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... any labels on this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this graphics card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise...
... any labels on this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this graphics card. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise...
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... connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 3. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Please refer to prevent system instability. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - After installation, remember to connect the power cable...
... connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Step 3. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Please refer to prevent system instability. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - After installation, remember to connect the power cable...
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...supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Hardware Installation Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV...
...supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Hardware Installation Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV...
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... damages on your system. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can handle both of your card. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to your...
... damages on your system. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can handle both of your card. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the bag that your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to your...
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... Utility Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your optical drive. Software Installation Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. Make sure your screen...
... Utility Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your optical drive. Software Installation Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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. Make sure your screen...
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Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
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... just been setup. 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: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these...
... just been setup. 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: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these...
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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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will be controlled automatically. 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 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 - Return to PROFILES page. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will be controlled automatically. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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... the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS 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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the...
... the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS 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. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the...
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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. 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.
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...; Graphics Hardware Provides hardware information including graphics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock and so on. Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video playback appears 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 more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 24...
...; Graphics Hardware Provides hardware information including graphics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock and so on. Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video playback appears 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 more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 24...
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... 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 - 26 - 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. Preferences Properties: The...
... 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 - 26 - 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. Preferences Properties: The...
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... of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to optimize performance of your desktop. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and...
... of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to optimize performance of your desktop. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and...
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... 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 - 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 enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Monitor Properties...
... 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 - 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 enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Monitor Properties...
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... type of image quality while maintaining performance. The slider enables you to a universal slider control where you are unsure of how to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that applies a combination of 3D application. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to adjust for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality...
... type of image quality while maintaining performance. The slider enables you to a universal slider control where you are unsure of how to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that applies a combination of 3D application. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to adjust for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality...
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... to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - It works best when used in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering can be set to favor either an increase in system processing performance or improved image quality: • Setting for performance is best used with Mipmapping. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings...
... to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - It works best when used in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering can be set to favor either an increase in system processing performance or improved image quality: • Setting for performance is best used with Mipmapping. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings...
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... make the color more or less vibrant and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. 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. Note: This page is only for video playback. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them...
... make the color more or less vibrant and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. 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. Note: This page is only for video playback. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them...
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... Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood. Extended Desktop Mode 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. Software Installation This page is useful when it is not supported on systems running Windows Vista...
... Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood. Extended Desktop Mode 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. Software Installation This page is useful when it is not supported on systems running Windows Vista...
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...figuration is detected for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Once your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up until you hear three beeps...
...figuration is detected for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Once your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up until you hear three beeps...
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... display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. 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. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. 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. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...