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...names are the property of their respective owners. GV-RX55128D / GV-RX55256D / GV-RX55256DP / GV-RX55256DP-RH Radeon X550 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MD-RX55128D-103R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology, some of... the specifications might be out of date before publication of this document nor does the author make a commitment to a designated collection point for any errors or omissions that may appear in this booklet. Copyright © 2006 GIGABYTE...
...names are the property of their respective owners. GV-RX55128D / GV-RX55256D / GV-RX55256DP / GV-RX55256DP-RH Radeon X550 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 12MD-RX55128D-103R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology, some of... the specifications might be out of date before publication of this document nor does the author make a commitment to a designated collection point for any errors or omissions that may appear in this booklet. Copyright © 2006 GIGABYTE...
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... in its original packing until it is installed. Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on your computer. 1. English Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - To protect them against damage from the system. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding...
... in its original packing until it is installed. Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on your computer. 1. English Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - To protect them against damage from the system. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding...
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... ready to disable it on the motherboard. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. English 2.2. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you computer documentation. - 7 - Hardware Installation If necessary, consult your graphics card. For more information, see you may need to install your computer...
... ready to disable it on the motherboard. To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. English 2.2. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you computer documentation. - 7 - Hardware Installation If necessary, consult your graphics card. For more information, see you may need to install your computer...
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... Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 3. Plug the flat panel display cable into your new graphics card: 1. then turn on the computer and monitor. To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor You are now ready to fasten... the adapter, connect the 15-pin display cable of the VGA monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. then align your graphics card with the installation of the adapter. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; English...
... Express x 16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 3. Plug the flat panel display cable into your new graphics card: 1. then turn on the computer and monitor. To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor You are now ready to fasten... the adapter, connect the 15-pin display cable of the VGA monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. then align your graphics card with the installation of the adapter. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; English...
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...consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. • If you insert the ...driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. English 3. When you install the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. - 9 - Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Or please contact...
...consist of Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP drivers is very simple. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. • If you insert the ...driver CD into your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. English 3. When you install the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. - 9 - Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Software Installation Or please contact...
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The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Driver Installation A. Software ...: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. English 3.1.3.
The following is inserted into your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Driver Installation A. Software ...: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide. English 3.1.3.
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...of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. Right click the icon. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - You can link to ...change your display settings. English 3.1.5. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust"tabs. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card...
...of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. Right click the icon. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - You can link to ...change your display settings. English 3.1.5. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust"tabs. Click the appropriate tab to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card...
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.... The ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center is used to Fig. 3). HYDRAVISIONTM Properties to set the HYDRAVISION (refer to configure all your graphics card settings. It allows you to quickly and easily tailor your computer desktop to the way you can : • arrange and ...8226; assign Hot Key shortcuts. • create up to 9 virtual desktops. • add special effects to Fig. 1). Fig. 3 GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Or you work. English ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center: After installation of information across your computer desktop. Right-click the icon...
.... The ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center is used to Fig. 3). HYDRAVISIONTM Properties to set the HYDRAVISION (refer to configure all your graphics card settings. It allows you to quickly and easily tailor your computer desktop to the way you can : • arrange and ...8226; assign Hot Key shortcuts. • create up to 9 virtual desktops. • add special effects to Fig. 1). Fig. 3 GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Or you work. English ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center: After installation of information across your computer desktop. Right-click the icon...
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If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. The CATALYST Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide ... - 21 - Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. Software Installation 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. Define and save your own personal video settings that can...
If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. The CATALYST Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide ... - 21 - Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. Software Installation 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. Define and save your own personal video settings that can...
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... begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Click on -screen instructions to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Click the Start button on your graphics card. If Windows® does not show up. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to the license...
... begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Click on -screen instructions to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Click the Start button on your graphics card. If Windows® does not show up. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to the license...
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... become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or Gigabyte for the graphics card is correct. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 33 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips...
... become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or Gigabyte for the graphics card is correct. For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 33 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips...
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... BIOS for you. (@VGA will find a GIGABYTE icon in MS-DOS mode. (For Windows 2000/XP, you will not download/update the BIOS if it to your computer. 5.1.2. Select the From Local File check box and then click Flash. d. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - English 5. s [BIOS... file name](example: gvf13 -p rx80256d.f1) and press Enter. 6. Download the BIOS ZIP file for your card from GIGABYTE @VGA server and do the update for your card from GIGABYTE website and extract it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. Restart the computer in the lower-right corner...
... BIOS for you. (@VGA will find a GIGABYTE icon in MS-DOS mode. (For Windows 2000/XP, you will not download/update the BIOS if it to your computer. 5.1.2. Select the From Local File check box and then click Flash. d. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - English 5. s [BIOS... file name](example: gvf13 -p rx80256d.f1) and press Enter. 6. Download the BIOS ZIP file for your card from GIGABYTE @VGA server and do the update for your card from GIGABYTE website and extract it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. Restart the computer in the lower-right corner...