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... make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Due to update the information contained herein. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. No part of this graphics card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of GBT. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by...
... make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Due to update the information contained herein. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. No part of this graphics card. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of GBT. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by...
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... edge connector of the graphics card driver. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16...
... edge connector of the graphics card driver. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16...
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... by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Figure 2 - 5 - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Hardware Installation 2.1.1. How...
... by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Figure 2 - 5 - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Hardware Installation 2.1.1. How...
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... follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is activated. However, audio output from the system. Unpacking and installation should be the default Sound Playback device to a metal object...
... follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is activated. However, audio output from the system. Unpacking and installation should be the default Sound Playback device to a metal object...
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... install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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 3: Click the Install button. Make sure your screen 3.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers...
... install DirectX separately. - 7 - 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 3: Click the Install button. Make sure your screen 3.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers...
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Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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... setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed...
... setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed...
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MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. Return to PROFILES page.
MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. Return to PROFILES page.
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You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item...
You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item...
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Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. 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. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. 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. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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If you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Software Installation Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you wish to start file conversion.
If you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Software Installation Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you wish to start file conversion.
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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...
...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...
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... desktop, video, and 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings that can use profiles to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Note: A profile applies to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Define and save your computer, you need to a specific graphics card. The Catalyst Control Center...
... desktop, video, and 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings that can use profiles to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Note: A profile applies to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Define and save your computer, you need to a specific graphics card. The Catalyst Control Center...
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... Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to optimize performance of your desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Displays Manager: Displays Manager is the central location for configuring your display devices and...
... Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to optimize performance of your desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Displays Manager: Displays Manager is the central location for configuring your display devices and...
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... by the attached monitor to determine the limits for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides...
... by the attached monitor to determine the limits for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides...
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... color to display for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Anti-Aliasing can be set to favor either system processing performance or image quality, or the application can simultaneously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for any type of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures...
... color to display for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Anti-Aliasing can be set to favor either system processing performance or image quality, or the application can simultaneously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for any type of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures...
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... detailed scenes, backgrounds, and textured objects, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. Software Installation Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quality is best used in conjunction with applications that have three-dimensional perspective and fade away into the background...
... detailed scenes, backgrounds, and textured objects, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. Software Installation Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quality is best used in conjunction with applications that have three-dimensional perspective and fade away into the background...
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... applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to remove excess red from skin tones. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying...
... applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to remove excess red from skin tones. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying...
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... clock and video memory clock. Note: This page is automatically enabled. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Once your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up until you hear three beeps. If ATI CrossFireX is booted or only when running 3D applications. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to determine whether your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support...
... clock and video memory clock. Note: This page is automatically enabled. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Once your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up until you hear three beeps. If ATI CrossFireX is booted or only when running 3D applications. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to determine whether your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support...
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... the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Make sure that the card is correct. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Press on your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver...
... the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Make sure that the card is correct. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Press on your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver...