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...only in any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove any labels on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must ...document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in European Union's member states. GV-RX19X512VB-RH Radeon X1900XTX Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX19X5BR-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to update...
...only in any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. Notice Please do not remove any labels on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must ...document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in European Union's member states. GV-RX19X512VB-RH Radeon X1900XTX Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX19X5BR-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to update...
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... Driver and Utilities Installation 8 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.4. Display Properties pages 17 3.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 37 GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Board Layout 4 2.2. Operating System Requirement 8 3.1.2. Features ...3 1.2. Utilities on Driver CD 12 3.1.5. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 34 4. Introduction 3 1.1. Hardware Installation 6 3. Taskbar Icon ...16 3.1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 35 5. English Table of Contents 1. DirectX Installation ...9 3.1.3. Video...
... Driver and Utilities Installation 8 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.4. Display Properties pages 17 3.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 37 GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Board Layout 4 2.2. Operating System Requirement 8 3.1.2. Features ...3 1.2. Utilities on Driver CD 12 3.1.5. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 34 4. Introduction 3 1.1. Hardware Installation 6 3. Taskbar Icon ...16 3.1.7. Troubleshooting Tips 35 5. English Table of Contents 1. DirectX Installation ...9 3.1.3. Video...
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... 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 following is required: • A CrossFireTM certified motherboard with 512MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 9.0C • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports AV / S-Video input • Supports TV-Out connector • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors 1.2. English 1. Features • Powered by ATI Radeon...
... 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 following is required: • A CrossFireTM certified motherboard with 512MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 9.0C • Supports AV / S-Video and HDTV output • Supports AV / S-Video input • Supports TV-Out connector • Supports 2 DVI-I connectors 1.2. English 1. Features • Powered by ATI Radeon...
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Board Layout DVI-I Connector 1 VIVO DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I Connector 1 VIVO (Note) DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter (Note) Please refer to page 13 about Video In introduction. English 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
Board Layout DVI-I Connector 1 VIVO DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I Connector 2 DVI-I Connector 1 VIVO (Note) DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter (Note) Please refer to page 13 about Video In introduction. English 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
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... display cable from your computer, you may need to disable it on -board graphics capability, you are ready to install your computer. 2. For more information, see your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Remove any on the motherboard. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. Remove the computer cover. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator...
... display cable from your computer, you may need to disable it on -board graphics capability, you are ready to install your computer. 2. For more information, see your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Remove any on the motherboard. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card. Remove the computer cover. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator...
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... Panel Display 9-Pin for detailed instructions. - 7 - Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. then align your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card drivers. Replace the screw to your new graphics card: 1. Hardware Installation To connect a flat panel directly to proceed with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to next chapter for VIVO Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I connector. Please refer to D-sub adapter...
... Panel Display 9-Pin for detailed instructions. - 7 - Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. then align your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card drivers. Replace the screw to your new graphics card: 1. Hardware Installation To connect a flat panel directly to proceed with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to next chapter for VIVO Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I connector. Please refer to D-sub adapter...
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... AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. English 3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Then you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is...
... AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. English 3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Then you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is...
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GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk that came with your computer at the first time, the windows will search for the driver and install it now.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard...
GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk that came with your computer at the first time, the windows will search for the driver and install it now.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard...
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... restart computer. Step 3. Windows installings the components. Then the driver installation is completed. - 11 - When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1900 Series) item. Setp 4. Software Installation If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Express or Custom icon. Step 5. Click the Yes button. Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1900 Series) item. Step 1. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM...
... restart computer. Step 3. Windows installings the components. Then the driver installation is completed. - 11 - When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1900 Series) item. Setp 4. Software Installation If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Express or Custom icon. Step 5. Click the Yes button. Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1900 Series) item. Step 1. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM...
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Click the Next button. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Step 2. Click the Yes button. Step 4. Click the Next button. Step 5. GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator Step 6. Click the Next button. English 3.1.4. Windows installings the components. Then the Hydravision Install is completed. - 12 - Step 3. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". z Install Hydravision : Click the Hydravision Install item.
Click the Next button. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Step 2. Click the Yes button. Step 4. Click the Next button. Step 5. GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator Step 6. Click the Next button. English 3.1.4. Windows installings the components. Then the Hydravision Install is completed. - 12 - Step 3. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". z Install Hydravision : Click the Hydravision Install item.
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... will be loaded into Capture clips area automatically. (Figure 4) Figure 4 GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Furthermore, when capturing media by VIVO-based graphics card, you need, click the red REC button again to stop capturing. if it connects to the Line In of the sound card. Connect the audio cable of the VCR, V8 to COMP-IN port on HDTV/VIVO cable, please select the "Video Composite" item (Figure 3). Figure 2 Figure...
... will be loaded into Capture clips area automatically. (Figure 4) Figure 4 GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Furthermore, when capturing media by VIVO-based graphics card, you need, click the red REC button again to stop capturing. if it connects to the Line In of the sound card. Connect the audio cable of the VCR, V8 to COMP-IN port on HDTV/VIVO cable, please select the "Video Composite" item (Figure 3). Figure 2 Figure...
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... installation of information across your computer desktop. Right-click the icon to enter the ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center (refer to Fig. 2). Fig. 1 Fig. 2 HYDRAVISIONTM : HYDRAVISION has everything you need to manage increased amounts of the display drivers, you will find an ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon on the taskbar's status area. GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Fig. 3 You can : • arrange and rearrange monitors...
... installation of information across your computer desktop. Right-click the icon to enter the ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center (refer to Fig. 2). Fig. 1 Fig. 2 HYDRAVISIONTM : HYDRAVISION has everything you need to manage increased amounts of the display drivers, you will find an ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon on the taskbar's status area. GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Fig. 3 You can : • arrange and rearrange monitors...
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... Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. You can move the slider to change the resolution. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV(Note) CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI GV-RX19X512VB-RH Yes Yes Yes No Yes (Note)The CRT+TV configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to the DVI connector 2 on the card using the DVI-I to VGA adapter to the DVI connector 1 on Desktop and then select Properties. Software Installation You can click...
... Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. You can move the slider to change the resolution. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV(Note) CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI GV-RX19X512VB-RH Yes Yes Yes No Yes (Note)The CRT+TV configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to the DVI connector 2 on the card using the DVI-I to VGA adapter to the DVI connector 1 on Desktop and then select Properties. Software Installation You can click...
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English View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. The Custom view is recommended for experienced users who want to expose only the features they adjust most often or that lists all the advanced features. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you choose in the left navigation pane...
English View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. The Custom view is recommended for experienced users who want to expose only the features they adjust most often or that lists all the advanced features. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you choose in the left navigation pane...
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... your computer, you need to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Software Installation Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. The CATALYST Control Center Preferences page contains...
... your computer, you need to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Software Installation Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. The CATALYST Control Center Preferences page contains...
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... require technical support. GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The CATALYST Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Search Help ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you to ATI.com About CATALYST Control Center ... Information Properties: The Information Center provides detailed information about the installed graphics hardware and associated software. Graphics Software Graphics Software...
... require technical support. GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The CATALYST Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Search Help ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you to ATI.com About CATALYST Control Center ... Information Properties: The Information Center provides detailed information about the installed graphics hardware and associated software. Graphics Software Graphics Software...
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... appears in the Displays Manager aspect and can be configured as extended desktop, will not be automatically detected, use Force TV Detection. However, some features that may not be supported. English Displays Manager Advanced View Use Display Manager Advanced View to set your desktop resolution, the display refresh rate, and arrange your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is detected using an older TV or...
... appears in the Displays Manager aspect and can be configured as extended desktop, will not be automatically detected, use Force TV Detection. However, some features that may not be supported. English Displays Manager Advanced View Use Display Manager Advanced View to set your desktop resolution, the display refresh rate, and arrange your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is detected using an older TV or...
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...memory bandwidth constraints associated with multi-pass rendering can change the settings for the following 3D features as you normally would on every pixel rendered to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood. With support for up to accurately model the visual properties... level • Wait for quick access and adjustment. By doubling the maximum allowable length of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for display refresh • SmartShaderTM effects This page is useful when it is not necessary to...
...memory bandwidth constraints associated with multi-pass rendering can change the settings for the following 3D features as you normally would on every pixel rendered to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood. With support for up to accurately model the visual properties... level • Wait for quick access and adjustment. By doubling the maximum allowable length of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for display refresh • SmartShaderTM effects This page is useful when it is not necessary to...
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... graphics card. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on Install Display Drivers to install the driver. Type the following steps: 1. GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 34 - To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to complete the installation. To install the graphics card driver for Windows® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Click the Start button on -screen instructions to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Follow the Wizard's on the control...
... graphics card. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on Install Display Drivers to install the driver. Type the following steps: 1. GV-RX19X512VB-RH Graphics Accelerator - 34 - To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to complete the installation. To install the graphics card driver for Windows® 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Click the Start button on -screen instructions to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Follow the Wizard's on the control...
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... allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver. Restart your motherboard. Press the F8 key on your computer. Troubleshooting Tips When the Windows Advanced Options Menu...
... allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver. Restart your motherboard. Press the F8 key on your computer. Troubleshooting Tips When the Windows Advanced Options Menu...