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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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... on VGA card , this may appear in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publicationof thisbooklet. May. 31, 2004 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 2 -
... on VGA card , this may appear in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publicationof thisbooklet. May. 31, 2004 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 2 -
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...-pipeline architecture for twice the rendering power, 256MB of texture and vertex data to be transferred faster from system memory to the chip. 1.2. English 1. 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 latestOpenGL...
...-pipeline architecture for twice the rendering power, 256MB of texture and vertex data to be transferred faster from system memory to the chip. 1.2. English 1. 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 latestOpenGL...
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1. 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 your computer. 1. Unpacking and installation ... cardworking correctly,please useofficialGigabyte BIOS only. Turn offyourcomputerand unplug power supply. 2. Theoperator should be left in cable (GV-R80X256V only) WARNING! Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Use none officialgigabyte BIOSmightcause problem on the bag that ...
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1. 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 your computer. 1. Unpacking and installation ... cardworking correctly,please useofficialGigabyte BIOS only. Turn offyourcomputerand unplug power supply. 2. Theoperator should be left in cable (GV-R80X256V only) WARNING! Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Use none officialgigabyte BIOSmightcause problem on the bag that ...
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... anel Display To VG A Monitor VIV O 9 P in firmly until the card is fully seated. 5. Plug the display cable into your GV-R80X256D/ GV-R80X256V graphics card, or system will not boot. 6. then align your graphics card came with the installation of the graphics card drivers. English 4.... If 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 the appropriate connector, as shown below...
... anel Display To VG A Monitor VIV O 9 P in firmly until the card is fully seated. 5. Plug the display cable into your GV-R80X256D/ GV-R80X256V graphics card, or system will not boot. 6. then align your graphics card came with the installation of the graphics card drivers. English 4.... If 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 the appropriate connector, as shown below...
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Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. 2.Click "Next" icon. 3.Click "Next" icon. English 3.1.2. 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. 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.
Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. 2.Click "Next" icon. 3.Click "Next" icon. English 3.1.2. 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. 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.
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...) 1.Click "Next" icon. Please select "Do not install a driver"and press OK. Step 4: System Setting Change 2.Click "Finish" icon. Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V is the step-by-step installation guide. Driver Installation The following is inserted into your Windows CD in the system and pop out a "New Hardware...
...) 1.Click "Next" icon. Please select "Do not install a driver"and press OK. Step 4: System Setting Change 2.Click "Finish" icon. Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R80X256D/GV-R80X256V is the step-by-step installation guide. Driver Installation The following is inserted into your Windows CD in the system and pop out a "New Hardware...
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English 3..Click "No" icon. Software Installation 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. Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon X800 series)" item. 2.Click "Next". - 13 - If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1.
English 3..Click "No" icon. Software Installation 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. Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon X800 series)" item. 2.Click "Next". - 13 - If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1.
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... opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the display drivers, you will find an GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You can link to change your display settings. English 3.1.5. You may click the "Display Properties"item, and then click Settings...
... opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the display drivers, you will find an GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You can link to change your display settings. English 3.1.5. You may click the "Display Properties"item, and then click Settings...
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English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors.
English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors.
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...; Desktop Manager. 2.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed for HYDRAVISION™ display management software. - 21 - GV-R80X256D GV-R80X256Vgraphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this icon open the ATi control panel. 1.Using.... HYDRAVISION™ installation enables the Desktop Manager and creates a Windows® programgroup for multiple monitor settings. Software Installation 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...
...; Desktop Manager. 2.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed for HYDRAVISION™ display management software. - 21 - GV-R80X256D GV-R80X256Vgraphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this icon open the ATi control panel. 1.Using.... HYDRAVISION™ installation enables the Desktop Manager and creates a Windows® programgroup for multiple monitor settings. Software Installation 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...
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.... Click "Advanced", into details settings: Options Properties D is accessible by left-clicking the ATIicon in the taskbar. R80X2 56D GV- n Re-activate all warning messages allows you to -VGA adapter.) n Alternate DVI operational mode Use this feature must be enabled forATIhotkeysupport.... GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 22 - However, this option ifyou are experiencing display corruption on taskbar adds or removes the ATI icon...
.... Click "Advanced", into details settings: Options Properties D is accessible by left-clicking the ATIicon in the taskbar. R80X2 56D GV- n Re-activate all warning messages allows you to -VGA adapter.) n Alternate DVI operational mode Use this feature must be enabled forATIhotkeysupport.... GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 22 - However, this option ifyou are experiencing display corruption on taskbar adds or removes the ATI icon...
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... reductioninthe application'sperformance. Mipmaps are smaller sized textures ofthe same image. Moving the slider to run atits highestpossible frame rate,regardless ofthe monitor's refresh rate GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English OpenGL Properties: The OpenGL properties page gives you to choose the texture quality ofthe mipmaps the application willuse. n SMOOTHVISION 2.1 Anti...
... reductioninthe application'sperformance. Mipmaps are smaller sized textures ofthe same image. Moving the slider to run atits highestpossible frame rate,regardless ofthe monitor's refresh rate GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English OpenGL Properties: The OpenGL properties page gives you to choose the texture quality ofthe mipmaps the application willuse. n SMOOTHVISION 2.1 Anti...
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.... It is activated a dialog will be automatically disabled. l Prepare an Error Report checkbox When VPU Recover is recommended that this feature, deselectthePrepare an ErrorReport checkbox. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
.... It is activated a dialog will be automatically disabled. l Prepare an Error Report checkbox When VPU Recover is recommended that this feature, deselectthePrepare an ErrorReport checkbox. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
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...adapter cable, attach one end ofthe cable to your graphics card and the other to your graphics card to a TV or VCR To connectyour GV-R80X256D/ GV-R80X256V graphics card to a TV (or VCR), use an S-Video cable. Determine if your computer. However, most TVs (and VCRs) have.... Ensure your graphics card was installed correctly. (For information aboutplacing the card in which case you can use a second output device (e.q. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Select Display Type Enable / Disable "Extend my windows desktop ontothis monitor" The Display tab provides the multi...
...adapter cable, attach one end ofthe cable to your graphics card and the other to your graphics card to a TV or VCR To connectyour GV-R80X256D/ GV-R80X256V graphics card to a TV (or VCR), use an S-Video cable. Determine if your computer. However, most TVs (and VCRs) have.... Ensure your graphics card was installed correctly. (For information aboutplacing the card in which case you can use a second output device (e.q. GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Select Display Type Enable / Disable "Extend my windows desktop ontothis monitor" The Display tab provides the multi...
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Changing these settings mightresult insysteminstability. 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 - English SMARTGART(tm) Properties: The SMARTGART™ Properties ensures system stability by automatically performing a variety ofbus teststhat determineyour optimal graphics acceleratorsettings.
Changing these settings mightresult insysteminstability. 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 - English SMARTGART(tm) Properties: The SMARTGART™ Properties ensures system stability by automatically performing a variety ofbus teststhat determineyour optimal graphics acceleratorsettings.
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... the Microsoft Windows® Startup Menu.) In Safe Mode, bring up the Device Manager and check for more assistance, use F8 to the monitor's manual.) GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 32 - If necessary, adjust your motherboard. n Make sure that the display cable is seated properly in and receiving power. n Ensure that the...
... the Microsoft Windows® Startup Menu.) In Safe Mode, bring up the Device Manager and check for more assistance, use F8 to the monitor's manual.) GV-R80X256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 32 - If necessary, adjust your motherboard. n Make sure that the display cable is seated properly in and receiving power. n Ensure that the...
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How to reflash the BIOS We use the bootable disk to reflash the BIOS for Windows 98/98SE, If your OSis Windows 2000 / Windows Me .. / Windows XP. Change the command path to the drive C: or A: 2. Reflash BIOS command as example. How to MS-DOS mode) 3. please use GV-AR64SH VGA card and Atiflash BIOS flash utility as below : C:\> atiflash -p 0 5. Restart your PC in MS-DOS mode (This function only for your PC when it's done. - 33 - Reboot your graphics card? 1. Ap pend ix Extract the Zip file to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. English 5. Appendix 5.1.
How to reflash the BIOS We use the bootable disk to reflash the BIOS for Windows 98/98SE, If your OSis Windows 2000 / Windows Me .. / Windows XP. Change the command path to the drive C: or A: 2. Reflash BIOS command as example. How to MS-DOS mode) 3. please use GV-AR64SH VGA card and Atiflash BIOS flash utility as below : C:\> atiflash -p 0 5. Restart your PC in MS-DOS mode (This function only for your PC when it's done. - 33 - Reboot your graphics card? 1. Ap pend ix Extract the Zip file to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. English 5. Appendix 5.1.
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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.