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... by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited." Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Radeon X550 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX55HM8R-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of...
... by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited." Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Radeon X550 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX55HM8R-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of...
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... 3.1.4. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. How to Reflash the BIOS 34 5.1.1. Operating System Requirement 8 3.1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 35 GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Board Layout 4 2.2. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.6. Appendix 34 5.1. Features ...3 1.2. English Table of Contents 1.
... 3.1.4. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Troubleshooting Tips 33 5. How to Reflash the BIOS 34 5.1.1. Operating System Requirement 8 3.1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 35 GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Board Layout 4 2.2. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.6. Appendix 34 5.1. Features ...3 1.2. English Table of Contents 1.
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Introduction English 1. Features • Powered by ATI X550 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 - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with HyperMemoryTM Technology Visual Processing Unit (VPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Supports 256MB Video memory (...
Introduction English 1. Features • Powered by ATI X550 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 - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with HyperMemoryTM Technology Visual Processing Unit (VPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Supports 256MB Video memory (...
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... electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the card before handling computer components. Turn off your graphics card working correctly, please use official... Gigabyte BIOS only. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and ...
... electricity, so the card should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the card before handling computer components. Turn off your graphics card working correctly, please use official... Gigabyte BIOS only. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the components whenever the components are no shipping and ...
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... graphics card from the back of your computer, you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you computer documentation. Or, if your computer. GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - English 2.2. Now that you have prepared your computer. 2. Remove any on the motherboard. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. To install your...
... graphics card from the back of your computer, you are ready to disable it on -board graphics capability, you computer documentation. Or, if your computer. GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - English 2.2. Now that you have prepared your computer. 2. Remove any on the motherboard. If necessary, consult your graphics accelerator card: 1. To install your...
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To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. English 4. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Replace the screw to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - 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 installation of the graphics card drivers. then turn on the computer and monitor. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. then align your ...
To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 6. English 4. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Replace the screw to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - 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 installation of the graphics card drivers. then turn on the computer and monitor. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. then align your ...
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... appropriate driver program for that your motherboard nearest dealer for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Or please contact your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window...
... appropriate driver program for that your motherboard nearest dealer for the motherboard, which consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Or please contact your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window...
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Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Software Installation DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to install DirectX separately. Click the Install DirectX 9 item. Step 3. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 9 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. When autorun window show up, ...
Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Software Installation DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to install DirectX separately. Click the Install DirectX 9 item. Step 3. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 9 - Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. When autorun window show up, ...
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GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Driver Installation A. Step 1: Found new ...
GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Driver Installation A. Step 1: Found new ...
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Windows installings the components. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Step 3. Click Yes button. Setp 4. Step 5. When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X550 Series) item. Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X550 Series) item. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 2. Click Next button. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Then the driver installation is completed. - 11 - Step 1. Click Express or Custom icon. ...
Windows installings the components. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Step 3. Click Yes button. Setp 4. Step 5. When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X550 Series) item. Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X550 Series) item. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 2. Click Next button. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Then the driver installation is completed. - 11 - Step 1. Click Express or Custom icon. ...
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English 3.1.4. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Finish button to restart computer. Click the Next button. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company. Step 4. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 3. Step 2. GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - z Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2): Click the GIGABYTE Utility item.
English 3.1.4. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Finish button to restart computer. Click the Next button. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company. Step 4. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 3. Step 2. GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - z Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2): Click the GIGABYTE Utility item.
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Step 2. Click the Yes button. Click the Finish button to restart computer. English z Install Hydravision : Click the Hydravision Install item. Click the Next button. Click the Next button. Step 3. Step 4. Then the Hydravision Install is completed. - 13 - Click the Next button. Windows installings the components. Step 6. Software Installation Step 5.
Step 2. Click the Yes button. Click the Finish button to restart computer. English z Install Hydravision : Click the Hydravision Install item. Click the Next button. Click the Next button. Step 3. Step 4. Then the Hydravision Install is completed. - 13 - Click the Next button. Windows installings the components. Step 6. Software Installation Step 5.
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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-RX55HM256P8-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-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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... panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click ...Settings. Right-click the icon. Software Installation English 3.1.5. 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...
... panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click ...Settings. Right-click the icon. Software Installation English 3.1.5. 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...
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English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. GV-RX55HM256P8-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-RX55HM256P8-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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Or you work. It allows you to quickly and easily tailor your computer desktop to the way you can right-click on the desktop to select Properties>Settings> Advanced> ATI CATALYST Control Center tab and press ATI CATALYST(tm) Control Center button (refer to Fig. 2). You can right-click on the taskbar's status area. You can : • arrange and rearrange monitors. • assign Hot Key shortcuts. • create up to 9 virtual desktops. • add special effects to windows and menus. The ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center is used to Fig. 3). - 17 - English ATI CATALYSTTM Control ...
Or you work. It allows you to quickly and easily tailor your computer desktop to the way you can right-click on the desktop to select Properties>Settings> Advanced> ATI CATALYST Control Center tab and press ATI CATALYST(tm) Control Center button (refer to Fig. 2). You can right-click on the taskbar's status area. You can : • arrange and rearrange monitors. • assign Hot Key shortcuts. • create up to 9 virtual desktops. • add special effects to windows and menus. The ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center is used to Fig. 3). - 17 - English ATI CATALYSTTM Control ...
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...+TV+CRT GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Yes Yes Yes GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on...
...+TV+CRT GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Yes Yes Yes GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on...
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It provides a single button in the left navigation pane. The Advanced view is recommended for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the features you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet. - 19 - A Hotkey 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 launched for novice users. Advanced View The Advanced view provides ...
It provides a single button in the left navigation pane. The Advanced view is recommended for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the features you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet. - 19 - A Hotkey 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 launched for novice users. Advanced View The Advanced view provides ...
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... graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. English Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to...
... graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. English Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. GV-RX55HM256P8-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to...
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Software Installation 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 ...
Software Installation 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 ...