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... this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Doing so may be out of date before publication of GBT. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... this graphics card. Due to update the information contained herein. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Doing so may be out of date before publication of GBT. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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... 2. To connect a flat panel display to prevent system instability. Hardware Installation Step 1. 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 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. then align your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - To connect a DisplayPort monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions.
... 2. To connect a flat panel display to prevent system instability. Hardware Installation Step 1. 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 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. then align your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - To connect a DisplayPort monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions.
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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 - 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 a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure...
... 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 - 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 a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure...
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... you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Shipping and handling may cause damage to obtain audio output from static electricity, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output...
... you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Shipping and handling may cause damage to obtain audio output from static electricity, you should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output...
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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 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 3: Click the Install button. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 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.
... shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 3: Click the Install button. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 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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Step 5: Click the Accept button. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
Step 5: Click the Accept button. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
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... where users can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. 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.
... where users can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. 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.
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will be controlled automatically. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it 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.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will be controlled automatically. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it 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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... internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. 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 enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. Software Installation
... internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. 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 enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. Software Installation
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Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
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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 change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. If you wish to start file conversion. 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 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. 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. 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 to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 -
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... 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 than one display), and rotating desktop image to select how video playback appears on . AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Quick Settings: The Quick Settings...
... 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 than one display), and rotating desktop image to select how video playback appears on . AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Quick Settings: The Quick Settings...
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... quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Define and save your computer, you need to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - If there is more than one graphics card installed...
... quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Define and save your computer, you need to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - If there is more than one graphics card installed...
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... to change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to optimize performance of your desktop. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Displays Manager: Displays Manager...
... to change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to optimize performance of your desktop. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Displays Manager: Displays Manager...
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... refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits 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 AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Software Installation Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen...
... refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits 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 AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Software Installation Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen...
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... the color to display for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to adjust for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control...
... the color to display for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to adjust for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control...
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Software Installation It works best when used in conjunction with applications that have three-dimensional perspective and fade away into the background. This page is useful when it is not necessary to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the...
Software Installation It works best when used in conjunction with applications that have three-dimensional perspective and fade away into the background. This page is useful when it is not necessary to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the...
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... Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. 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. Note: This page is only for video playback. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use...
... Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. 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. Note: This page is only for video playback. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use...
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... for ATI CrossFireX configuration. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. Once your specific requirements. Note: If your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Use the Automated clock configuration utility to a particular configuration. If ATI CrossFireX is automatically enabled. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is not...
... for ATI CrossFireX configuration. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. Once your specific requirements. Note: If your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Use the Automated clock configuration utility to a particular configuration. If ATI CrossFireX is automatically enabled. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is not...
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... motherboard. If necessary, adjust your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. 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...
... motherboard. If necessary, adjust your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. 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...