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... this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any labels on this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. GV-R487-1GH-B ATI RadeonTM HD 4870 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R487GHB-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any labels on this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any form without the expressed, written permission of their respective owners. GV-R487-1GH-B ATI RadeonTM HD 4870 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R487GHB-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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Introduction 1.1. Optical drive for best performance - Two GV-R487-1GH-B - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 1. Features • Powered by adapter) 1.2. A power supply that provides at least 550-watt. Windows® Vista - ...174; XP Professional x64 Edition • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is designed to accommodate a high-end graphics card with a known brand and certified to conform to safety regulations. (For the list of ...
Introduction 1.1. Optical drive for best performance - Two GV-R487-1GH-B - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 1. Features • Powered by adapter) 1.2. A power supply that provides at least 550-watt. Windows® Vista - ...174; XP Professional x64 Edition • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is designed to accommodate a high-end graphics card with a known brand and certified to conform to safety regulations. (For the list of ...
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...electricity, you should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. For more details, refer to page 16. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Use a grounded wrist strap before ... them against damage from 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. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Unpacking and installation should be disabled when HDMI output is installed.
...electricity, you should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. For more details, refer to page 16. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Use a grounded wrist strap before ... them against damage from 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. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Unpacking and installation should be disabled when HDMI output is installed.
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... fully seated. * Please make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your new graphics card: Step 1. Step 2. Remove the computer cover. To install your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Remove any existing graphics card from this slot; then align your computer. If necessary, remove the metal cover from your...
... fully seated. * Please make sure that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your new graphics card: Step 1. Step 2. Remove the computer cover. To install your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Remove any existing graphics card from this slot; then align your computer. If necessary, remove the metal cover from your...
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... connectors. Step 2. Please refer to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. This graphics card provides two DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Do not touch the card when it's operating to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. Replace the screw to prevent...
... connectors. Step 2. Please refer to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. This graphics card provides two DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Do not touch the card when it's operating to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. Replace the screw to prevent...
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HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue) (2) Connecting S-Video If your TV has a S-Video connection, connect the S-Video cable from your TV to the S-Video Out port on the adapter. (3) Connecting AV Output If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the TV-Out port on the adapter. - 9 - Hardware Installation GIGABYTE Video Adapter (Optional) AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card.
HDTV Component (Y+Pr+Pb) (1) Connecting HDTV Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter according to the corresponding color. (Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue) (2) Connecting S-Video If your TV has a S-Video connection, connect the S-Video cable from your TV to the S-Video Out port on the adapter. (3) Connecting AV Output If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can connect the RCA cable from your TV to the TV-Out port on the adapter. - 9 - Hardware Installation GIGABYTE Video Adapter (Optional) AV Out S-Video Out Connect to the AV Out port on the graphics card.
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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 ...graphics card driver. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. From the ATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to complete the CrossFireX configurations. Figure 3 Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Figure 2 GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics...
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 ...graphics card driver. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. From the ATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to complete the CrossFireX configurations. Figure 3 Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Figure 2 GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics...
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... you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). When you can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of Windows Vista/XP drivers is very simple. Software Installation Operating System Requirements ...
... you can see the autorun window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). When you can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of Windows Vista/XP drivers is very simple. Software Installation Operating System Requirements ...
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... stepby-step installation instructions. Driver Installation A. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the..., the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. Software Installation New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 13 - Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish...
... stepby-step installation instructions. Driver Installation A. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the..., the operating system will search for the driver and install it automatically. Software Installation New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 13 - Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish...
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3.1.4. Or you will find an ATI icon in your graphics card settings. Software Installation Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your system tray. The ATI Catalyst® Control Center is used to enter the ATI Catalyst® Control Center. Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst® Control Center. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. - 15 -
3.1.4. Or you will find an ATI icon in your graphics card settings. Software Installation Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your system tray. The ATI Catalyst® Control Center is used to enter the ATI Catalyst® Control Center. Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst® Control Center. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. - 15 -
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... 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 2 on the card using the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to ensure normal operation. (Note 2)...You can move the slider to ensure normal operation. - 17 - Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on the graphics card and then plug the HDMI monitor cable into the adapter to change the color quality. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display...
... 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 2 on the card using the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to ensure normal operation. (Note 2)...You can move the slider to ensure normal operation. - 17 - Display Properties Pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click on the graphics card and then plug the HDMI monitor cable into the adapter to change the color quality. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display...
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...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... a more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation. 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...
...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... a more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation. 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...
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... expose only the features they adjust most often or that lists all of the many available settings of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. Refer to the previous pages for the first time. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key... experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to the advanced features on each page. The Custom view is a combination of your ATI graphics card.
... expose only the features they adjust most often or that lists all of the many available settings of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. Refer to the previous pages for the first time. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key... experienced users. Custom View The Custom view allows you to the advanced features on each page. The Custom view is a combination of your ATI graphics card.
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If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. The ...through a Hotkey, or by file association. Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to a specific graphics card. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. The ...through a Hotkey, or by file association. Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to a specific graphics card. GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
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GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The slider enables you to use an overall adjustment control that support per-display color settings. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature ... the standard 3D settings for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for ATI graphics cards that rapidly configures your application. This page is useful when you want to adjust for any type of 3D application.
GV-R487-1GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The slider enables you to use an overall adjustment control that support per-display color settings. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature ... the standard 3D settings for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for ATI graphics cards that rapidly configures your application. This page is useful when you want to adjust for any type of 3D application.
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... For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary,... the monitor's manual.) - 35 - 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and...
... For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary,... the monitor's manual.) - 35 - 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and...