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... UTILITY 31 4. Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. Table of Contents 1. KEY FEATURES 4 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5 2.1. Appendix 33 5.1. PREFACE 4 1.2. WINDOWS® 98 /98SE / WINDOWS® ME / WINDOWS® XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION 9 3.1.1. Operating system requirement 9 3.1.2. Taskbar Icon ...18 3.1.6. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 35 - 3 - English Table of Content BOARD LAYOUT...
... UTILITY 31 4. Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. Table of Contents 1. KEY FEATURES 4 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5 2.1. Appendix 33 5.1. PREFACE 4 1.2. WINDOWS® 98 /98SE / WINDOWS® ME / WINDOWS® XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION 9 3.1.1. Operating system requirement 9 3.1.2. Taskbar Icon ...18 3.1.6. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 35 - 3 - English Table of Content BOARD LAYOUT...
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... the system. Unpacking and installation should be done on your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Turn off your card. Place components on a...GV-R9700 package contains the following: l The GV-R9700 graphics accelerator l This USER'S MANUAL l The GV-R9700 Driver CD x 1 l Power DVD XP CD x 1 l Game CD x 5 l One cable support S-video and AV-Output; The card contains sensitive electric components, which can be left in its original packing until it is installed. Use none official gigabyte...
... the system. Unpacking and installation should be done on your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Turn off your card. Place components on a...GV-R9700 package contains the following: l The GV-R9700 graphics accelerator l This USER'S MANUAL l The GV-R9700 Driver CD x 1 l Power DVD XP CD x 1 l Game CD x 5 l One cable support S-video and AV-Output; The card contains sensitive electric components, which can be left in its original packing until it is installed. Use none official gigabyte...
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...You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. 5. GV-R9700 Graphics Accelerator - 8 - then align your Graphics card with the installation of the Graphics card driver. Replace the screw to proceed with the AGP slot, and press it in place, and ...; then turn on the computer and monitor.If your operating system from this slot; Plug the display cable into your GV-R9700 graphics card, or system will not boot. 6. GV-R9700 Graphics card AGP Slot After installation, please connect the power cable to the appropriate connector, as shown below . English...
...You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. 5. GV-R9700 Graphics Accelerator - 8 - then align your Graphics card with the installation of the Graphics card driver. Replace the screw to proceed with the AGP slot, and press it in place, and ...; then turn on the computer and monitor.If your operating system from this slot; Plug the display cable into your GV-R9700 graphics card, or system will not boot. 6. GV-R9700 Graphics card AGP Slot After installation, please connect the power cable to the appropriate connector, as shown below . English...
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... /98SE / WINDOWS® ME / WINDOWS® XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION The installation of SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate Driver program for that your motherboard nearest dealer for M/B Driver. - 9 - Or please contact your CD-ROM Drive ...install the GV-R9700 drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Win® 98/98SE / WINDOWS® 2000 / Win® ME / Win® XP drivers is Microsoft Windows, when loading the GV-R9700 drivers for your GV-R9700 graphics accelerator. 3.1.1. Then you can follow guides to setup your GV-R9700 driver (Please...
... /98SE / WINDOWS® ME / WINDOWS® XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION The installation of SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate Driver program for that your motherboard nearest dealer for M/B Driver. - 9 - Or please contact your CD-ROM Drive ...install the GV-R9700 drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Win® 98/98SE / WINDOWS® 2000 / Win® ME / Win® XP drivers is Microsoft Windows, when loading the GV-R9700 drivers for your GV-R9700 graphics accelerator. 3.1.1. Then you can follow guides to setup your GV-R9700 driver (Please...
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... DirectX8.1(or later version) first. (If your OS is Windows® XP, please skip this section.) Here we use DirectX 8.1 as installation example: 1. GV-R9700 Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 8.1" Item. 2.Click "Yes" icon. 3.Click "Yes" icon. English 3.1.2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX 8.1(or later version) to enable 3D...
... DirectX8.1(or later version) first. (If your OS is Windows® XP, please skip this section.) Here we use DirectX 8.1 as installation example: 1. GV-R9700 Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 8.1" Item. 2.Click "Yes" icon. 3.Click "Yes" icon. English 3.1.2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX 8.1(or later version) to enable 3D...
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If you don't have the CD, you press it. Please select "Do not install a driver" and press OK. GV-R9700 Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 3: Update Device Driver Wizard: Finish At this time, system will ask for your computer at the first time, the windows ...System Setting Change 2.Click "Finish" icon. Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R9700 is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 2: Update Device Driver Wizard: Standard PCI Graphics Adapter(VGA) 1.Click "Next" icon. English 3.1.3. Driver Installation The following is inserted into your Windows CD in the system and ...
If you don't have the CD, you press it. Please select "Do not install a driver" and press OK. GV-R9700 Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 3: Update Device Driver Wizard: Finish At this time, system will ask for your computer at the first time, the windows ...System Setting Change 2.Click "Finish" icon. Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R9700 is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 2: Update Device Driver Wizard: Standard PCI Graphics Adapter(VGA) 1.Click "Next" icon. English 3.1.3. Driver Installation The following is inserted into your Windows CD in the system and ...
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After the system has finished loading, insert the GV-R9700 driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon 9500 Pro/9700 Series)" item. 2.Click "Next". - 13 - English 3..Click "No" icon. Software Installation Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
After the system has finished loading, insert the GV-R9700 driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon 9500 Pro/9700 Series)" item. 2.Click "Next". - 13 - English 3..Click "No" icon. Software Installation Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
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l Install V-Tuner : 1. Software Installation English 3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD The utilities include Display Driver and V-Tuner utilities. Click "V-Tuner" item. 2.Click "Next". 3. Please follow the steps. Enter your name and company. 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. - 15 -
l Install V-Tuner : 1. Software Installation English 3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD The utilities include Display Driver and V-Tuner utilities. Click "V-Tuner" item. 2.Click "Next". 3. Please follow the steps. Enter your name and company. 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. - 15 -
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...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-R9700 Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Taskbar Icon After installation of the ...graphics card's enhanced and other information. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics card, latest drivers, and other functions. Click "Advanced" ...
...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-R9700 Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Taskbar Icon After installation of the ...graphics card's enhanced and other information. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics card, latest drivers, and other functions. Click "Advanced" ...
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... - English After installation of HYDRAVISION™ . A RADEON 9700 PRO 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, or to the ATI Icon.
... - English After installation of HYDRAVISION™ . A RADEON 9700 PRO 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, or to the ATI Icon.
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... high-resolution displays enables or disables to the Details tab which lists the card's hardware details and driver information. n Re-activate all warning messages allows you to reactivate any disabled graphics warning messages. English 3.1.6. GV-R9700 Graphics Accelerator - 22 - n Alternate DVI operational mode enables or disables alternate DVI operational mode. Display Properties pages...
... high-resolution displays enables or disables to the Details tab which lists the card's hardware details and driver information. n Re-activate all warning messages allows you to reactivate any disabled graphics warning messages. English 3.1.6. GV-R9700 Graphics Accelerator - 22 - n Alternate DVI operational mode enables or disables alternate DVI operational mode. Display Properties pages...
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By selecting Disabled, the driver will not support DTX texture formats, thus reducing the number of 3D objects look smoother and more lifelike. l Defaults button allows you to decide whether or not it maycause problems with other games. GV-R9700 Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Moving the slider to default values. Selecting Always Off allows the...
By selecting Disabled, the driver will not support DTX texture formats, thus reducing the number of 3D objects look smoother and more lifelike. l Defaults button allows you to decide whether or not it maycause problems with other games. GV-R9700 Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Moving the slider to default values. Selecting Always Off allows the...
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... graphics card and the other to your television (or VCR). 5. Connecting your graphics card to a TV or VCR To connect your GV-R9700 graphics card to second device or copying your desktop on your television (or VCR) then your computer. Turn on the second device...an S-Video or Composite video connection. 4. 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. Ensure your graphics card was installed correctly. (For information about placing the card in which case you can use a ...
... graphics card and the other to your television (or VCR). 5. Connecting your graphics card to a TV or VCR To connect your GV-R9700 graphics card to second device or copying your desktop on your television (or VCR) then your computer. Turn on the second device...an S-Video or Composite video connection. 4. 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. Ensure your graphics card was installed correctly. (For information about placing the card in which case you can use a ...
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.... 4. Click on -screen instructions to begin the Installation Wizard. 7. BIOS FLASH UTILITY GV-R9700 BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your GV-R9700 Graphics card. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers(Radeon 9000 Series)" to complete the installation. 3.3. English 3.2. Insert the INSTALLATION CD...
.... 4. Click on -screen instructions to begin the Installation Wizard. 7. BIOS FLASH UTILITY GV-R9700 BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your GV-R9700 Graphics card. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers(Radeon 9000 Series)" to complete the installation. 3.3. English 3.2. Insert the INSTALLATION CD...
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... entries if you have problems during bootup, start your computer in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-R9700 Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Then select the number for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power..... (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in Safe Mode. English 4.Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. n If you are plugged in the Windows® Help or contact your dealer or GBT for Safe M o d e , a n d p re s s E n te r. (Y o u c a n a ...
... entries if you have problems during bootup, start your computer in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-R9700 Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Then select the number for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in and receiving power..... (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in Safe Mode. English 4.Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. n If you are plugged in the Windows® Help or contact your dealer or GBT for Safe M o d e , a n d p re s s E n te r. (Y o u c a n a ...