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... booklet. The author assumes no responsibility for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. GV-RC19T512B-RH Radeon X1900CrossFire Edition Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RC19T5BR-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this... must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be out of date before publication of their respective owners. Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT").
... booklet. The author assumes no responsibility for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. GV-RC19T512B-RH Radeon X1900CrossFire Edition Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RC19T5BR-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this... must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be out of date before publication of their respective owners. Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT").
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... ...10 3.1.3. Utilities on Driver CD 13 3.1.5. Appendix 32 5.1. Introduction 3 1.1. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 30 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 32 GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 7 3. Taskbar Icon ...14 3.1.6. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Board Layout 4 2.2. Software Installation 9 3.1. Driver Installation ...11 3.1.4. English Table of Contents 1. Windows® XP Driver...
... ...10 3.1.3. Utilities on Driver CD 13 3.1.5. Appendix 32 5.1. Introduction 3 1.1. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 30 4. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 32 GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 7 3. Taskbar Icon ...14 3.1.6. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Board Layout 4 2.2. Software Installation 9 3.1. Driver Installation ...11 3.1.4. English Table of Contents 1. Windows® XP Driver...
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Introduction Minimum System Requirement • Hardware • Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® . • 512MB of system memory ; 1GB or more for best performance. • Optical drive for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive). • A 450watt power supply or above must be used . • Operating System • Windows® XP with Service Pack 2(SP2). • Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition. • Windows® 2000. • CrossFireTM Compatibility If you are planning on using this grpahics card as part of a CorssFireTM system, the ...
Introduction Minimum System Requirement • Hardware • Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® . • 512MB of system memory ; 1GB or more for best performance. • Optical drive for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive). • A 450watt power supply or above must be used . • Operating System • Windows® XP with Service Pack 2(SP2). • Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition. • Windows® 2000. • CrossFireTM Compatibility If you are planning on using this grpahics card as part of a CorssFireTM system, the ...
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Hardware Installation English CrossFireTM System DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter DVI-I Female connector Master Card VHDCI Analog LCD Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I Female Connector Slave Card DVI-I Male connector DVI-I Connector 1 VIVO DVI-I Connector 2 When Enabled CrossFireTM , DVI-I connector of the master card and DVI-I connector 1 of slave card can not be used. - 5 -
Hardware Installation English CrossFireTM System DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter DVI-I Female connector Master Card VHDCI Analog LCD Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I Female Connector Slave Card DVI-I Male connector DVI-I Connector 1 VIVO DVI-I Connector 2 When Enabled CrossFireTM , DVI-I connector of the master card and DVI-I connector 1 of slave card can not be used. - 5 -
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... damages on a grounded anti-static mat. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a...card carton for obvious damage. GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. To protect them against damage from the system. Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on ...
... damages on a grounded anti-static mat. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a...card carton for obvious damage. GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. To protect them against damage from the system. Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on ...
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Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you may need to disable it on -board graphics capability, you are ready to install your graphics accelerator card. Remove the computer cover. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. If necessary, consult your computer documentation. - 7 - Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. For more information, see your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. English 2.2. To remove ...
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you may need to disable it on -board graphics capability, you are ready to install your graphics accelerator card. Remove the computer cover. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. If necessary, consult your computer documentation. - 7 - Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. For more information, see your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. English 2.2. To remove ...
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... graphics card: 1. Connect a flat panel To Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I connector. After installation, please connect the power cable to D-sub adapter GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; To connect a flat panel directly to your graphics card, use the DVI-I to your...
... graphics card: 1. Connect a flat panel To Flat Panel Display Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I connector. After installation, please connect the power cable to D-sub adapter GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; To connect a flat panel directly to your graphics card, use the DVI-I to your...
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English 4. DVI-I connector 2 (Slave card) You are now ready to the DVI-I connector 2 of the graphics card drivers. Connect your VGA monitor via an adapter. Please refer to the CrossFire cable or connect your LCD monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 9 - VHDCI connector (Master card) 5. Hardware Installation Attach the CrossFire cable (included with the CrossFire Edition graphics card) to the VHDCI connector of the master card and to proceed with the installation of the slave card.
English 4. DVI-I connector 2 (Slave card) You are now ready to the DVI-I connector 2 of the graphics card drivers. Connect your VGA monitor via an adapter. Please refer to the CrossFire cable or connect your LCD monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 9 - VHDCI connector (Master card) 5. Hardware Installation Attach the CrossFire cable (included with the CrossFire Edition graphics card) to the VHDCI connector of the master card and to proceed with the installation of the slave card.
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GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Operating System Requirement • When loading ...
GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Operating System Requirement • When loading ...
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DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to restart computer. Step 1. Step 2. Installing the components. Click Finish to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 11 - Step 4. When autorun window show up, click the Install ...
DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to restart computer. Step 1. Step 2. Installing the components. Click Finish to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 11 - Step 4. When autorun window show up, click the Install ...
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GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk ...
GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk ...
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Step 2. Step 5. Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1900 Series) item. Click the Yes button. Setp 4. Then the driver installation is completed. - 13 - When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1900 Series) item. Software Installation English B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 1. Click the Finish button to restart computer. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 3. Click the Express or Custom icon. Windows ...
Step 2. Step 5. Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1900 Series) item. Click the Yes button. Setp 4. Then the driver installation is completed. - 13 - When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1900 Series) item. Software Installation English B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 1. Click the Finish button to restart computer. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 3. Click the Express or Custom icon. Windows ...
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Click the Next button. Then the Hydravision Install is completed. - 14 - Windows installings the components. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Step 4. Step 2. z Install Hydravision : Click the Hydravision Install item. Step 3. Step 5. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click the Next button. Click the Yes button. English 3.1.4. Click the Next button. GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator Step 6. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
Click the Next button. Then the Hydravision Install is completed. - 14 - Windows installings the components. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Step 4. Step 2. z Install Hydravision : Click the Hydravision Install item. Step 3. Step 5. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click the Next button. Click the Yes button. English 3.1.4. Click the Next button. GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator Step 6. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
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Taskbar Icon ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center: After installation of the display drivers, you need to configure all your computer desktop. The ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center is used to manage increased amounts of information across your graphics card settings. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 HYDRAVISIONTM : HYDRAVISION has everything you will find an ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon on ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon to select HYDRAVISIONTM> HYDRAVISIONTM Properties to set the HYDRAVISION (refer to Fig. 2). It allows you to quickly and easily tailor your computer desktop to the way you can ...
Taskbar Icon ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center: After installation of the display drivers, you need to configure all your computer desktop. The ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center is used to manage increased amounts of information across your graphics card settings. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 HYDRAVISIONTM : HYDRAVISION has everything you will find an ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon on ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon to select HYDRAVISIONTM> HYDRAVISIONTM Properties to set the HYDRAVISION (refer to Fig. 2). It allows you to quickly and easily tailor your computer desktop to the way you can ...
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... to change the color quality. Display Matrix Model CRT+ HDTV CRT+ DVI DVI+ HDTV DVI + DVI GV-RC19T512B-RH Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on Desktop and then select...
... to change the color quality. Display Matrix Model CRT+ HDTV CRT+ DVI DVI+ HDTV DVI + DVI GV-RC19T512B-RH Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on Desktop and then select...
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A Hotkey is recommended for experienced users who want to the advanced features on each main page. The Custom view is a combination of views: Standard View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Standard View The Standard view is the default view when CATALYST Control Center is recommended for each page. Software Installation The left navigation pane for novice users. Advanced View The Advanced view provides access to expose only the features they adjust most often or that lists all the advanced features. English View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center ...
A Hotkey is recommended for experienced users who want to the advanced features on each main page. The Custom view is a combination of views: Standard View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Standard View The Standard view is the default view when CATALYST Control Center is recommended for each page. Software Installation The left navigation pane for novice users. Advanced View The Advanced view provides access to expose only the features they adjust most often or that lists all the advanced features. English View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center ...
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If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Note: A profile applies to create ...
If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Note: A profile applies to create ...
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Information Properties: The Information Center provides detailed information about the installed graphics hardware and associated software. Graphics Software Graphics Software includes information such as installed 2D and 3D driver versions, OpenGL® version, and Catalyst® Control Center version. - 19 - Software Installation English Help Properties: The CATALYST Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com About CATALYST Control Center ... The CATALYST Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ...
Information Properties: The Information Center provides detailed information about the installed graphics hardware and associated software. Graphics Software Graphics Software includes information such as installed 2D and 3D driver versions, OpenGL® version, and Catalyst® Control Center version. - 19 - Software Installation English Help Properties: The CATALYST Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com About CATALYST Control Center ... The CATALYST Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ...
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Displays Manager : Displays Manager Standard View Use Displays Manager Standard View to help you configure your display(s). English Graphics Hardware Graphics Hardware includes information about each installed graphics card, such as a TV, or use the Wizard to set your desktop resolution, arrange your displays, enable secondary devices such as the installed, graphics chipset, device ID, bus type, memory size, and BIOS version. GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
Displays Manager : Displays Manager Standard View Use Displays Manager Standard View to help you configure your display(s). English Graphics Hardware Graphics Hardware includes information about each installed graphics card, such as a TV, or use the Wizard to set your desktop resolution, arrange your displays, enable secondary devices such as the installed, graphics chipset, device ID, bus type, memory size, and BIOS version. GV-RC19T512B-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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However, some features that may not be supported. - 21 - Software Installation Display Options : The Display Options aspect gives you are using this method, it appears in the Displays Manager aspect and can be configured as extended desktop, will not be automatically detected, use Force TV Detection. When a TV is lower than optimal. • Choose one of the Display Detection Options to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. • If you additional control to optimize performance of OpenGL® and Direct 3D® applications. • Use 3D Refresh Rate ...
However, some features that may not be supported. - 21 - Software Installation Display Options : The Display Options aspect gives you are using this method, it appears in the Displays Manager aspect and can be configured as extended desktop, will not be automatically detected, use Force TV Detection. When a TV is lower than optimal. • Choose one of the Display Detection Options to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. • If you additional control to optimize performance of OpenGL® and Direct 3D® applications. • Use 3D Refresh Rate ...