 180 degrees. Rotation : Use the Rotation tab to rotate the image on your display up to different positions. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Changing these settings mightresult insysteminstability.
English SMARTGART(tm) Properties: The SMARTGART™ Properties ensures system stability by automatically performing a variety ofbus teststhat determineyour optimal graphics acceleratorsettings. This feature is useful when using a flat panel display that can be physically rotated to 180 degrees. Rotation : Use the Rotation tab to rotate the image on your display up to different positions. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Changing these settings mightresult insysteminstability.
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... card. n Make sure that the display cable is seated properly in the AGP slot. n Check that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 32 - n If you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for duplicate display adapter and monitor entries if you installed the graphics...
... card. n Make sure that the display cable is seated properly in the AGP slot. n Check that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 32 - n If you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for duplicate display adapter and monitor entries if you installed the graphics...
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Appendix 5.1. How to the drive C: or A: 2. Restart your PC in MS-DOS mode (This function only for your graphics card? 1. How to reflash the BIOS We use the bootable disk to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. Extract the Zip file to reflash the BIOS for Windows 98/98SE, If your PC when it's done. - 33 - Reflash BIOS command as example. please use GV-AR64SH VGA card and Atiflash BIOS flash utility as below : C:\> atiflash -p 0 5. Change the command path to MS-DOS mode) 3. English 5. Ap pend ix Reboot your OSis Windows 2000 / Windows Me .. / Windows XP.
Appendix 5.1. How to the drive C: or A: 2. Restart your PC in MS-DOS mode (This function only for your graphics card? 1. How to reflash the BIOS We use the bootable disk to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. Extract the Zip file to reflash the BIOS for Windows 98/98SE, If your PC when it's done. - 33 - Reflash BIOS command as example. please use GV-AR64SH VGA card and Atiflash BIOS flash utility as below : C:\> atiflash -p 0 5. Change the command path to MS-DOS mode) 3. English 5. Ap pend ix Reboot your OSis Windows 2000 / Windows Me .. / Windows XP.
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...In Windows® XP) D is p la y Sc re en Re sol uti on 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V2D Single Display Modes Re fr es h Ra te (Hz) 60 72 75 85 90 100 120 160 200 47 56 60 70 72...P P P P P P P P P (interlaced) P P P P P P P P P P P P (interlaced) P P P P P P P P P P P 16bpp(65K color) High mode P P P P P P P P P P (interlaced) P P P P P P P P P P P P (interlaced) P P P P P P P P P P P 32bpp( 16.7M ) True mode P P P P P P P P P P (interlaced) P P P P P P P P P P P P (interlaced) P P P P P P P P P P P To be continued... GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 34 -
...In Windows® XP) D is p la y Sc re en Re sol uti on 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V2D Single Display Modes Re fr es h Ra te (Hz) 60 72 75 85 90 100 120 160 200 47 56 60 70 72...P P P P P P P P P (interlaced) P P P P P P P P P P P P (interlaced) P P P P P P P P P P P 16bpp(65K color) High mode P P P P P P P P P P (interlaced) P P P P P P P P P P P P (interlaced) P P P P P P P P P P P 32bpp( 16.7M ) True mode P P P P P P P P P P (interlaced) P P P P P P P P P P P P (interlaced) P P P P P P P P P P P To be continued... GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 34 -
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GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 36 - English D is p la y Sc re en Re sol uti on 1792 x 1344 1800 x 1440 1856 x 1392 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 Re fr es h Ra te (Hz) 60 75 85 60 70 60 72 75 60 75 60 75 85 60 75 60 66 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 16bpp(65K color) High mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 32bpp( 16.7M ) True mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P * Lower maximum refresh rates at some resolutions when using lower bandwidth mem ory configuration.
GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 36 - English D is p la y Sc re en Re sol uti on 1792 x 1344 1800 x 1440 1856 x 1392 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 Re fr es h Ra te (Hz) 60 75 85 60 70 60 72 75 60 75 60 75 85 60 75 60 66 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 16bpp(65K color) High mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 32bpp( 16.7M ) True mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P * Lower maximum refresh rates at some resolutions when using lower bandwidth mem ory configuration.