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Upgrade your Life GV-R98P128D Radeon 9800 PRO Graphics Accelerator USER'S MANUAL Rev. 102 12MD-R98P128D-102
Upgrade your Life GV-R98P128D Radeon 9800 PRO Graphics Accelerator USER'S MANUAL Rev. 102 12MD-R98P128D-102
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Notice Due to update the information contained herein. Please do not remove any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. June 5, 2003 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 2 - The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may appear in this document nor does it make a commitment to rapid ...
Notice Due to update the information contained herein. Please do not remove any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. June 5, 2003 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 2 - The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may appear in this document nor does it make a commitment to rapid ...
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GV-R98P128D 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 ... 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. 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...
GV-R98P128D 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 ... 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. 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...
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...may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1. Hardware Installation 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 ; English 2. If you work on the graphics card. - 5 - Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem...
...may cause damage to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1. Hardware Installation 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 ; English 2. If you work on the graphics card. - 5 - Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem...
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then turn on the computer and monitor. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 8 - then align your Graphics card with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to your card; AGP Slot After installation, please connect ...the power cable to the appropriate connector, as shown below . If your operating system from this slot; Locate the AGP slot. GV-R98P128D Graphics card 5. Plug the display cable into your GV-R98P128D graphics card, or system will not boot. 6. For detailed instructions, select your Graphics card came with the AGP slot, and press...
then turn on the computer and monitor. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 8 - then align your Graphics card with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to your card; AGP Slot After installation, please connect ...the power cable to the appropriate connector, as shown below . If your operating system from this slot; Locate the AGP slot. GV-R98P128D Graphics card 5. Plug the display cable into your GV-R98P128D graphics card, or system will not boot. 6. For detailed instructions, select your Graphics card came with the AGP slot, and press...
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... Windows ME) has installed DirectX 9 or later. English 3. Operating system requirement z If your OS is very simple. z If you install the GV-R98P128D drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Win® 98/98SE / WINDOWS® 2000 / Win® ME / Win® XP drivers... is Microsoft Windows, when loading the GV-R98P128D drivers for M/B Driver. - 9 - Or please contact your GV-R98P128D graphics accelerator. 3.1.1. WINDOWS® 98 /98SE / WINDOWS® ME / WINDOWS® XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION The ...
... Windows ME) has installed DirectX 9 or later. English 3. Operating system requirement z If your OS is very simple. z If you install the GV-R98P128D drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Win® 98/98SE / WINDOWS® 2000 / Win® ME / Win® XP drivers... is Microsoft Windows, when loading the GV-R98P128D drivers for M/B Driver. - 9 - Or please contact your GV-R98P128D graphics accelerator. 3.1.1. WINDOWS® 98 /98SE / WINDOWS® ME / WINDOWS® XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION The ...
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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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Driver Installation The following is inserted into your Windows CD in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R98P128D is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 4: System Setting Change 2.Click "Finish" icon. Please select "Do not install a driver" and press OK. Step 3: Update ... time, the windows will automatically detect a new hardware in order to complete the VGA driver installation. If you don't have the CD, you press it. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - English 3.1.3.
Driver Installation The following is inserted into your Windows CD in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R98P128D is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 4: System Setting Change 2.Click "Finish" icon. Please select "Do not install a driver" and press OK. Step 3: Update ... time, the windows will automatically detect a new hardware in order to complete the VGA driver installation. If you don't have the CD, you press it. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - English 3.1.3.
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Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon 9800 Pro)" item. 2.Click "Next". - 13 - Software Installation English 3..Click "No" icon. 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.
Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon 9800 Pro)" item. 2.Click "Next". - 13 - Software Installation English 3..Click "No" icon. 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.
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... 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. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics card, latest drivers, and other functions. Right click the...
... 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. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics card, latest drivers, and other functions. Right click the...
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GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card.
GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card.
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... designed for HYDRAVISION™ display management software. - 21 - HYDRAVISION™ installation enables the Desktop Manager and creates a Windows® program group for multiple monitor settings. GV-R98P128D 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...
... designed for HYDRAVISION™ display management software. - 21 - HYDRAVISION™ installation enables the Desktop Manager and creates a Windows® program group for multiple monitor settings. GV-R98P128D 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...
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... example 1280x1024 @75Hz) using a DVI-to reactivate any disabled graphics warning messages. Enable ATI taskbar icon application enables or disables the ATI taskbar icon. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Click "Advanced", into details settings: Options Properties Version Information provides the Catalyst version number, 2D version number and the driver build...
... example 1280x1024 @75Hz) using a DVI-to reactivate any disabled graphics warning messages. Enable ATI taskbar icon application enables or disables the ATI taskbar icon. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Click "Advanced", into details settings: Options Properties Version Information provides the Catalyst version number, 2D version number and the driver build...
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... to decide whether or not it should display its highest possible frame rate, regardless of the monitor. z Support KTX buffer region extension Enabling this feature. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Selecting Application Preference allows the application to access advanced settings that can occur with the higher frame rate. z Force Z-buffer depth allows...
... to decide whether or not it should display its highest possible frame rate, regardless of the monitor. z Support KTX buffer region extension Enabling this feature. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Selecting Application Preference allows the application to access advanced settings that can occur with the higher frame rate. z Force Z-buffer depth allows...
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... mipmaps are a few specific Direct 3D applications. z Support DTX texture formats allows applications to decide whether or not it may eliminate problems with other games. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 26 - By selecting Disabled, the driver will lower the frame rate of full screen games but reduce the image tearing that appears incorrect...
... mipmaps are a few specific Direct 3D applications. z Support DTX texture formats allows applications to decide whether or not it may eliminate problems with other games. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 26 - By selecting Disabled, the driver will lower the frame rate of full screen games but reduce the image tearing that appears incorrect...
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... the enhanced graphics driver, see the user's manual.) 3. However, most TVs (and VCRs) have a Composite video input, in your GV-R98P128D graphics card to your television (or VCR). 2. Ensure your graphics card was installed correctly. (For information about placing the card in which... Using an S-Video cable or the supplied adapter cable, attach one end of your operating desktop extending your desktop to -Composite video adapter. 1. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Turn off your computer and your television (or VCR). 5. a TV or a computer monitor) as part of the...
... the enhanced graphics driver, see the user's manual.) 3. However, most TVs (and VCRs) have a Composite video input, in your GV-R98P128D graphics card to your television (or VCR). 2. Ensure your graphics card was installed correctly. (For information about placing the card in which... Using an S-Video cable or the supplied adapter cable, attach one end of your operating desktop extending your desktop to -Composite video adapter. 1. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Turn off your computer and your television (or VCR). 5. a TV or a computer monitor) as part of the...
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... 0If you install the latest driver, use the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 5. Click "OK". 6. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Follow the Wizard's on your GV-R98P128D Graphics card. Select Run. 4. Type the following: D:\SETUP (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with..., please refer to detail on "Install Display Drivers(Radeon 9800 Pro)" to the license agreement. 9. BIOS FLASH UTILITY GV-R98P128D BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your CD-ROM drive.
... 0If you install the latest driver, use the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 5. Click "OK". 6. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Follow the Wizard's on your GV-R98P128D Graphics card. Select Run. 4. Type the following: D:\SETUP (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with..., please refer to detail on "Install Display Drivers(Radeon 9800 Pro)" to the license agreement. 9. BIOS FLASH UTILITY GV-R98P128D BIOS update procedure: 0Note: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your CD-ROM drive.
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Extract the Zip file to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. Reboot your OS is Windows 2000 / Windows Me / Windows XP. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Restart your PC in MS-DOS mode (This function only for your graphics card? 1. Reflash BIOS command as example. Change the command ... to reflash the BIOS We use the bootable disk to reflash the BIOS for Windows 98/98SE, If your PC when it's done. please use GV-AR64SH VGA card and Atiflash BIOS flash utility as below : C:\> atiflash -p 0 5. Appendix 5.1. How to MS-DOS mode) 3. English 5.
Extract the Zip file to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. Reboot your OS is Windows 2000 / Windows Me / Windows XP. GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Restart your PC in MS-DOS mode (This function only for your graphics card? 1. Reflash BIOS command as example. Change the command ... to reflash the BIOS We use the bootable disk to reflash the BIOS for Windows 98/98SE, If your PC when it's done. please use GV-AR64SH VGA card and Atiflash BIOS flash utility as below : C:\> atiflash -p 0 5. Appendix 5.1. How to MS-DOS mode) 3. English 5.
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English 5.2. Appendix Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) Display Screen Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 GV-R98P128D 2D Single Display Modes Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 72 75 85 90 100 120 160 200 47 56 60 70 72 75 85 90 100 ...
English 5.2. Appendix Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) Display Screen Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 GV-R98P128D 2D Single Display Modes Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 72 75 85 90 100 120 160 200 47 56 60 70 72 75 85 90 100 ...
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GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 34 - English Display Screen Resolution 1152 x 864 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 Refresh Rate (Hz) 43 47 60 70 75 ...
GV-R98P128D Graphics Accelerator - 34 - English Display Screen Resolution 1152 x 864 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 Refresh Rate (Hz) 43 47 60 70 75 ...