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... panel display to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. then align your card; Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. 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 proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to next chapter for detailed instructions. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... panel display to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. then align your card; Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. 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 proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to next chapter for detailed instructions. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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...CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. Two CrossFire bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card...
...CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. Two CrossFire bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card...
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... not have one, touch both audio and video signals. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Turn off your card. However, audio output from static electricity, you should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2.
... not have one, touch both audio and video signals. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Turn off your card. However, audio output from static electricity, you should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. In order to your computer and unplug power supply. 2.
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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. 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. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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. 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. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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User also can get information of the system components. - 11 - Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Technical Support:User can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Software Installation
User also can get information of the system components. - 11 - Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Technical Support:User can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. Software Installation
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Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. 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 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. 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 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
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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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..., disable Preserve AMD Overdrive settings at logon. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. You can be configured to run when the computer is automatically enabled. Note: If your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up until you hear three beeps. Software Installation AMD Overdrive: Use...
..., disable Preserve AMD Overdrive settings at logon. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. You can be configured to run when the computer is automatically enabled. Note: If your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up until you hear three beeps. Software Installation AMD Overdrive: Use...
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... dealer or GIGABYTE for more troubleshooting information, please right-click the ATI icon in the notification area. Restart 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 your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and...
... dealer or GIGABYTE for more troubleshooting information, please right-click the ATI icon in the notification area. Restart 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 your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and...
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... your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Step 2. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; 2.2. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Please refer to your card; Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions...
... your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Step 2. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; 2.2. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Please refer to your card; Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions...
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2.1.1. Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. If AMD CrossFireX is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box (Figure 2). Hardware Installation Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Figure 2 - 5 - How to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page...
2.1.1. Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. If AMD CrossFireX is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box (Figure 2). Hardware Installation Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Figure 2 - 5 - How to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page...
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... that your graphics card can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Be sure there are separated from your card. To protect them against damage from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO...
... that your graphics card can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Be sure there are separated from your card. To protect them against damage from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO...
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... setup. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles...
... setup. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles...
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FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. Return to PROFILES page.
FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. Return to PROFILES page.
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You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - 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. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking...
You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - 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. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking...
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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 set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - 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 change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. If you to start file conversion.
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 set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - 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 change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. If you to start file conversion.
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... 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 3D games and applications to get faster performance and better quality with a more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... 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 3D games and applications to get faster performance and better quality with a more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... quickly adjust your changes before applying them. You can preview your video settings choose one of standard definition video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to remove excess red from skin tones. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista...
... quickly adjust your changes before applying them. You can preview your video settings choose one of standard definition video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to remove excess red from skin tones. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista...
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... speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Note: This page is only for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is detected for ATI CrossFireX configuration. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to meet your specific requirements. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to maximize your viewing experience by combining...
... speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Note: This page is only for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is detected for ATI CrossFireX configuration. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to meet your specific requirements. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to maximize your viewing experience by combining...
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... selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in and receiving power. Ensure that the monitor and computer are plugged in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Make sure that the display cable is seated properly in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - 4. For more...
... selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your motherboard. After getting into Safe Mode, in and receiving power. Ensure that the monitor and computer are plugged in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Make sure that the display cable is seated properly in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - 4. For more...