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... on this manual. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of GBT. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-R485SL-1GI/ GV-R485SL-1GH ATI RadeonTM HD 4850 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-R485SL-102R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... on this manual. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of GBT. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-R485SL-1GI/ GV-R485SL-1GH ATI RadeonTM HD 4850 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-R485SL-102R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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... - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables - 5 - 1. Windows® 7 - A power supply that provides at least 450-watt and with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Features • Powered by optional adapter for GV-R485SL-1GH only) 1.2. Windows® XP with one 2x3-pin PCIe power connector...
... - Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables - 5 - 1. Windows® 7 - A power supply that provides at least 450-watt and with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Features • Powered by optional adapter for GV-R485SL-1GH only) 1.2. Windows® XP with one 2x3-pin PCIe power connector...
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Board Layout 1. Hardware Installation 2.1. GV-R485SL-1GI CrossFire Connector HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 2.
Board Layout 1. Hardware Installation 2.1. GV-R485SL-1GI CrossFire Connector HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - 2.
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GV-R485SL-1GH CrossFire Connector DVI-I Connector 1 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter DVI-I Connector 1 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV DVI-I to HDMI Adapter - 7 - Hardware Installation 2.
GV-R485SL-1GH CrossFire Connector DVI-I Connector 1 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter DVI-I Connector 1 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 HDMI TV DVI-I to HDMI Adapter - 7 - Hardware Installation 2.
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..., such as the anti-static mat. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Unpacking and installation should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. For more details, refer to obtain audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be done on the graphics card. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components on a grounded antistatic...
..., such as the anti-static mat. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Unpacking and installation should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. For more details, refer to obtain audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be done on the graphics card. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Place components on a grounded antistatic...
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... HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor To TV / VCR Connect a flat panel display You are ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your card; Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector...
... HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor To TV / VCR Connect a flat panel display You are ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your card; Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector...
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...Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. From the ATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology? Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Figure 2 GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - If ATI CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards...
...Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. From the ATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology? Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Figure 2 GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - If ATI CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards...
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... has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. 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...
... has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. First make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. 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...
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Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
Then the driver installation is installing the components. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
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... Yes Display Model Matrix CRT+TV (Note 3) CRT+DVI CRT+CRT DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI GV-R485SL-1GH Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes (Note 1) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (optional). (Note 3) The CRT+TV configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to ensure normal operation. - 15 - 3.3. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on the card using the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to the DVI-I Connector 2 on desktop...
... Yes Display Model Matrix CRT+TV (Note 3) CRT+DVI CRT+CRT DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI GV-R485SL-1GH Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes (Note 1) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (optional). (Note 3) The CRT+TV configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to ensure normal operation. - 15 - 3.3. Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on the card using the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to the DVI-I Connector 2 on desktop...
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Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. 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. - 17 - Software Installation If you to configure display setting for the new file. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you wish to start file conversion.
Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. 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. - 17 - Software Installation If you to configure display setting for the new file. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you wish to start file conversion.
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...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 option allows you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more than one display), and rotating desktop image to select how video playback appears on . GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator...
...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 option allows you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more than one display), and rotating desktop image to select how video playback appears on . GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator...
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LYST Control Center is the default view when CATA- ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you choose in the left navi- View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is launched for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the features you to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt...
LYST Control Center is the default view when CATA- ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you choose in the left navi- View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is launched for experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the features you to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt...
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... Menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... 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. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
... Menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... 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. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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... OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate of your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multimonitor environment. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista.
... OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate of your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multimonitor environment. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista.
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...sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for each attached and enabled display. - 23 - Software Installation Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for ATI graphics cards that support per-display color settings. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Monitor Properties...
...sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for each attached and enabled display. - 23 - Software Installation Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for ATI graphics cards that support per-display color settings. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Monitor Properties...
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... a particular API-specific feature. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use one of color by using the Gamma control. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - This setting corrected a corruption problem that occurred with some older games that use the Contrast control. This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows Vista.
... a particular API-specific feature. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use one of color by using the Gamma control. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - This setting corrected a corruption problem that occurred with some older games that use the Contrast control. This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows Vista.
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... video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood. Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. Extended Desktop Mode is not necessary 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...
... video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood. Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. Extended Desktop Mode is not necessary 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...
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... by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Software Installation ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. You can be configured to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for ATI CrossFireX configuration. - 29 - Use the Automated clock configuration utility to run when the computer...
... by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Software Installation ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. You can be configured to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for ATI CrossFireX configuration. - 29 - Use the Automated clock configuration utility to run when the computer...
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... to the monitor's manual.) GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed. 4. Press on your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options...
... to the monitor's manual.) GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on the graphics card being installed. 4. Press on your motherboard. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options...