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The author assumes no responsibility for any labels on VGA card, this may void the warranty of GBT. GV-RX30128D/ GV-RX30128DE Radeon X300LE Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MD-RX30128D-103 Copyright © 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions...
The author assumes no responsibility for any labels on VGA card, this may void the warranty of GBT. GV-RX30128D/ GV-RX30128DE Radeon X300LE Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MD-RX30128D-103 Copyright © 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions...
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Introduction 3 1.1. Features 3 1.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Hardware Installation 7 3. Software Installation 9 3.1. Operating System Requirement 9 3.1.2. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.6. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 32 GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Win® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 9 3.1.1. Driver Installation 11 3.1.4. Display Properties Pages 19 3.2. Appendix 31 5.1. DirectX Installation 10 3.1.3. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ...
Introduction 3 1.1. Features 3 1.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Hardware Installation 7 3. Software Installation 9 3.1. Operating System Requirement 9 3.1.2. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.6. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 32 GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Win® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 9 3.1.1. Driver Installation 11 3.1.4. Display Properties Pages 19 3.2. Appendix 31 5.1. DirectX Installation 10 3.1.3. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ...
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English 2. Board Layout 1) GV-RX30128D DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I Connector TV-out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor NTSC / PAL TV VGA Output AV Output Projector OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation 2.1.
English 2. Board Layout 1) GV-RX30128D DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI-I Connector TV-out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor NTSC / PAL TV VGA Output AV Output Projector OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation 2.1.
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... a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the antistatic mat. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure your card. Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the card before handling computer components. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Be sure there are separated from static... original packing until it is installed. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD. Turn off your computer. 1. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding.
... a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the antistatic mat. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure your card. Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the card before handling computer components. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Be sure there are separated from static... original packing until it is installed. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD. Turn off your computer. 1. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding.
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... on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. To install your computer's manual for help in... removing the cover. 3. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. English 2.2. Remove the ...
... on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. To install your computer's manual for help in... removing the cover. 3. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. English 2.2. Remove the ...
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... TV or VCR You are now ready to proceed with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below... GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Replace the screw to next chapter for detailed instructions. then turn on the computer and monitor. English 4. Locate the PCI Express x 16 ... cover from this slot; Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 5. Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. If your...
... TV or VCR You are now ready to proceed with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below... GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Replace the screw to next chapter for detailed instructions. then turn on the computer and monitor. English 4. Locate the PCI Express x 16 ... cover from this slot; Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 5. Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. If your...
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... XP drivers is very simple. Software Installation Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your motherboard nearest dealer for that your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can... "D:\setup.exe"). English 3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to install the driver for your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive ...
... XP drivers is very simple. Software Installation Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your motherboard nearest dealer for that your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can... "D:\setup.exe"). English 3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to install the driver for your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive ...
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Click "Install DirectX 9" item. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 10 - When autorun window show up, click Install DirectX 9 item. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® ...
Click "Install DirectX 9" item. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 10 - When autorun window show up, click Install DirectX 9 item. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® ...
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... hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. Driver Installation A. Software Installation The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN ...window. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "Next" button to...
... hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. Driver Installation A. Software Installation The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN ...window. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "Next" button to...
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... window show up , click Install Display Drivers (Radeon X300 Series) item. Click "Yes" button. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Step 1. Click "Next" button. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 5. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click...
... window show up , click Install Display Drivers (Radeon X300 Series) item. Click "Yes" button. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Step 1. Click "Next" button. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 5. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click...
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Click "Next" button. English l Install Hydravision : Click "Hydravision Install" item. Step 3. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 4. Step 5. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator Step 6. Click "Yes" button. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Step 2. Then the Hydravision Install is completed. - 14 - Click "Next" button.
Click "Next" button. English l Install Hydravision : Click "Hydravision Install" item. Step 3. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 4. Step 5. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator Step 6. Click "Yes" button. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Step 2. Then the Hydravision Install is completed. - 14 - Click "Next" button.
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... "Color Adjust"tabs. You can link to change your display settings. Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - Software Installation You may click the "Display Properties" item, and...
... "Color Adjust"tabs. You can link to change your display settings. Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - Software Installation You may click the "Display Properties" item, and...
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English V-Tuner 2 (Overclock Utility) V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of skin GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Displays core clock status Core speed adjustment Displays memory clock status Core speed adjust Opens Help page Select choice of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock).
English V-Tuner 2 (Overclock Utility) V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of skin GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Displays core clock status Core speed adjustment Displays memory clock status Core speed adjust Opens Help page Select choice of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock).
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... - 18 - English After installation of HYDRAVISION™ . Clicking this software. GV-RX30128D(DE) graphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this icon open the ATi control panel. Click on the taskbar's 1.Using...; adds menu options to unload the HYDRAVISION™ Desktop Manager. 2.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed for HYDRAVISION™ display management software. GV-RX30128D(DE) with only one display output can still take advantage of the many features of the display drivers, you will find an ATI icon status...
... - 18 - English After installation of HYDRAVISION™ . Clicking this software. GV-RX30128D(DE) graphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this icon open the ATi control panel. Click on the taskbar's 1.Using...; adds menu options to unload the HYDRAVISION™ Desktop Manager. 2.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed for HYDRAVISION™ display management software. GV-RX30128D(DE) with only one display output can still take advantage of the many features of the display drivers, you will find an ATI icon status...
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.... Set Desktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and blue display colors. It also allows gamma control for your desktop. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The color settings affect all three colors at the same time. The higher the gamma value, the higher the brightness and contrast of...
.... Set Desktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and blue display colors. It also allows gamma control for your desktop. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 20 - The color settings affect all three colors at the same time. The higher the gamma value, the higher the brightness and contrast of...
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... overlay, which is used to default values. l Hue allows you to reset the Overlay settings to adjust the Brightness / Contrast / Saturation / Hue / Gamma settings. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 22 - n Difaults button allows you to adjust the overall intensity of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. Sliding it all the way...
... overlay, which is used to default values. l Hue allows you to reset the Overlay settings to adjust the Brightness / Contrast / Saturation / Hue / Gamma settings. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 22 - n Difaults button allows you to adjust the overall intensity of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. Sliding it all the way...
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...,crisp-looking images as 2X, 4X, or 6X. Maximize overall Direct3D performance by removing jagged edges from 3D properties page. Moving this decides whether your graphics processor. l Anisotropic Filtering slider By moving this slider to the left . l Anti-Aliasing slider can be applied using different sample patterns and sample points such...
...,crisp-looking images as 2X, 4X, or 6X. Maximize overall Direct3D performance by removing jagged edges from 3D properties page. Moving this decides whether your graphics processor. l Anisotropic Filtering slider By moving this slider to the left . l Anti-Aliasing slider can be applied using different sample patterns and sample points such...
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... same image. By selecting Disabled, the driver will use this setting should increase, requiring a higher quality texture of 3D objects look smoother and more lifelike. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English n Mipmap Detail Level slider This will allow you to choose the texture quality of the mipmaps the application will not support...
... same image. By selecting Disabled, the driver will use this setting should increase, requiring a higher quality texture of 3D objects look smoother and more lifelike. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 24 - English n Mipmap Detail Level slider This will allow you to choose the texture quality of the mipmaps the application will not support...
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... the right, as the number of samples taken increases, the quality of texture samples possible. Maximize overall OpenGL performance by moving this decides whether your graphics processor. l Anti-Aliasing slider can click "Custom" button to the right.
... the right, as the number of samples taken increases, the quality of texture samples possible. Maximize overall OpenGL performance by moving this decides whether your graphics processor. l Anti-Aliasing slider can click "Custom" button to the right.
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... applications will work best when Disabled is the highest quality texture, and all subsequent mipmaps are a collection of different sized textures of the same image. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English n Mipmap Detail Level slider This will allow you to choose the texture quality of the monitor's refresh rate which the application...
... applications will work best when Disabled is the highest quality texture, and all subsequent mipmaps are a collection of different sized textures of the same image. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English n Mipmap Detail Level slider This will allow you to choose the texture quality of the monitor's refresh rate which the application...