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... are the properties of this card. Doing so may be out of date before publication of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of this this copyright protection technology must be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... are the properties of this card. Doing so may be out of date before publication of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of this this copyright protection technology must be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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... graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your card; Replace the screw to next chapter for detailed instructions. Step 3. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation...
... graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your card; Replace the screw to next chapter for detailed instructions. Step 3. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation...
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... Two CrossFire bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same type. Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). 2.1.1. 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 AMD Catalyst display driver...
... Two CrossFire bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same type. Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). 2.1.1. 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 AMD Catalyst display driver...
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... off your graphics card can work on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. In order to obtain audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback...
... off your graphics card can work on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. In order to obtain audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback...
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..., insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 3. 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. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Software Installation Software Installation Notice the...
..., insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 3. 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. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Software Installation Software Installation Notice the...
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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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed.
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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed.
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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 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.
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 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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Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Software Installation Technical Support:User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. User also can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. BIOS Setting: User 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. Software Installation Technical Support:User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. User also can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. BIOS Setting: User can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor.
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Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the icon 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. 3.2.
Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the icon 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. 3.2.
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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 - Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. 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. 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 - Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. 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. Software Installation
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... the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. Software Installation 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. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any...
... the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. Software Installation 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. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any...
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...; 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 This option allows you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop...
...; 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 This option allows you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop...
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.... ommended for experienced users who want to configure all the advanced features. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of your AMD graphics card. gation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you choose in the left navi- AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - A Hotkey is launched for details. Advanced View The Advanced view provides access to quickly perform tasks such...
.... ommended for experienced users who want to configure all the advanced features. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of your AMD graphics card. gation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you choose in the left navi- AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - A Hotkey is launched for details. Advanced View The Advanced view provides access to quickly perform tasks such...
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... 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. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center.
... 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. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center.
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... systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays Manager to optimize performance of your choice when 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. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to change your display setup and arrange your desktop.
... systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays Manager to optimize performance of your choice when 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. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to change your display setup and arrange your desktop.
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... or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Monitor Properties...
... or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Monitor Properties...
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... to produce the final color. Software Installation Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is the most important consideration. • Setting for quality is best used when highly detailed and realistic 3D objects is a technique that are unsure of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application. Anti...
... to produce the final color. Software Installation Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is the most important consideration. • Setting for quality is best used when highly detailed and realistic 3D objects is a technique that are unsure of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application. Anti...
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... change the way you connect two monitors. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the principal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The bar determines how the two interlaced video fields are converted into a noninterlaced form. Note: • These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode...
... change the way you connect two monitors. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the principal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The bar determines how the two interlaced video fields are converted into a noninterlaced form. Note: • These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode...
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...; Configure When an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. If AMD CrossFireX is automatically enabled. You can be configured to run when the computer is only for AMD CrossFireX configuration. - 27 - Alternatively, manually set these speeds to determine whether your computer has full booted, disable Preserve AMD Overdrive settings at logon. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the AMD recommended speeds for the first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support...
...; Configure When an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. If AMD CrossFireX is automatically enabled. You can be configured to run when the computer is only for AMD CrossFireX configuration. - 27 - Alternatively, manually set these speeds to determine whether your computer has full booted, disable Preserve AMD Overdrive settings at logon. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the AMD recommended speeds for the first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support...
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... necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. Troubleshooting Tips 4. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. Press on...
... necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for selection depend on the graphics card being installed. Troubleshooting Tips 4. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your motherboard. Press on...