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... applies only in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. 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...
... applies only in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. 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...
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... MS-DOS mode 33 5.1.2. DirectX Installation ...9 3.1.3. Appendix 33 5.1. Introduction 3 1.1. Board Layout 4 2.2. English Table of Contents 1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - How to Reflash the BIOS 33 5.1.1.
... MS-DOS mode 33 5.1.2. DirectX Installation ...9 3.1.3. Appendix 33 5.1. Introduction 3 1.1. Board Layout 4 2.2. English Table of Contents 1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - How to Reflash the BIOS 33 5.1.1.
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Introduction 1.1. Introduction Features • Powered by ATI X300SE with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz class processor or higher • One PCI Express x 16 slot • Operating Systems Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP • 64MB system memory • 50MB of available disk space for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive - 3 - English 1. Minimum System Requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with HyperMemoryTM Technology Visual Processing Unit (VPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Supports 256MB DDR memory (...
Introduction 1.1. Introduction Features • Powered by ATI X300SE with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz class processor or higher • One PCI Express x 16 slot • Operating Systems Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP • 64MB system memory • 50MB of available disk space for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive - 3 - English 1. Minimum System Requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with HyperMemoryTM Technology Visual Processing Unit (VPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Supports 256MB DDR memory (...
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... DAMAGED ON THE CARD. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you should be done on your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. To protect them against damage from the system. Use none official...
... DAMAGED ON THE CARD. Unpacking and installation should follow some precautions whenever you should be done on your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. To protect them against damage from the system. Use none official...
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... 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. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. Remove any on the motherboard. Power off the computer and monitor, then...
... 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. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. Remove any on the motherboard. Power off the computer and monitor, then...
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... DVI-I to proceed with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. Please refer to next chapter for GV-RX30HM256DP-RH) You are now ready to D-sub adapter into the adapter. Replace the screw to your graphics card; To connect a flat panel directly to fasten the...
... DVI-I to proceed with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. Please refer to next chapter for GV-RX30HM256DP-RH) You are now ready to D-sub adapter into the adapter. Replace the screw to your graphics card; To connect a flat panel directly to fasten the...
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Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. When you insert the driver ...
Then you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. When you insert the driver ...
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Step 2. Click the Next button. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Step 3. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 9 - Step 1. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Click Finish to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. English 3.1.2. Click the Install DirectX 9 item. Step 4. Software Installation DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows®...
Step 2. Click the Next button. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Step 3. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 9 - Step 1. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Click Finish to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. English 3.1.2. Click the Install DirectX 9 item. Step 4. Software Installation DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows®...
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... detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Driver Installation A. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide.
... detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Driver Installation A. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide.
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Click Yes button. Click Express or Custom icon. Windows installings the components. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Software Installation Click Next button. Step 1. Setp 4. Then the driver installation is completed. - 11 - English B. When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X300 Series) item. Step 3. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X300 Series) item. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN...
Click Yes button. Click Express or Custom icon. Windows installings the components. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Software Installation Click Next button. Step 1. Setp 4. Then the driver installation is completed. - 11 - English B. When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X300 Series) item. Step 3. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X300 Series) item. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN...
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Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - z Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2): Click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 4. Step 2. Click the Next button. Click the Finish button to restart computer. English 3.1.4. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company. Step 3. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed.
Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - z Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2): Click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 4. Step 2. Click the Next button. Click the Finish button to restart computer. English 3.1.4. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company. Step 3. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed.
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Step 3. Step 6. Click the Next button. Windows installings the components. Click the Next button. Step 4. Then the Hydravision Install is completed. - 13 - Click the Finish button to restart computer. English z Install Hydravision : Click the Hydravision Install item. Step 2. Click the Yes button. Software Installation Click the Next button. Step 5.
Step 3. Step 6. Click the Next button. Windows installings the components. Click the Next button. Step 4. Then the Hydravision Install is completed. - 13 - Click the Finish button to restart computer. English z Install Hydravision : Click the Hydravision Install item. Step 2. Click the Yes button. Software Installation Click the Next button. Step 5.
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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 - 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).
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... "Advanced" after clicking Settings. You can link to change your display settings. Software Installation Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Click the VGA Information item into the... the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. 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. Right-click the icon. Taskbar Icon After installation of...
... "Advanced" after clicking Settings. You can link to change your display settings. Software Installation Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Click the VGA Information item into the... the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. 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. Right-click the icon. Taskbar Icon After installation of...
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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. English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card.
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Right-click the icon to enter the ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center (refer to Fig. 3). English ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center: After installation of information across your graphics card settings. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 HYDRAVISIONTM : HYDRAVISION has everything you need to manage increased amounts of the display drivers, you to quickly and easily tailor your computer desktop to Fig. 2). HYDRAVISIONTM Properties to set the HYDRAVISION (refer to Fig. 1). Software Installation The ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center is used to windows and menus. You can right-click on the taskbar's...
Right-click the icon to enter the ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center (refer to Fig. 3). English ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center: After installation of information across your graphics card settings. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 HYDRAVISIONTM : HYDRAVISION has everything you need to manage increased amounts of the display drivers, you to quickly and easily tailor your computer desktop to Fig. 2). HYDRAVISIONTM Properties to set the HYDRAVISION (refer to Fig. 1). Software Installation The ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center is used to windows and menus. You can right-click on the taskbar's...
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... box. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Yes Yes Yes GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 Properties or right-click on...
... box. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Yes Yes Yes GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - 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 Properties or right-click on...
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The left navigation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. A Hotkey is recommended for novice users. Advanced View The Advanced view provides access to the advanced features on each main page. It provides a single button in the left navigation pane for each page. The Standard 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 experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the ...
The left navigation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. A Hotkey is recommended for novice users. Advanced View The Advanced view provides access to the advanced features on each main page. It provides a single button in the left navigation pane for each page. The Standard 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 experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the ...
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Preferences Properties: Use the Preferences page to a specific graphics card. English Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 - If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Define and save your own personal ...
Preferences Properties: Use the Preferences page to a specific graphics card. English Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 - If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Define and save your own personal ...
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English Help Properties: The CATALYST Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com 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 DirectX. The System Hardware tab includes information such as the installed CPU type and speed, the installed BIOS and version, and the ...
English Help Properties: The CATALYST Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com 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 DirectX. The System Hardware tab includes information such as the installed CPU type and speed, the installed BIOS and version, and the ...