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... update the information contained herein. No part of this manual may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any labels on this manual. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners...
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... power supplies, go to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.) - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Windows® Vista - Features • Powered by adapter) 1.2. Optical drive for best performance - The power supply should be with 512 MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 10.1 • Supports CrossFireTM • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by adapter) • Supports HDMI connector...
... power supplies, go to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.) - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Windows® Vista - Features • Powered by adapter) 1.2. Optical drive for best performance - The power supply should be with 512 MB GDDR3 memory • Supports DirectX 10.1 • Supports CrossFireTM • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by adapter) • Supports HDMI connector...
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... you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is activated. The entire Radeon HD 3800 series support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Expansion cards contain very...
... you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The operator should be left in its original packing until it is activated. The entire Radeon HD 3800 series support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Expansion cards contain very...
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then align your computer. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in removing the cover. If necessary, remove the metal cover from your graphics card. 2.2. Remove any existing graphics card from this slot; Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is securely inserted...
then align your computer. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in removing the cover. If necessary, remove the metal cover from your graphics card. 2.2. Remove any existing graphics card from this slot; Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is securely inserted...
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... GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. This graphics card provides two DVI-I to HDMI adapter You are now ready to connect a 15-pin D-Sub monitor. Please refer to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Step 2. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.) Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect...
... GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. This graphics card provides two DVI-I to HDMI adapter You are now ready to connect a 15-pin D-Sub monitor. Please refer to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Step 2. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.) Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect...
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... type. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please refer to enable the ATI CrossFireTM technology? Figure 3 Step 3: When the next confirmation dialog box appears (Figure 3), click Yes to select the Enable CrossFire check box (Figure 2). How to Page 15). Then users can enable the CrossFire technology through the graphics card driver. Figure 2 GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables.
... type. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please refer to enable the ATI CrossFireTM technology? Figure 3 Step 3: When the next confirmation dialog box appears (Figure 3), click Yes to select the Enable CrossFire check box (Figure 2). How to Page 15). Then users can enable the CrossFire technology through the graphics card driver. Figure 2 GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables.
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... your graphics card driver. (Please follow the instructions to be Drive D: The installation of Windows Vista/XP drivers is very simple. Then you can follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 11 - First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to setup your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe...
... your graphics card driver. (Please follow the instructions to be Drive D: The installation of Windows Vista/XP drivers is very simple. Then you can follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 11 - First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to setup your CD-ROM drive, you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe...
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... and click the Next button. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to restart computer. Step 3. Step 1. The system is completed. Then the DirectX 9 installation is installing the components. Step 4. Step 2. Click the Next button. 3.1.2. For software MPEG support in Windows Vista/XP, you must install DirectX first. GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows Vista/XP to achieve better 3D...
... and click the Next button. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to restart computer. Step 3. Step 1. The system is completed. Then the DirectX 9 installation is installing the components. Step 4. Step 2. Click the Next button. 3.1.2. For software MPEG support in Windows Vista/XP, you must install DirectX first. GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows Vista/XP to achieve better 3D...
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... to install the driver from the autorun window. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the first time, the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or...
... to install the driver from the autorun window. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the first time, the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. The following are stepby-step installation instructions. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or...
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The autorun window will appear. Step 1. Click the Next button. Click the Express or Custom icon. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 5. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click the Yes button. B. Step 2. Setp 4.
The autorun window will appear. Step 1. Click the Next button. Click the Express or Custom icon. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 5. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click the Yes button. B. Step 2. Setp 4.
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... configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to the DVI-I Connector 2 on the card using the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to ensure normal operation. (Note 2) To connect an HDMI monitor, you need to attach the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to ensure normal operation. - 17 - Software Installation 3.1.5. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings...
... configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to the DVI-I Connector 2 on the card using the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to ensure normal operation. (Note 2) To connect an HDMI monitor, you need to attach the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to ensure normal operation. - 17 - Software Installation 3.1.5. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings...
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Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. Click Next. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from the central list and click Go for the...
Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. Click Next. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 18 - To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from the central list and click Go for the...
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GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to match new display orientation. Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to optimize video playback in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information about the...
GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to match new display orientation. Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to optimize video playback in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information about the...
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... Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles...
... Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles...
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The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Search Help ... Problem Report Wizard ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. Software Installation Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com About Catalyst Control Center ... - 23 -
The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Search Help ... Problem Report Wizard ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. Software Installation Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com About Catalyst Control Center ... - 23 -
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...® applications. GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you are not supported since refresh rate is better controlled by Windows Vista and Windows Vista does not support panning. Note: On systems running Windows Vista. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of the Display Detection Options to quickly change your display setup, arrange your choice when a fullscreen application or game has a default refresh rate that may not be automatically detected, use Force TV Detection. Use Displays Manager to...
...® applications. GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you are not supported since refresh rate is better controlled by Windows Vista and Windows Vista does not support panning. Note: On systems running Windows Vista. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of the Display Detection Options to quickly change your display setup, arrange your choice when a fullscreen application or game has a default refresh rate that may not be automatically detected, use Force TV Detection. Use Displays Manager to...
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... not supported on systems running Windows Vista. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use one of your 3D application. These settings are not sure which type of color by using the Gamma control. If you want to select settings for resolving certain incompatibilities within 3D applications that should not occur with modern games. This setting corrected a corruption problem...
... not supported on systems running Windows Vista. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use one of your 3D application. These settings are not sure which type of color by using the Gamma control. If you want to select settings for resolving certain incompatibilities within 3D applications that should not occur with modern games. This setting corrected a corruption problem...
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... to change the way you connect two monitors. 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. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Extended Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. * This item will be available when you view streaming video. GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: These settings will...
... to change the way you connect two monitors. 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. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Extended Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. * This item will be available when you view streaming video. GV-RX387512H Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: These settings will...
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... when running Windows Vista. Note: If your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Software Installation Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for submission to software rendering mode, allowing you hear three beeps. In most cases, VPU Recover will switch the computer to ATI Technologies. ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to meet your computer has full booted, disable Preserve...
... when running Windows Vista. Note: If your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Software Installation Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for submission to software rendering mode, allowing you hear three beeps. In most cases, VPU Recover will switch the computer to ATI Technologies. ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to meet your computer has full booted, disable Preserve...
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... card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your computer manufacturer. For more information, consult your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual...
... card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your computer manufacturer. For more information, consult your motherboard. Troubleshooting Tips After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual...