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... permission of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by...
... permission of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in this card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by...
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... connect an HDMI monitor to your card; To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. Replace the screw to next chapter for detailed instructions. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a flat panel display...
... connect an HDMI monitor to your card; To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. Replace the screw to next chapter for detailed instructions. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a flat panel display...
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...best possible GPU combination is selected based on the hardware configuration. Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. How to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Figure 2 - 5 - Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center...
...best possible GPU combination is selected based on the hardware configuration. Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. How to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Figure 2 - 5 - Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center...
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... computer and unplug power supply. 2. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your system. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to a metal object,such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your card. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be...
... computer and unplug power supply. 2. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your system. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to a metal object,such as the anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your card. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be...
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... Next. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Notice...
... Next. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Notice...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. The system is completed. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
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...AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK...
...AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK...
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Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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... in the page. Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17...
... in the page. Software Installation You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17...
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..., the software detects if there is shown in the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the of ficial GIGABYTE product FAQ page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT...
..., the software detects if there is shown in the page. 3.Update OC GURU The OC GURU version of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the of ficial GIGABYTE product FAQ page. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT...
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Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
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... 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 installed graphics card. Graphics Software Provides software information including driver version, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version and so on. Graphics Hardware Provides hardware information including graphics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock and so on the second display. Display Setup This...
... 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 installed graphics card. Graphics Software Provides software information including driver version, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version and so on. Graphics Hardware Provides hardware information including graphics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock and so on the second display. Display Setup This...
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... to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The Catalyst Control Center Preferences...
... to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The Catalyst Control Center Preferences...
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... desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use Displays Manager to optimize performance of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Display...
... desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use Displays Manager to optimize performance of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Display...
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... the limits for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen.
... the limits for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen.
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... multi-sampling (MSAA) and supersampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that are common in rendered 3D images. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - The slider enables you want to use the Use application settings option. Rather than determining the color to display for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple...
... multi-sampling (MSAA) and supersampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that are common in rendered 3D images. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - The slider enables you want to use the Use application settings option. Rather than determining the color to display for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple...
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... the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. Your display will automatically adjust to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quality is best used with Mipmapping. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering...
... the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. Your display will automatically adjust to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quality is best used with Mipmapping. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering...
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... Windows Vista. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. You can preview your video settings choose one of standard definition video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to fine tune the color of the video presets. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to remove excess red from skin tones. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... Windows Vista. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. You can preview your video settings choose one of standard definition video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to fine tune the color of the video presets. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to remove excess red from skin tones. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... three beeps. If ATI CrossFireX is not enabled, select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box. Diagnostics Use this page to determine whether your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to run when the computer is...
... three beeps. If ATI CrossFireX is not enabled, select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box. Diagnostics Use this page to determine whether your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to run when the computer is...
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... assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. 4. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Press on your keyboard after system starts up. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look...
... assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. 4. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Press on your keyboard after system starts up. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look...
