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... waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Radeon X300SE Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX3HM2P-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may appear in this...
... waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Radeon X300SE Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX3HM2P-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may appear in this...
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... Contents 1. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Operating System Requirement 8 3.1.2. Utilities on Driver CD 12 3.1.5. Features ...3 1.2. DirectX Installation ...9 3.1.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Driver Installation ...10 3.1.4. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 33 5.1.2. Software Installation 8 3.1. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 31 4. Introduction 3 1.1.
... Contents 1. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Operating System Requirement 8 3.1.2. Utilities on Driver CD 12 3.1.5. Features ...3 1.2. DirectX Installation ...9 3.1.3. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Driver Installation ...10 3.1.4. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 33 5.1.2. Software Installation 8 3.1. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 31 4. Introduction 3 1.1.
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... grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure your card. In order to your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD. The card contains...-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be done on the graphics card. - 5 - Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on a grounded anti-static mat. Hardware Installation Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. English ...
... grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Shipping and handling may cause damage to ensure your card. In order to your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD. The card contains...-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. The operator should be done on the graphics card. - 5 - Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on a grounded anti-static mat. Hardware Installation Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. English ...
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... the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card: 1. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to install your computer, you... may need to disable it on the motherboard. Now that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. Hardware Installation Installing Your Graphics card. For more information, see you computer documentation. To install your computer. 2. English 2.2. Power...
... the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your graphics accelerator card: 1. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you are ready to install your computer, you... may need to disable it on the motherboard. Now that you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. Hardware Installation Installing Your Graphics card. For more information, see you computer documentation. To install your computer. 2. English 2.2. Power...
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...next chapter for GV-RX30HM256DP-RH) You are now ready to D-sub adapter into the DVI-I connector. To connect a flat panel directly to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card drivers. Connect... detailed instructions. - 7 - Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 5. then align your graphics card; then turn on the computer and monitor. English 4. Hardware Installation Plug the display cable into the adapter. Locate the PCI Express...
...next chapter for GV-RX30HM256DP-RH) You are now ready to D-sub adapter into the DVI-I connector. To connect a flat panel directly to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card drivers. Connect... detailed instructions. - 7 - Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 5. then align your graphics card; then turn on the computer and monitor. English 4. Hardware Installation Plug the display cable into the adapter. Locate the PCI Express...
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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 ... drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - English 3. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. • If...
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 ... drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - English 3. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. • If...
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The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Driver Installation A. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (... Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. English 3.1.3. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new...
The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Driver Installation A. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (... Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. English 3.1.3. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new...
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Step 4. z Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2): Click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Click the Next button. Step 3. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. English 3.1.4. Step 2. Click the Finish button to restart computer. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company.
Step 4. z Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2): Click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Click the Next button. Step 3. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. English 3.1.4. Step 2. Click the Finish button to restart computer. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company.
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Displays core clock status Adjust core speed Displays memory clock status Adjust memory speed Open Help page Select choice of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of skin GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
Displays core clock status Adjust core speed Displays memory clock status Adjust memory speed Open Help page Select choice of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of skin GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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... "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find... a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Software Installation Click the VGA Information ...
... "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. - 15 - Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find... a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Software Installation Click the VGA Information ...
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English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors.
English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors.
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HYDRAVISIONTM Properties to set the HYDRAVISION (refer to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you need to manage increased amounts of the display drivers, you work. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 HYDRAVISIONTM : HYDRAVISION has everything you can right-click ...
HYDRAVISIONTM Properties to set the HYDRAVISION (refer to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you need to manage increased amounts of the display drivers, you work. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 HYDRAVISIONTM : HYDRAVISION has everything you can right-click ...
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... CRT+TV DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Yes Yes Yes GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - English 3.1.6. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. You can click the item to change the color quality. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display...
... CRT+TV DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Yes Yes Yes GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - English 3.1.6. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. You can click the item to change the color quality. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display...
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... that lists all the advanced features. 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. Software Installation The Custom view is launched for each page. The Advanced view is recommended for experienced users. Custom...
... that lists all the advanced features. 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. Software Installation The Custom view is launched for each page. The Advanced view is recommended for experienced users. Custom...
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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. Define and ... facotry defaults ... English Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Preferences Properties: Use the Preferences page to a specific graphics card. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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. Define and ... facotry defaults ... English Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Preferences Properties: Use the Preferences page to a specific graphics card. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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...132; Information Center ... About CATALYST Control Center ... Information Center The Information Center provides detailed information in one location about the installed graphics hardware, graphics software, system hardware, and system software. The System Software tab includes information such as the installed versions of Windows and Microsoft ... the installed CPU type and speed, the installed BIOS and version, and the installed motherboard chipset. The Graphics Software tab includes information such as installed 2D and 3D driver versions and OpenGL version. The...
...132; Information Center ... About CATALYST Control Center ... Information Center The Information Center provides detailed information in one location about the installed graphics hardware, graphics software, system hardware, and system software. The System Software tab includes information such as the installed versions of Windows and Microsoft ... the installed CPU type and speed, the installed BIOS and version, and the installed motherboard chipset. The Graphics Software tab includes information such as installed 2D and 3D driver versions and OpenGL version. The...
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GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English Display Manager : Display Manager Standard View Use Display Manager Standard View to set your desktop resolution, arrange your displays, enable secondary devices such as a TV, or use the Wizard to help you configure your display(s). Displays Manager Advanced View Use Display Manager Advanced View to set your desktop resolution, the display refresh rate, and arrange your displays.
GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 22 - English Display Manager : Display Manager Standard View Use Display Manager Standard View to set your desktop resolution, arrange your displays, enable secondary devices such as a TV, or use the Wizard to help you configure your display(s). Displays Manager Advanced View Use Display Manager Advanced View to set your desktop resolution, the display refresh rate, and arrange your displays.
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... one or both of 3D application. The slider enables you to adjust for any type of the HDTV modes adds them to an incomplete EDID. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 - If you have a CRT and DFP device and want both Troubleshoot pages and check the boxes. 3D : 3D Standard View You can...
... one or both of 3D application. The slider enables you to adjust for any type of the HDTV modes adds them to an incomplete EDID. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 - If you have a CRT and DFP device and want both Troubleshoot pages and check the boxes. 3D : 3D Standard View You can...
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... improved image quality: Setting for quality is best used when the 3D image is a texturing technique that preserves the detail on what level of low- GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Mipmap detail level can set to favor either an increase in memory and selectively used to create the object's surface, depending on a 3D...
... improved image quality: Setting for quality is best used when the 3D image is a texturing technique that preserves the detail on what level of low- GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Mipmap detail level can set to favor either an increase in memory and selectively used to create the object's surface, depending on a 3D...
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... one of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for the Direct3D® and OpenGL® Application Programmable Interfaces (API). GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - These settings are provided for display refresh • SMARTSHADERTM effects This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted...
... one of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for the Direct3D® and OpenGL® Application Programmable Interfaces (API). GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - These settings are provided for display refresh • SMARTSHADERTM effects This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted...