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... 5.2. Display Properties pages 22 3.2. BOARD LAYOUT 6 2.3. WINDOWS® 98 /98SE / WINDOWS® ME / WINDOWS® XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION 9 3.1.1. DirectX Installation ...10 3.1.3. Utilities on driver CD ...15 3.1.5. Appendix 33 5.1. UNPACKING 5 2.2. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 9 3.1. Taskbar Icon ...18 3.1.6. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.4. KEY FEATURES 4 2. Operating system requirement 9 3.1.2. English Table of Content HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7 3. Troubleshooting Tips 32...
... 5.2. Display Properties pages 22 3.2. BOARD LAYOUT 6 2.3. WINDOWS® 98 /98SE / WINDOWS® ME / WINDOWS® XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION 9 3.1.1. DirectX Installation ...10 3.1.3. Utilities on driver CD ...15 3.1.5. Appendix 33 5.1. UNPACKING 5 2.2. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 9 3.1. Taskbar Icon ...18 3.1.6. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.4. KEY FEATURES 4 2. Operating system requirement 9 3.1.2. English Table of Content HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7 3. Troubleshooting Tips 32...
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...to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Turn off your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be done on the card before handling computer components. Place components on a grounded antistatic... object or to D-Sub connector WARNING! English 2. To protect them against damage from the system. UNPACKING The GV-R96P128D package contains the following: z The GV-R96P128D graphics accelerator z This USER'S MANUAL z The GV-R96P128D Driver CD x 1 z Power DVD XP CD x 1 z Game CD x 2 z One cable supports S-video...
...to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. Turn off your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. Unpacking and installation should be done on the card before handling computer components. Place components on a grounded antistatic... object or to D-Sub connector WARNING! English 2. To protect them against damage from the system. UNPACKING The GV-R96P128D package contains the following: z The GV-R96P128D graphics accelerator z This USER'S MANUAL z The GV-R96P128D Driver CD x 1 z Power DVD XP CD x 1 z Game CD x 2 z One cable supports S-video...
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... your Graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 8 - then align your Graphics card came with the installation of the Graphics card driver. English 4. GV-R96P128D Graphics card AGP Slot 5. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the list below ... Replace the screw...
... your Graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 8 - then align your Graphics card came with the installation of the Graphics card driver. English 4. GV-R96P128D Graphics card AGP Slot 5. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the list below ... Replace the screw...
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.../98SE, Windows2000 or Windows ME) has installed DirectX 9 or later version. Then you can follow guides to setup your GV-R96P128D driver (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Step By Step Installation" to be Drive D: 3.1. Operating system requirement z If your CD-ROM Drive..., please install the appropriate Driver program for M/B Driver. - 9 - z If you install the GV-R96P128D drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Win® 98/98SE / WINDOWS® 2000 / Win® ME / Win® XP drivers is Microsoft Windows, when loading the GV-R96P128D drivers for the system, please make...
.../98SE, Windows2000 or Windows ME) has installed DirectX 9 or later version. Then you can follow guides to setup your GV-R96P128D driver (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Step By Step Installation" to be Drive D: 3.1. Operating system requirement z If your CD-ROM Drive..., please install the appropriate Driver program for M/B Driver. - 9 - z If you install the GV-R96P128D drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Win® 98/98SE / WINDOWS® 2000 / Win® ME / Win® XP drivers is Microsoft Windows, when loading the GV-R96P128D drivers for the system, please make...
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Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. 2.Click "Next" icon. 3.Click "Next" icon. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX 9(or later version) to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 98 / 98SE / Windows® 2000 / Windows® ME or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performence. Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 98/ 98SE/ Windows® 2000/ Windows® ME or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX 9(or later version) first. 1. GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 10 - English 3.1.2.
Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. 2.Click "Next" icon. 3.Click "Next" icon. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX 9(or later version) to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 98 / 98SE / Windows® 2000 / Windows® ME or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performence. Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 98/ 98SE/ Windows® 2000/ Windows® ME or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX 9(or later version) first. 1. GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 10 - English 3.1.2.
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English 3.1.3. Step 4: System Setting Change 2.Click "Finish" icon. Step 2: Update Device Driver Wizard: Standard PCI Graphics Adapter(VGA) 1.Click "Next" icon. GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Driver Installation The following is inserted into your Windows CD in the system and pop out a "New Hardware ... message. If you don't have the CD, you press it. Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R96P128D is the step-by-step installation guide. Please select "Do not install a driver" and press OK. Don't click "Cancel", because the system will automatically detect a new hardware in ...
English 3.1.3. Step 4: System Setting Change 2.Click "Finish" icon. Step 2: Update Device Driver Wizard: Standard PCI Graphics Adapter(VGA) 1.Click "Next" icon. GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Driver Installation The following is inserted into your Windows CD in the system and pop out a "New Hardware ... message. If you don't have the CD, you press it. Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R96P128D is the step-by-step installation guide. Please select "Do not install a driver" and press OK. Don't click "Cancel", because the system will automatically detect a new hardware in ...
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English 3.Click "No" icon. After the system has finished loading, insert the GV-R96P128D driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1. Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon 9600 Pro)" item. 2.Click "Next". - 13 - Software Installation
English 3.Click "No" icon. After the system has finished loading, insert the GV-R96P128D driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1. Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon 9600 Pro)" item. 2.Click "Next". - 13 - Software Installation
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Software Installation Click "Finish" to restart computer. - 15 - Click "V-Tuner" item. 2.Click "Next". 3. Utilities on driver CD The utilities include Display Driver and V-Tuner utilities. Enter your name and company. 4. z Install V-Tuner : 1. English 3.1.4. Please follow the steps.
Software Installation Click "Finish" to restart computer. - 15 - Click "V-Tuner" item. 2.Click "Next". 3. Utilities on driver CD The utilities include Display Driver and V-Tuner utilities. Enter your name and company. 4. z Install V-Tuner : 1. English 3.1.4. Please follow the steps.
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... icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the display drivers, you will find an GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Right click the icon. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics...
... icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the display drivers, you will find an GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Right click the icon. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics...
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...™ Desktop Manager. 3.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed for HYDRAVISION™ display management software. - 21 - A GV-R96P128D with only one display output can still take advantage of the many features of the display drivers, you will find an ATi icon on the ATI icon to access the application's features and help...
...™ Desktop Manager. 3.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed for HYDRAVISION™ display management software. - 21 - A GV-R96P128D with only one display output can still take advantage of the many features of the display drivers, you will find an ATi icon on the ATI icon to access the application's features and help...
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... information. Details button access to the Details tab which lists the card's hardware details and driver information. Re-activate all warning messages allows you to adjust the Direct 3D settings. GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English 3.1.6. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for ATI hotkey support. Show ATI icon on taskbar...
... information. Details button access to the Details tab which lists the card's hardware details and driver information. Re-activate all warning messages allows you to adjust the Direct 3D settings. GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English 3.1.6. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for ATI hotkey support. Show ATI icon on taskbar...
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..., thus reducing the number of full screen games but reduce the image tearing that can only support a limited number of texture format. GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 26 - z Defaults button allows you to reset the Direct 3D Compatibility Settings to default values. Defaults button...maycause problems with the higher frame rate. Moving the slider to access advanced settings that appears incorrect. By selecting Disabled, the driver will run at its frames at which display vertical and horizontal lines around textures, or text that can occur with other games...
..., thus reducing the number of full screen games but reduce the image tearing that can only support a limited number of texture format. GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 26 - z Defaults button allows you to reset the Direct 3D Compatibility Settings to default values. Defaults button...maycause problems with the higher frame rate. Moving the slider to access advanced settings that appears incorrect. By selecting Disabled, the driver will run at its frames at which display vertical and horizontal lines around textures, or text that can occur with other games...
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...can use a second output device (e.q. However, most TVs (and VCRs) have a Composite video input, in your computer and installing the enhanced graphics driver, see the user's manual.) 3. Determine if your television (or VCR). 2. Looking at the back of the cable to your graphics card and the... Turn on the second device. Using an S-Video cable or the supplied adapter cable, attach one end of your computer, locate your S-Video Out. GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Connecting your graphics card to a TV or VCR To connect your graphics card to a TV (or VCR), use the supplied...
...can use a second output device (e.q. However, most TVs (and VCRs) have a Composite video input, in your computer and installing the enhanced graphics driver, see the user's manual.) 3. Determine if your television (or VCR). 2. Looking at the back of the cable to your graphics card and the... Turn on the second device. Using an S-Video cable or the supplied adapter cable, attach one end of your computer, locate your S-Video Out. GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Connecting your graphics card to a TV or VCR To connect your graphics card to a TV (or VCR), use the supplied...
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To install the GV-R96P128D driver for the file. 0If you install the latest driver, use the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 5. Click "OK". 6. Click "Next". 8. BIOS FLASH UTILITY GV-R96P128D BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your local dealer for Windows...
To install the GV-R96P128D driver for the file. 0If you install the latest driver, use the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 5. Click "OK". 6. Click "Next". 8. BIOS FLASH UTILITY GV-R96P128D BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your local dealer for Windows...
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... be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver. If you are only using one graphics card. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the... the Microsoft Windows® Startup Menu.) In Safe Mode, bring up the Device Manager and check for more assistance, use F8 to the monitor's manual.) GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 32 - If necessary, adjust your motherboard. English 4.
... be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver. If you are only using one graphics card. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the... the Microsoft Windows® Startup Menu.) In Safe Mode, bring up the Device Manager and check for more assistance, use F8 to the monitor's manual.) GV-R96P128D Graphics Accelerator - 32 - If necessary, adjust your motherboard. English 4.