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... Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of GBT. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Use of this graphics card. The author assumes no responsibility...
... Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of GBT. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Use of this graphics card. The author assumes no responsibility...
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.... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation Step 1. then align your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Step...
.... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation Step 1. then align your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Step...
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..., 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. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. If AMD CrossFireX is required: - 2.1.1. Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Hardware Installation Figure 2 - 5 - Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please...
..., 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. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. If AMD CrossFireX is required: - 2.1.1. Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Hardware Installation Figure 2 - 5 - Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please...
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... power supply. 2. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. If no shipping and handling damages on your graphics card can work on the card before handling computer components. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on the graphics card. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be disabled when HDMI output is installed...
... power supply. 2. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. If no shipping and handling damages on your graphics card can work on the card before handling computer components. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be done on the graphics card. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be disabled when HDMI output is installed...
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... to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. First make sure your optical drive. Software Installation 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...
... to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. First make sure your optical drive. Software Installation 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...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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... just been setup. 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 - Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. 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.
... just been setup. 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 - Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. 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.
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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. 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.
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Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and...
Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and...
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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. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller.
Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller.
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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 - 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.
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... 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 (requires...
... 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 (requires...
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... quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Define and save 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. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Define and save 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. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... 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 multi-monitor environment. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Choose one of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
... 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 multi-monitor environment. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Choose one of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
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... resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Software Installation 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. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - Monitor Properties...
... resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Software Installation 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. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - Monitor Properties...
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.... Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that are not aware of which type of 3D settings your application uses, or when you want to use the Use application settings option. This feature renders 3D objects containing transparencies more realistic, providing exceptional levels of image quality while maintaining performance. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
.... Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that are not aware of which type of 3D settings your application uses, or when you want to use the Use application settings option. This feature renders 3D objects containing transparencies more realistic, providing exceptional levels of image quality while maintaining performance. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... increase in system processing performance or improved image quality: • Setting for quick access and adjustment. Software Installation Your display will automatically adjust to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for performance is best used in 3D games. • If you are unsure how...
... increase in system processing performance or improved image quality: • Setting for quick access and adjustment. Software Installation Your display will automatically adjust to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for performance is best used in 3D games. • If you are unsure how...
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... video presets. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - 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. You can preview your video settings choose one of standard definition video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to manually set...
... video presets. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - 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. You can preview your video settings choose one of standard definition video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to manually set...
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... memory. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is booted or only when running 3D applications. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up until you hear three beeps. You can be configured to a particular configuration. Once your specific requirements. Alternatively, manually set...
... memory. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is booted or only when running 3D applications. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up until you hear three beeps. You can be configured to a particular configuration. Once your specific requirements. Alternatively, manually set...
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... monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Restart your keyboard after system starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems...
... monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Restart your keyboard after system starts up. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems...