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...product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) VGA Card GV-R98X256D is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in supply systems cause by household appliances and similar electrical equipment "Harmonics" Disturbances in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC Safety requirements... use EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment including electrical bussiness equipment Safety of household and similar electrical appliances EN 50091-1 General and Safety requirements for uninterruptible power ...
...product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) VGA Card GV-R98X256D is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in supply systems cause by household appliances and similar electrical equipment "Harmonics" Disturbances in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC Safety requirements... use EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment including electrical bussiness equipment Safety of household and similar electrical appliances EN 50091-1 General and Safety requirements for uninterruptible power ...
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English User's Manual Copyright Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT") No part of this manual may void the warranty of this VGA card. Nov. 6, 2003 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R98X256D Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Please do not remove any labels on VGA card , this may be out of date before publication of their respective owners. The author assumes no responsibility for any from without the expressed, written permission of...
English User's Manual Copyright Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT") No part of this manual may void the warranty of this VGA card. Nov. 6, 2003 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R98X256D Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Please do not remove any labels on VGA card , this may be out of date before publication of their respective owners. The author assumes no responsibility for any from without the expressed, written permission of...
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...Table of Contents 1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7 3. DirectX Installation 10 3.1.3. BIOS FLASH UTILITY 31 4. How to reflash the BIOS 33 5.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5 2.1. Taskbar Icon 18 3.1.6. INTRODUCTION 4 1.1. BOARD LAYOUT 6 2.3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 9 3.1. Driver Installation 12 3.1.4. Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 - 3 - Operating system requirement 9 3.1.2. Utilities on driver CD 15 3.1.5. WIN® 98/98SE / WIN® 2000 / WIN® ME DRIVER INSTALLATION 31 3.3. Display Properties pages 22...
...Table of Contents 1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7 3. DirectX Installation 10 3.1.3. BIOS FLASH UTILITY 31 4. How to reflash the BIOS 33 5.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5 2.1. Taskbar Icon 18 3.1.6. INTRODUCTION 4 1.1. BOARD LAYOUT 6 2.3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 9 3.1. Driver Installation 12 3.1.4. Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 - 3 - Operating system requirement 9 3.1.2. Utilities on driver CD 15 3.1.5. WIN® 98/98SE / WIN® 2000 / WIN® ME DRIVER INSTALLATION 31 3.3. Display Properties pages 22...
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... the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. - 5 - Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Hardware Installation English 2. UNPACKING The GV-R98X256D package contains the following: z The GV-R98X256D graphics accelerator z This user's manual z The GV-R98X256D driver CD x 1 z PowerDVD CD z Game CD z One cable support S-video and AV-Output ; Shipping and handling may cause damage to D-Sub connector WARNING! The operator should be done on your...
... the components are no shipping and handling damages on the graphics card. - 5 - Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Hardware Installation English 2. UNPACKING The GV-R98X256D package contains the following: z The GV-R98X256D graphics accelerator z This user's manual z The GV-R98X256D driver CD x 1 z PowerDVD CD z Game CD z One cable support S-video and AV-Output ; Shipping and handling may cause damage to D-Sub connector WARNING! The operator should be done on your...
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..., if your graphics accelerator card: 1. For more information, see your computer. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer documentation. - 7 - HARDWARE INSTALLATION Installing Your Graphics card. If necessary, consult your computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. Now that you have prepared your computer, you may need to install your graphics accelerator card. English 2.3.
..., if your graphics accelerator card: 1. For more information, see your computer. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer documentation. - 7 - HARDWARE INSTALLATION Installing Your Graphics card. If necessary, consult your computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. Now that you have prepared your computer, you may need to install your graphics accelerator card. English 2.3.
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... display cable into your GV-R98X256D graphics card, or system will not boot. 6. GV-R98X256D Graphics Accelerator - 8 - To VGA Monitor To TV or VCR To Flat Panel Display You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. 5. After installation, please connect the power cable to the appropriate connector, as shown below . If your gsraphics card came with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to your card; For detailed instructions, select your graphics card...
... display cable into your GV-R98X256D graphics card, or system will not boot. 6. GV-R98X256D Graphics Accelerator - 8 - To VGA Monitor To TV or VCR To Flat Panel Display You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. 5. After installation, please connect the power cable to the appropriate connector, as shown below . If your gsraphics card came with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to your card; For detailed instructions, select your graphics card...
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... VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation Or please contact your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. • If you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). WIN® XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION 3.1.1. Operating system requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system...
... VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Software Installation Or please contact your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. • If you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). WIN® XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION 3.1.1. Operating system requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system...
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English 3.1.2. GV-R98X256D Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. 2.Click "Next" icon. 3.Click "Next" icon. 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.
English 3.1.2. GV-R98X256D Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. 2.Click "Next" icon. 3.Click "Next" icon. 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.
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English 3.1.3. Step 2: Update Device Driver Wizard: Standard PCI Graphics Adapter(VGA) 1.Click "Next" button. If you don't have the CD, you press it. GV-R98X256D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1: New Hardware Found After graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 3: Update Device Driver Wizard: Finish At this time, system will ask for your computer at the first time, the windows will hang if you can press C:\Windows\System...
English 3.1.3. Step 2: Update Device Driver Wizard: Standard PCI Graphics Adapter(VGA) 1.Click "Next" button. If you don't have the CD, you press it. GV-R98X256D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1: New Hardware Found After graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 3: Update Device Driver Wizard: Finish At this time, system will ask for your computer at the first time, the windows will hang if you can press C:\Windows\System...
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... 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. GV-R98X256D 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...
... 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. GV-R98X256D 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...
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...'s status area. GVR98X256D 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 the Desktop Manager are activated whenever Windows® starts. Software Installation English After installation of HYDRAVISION™. Clicking this software. HYDRAVISION™ installation enables the Desktop Manager and creates a Windows® program group for multiple monitor settings. Installing HYDRAVISION™ adds...
...'s status area. GVR98X256D 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 the Desktop Manager are activated whenever Windows® starts. Software Installation English After installation of HYDRAVISION™. Clicking this software. HYDRAVISION™ installation enables the Desktop Manager and creates a Windows® program group for multiple monitor settings. Installing HYDRAVISION™ adds...
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... card's hardware details and driver information. Re-activate all warning messages allows you to -VGA adapter.) Alternate DVI operational mode Use this feature must be enabled for example 1280x1024 @75Hz) using a digital DVI display. (This setting has no im- Display Properties pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate. Click "Advanced" icon for windows) The Setting properties page allows you are experiencing display...
... card's hardware details and driver information. Re-activate all warning messages allows you to -VGA adapter.) Alternate DVI operational mode Use this feature must be enabled for example 1280x1024 @75Hz) using a digital DVI display. (This setting has no im- Display Properties pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate. Click "Advanced" icon for windows) The Setting properties page allows you are experiencing display...
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.... - 23 - Software Installation English VPU Recover Properties: The VPU Recover Properties allows the ATI display driver to reset the graphics accelerator when it stops responding to reset the graphics accelerator without requiring a system restart. Using VPU Recover the display driver will, in most cases, be able to commands from the display driver. By constantly monitoring the temperature of your graphics processor to ATI Technologies. OVERDRIVE(tm) Properties: The OVERDRIVE™ Properties maximizes...
.... - 23 - Software Installation English VPU Recover Properties: The VPU Recover Properties allows the ATI display driver to reset the graphics accelerator when it stops responding to reset the graphics accelerator without requiring a system restart. Using VPU Recover the display driver will, in most cases, be able to commands from the display driver. By constantly monitoring the temperature of your graphics processor to ATI Technologies. OVERDRIVE(tm) Properties: The OVERDRIVE™ Properties maximizes...
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... frame rate, regardless of the monitor's refresh rate which is typically less than the frame rate at the refresh rate of the monitor. z Support DTX texture formats allows applications to access advanced settings that can solve compatibility issues for Vertical Sync This will lower the frame rate of full screen games but reduce the image tearing that appears incorrect. By selecting Disabled, the driver will run at...
... frame rate, regardless of the monitor's refresh rate which is typically less than the frame rate at the refresh rate of the monitor. z Support DTX texture formats allows applications to access advanced settings that can solve compatibility issues for Vertical Sync This will lower the frame rate of full screen games but reduce the image tearing that appears incorrect. By selecting Disabled, the driver will run at...
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... 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 3D objects look smoother and more lifelike. Compatibility Settings button This button allows you to choose the texture quality of the mipmaps the application will use. Software Installation Moving the slider to...
... 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 3D objects look smoother and more lifelike. Compatibility Settings button This button allows you to choose the texture quality of the mipmaps the application will use. Software Installation Moving the slider to...
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... OpenGL games played in fullscreen mode. (NOTE: Game Gamma is used to the default values. Set Desktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and blue display colors. GV-R98X256D Graphics Accelerator - 28 - The color settings affect all three colors at the same time. Gamma/Brightness/Contrast adjust the color by moving the slider with your desktop. English Color Properties: The Color Properties is NOT supported in - The higher the...
... OpenGL games played in fullscreen mode. (NOTE: Game Gamma is used to the default values. Set Desktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and blue display colors. GV-R98X256D Graphics Accelerator - 28 - The color settings affect all three colors at the same time. Gamma/Brightness/Contrast adjust the color by moving the slider with your desktop. English Color Properties: The Color Properties is NOT supported in - The higher the...
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... enhanced graphics driver, see the user's manual.) 3. Here you can use a second output device (e.q. Looking at the back of your computer, locate your television (or VCR). 5. Using an S-Video cable or the supplied adapter cable, attach one end of Primary and Secondary displays. a TV or a computer monitor) as part of your operating desktop extending your desktop to second device or copying your VGA card is equipped with a S-Video connector, you can enable/disable display...
... enhanced graphics driver, see the user's manual.) 3. Here you can use a second output device (e.q. Looking at the back of your computer, locate your television (or VCR). 5. Using an S-Video cable or the supplied adapter cable, attach one end of Primary and Secondary displays. a TV or a computer monitor) as part of your operating desktop extending your desktop to second device or copying your VGA card is equipped with a S-Video connector, you can enable/disable display...
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... adjust the contrast in the video image. The video overlay controls are automatically activated during playback of the color. Changing these settings might result in full screen on a secondary monitor, if available and enabled. English Overlay Properties: The Overlay Properties is only available on your optimal graphics accelerator settings. z Contrast allows you to adjust the brightness of bus tests that supports overlay adjustments. Overlay Adjustments z Brightness allows you to adjust...
... adjust the contrast in the video image. The video overlay controls are automatically activated during playback of the color. Changing these settings might result in full screen on a secondary monitor, if available and enabled. English Overlay Properties: The Overlay Properties is only available on your optimal graphics accelerator settings. z Contrast allows you to adjust the brightness of bus tests that supports overlay adjustments. Overlay Adjustments z Brightness allows you to adjust...
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.... BIOS FLASH UTILITY 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, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. With Windows running on the control bar. 2. Click "OK". 5. WIN® 98/98SE / WIN® 2000 / WIN® ME DRIVER INSTALLATION Please make sure the Windows have installed Windows Service Pack version 2 (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver.
.... BIOS FLASH UTILITY 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, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 4. With Windows running on the control bar. 2. Click "OK". 5. WIN® 98/98SE / WIN® 2000 / WIN® ME DRIVER INSTALLATION Please make sure the Windows have installed Windows Service Pack version 2 (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver.
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... display adapter and monitor entries if you are only using one graphics card. 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 plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows...
... display adapter and monitor entries if you are only using one graphics card. 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 plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows...