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... permission of their respective owners. Due to update the information contained herein. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-R487-1GH-B ATI RadeonTM HD 4870 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R487GHB-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S.
... permission of their respective owners. Due to update the information contained herein. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-R487-1GH-B ATI RadeonTM HD 4870 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R487GHB-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S.
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...) • Supports HDTV output (by adapter) • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter) 1.2. A power supply that provides at least 550-watt. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - The power supply should be with a known brand and certified to conform to safety regulations. (For the... Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Two GV-R487-1GH-B -
...) • Supports HDTV output (by adapter) • Supports HDMI connector (by adapter) 1.2. A power supply that provides at least 550-watt. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - The power supply should be with a known brand and certified to conform to safety regulations. (For the... Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Two GV-R487-1GH-B -
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...for obvious damage. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. For more details, refer to your card. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Place... your graphics card can handle both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Be sure there are separated from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI...
...for obvious damage. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. For more details, refer to your card. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Place... your graphics card can handle both of your computer and unplug power supply. 2. If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Be sure there are separated from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI...
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... the screw to prevent system instability. Do not touch the card when it's operating to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 2. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only...
... the screw to prevent system instability. Do not touch the card when it's operating to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 2. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only...
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Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Figure 2 GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - From the ATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology? How to select...motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please refer to complete the CrossFireX ...
Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Figure 2 GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 10 - From the ATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology? How to select...motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please refer to complete the CrossFireX ...
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Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to achieve better 3D performance. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows Vista/XP to install DirectX separately. Step 3. Click Finish ...
Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to achieve better 3D performance. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows Vista/XP to install DirectX separately. Step 3. Click Finish ...
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If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". The system is completed. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click the Next button. Setp 4. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 2. Step 1. Step 3. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Click the Yes button. Click the Express or Custom icon. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. B. Step 5. The autorun window will appear.
If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". The system is completed. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click the Next button. Setp 4. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 2. Step 1. Step 3. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Click the Yes button. Click the Express or Custom icon. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. B. Step 5. The autorun window will appear.
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Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, in the Default device box, select ATI HD Audio rear output. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices. Otherwise, select Realtek HD Audio output, which is the onboard audio controller. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Step 2: In the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, click the Audio tab.
Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, in the Default device box, select ATI HD Audio rear output. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices. Otherwise, select Realtek HD Audio output, which is the onboard audio controller. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Step 2: In the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, click the Audio tab.
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... Matrix Model CRT+TV (Note 1) CRT+DVI CRT+CRT DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI HDMI+TV (Note 2) HDMI+DVI (Note 2) HDMI+CRT (Note 2) GV-R487-1GH-B Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) The CRT+TV configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to the DVI-I Connector...
... Matrix Model CRT+TV (Note 1) CRT+DVI CRT+CRT DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI HDMI+TV (Note 2) HDMI+DVI (Note 2) HDMI+CRT (Note 2) GV-R487-1GH-B Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) The CRT+TV configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to the DVI-I Connector...
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You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. Step 2: Select the video file to another. Click Next. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file ...
You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. Step 2: Select the video file to another. Click Next. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file ...
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GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video playback appears on . Quick Settings: The Quick ...
GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video playback appears on . Quick Settings: The Quick ...
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... quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always...
... quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always...
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... to optimize performance of your choice when a fullscreen application or game has a default refresh rate that may not be automatically detected, use Force TV Detection. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Displays Manager: Displays Manager is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multimonitor environment, and enable...
... to optimize performance of your choice when a fullscreen application or game has a default refresh rate that may not be automatically detected, use Force TV Detection. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Displays Manager: Displays Manager is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multimonitor environment, and enable...
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GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - This page is useful when you are not aware of which type of 3D settings your application. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM ...
GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - This page is useful when you are not aware of which type of 3D settings your application. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM ...
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..., like those seen in CAD applications. makes use the Use application settings option. Anisotropic Filtering can be set to optimize performance in conjunction with Mipmapping. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
..., like those seen in CAD applications. makes use the Use application settings option. Anisotropic Filtering can be set to optimize performance in conjunction with Mipmapping. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
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... 3D® or OpenGL® your 3D application. Note: The Alternate Pixel center Direct 3D® setting is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Use this dialog when you want to select settings for resolving certain incompatibilities within 3D applications that should not occur with some...
... 3D® or OpenGL® your 3D application. Note: The Alternate Pixel center Direct 3D® setting is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Use this dialog when you want to select settings for resolving certain incompatibilities within 3D applications that should not occur with some...
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Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 - This page is useful when it is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors. All Settings The All ...
Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 32 - This page is useful when it is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors. All Settings The All ...
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GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 34 - CrossFireTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs).
GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 34 - CrossFireTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs).
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The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 36 - 5. Appendix Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP) Display Screen Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 768 ...
The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 36 - 5. Appendix Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP) Display Screen Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 768 ...
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... properly. With your help, we suggest that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 38 -
... properly. With your help, we suggest that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 38 -