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... before publication of this document nor does it make a commitment to rapid change in this booklet. The author assumes no responsibility for any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. June 5, 2003 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Notice Due to update the information contained herein. English Chapter 1 User's Manual Copyright Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT") No part of this VGA card.
... before publication of this document nor does it make a commitment to rapid change in this booklet. The author assumes no responsibility for any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. June 5, 2003 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Notice Due to update the information contained herein. English Chapter 1 User's Manual Copyright Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT") No part of this VGA card.
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... 8-pixel pipeline architecture All new 256-bit memory interface 128MB DDR memory accelerates the latest 3D games First to use pixel shaders to the chip. 1.2. INTRODUCTION 1.1. English 1. PREFACE GV-R98P128D features world's first 8-pipeline architecture for twice the rendering power, 128MB of texture and vertex data to be transferred faster from system memory to accelerate video DVI-I and TV-Out connector supported GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
... 8-pixel pipeline architecture All new 256-bit memory interface 128MB DDR memory accelerates the latest 3D games First to use pixel shaders to the chip. 1.2. INTRODUCTION 1.1. English 1. PREFACE GV-R98P128D features world's first 8-pipeline architecture for twice the rendering power, 128MB of texture and vertex data to be transferred faster from system memory to accelerate video DVI-I and TV-Out connector supported GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
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... mat. To protect them against damage from the system. Unpacking and installation should be done on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. UNPACKING The GV-R98P128D package contains the following: z The GV-R98P128D graphics accelerator z This USER'S MANUAL z The GV-R98P128D Driver CD x 1 z Power DVD XP CD x 1 z Game CD x 5 z One cable support S-video and AV-Output ; The card contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily damaged by static electricity...
... mat. To protect them against damage from the system. Unpacking and installation should be done on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. UNPACKING The GV-R98P128D package contains the following: z The GV-R98P128D graphics accelerator z This USER'S MANUAL z The GV-R98P128D Driver CD x 1 z Power DVD XP CD x 1 z Game CD x 5 z One cable support S-video and AV-Output ; The card contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily damaged by static electricity...
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... the motherboard. If necessary, consult your computer. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Hardware Installation English 2.3. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you computer documentation. - 7 - For more information, see you may need to install your computer. 2. Or, if your graphics accelerator card...
... the motherboard. If necessary, consult your computer. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Hardware Installation English 2.3. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you computer documentation. - 7 - For more information, see you may need to install your computer. 2. Or, if your graphics accelerator card...
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.... To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR You are now ready to proceed with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below . Replace the screw to your operating system from this slot; AGP Slot After installation, please connect the power cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. For detailed instructions, select your GV-R98P128D graphics card, or...
.... To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR You are now ready to proceed with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below . Replace the screw to your operating system from this slot; AGP Slot After installation, please connect the power cable to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. For detailed instructions, select your GV-R98P128D graphics card, or...
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... it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). SOFTWARE INSTALLATION In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Then you can follow guides to setup your GV-R98P128D driver (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Step By Step Installation" to be Drive D: 3.1. Software Installation English 3. Operating system requirement z If your OS is very simple. WINDOWS® 98 /98SE / WINDOWS® ME / WINDOWS® XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION The installation of SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets...
... it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). SOFTWARE INSTALLATION In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Then you can follow guides to setup your GV-R98P128D driver (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Step By Step Installation" to be Drive D: 3.1. Software Installation English 3. Operating system requirement z If your OS is very simple. WINDOWS® 98 /98SE / WINDOWS® ME / WINDOWS® XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION The installation of SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets...
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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. 0 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-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. 2.Click "Next" icon. 3.Click "Next" icon. English 3.1.2.
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. 0 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-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. 2.Click "Next" icon. 3.Click "Next" icon. English 3.1.2.
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... it. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - English 3.1.3. Please select "Do not install a driver" and press OK. Step 2: Update Device Driver Wizard: Standard PCI Graphics Adapter(VGA) 1.Click "Next" icon. 0Don't click "Cancel", because the system will hang if you can press C:\Windows\System directory. Step 3: Update Device Driver Wizard: Finish At this time, system will automatically detect a new hardware in order to complete the VGA driver installation. Step 4: System Setting Change 2.Click...
... it. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - English 3.1.3. Please select "Do not install a driver" and press OK. Step 2: Update Device Driver Wizard: Standard PCI Graphics Adapter(VGA) 1.Click "Next" icon. 0Don't click "Cancel", because the system will hang if you can press C:\Windows\System directory. Step 3: Update Device Driver Wizard: Finish At this time, system will automatically detect a new hardware in order to complete the VGA driver installation. Step 4: System Setting Change 2.Click...
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Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1. Software Installation After the system has finished loading, insert the GV-R98P128D driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon 9800 Pro)" item. 2.Click "Next". - 13 - If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". English 3..Click "No" icon.
Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1. Software Installation After the system has finished loading, insert the GV-R98P128D driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon 9800 Pro)" item. 2.Click "Next". - 13 - If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". English 3..Click "No" icon.
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English 3.1.5. You can link to change your display settings. Right click the icon. Click "Advanced" after clickng Settings. GV-R98P128D 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. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute...
English 3.1.5. You can link to change your display settings. Right click the icon. Click "Advanced" after clickng Settings. GV-R98P128D 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. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute...
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... to unload the HYDRAVISION™ Desktop Manager. 2.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed for HYDRAVISION™ display management software. - 21 - Software Installation Clicking this software. HYDRAVISION™ installation enables the Desktop Manager and creates a Windows® program group for multiple monitor settings. GVR98P128D graphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this icon open the ATi control panel. 1.Using Single Display HYDRAVISION™ HYDRAVISION™ and...
... to unload the HYDRAVISION™ Desktop Manager. 2.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed for HYDRAVISION™ display management software. - 21 - Software Installation Clicking this software. HYDRAVISION™ installation enables the Desktop Manager and creates a Windows® program group for multiple monitor settings. GVR98P128D graphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this icon open the ATi control panel. 1.Using Single Display HYDRAVISION™ HYDRAVISION™ and...
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... panel. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 22 - However, this feature must be enabled for example 1280x1024 @75Hz) using a digital DVI display. (This setting has no effect when using a DVI-to-VGA adapter.) Alternate DVI operational mode Use this option if you to change resolution. You can move the slider to reactivate any disabled graphics warning messages. Enable ATI taskbar icon application enables or disables the ATI taskbar icon. Click "Advanced" icon for windows) The Setting properties...
... panel. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 22 - However, this feature must be enabled for example 1280x1024 @75Hz) using a digital DVI display. (This setting has no effect when using a DVI-to-VGA adapter.) Alternate DVI operational mode Use this option if you to change resolution. You can move the slider to reactivate any disabled graphics warning messages. Enable ATI taskbar icon application enables or disables the ATI taskbar icon. Click "Advanced" icon for windows) The Setting properties...
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... feature allows rapid updates of those portions of the same image. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 24 - z Support KTX buffer region extension Enabling this feature. z Force Z-buffer depth allows you to the right selects a higher quality base mipmap, delivering the highest quality application experience. English textures of your screen that can solve compatibility issues for Vertical Sync This will run. Compatibility Settings button This...
... feature allows rapid updates of those portions of the same image. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 24 - z Support KTX buffer region extension Enabling this feature. z Force Z-buffer depth allows you to the right selects a higher quality base mipmap, delivering the highest quality application experience. English textures of your screen that can solve compatibility issues for Vertical Sync This will run. Compatibility Settings button This...
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...uses a texture filtering technique that blends multiple texture samples together. Software Installation z Custom Settings checkbox When Custom Settings is checked, the Main Settings slider is recommended for advanced users only. SMOOTHVISION 2.1 z Anti-Aliasing checkbox improves image quality by removing jagged edges from one position to the next changes the individual Custom Settings...Application Preference will use high quality or high performance textures. Setting the individual sliders gives you complete control over your application should increase, requiring a higher quality...
...uses a texture filtering technique that blends multiple texture samples together. Software Installation z Custom Settings checkbox When Custom Settings is checked, the Main Settings slider is recommended for advanced users only. SMOOTHVISION 2.1 z Anti-Aliasing checkbox improves image quality by removing jagged edges from one position to the next changes the individual Custom Settings...Application Preference will use high quality or high performance textures. Setting the individual sliders gives you complete control over your application should increase, requiring a higher quality...
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... experience. By selecting Disabled, the driver will not support DTX texture formats, thus reducing the number of texture format. z Alternate pixel center This may cause problems with other games. Moving the slider to decide whether or not it may eliminate problems with the higher frame rate. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Selecting Always Off allows the application to run . Compatibility Settings button This button...
... experience. By selecting Disabled, the driver will not support DTX texture formats, thus reducing the number of texture format. z Alternate pixel center This may cause problems with other games. Moving the slider to decide whether or not it may eliminate problems with the higher frame rate. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Selecting Always Off allows the application to run . Compatibility Settings button This button...
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... in Windows NT4.0) Default resets the desktop brightness and color settings to the default values. - 27 - Software Installation crease or decrease the color gamma/brightness/contrast of Direct 3D and OpenGL games played in fullscreen mode. (NOTE: Game Gamma is used to the view.You can also be changed. Desktop increases or decreases the color brightness of the Video Overlay. English Color Properties: The Color Properties is NOT supported...
... in Windows NT4.0) Default resets the desktop brightness and color settings to the default values. - 27 - Software Installation crease or decrease the color gamma/brightness/contrast of Direct 3D and OpenGL games played in fullscreen mode. (NOTE: Game Gamma is used to the view.You can also be changed. Desktop increases or decreases the color brightness of the Video Overlay. English Color Properties: The Color Properties is NOT supported...
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... GV-R98P128D graphics card to a TV (or VCR), use the supplied SVideo-to-Composite video adapter. 1. However, most TVs (and VCRs) have a Composite video input, in your television (or VCR) has an S-Video or Composite video connection. 4. Looking at the back of Primary and Secondary displays. Select Display Type Enable / Disable "Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor" The Display tab provides the multi monitor features. English Display Properties: If your VGA card is equipped with a S-Video connector, you can use an S-Video cable...
... GV-R98P128D graphics card to a TV (or VCR), use the supplied SVideo-to-Composite video adapter. 1. However, most TVs (and VCRs) have a Composite video input, in your television (or VCR) has an S-Video or Composite video connection. 4. Looking at the back of Primary and Secondary displays. Select Display Type Enable / Disable "Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor" The Display tab provides the multi monitor features. English Display Properties: If your VGA card is equipped with a S-Video connector, you can use an S-Video cable...
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... of bus tests that supports overlay adjustments. Overlay Adjustments z Brightness allows you to adjust the brightness of the video image. Difaults button allows you to reset the Overlay settings to default values. Theater Mode checkbox allows you to display video playback in full screen on a secondary monitor, if available and enabled. Software Installation However, there is only one video overlay, which is used to adjust the...
... of bus tests that supports overlay adjustments. Overlay Adjustments z Brightness allows you to adjust the brightness of the video image. Difaults button allows you to reset the Overlay settings to default values. Theater Mode checkbox allows you to display video playback in full screen on a secondary monitor, if available and enabled. Software Installation However, there is only one video overlay, which is used to adjust the...
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...R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 30 - WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION Please make sure the Windows 2000 have installed Windows ® 2000 Service Pack version 2 (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Insert the INSTALLATION CD into your GV-R98P128D Graphics card. BIOS FLASH UTILITY GV-R98P128D BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your computer, you install the latest driver, use the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 5. To install the GV-R98P128D driver...
...R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 30 - WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION Please make sure the Windows 2000 have installed Windows ® 2000 Service Pack version 2 (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. Insert the INSTALLATION CD into your GV-R98P128D Graphics card. BIOS FLASH UTILITY GV-R98P128D BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your computer, you install the latest driver, use the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 5. To install the GV-R98P128D driver...
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... your motherboard. Then select the number for more assistance, use F8 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 plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in Safe Mode. If necessary, adjust your computer in graphics capabilities on the screen. Troubleshooting Tips In Windows®...
... your motherboard. Then select the number for more assistance, use F8 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 plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in Safe Mode. If necessary, adjust your computer in graphics capabilities on the screen. Troubleshooting Tips In Windows®...