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... of Contents 1. Features ...3 1.2. Board Layout 4 2.2. Software Installation 9 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. Driver Installation ...11 3.1.4. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 Regulatory Statements 35 GV-RX24P256HE Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Introduction 3 1.1. Appendix 33 5.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 9 3.1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation 6 3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode...
... of Contents 1. Features ...3 1.2. Board Layout 4 2.2. Software Installation 9 3.1. Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. Driver Installation ...11 3.1.4. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 Regulatory Statements 35 GV-RX24P256HE Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Introduction 3 1.1. Appendix 33 5.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 9 3.1.1. Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation 6 3. How to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode...
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... AMD AthlonTM - 512 MB of system memory; 1 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 3 - Introduction Windows® XP with 256 MB GDDR2 memory • Supports DirectX 10 • SupportsAV output • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports...
... AMD AthlonTM - 512 MB of system memory; 1 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 3 - Introduction Windows® XP with 256 MB GDDR2 memory • Supports DirectX 10 • SupportsAV output • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports...
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...this manual, we assume that your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D: \setup.exe"). Or please contact your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. •...Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your motherboard nearest dealer for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® XP drivers is very simple. Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "...
...this manual, we assume that your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D: \setup.exe"). Or please contact your system has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version. •...Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your motherboard nearest dealer for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® XP drivers is very simple. Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "...
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... the DirectX 9 installation is completed. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® XP to restart computer. Step 4. Step 3. Installing the components. GV-RX24P256HE Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Click the Next button...
... the DirectX 9 installation is completed. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® XP to restart computer. Step 4. Step 3. Installing the components. GV-RX24P256HE Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Click the Next button...
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Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. ... driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. The following 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. - 11 - English 3.1.3. New hardware found After the...
Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. ... driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. The following 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. - 11 - English 3.1.3. New hardware found After the...
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... 5. Step 3. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-RX24P256HE Graphics Accelerator - 12 - When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Click Yes button. Click the Install Display Driver item. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM,... and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Setp 4. English B. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup...
... 5. Step 3. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-RX24P256HE Graphics Accelerator - 12 - When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Click Yes button. Click the Install Display Driver item. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM,... and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Setp 4. English B. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup...
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... on the card. - 15 - Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV (Note) CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT HDMI+TV HDMI+CRT GV-RX24P256HE Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note) The CRT+TV...
... on the card. - 15 - Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV (Note) CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT HDMI+TV HDMI+CRT GV-RX24P256HE Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes (Note) The CRT+TV...
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... change your display setup, arrange your desktop. Use Displays Manager to optimize performance of OpenGL® and Direct 3D® applications. GV-RX24P256HE Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English Displays Manager : Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Choose one that has non-standard inputs that...TV Detection. Display Options : The Display Options aspect gives you are not supported since refresh rate is better controlled by Windows VistaTM and Windows VistaTM does not support panning. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of the Display Detection Options to...
... change your display setup, arrange your desktop. Use Displays Manager to optimize performance of OpenGL® and Direct 3D® applications. GV-RX24P256HE Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English Displays Manager : Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Choose one that has non-standard inputs that...TV Detection. Display Options : The Display Options aspect gives you are not supported since refresh rate is better controlled by Windows VistaTM and Windows VistaTM does not support panning. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of the Display Detection Options to...
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... (API). Use this dialog when you are not sure which type of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for resolving certain incompatibilities within 3D applications that should not occur with some older games that use one of your 3D application uses.... This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows VistaTM. If you are provided for quick access and adjustment. These settings are know which API your 3D application. Software Installation This ...
... (API). Use this dialog when you are not sure which type of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for resolving certain incompatibilities within 3D applications that should not occur with some older games that use one of your 3D application uses.... This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows VistaTM. If you are provided for quick access and adjustment. These settings are know which API your 3D application. Software Installation This ...
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... Mode Use Theater Mode to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for video playback. Extended Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows VistaTM. - 29 - Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments.
... Mode Use Theater Mode to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for video playback. Extended Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows VistaTM. - 29 - Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments.
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...overlay support. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the principal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is ... affect applications with video overlay support. Deinterlacing creates a sharp image from the two video fields of six options for deinterlacing video. GV-RX24P256HE Graphics Accelerator - 30 - English AvivoTM Quality You can enhance the video quality by choosing one of interlaced video.
...overlay support. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the principal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is ... affect applications with video overlay support. Deinterlacing creates a sharp image from the two video fields of six options for deinterlacing video. GV-RX24P256HE Graphics Accelerator - 30 - English AvivoTM Quality You can enhance the video quality by choosing one of interlaced video.
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When this option, VPU Recover is not available on systems running Windows VistaTM. - 31 - Note: Because Windows VistaTM provides the same functionality as this occurs, VPU Recover attempts to reset the graphics processor so that you to save any work in progress ...
When this option, VPU Recover is not available on systems running Windows VistaTM. - 31 - Note: Because Windows VistaTM provides the same functionality as this occurs, VPU Recover attempts to reset the graphics processor so that you to save any work in progress ...
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....) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. ....) GV-RX24P256HE Graphics Accelerator - 32 - If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. Press the F8 key on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. When the Windows Advanced...
....) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. ....) GV-RX24P256HE Graphics Accelerator - 32 - If necessary, adjust your computer manufacturer. Press the F8 key on your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. When the Windows Advanced...
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... until it's done, then restart your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. Appendix Change the command prompt to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode. (For Windows XP, you need a startup disk to your computer. - 33 - To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19...
... until it's done, then restart your hard disk(s) or floppy disk. Appendix Change the command prompt to Reflash the BIOS in MS-DOS mode. (For Windows XP, you need a startup disk to your computer. - 33 - To flash BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type[BIOS flash utility name] -s [BIOS file name] (example: gvf19...
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The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. English 5.2. GV-RX24P256HE Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) Display Screen Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1440 x 900 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 ...
The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. English 5.2. GV-RX24P256HE Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) Display Screen Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1440 x 900 1600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 ...