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... update the information contained herein. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of this manual. Doing so may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of the specifications...
... update the information contained herein. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. No part of this manual. Doing so may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of the specifications...
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... graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. 2.2. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect an HDMI monitor to prevent system instability. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Step 3. Please refer to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your card; Hardware Installation Step 1. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display...
... graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. 2.2. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect an HDMI monitor to prevent system instability. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Step 3. Please refer to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your card; Hardware Installation Step 1. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display...
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...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 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. If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on the hardware configuration. Hardware Installation Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - Figure 2 - 5 - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express...
...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 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. If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on the hardware configuration. Hardware Installation Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - Figure 2 - 5 - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express...
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... need for obvious damage. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If no shipping and handling damages on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be done on the card before handling computer components. Be sure there are separated from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. The card...
... need for obvious damage. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If no shipping and handling damages on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be done on the card before handling computer components. Be sure there are separated from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. The card...
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.... Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 3: Click the Install button. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 3. Software Installation 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...
.... Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 3: Click the Install button. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - 3. Software Installation 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...
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Step 5: Click the Accept button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Step 5: Click the Accept button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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...unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been 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...
...unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - 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: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to what has just been 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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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. 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.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. 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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. 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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking...
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Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. Software Installation If you to configure display setting for the new file. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you wish to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Finally, click Next 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 change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. Software Installation If you to configure display setting for the new file. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you wish to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Finally, click Next to start file conversion.
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... 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 3D games and applications to get faster performance and better quality with a more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this...
... 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 3D games and applications to get faster performance and better quality with a more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this...
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...: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Define and save your computer, you need to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. The Catalyst Control Center...
...: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Define and save your computer, you need to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. The Catalyst Control Center...
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Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of your desktop. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to optimize performance of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note: On systems Windows XP, this...
Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of your desktop. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to optimize performance of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note: On systems Windows XP, this...
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... the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and 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. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Software Installation Monitor Properties 1: Attributes...
... the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and 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. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Software Installation Monitor Properties 1: Attributes...
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... while maintaining performance. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Rather than determining the color to display for any type of 3D settings your application. Anti-Aliasing Anti-Aliasing (AA) is a rendering technique designed to produce the final color. Your display will automatically adjust to use the Use application settings option. The slider enables you want to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is...
... while maintaining performance. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Rather than determining the color to display for any type of 3D settings your application. Anti-Aliasing Anti-Aliasing (AA) is a rendering technique designed to produce the final color. Your display will automatically adjust to use the Use application settings option. The slider enables you want to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is...
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... conjunction with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in 3D games. • If you are unsure how to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - Anisotropic Filtering can be set to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single...
... conjunction with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in 3D games. • If you are unsure how to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - Anisotropic Filtering can be set to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single...
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... only for video playback. 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 fine tune the color of the video presets. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic...
... only for video playback. 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 fine tune the color of the video presets. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic...
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... Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the principal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment...
... Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the principal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment...
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... clock and video memory clock. You can be configured to a particular configuration. Note: If your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - If ATI CrossFireX is booted or only when running 3D applications. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific...
... clock and video memory clock. You can be configured to a particular configuration. Note: If your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - If ATI CrossFireX is booted or only when running 3D applications. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific...
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... the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if 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. If necessary, adjust your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Restart your motherboard. Ensure that the display cable is correct...
... the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if 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. If necessary, adjust your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Restart your motherboard. Ensure that the display cable is correct...