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... form without the expressed, written permission of this card. No part of their respective owners. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be authorized by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands...
... form without the expressed, written permission of this card. No part of their respective owners. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be authorized by U.S. Trademarks Third-party brands...
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Driver Installation ...7 3.1.2. Taskbar Icon ...12 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Software Installation ...7 3.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 14 4. AMD Eyefinity ...29 5. Introduction ...3 1.1. AMD Crossfire ...5 3. Appendix ...30 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation ...4 2.1.1. Table of Contents 1.
Driver Installation ...7 3.1.2. Taskbar Icon ...12 3.3. Driver and Utility Installation 7 3.1.1. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Software Installation ...7 3.1. GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk 9 3.2. Display Properties Pages 14 4. AMD Eyefinity ...29 5. Introduction ...3 1.1. AMD Crossfire ...5 3. Appendix ...30 - 2 - Minimum System Requirements 3 2. Hardware Installation ...4 2.1.1. Table of Contents 1.
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1. Optical drive for best performance - Introduction Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® Vista - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 3 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Intel® Pentium® 4 / CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM / PhenomTM - 1 GB or more of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction 1.1. Windows® 7 -
1. Optical drive for best performance - Introduction Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® Vista - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition - 3 - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Intel® Pentium® 4 / CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM / PhenomTM - 1 GB or more of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Introduction 1.1. Windows® 7 -
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If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; To connect an HDMI monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. then turn on the computer and monitor. Hardware Installation Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a flat panel display to ...
If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; To connect an HDMI monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. Replace the screw to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. then turn on the computer and monitor. Hardware Installation Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a flat panel display to ...
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... system, the following is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). interconnect cables. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the...
... system, the following is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). interconnect cables. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the...
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...on your system. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your graphics card can work on a grounded anti-static mat.... In order to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should follow some...
...on your system. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your graphics card can work on a grounded anti-static mat.... In order to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Be sure there are separated from static electricity, you should follow some...
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Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Make sure your optical drive. Software Installation 3. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. Step 3: Click the Install button. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Users who run Windows XP with ...
Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Make sure your optical drive. Software Installation 3. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. Step 3: Click the Install button. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Users who run Windows XP with ...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Easy Boost is installing the components. - 9 - 3.1.2. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Software Installation GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Easy Boost item. The system is completed.
Step 3: Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4: Click the Finish button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Easy Boost is installing the components. - 9 - 3.1.2. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button. Software Installation GIGABYTE Easy Boost on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Easy Boost item. The system is completed.
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GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. OSD Turning: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Over Clock: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here.
GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. OSD Turning: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Over Clock: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here.
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Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Software Installation BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Technical Support:User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor.
Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Software Installation BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 - Technical Support:User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor.
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Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. 3.2. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center.
Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. 3.2. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center.
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Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Software Installation Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Software Installation Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
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You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can click the item to change the resolution. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3.3. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Select Display Settings to change the color quality.
You can move the slider to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can click the item to change the resolution. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 3.3. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for advanced settings. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Select Display Settings to change the color quality.
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Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Step 2: Select the video file to another. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. AMD Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when AMD Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance. Avivo Video Converter This wizard assists you to convert videos from one file format to be located. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from the central list and click Go for the first time. This interface provides access...
Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Step 2: Select the video file to another. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be converted. AMD Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when AMD Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance. Avivo Video Converter This wizard assists you to convert videos from one file format to be located. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from the central list and click Go for the first time. This interface provides access...
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Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - If you to configure display setting for the new file. Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you wish to start file conversion.
Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - If you to configure display setting for the new file. Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you wish to start file conversion.
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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 match new display orientation. Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video playback appears on the second display. Display Setup This option allows you to configure your 3D games and applications to get faster ...
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 match new display orientation. Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video playback appears on the second display. Display Setup This option allows you to configure your 3D games and applications to get faster ...
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AMD Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all the advanced features. The left navigation pane. The Custom 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 the advanced features on each page. gation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you choose in the left navi- A Hotkey is launched for details. Advanced View The Advanced view ...
AMD Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all the advanced features. The left navigation pane. The Custom 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 the advanced features on each page. gation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you choose in the left navi- A Hotkey is launched for details. Advanced View The Advanced view ...
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Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 19 - Software Installation Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings...
Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 19 - Software Installation Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings...
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The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to AMD.com About Catalyst Control Center ...
The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to AMD.com About Catalyst Control Center ...