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... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any errors or omissions that is protected by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this graphics card. Doing so may...
... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any errors or omissions that is protected by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this graphics card. Doing so may...
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... installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Please refer to prevent system instability. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; 2.2. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Replace the screw to proceed with the PCI Express...
... installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Please refer to prevent system instability. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; 2.2. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Replace the screw to proceed with the PCI Express...
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... type. (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, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on the hardware configuration. If AMD CrossFireX is required: - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). Hardware Installation Figure 2 - 5 - 2.1.1. A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots...
... type. (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, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on the hardware configuration. If AMD CrossFireX is required: - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). Hardware Installation Figure 2 - 5 - 2.1.1. A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots...
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... audio and video signals. Unpacking and installation should be the default Sound Playback device to a metal object,such as the anti-static mat. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be left in its original packing until it is activated. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS...
... audio and video signals. Unpacking and installation should be the default Sound Playback device to a metal object,such as the anti-static mat. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be left in its original packing until it is activated. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS...
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... shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to 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. First make sure your screen 3.1. For software MPEG support in this manual are for reference...
... shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to 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. First make sure your screen 3.1. For software MPEG support in this manual are for reference...
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Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed. 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.
Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed. 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.
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...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. Function: Restore the default setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed.
...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. Function: Restore the default setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. 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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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. MODE: show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. MODE: show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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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. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item...
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. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item...
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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. 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. 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.
Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. 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. 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.
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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. Software Installation Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. If you wish to start file conversion. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 -
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 Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. If you wish to start file conversion. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 -
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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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... Factory Defaults ... Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. 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 computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before...
... Factory Defaults ... Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. 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 computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before...
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... 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 multi-monitor environment. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Choose one of the Display Detection Option to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28...
... 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 multi-monitor environment. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Choose one of the Display Detection Option to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28...
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... for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - 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. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. Software Installation
... for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - 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. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. Software Installation
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... color. The slider enables you can decide: • Setting for performance is best used when the 3D image is animated and smooth motion 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 3D application. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings...
... color. The slider enables you can decide: • Setting for performance is best used when the 3D image is animated and smooth motion 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 3D application. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings...
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... the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quick access and adjustment. Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is already known or understood. Your display will automatically adjust to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - Software Installation It works best when used with applications that display objects with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in CAD applications...
... the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quick access and adjustment. Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is already known or understood. Your display will automatically adjust to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - Software Installation It works best when used with applications that display objects with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in CAD applications...
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... your video settings choose one of standard definition video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to remove excess red from skin tones. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... your video settings choose one of standard definition video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to remove excess red from skin tones. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to determine whether your specific requirements. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. If ATI CrossFireX is detected for ATI CrossFireX configuration. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional...
... maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to determine whether your specific requirements. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. If ATI CrossFireX is detected for ATI CrossFireX configuration. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional...
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... and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your keyboard after system starts up. 4. Restart 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. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics capabilities on your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express...
... and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your keyboard after system starts up. 4. Restart 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. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics capabilities on your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the PCI Express...