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GV-R487D5-1GD ATI RadeonTM HD 4870 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R4870S-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision. Doing so may void the warranty of GBT. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by ...before publication of this this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual ...
GV-R487D5-1GD ATI RadeonTM HD 4870 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R4870S-101R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision. Doing so may void the warranty of GBT. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by ...before publication of this this copyright protection technology must be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is prohibited. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual ...
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...object or 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. In order to ensure that came with the components whenever the components ...it is activated. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your card. Shipping and handling may cause damage to page 14. GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator - 6 - However, audio output from your computer and ...
...object or 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. In order to ensure that came with the components whenever the components ...it is activated. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your card. Shipping and handling may cause damage to page 14. GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator - 6 - However, audio output from your computer and ...
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... Connect a flat panel display Connect a DisplayPort monitor You are ready to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Step... - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to your graphics card. Please refer to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 1. then align your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Make sure that you have prepared your computer...
... Connect a flat panel display Connect a DisplayPort monitor You are ready to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Step 2. Step... - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to your graphics card. Please refer to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Step 1. then align your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Make sure that you have prepared your computer...
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...graphics card driver in operating system, when an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 13). Figure 2 GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics... Accelerator - 8 - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver.
...graphics card driver in operating system, when an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 13). Figure 2 GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics... Accelerator - 8 - Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver.
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... Clock adjustment(Note) of the GPU and video memory. GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator - 12 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the GPU/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may...
... Clock adjustment(Note) of the GPU and video memory. GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator - 12 - GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to manually configure the GPU/Memory frequency settings Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may...
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Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you will find an ATI icon in the notification area. Software Installation Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. - 13 - The Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the icon to enter the Catalyst Control Center. 3.2.
Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you will find an ATI icon in the notification area. Software Installation Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. - 13 - The Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the icon to enter the Catalyst Control Center. 3.2.
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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 so on. GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides...
... 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 so on. GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides...
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... view provides access to the advanced features on each page. Software Installation LYST Control Center is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt... first time. gation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of your ATI graphics card. The Advanced view is the default view when CATA-
... view provides access to the advanced features on each page. Software Installation LYST Control Center is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt... first time. gation pane displays a tree view that their 3D application supports. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of your ATI graphics card. The Advanced view is the default view when CATA-
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...GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to select the appropriate card... profile applies to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to a specific graphics card. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide ...
...GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to select the appropriate card... profile applies to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to a specific graphics card. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide ...
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...'s display screen. Software Installation You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for ATI graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Monitor Properties 0: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature...
...'s display screen. Software Installation You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for ATI graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Monitor Properties 0: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature...
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...manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you are plugged in and ...graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 4. For more troubleshooting information, please right-click the ATI icon in the notification area. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on the graphics card...
...manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you are plugged in and ...graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are not able to the monitor's manual.) GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator - 30 - 4. For more troubleshooting information, please right-click the ATI icon in the notification area. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for selection depend on the graphics card...