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... Safety requirements for information technology equipment including electrical bussiness equipment Safety of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) 3D Graphics Accelerator GV-R96X128D Ultra is in conformity with (reference to the specification under...
... Safety requirements for information technology equipment including electrical bussiness equipment Safety of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) 3D Graphics Accelerator GV-R96X128D Ultra is in conformity with (reference to the specification under...
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... from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. English User's Manual Copyright Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT") No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any labels on VGA card, this may appear in this document nor does it make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be...
... from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. English User's Manual Copyright Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT") No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any labels on VGA card, this may appear in this document nor does it make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be...
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...AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION 9 3.1.1. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 31 5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7 3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 9 3.1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5 2.1. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.4. Display Properties pages 21 3.2. Win® 98/98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation 30 3.3. How to reflash the BIOS 32 5.2. APPENDIX 32 5.1. Table of Contents 1.INTRODUCTION 4 1.1. BOARD LAYOUT 6 2.3. Taskbar Icon ...17 3.1.6. Utilities on driver CD 14 3.1.5. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 33 - 3 - PREFACE 4 1.2. BIOS FLASH...
...AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION 9 3.1.1. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 31 5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7 3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 9 3.1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5 2.1. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.4. Display Properties pages 21 3.2. Win® 98/98SE / Win® 2000 / Win® ME driver installation 30 3.3. How to reflash the BIOS 32 5.2. APPENDIX 32 5.1. Table of Contents 1.INTRODUCTION 4 1.1. BOARD LAYOUT 6 2.3. Taskbar Icon ...17 3.1.6. Utilities on driver CD 14 3.1.5. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 33 - 3 - PREFACE 4 1.2. BIOS FLASH...
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... be transferred faster from system memory to the chip. 1.2. GV-R96X128D Ultra supports the new AGP 8X standard, which allows large volumes of memory to accelerate latest 3D games and new SMARTSHADER™ 2.1 technology supporting DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality to give developers the freedom to accelerate video Supports DVI-I and TV-Out connector Super Over-clocking by V-Tuner GV-R96X128D Ultra Graphics Accelerator - 4 - English 1.
... be transferred faster from system memory to the chip. 1.2. GV-R96X128D Ultra supports the new AGP 8X standard, which allows large volumes of memory to accelerate latest 3D games and new SMARTSHADER™ 2.1 technology supporting DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality to give developers the freedom to accelerate video Supports DVI-I and TV-Out connector Super Over-clocking by V-Tuner GV-R96X128D Ultra Graphics Accelerator - 4 - English 1.
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... components are no shipping and handling damages on your computer. 1. Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on a grounded anti-static mat. UNPACKING The GV-R96X128D Ultra package contains the following: z The GV-R96X128D Ultra graphics accelerator z This user's manual z The Driver CD z PowerDVD CD z Game CD z One cable supports S-video and AV-Output z DVI-I to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. The...
... components are no shipping and handling damages on your computer. 1. Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on a grounded anti-static mat. UNPACKING The GV-R96X128D Ultra package contains the following: z The GV-R96X128D Ultra graphics accelerator z This user's manual z The Driver CD z PowerDVD CD z Game CD z One cable supports S-video and AV-Output z DVI-I to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. The...
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Remove any on the motherboard. English 2.3. Now that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. For more information, see you may need to install your computer, you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you computer documentation. - 7 - Remove the computer cover. HARDWARE INSTALLATION Installing Your Graphics card. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. To install your computer's manual for help in removing the...
Remove any on the motherboard. English 2.3. Now that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. For more information, see you may need to install your computer, you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you computer documentation. - 7 - Remove the computer cover. HARDWARE INSTALLATION Installing Your Graphics card. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. To install your computer's manual for help in removing the...
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... a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below . Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the list below ... To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. 5. If your card; For detailed instructions, select your graphics card with the installation...
... a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below . Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from the list below ... To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. 5. If your card; For detailed instructions, select your graphics card with the installation...
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... can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to be Drive D: The installation of SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Win® XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION 3.1.1. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive, you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for that motherboard. English 3. z If...
... can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to be Drive D: The installation of SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Win® XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION 3.1.1. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive, you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for that motherboard. English 3. z If...
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English 3.1.2. Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. 2.Click "Next" icon. 3.Click "Next" icon. 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. 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. GV-R96X128D Ultra Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
English 3.1.2. Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. 2.Click "Next" icon. 3.Click "Next" icon. 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. 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. GV-R96X128D Ultra Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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... click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Right click the icon. Software Installation Click "Advanced" after clickng Settings. You can link to change your display settings. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find an GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced...
... click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Right click the icon. Software Installation Click "Advanced" after clickng Settings. You can link to change your display settings. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find an GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced...
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... icon. GV-R96X128D Ultra Graphics Accelerator - 20 - GV-R96X128D Ultra graphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this icon open the ATi control panel. 2.Using Single Display HYDRAVISION™ HYDRAVISION™ and the Desktop Manager are activated whenever Windows® starts. Installing HYDRAVISION™ adds menu options to unload the HYDRAVISION™ Desktop Manager. 3.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed...
... icon. GV-R96X128D Ultra Graphics Accelerator - 20 - GV-R96X128D Ultra graphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this icon open the ATi control panel. 2.Using Single Display HYDRAVISION™ HYDRAVISION™ and the Desktop Manager are activated whenever Windows® starts. Installing HYDRAVISION™ adds menu options to unload the HYDRAVISION™ Desktop Manager. 3.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed...
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... when using high-resolution. Alternate DVI operational mode enables or disables alternate DVI operational mode. - 21 - However, this feature must be enabled for adapter and setting. You can move the slider to adjust the Direct 3D settings. Software Installation Click "Advanced", into details settings: Options Properties Version Information provides the Catalyst version number, 2D version number and the driver build information. Details button access to the Details tab which lists the card's hardware...
... when using high-resolution. Alternate DVI operational mode enables or disables alternate DVI operational mode. - 21 - However, this feature must be enabled for adapter and setting. You can move the slider to adjust the Direct 3D settings. Software Installation Click "Advanced", into details settings: Options Properties Version Information provides the Catalyst version number, 2D version number and the driver build information. Details button access to the Details tab which lists the card's hardware...
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... performing a variety of bus tests that determine your optimal graphics accelerator settings. Changing these settings might result in most cases, be able to reset the graphics accelerator without requiring a system restart. English VPU Recover Properties: The VPU Recover Properties allows the ATI display driver to reset the graphics accelerator when it stops responding to ATI Technologies. GV-R96X128D Ultra Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Using VPU Recover the display driver will, in system instability.
... performing a variety of bus tests that determine your optimal graphics accelerator settings. Changing these settings might result in most cases, be able to reset the graphics accelerator without requiring a system restart. English VPU Recover Properties: The VPU Recover Properties allows the ATI display driver to reset the graphics accelerator when it stops responding to ATI Technologies. GV-R96X128D Ultra Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Using VPU Recover the display driver will, in system instability.
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... should display its highest possible frame rate, regardless of the monitor's refresh rate which display vertical and horizontal lines around textures, or text that can only support a limited number of texture formats. GV-R96X128D Ultra Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English Mipmap Detail Level slider This will allow you to choose the texture quality of the mipmaps the application will use this setting should...
... should display its highest possible frame rate, regardless of the monitor's refresh rate which display vertical and horizontal lines around textures, or text that can only support a limited number of texture formats. GV-R96X128D Ultra Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English Mipmap Detail Level slider This will allow you to choose the texture quality of the mipmaps the application will use this setting should...
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... object the image quality should display its highest possible frame rate, regardless of the monitor's refresh rate which the application will run. TRUFORM makes the curved surfaces of the same image. Note that have changed. GV-R96X128D Ultra Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Selecting Application Preference allows the application to decide whether or not it should increase, requiring a higher quality texture of...
... object the image quality should display its highest possible frame rate, regardless of the monitor's refresh rate which the application will run. TRUFORM makes the curved surfaces of the same image. Note that have changed. GV-R96X128D Ultra Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Selecting Application Preference allows the application to decide whether or not it should increase, requiring a higher quality texture of...
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... allows gamma control for video playing of Direct 3D and OpenGL games played in fullscreen mode. (NOTE: Game Gamma is used to the view. English Color Properties: The Color Properties is NOT supported in - The higher the gamma value, the higher the brightness and contrast of your mouse, to in Windows NT4.0) Default resets the desktop brightness and color settings to the default values. - 27...
... allows gamma control for video playing of Direct 3D and OpenGL games played in fullscreen mode. (NOTE: Game Gamma is used to the view. English Color Properties: The Color Properties is NOT supported in - The higher the gamma value, the higher the brightness and contrast of your mouse, to in Windows NT4.0) Default resets the desktop brightness and color settings to the default values. - 27...
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English Display Properties: If your VGA card is equipped with a S-Video connector, you can use the supplied S-Video-to-Composite video adapter. 1. Connecting your graphics card to a TV or VCR To connect your graphics card to your S-Video Out. Looking at the back of Primary and Secondary displays. Here you can use an S-Video cable. Select Display Type Enable / Disable "Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor" The Display tab provides the multi monitor features. Using an S-Video cable or the supplied adapter cable, attach one end of your...
English Display Properties: If your VGA card is equipped with a S-Video connector, you can use the supplied S-Video-to-Composite video adapter. 1. Connecting your graphics card to a TV or VCR To connect your graphics card to your S-Video Out. Looking at the back of Primary and Secondary displays. Here you can use an S-Video cable. Select Display Type Enable / Disable "Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor" The Display tab provides the multi monitor features. Using an S-Video cable or the supplied adapter cable, attach one end of your...
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... to adjust the vividness of the color. Overlay properties allows for the viewing of the video image. Sliding it all the way to adjust the Brightness / Contrast / Saturation / Hue / Gamma settings. z Hue allows you to adjust the contrast in dual-controller Clone mode, and not singledisplay or extended desktop configurations. - 29 - z Saturation allows you to adjust the brightness of full-motion video on the Primary display. Software Installation However...
... to adjust the vividness of the color. Overlay properties allows for the viewing of the video image. Sliding it all the way to adjust the Brightness / Contrast / Saturation / Hue / Gamma settings. z Hue allows you to adjust the contrast in dual-controller Clone mode, and not singledisplay or extended desktop configurations. - 29 - z Saturation allows you to adjust the brightness of full-motion video on the Primary display. Software Installation However...
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... / Win® ME, please insert the Installation CD. If Windows® does not show up. Click on the control bar. 2. Click "Next". 7. BIOS FLASH UTILITY BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with your computer, you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics...
... / Win® ME, please insert the Installation CD. If Windows® does not show up. Click on the control bar. 2. Click "Next". 7. BIOS FLASH UTILITY BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with your computer, you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics...
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... installed the graphics driver. If you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the AGP slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are only using one graphics card. For more information, consult your computer's manual...
... installed the graphics driver. If you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the AGP slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are only using one graphics card. For more information, consult your computer's manual...