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... change in technology, some of this this card. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. No part of GBT. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this manual may appear in any errors or omissions that is protected by Macrovision. Use of their respective owners. GV-R487X2-2GH-B ATI RadeonTM HD 4870X2 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
... change in technology, some of this this card. Due to update the information contained herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. No part of GBT. Notice Please do not remove any labels on this manual may appear in any errors or omissions that is protected by Macrovision. Use of their respective owners. GV-R487X2-2GH-B ATI RadeonTM HD 4870X2 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev...
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... system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Two GV-R487X2-2GH-B - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - A certified system case with two 2x3-pin and two 2x4-pin PCIe power connectors is recommended. (For the list of certified power supplies, go to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedcases.) • Operating System - Windows® XP with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with Service Pack...
... system memory for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) - Two GV-R487X2-2GH-B - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Introduction 1.1. Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - A certified system case with two 2x3-pin and two 2x4-pin PCIe power connectors is recommended. (For the list of certified power supplies, go to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedcases.) • Operating System - Windows® XP with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with Service Pack...
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... external sound card will be the default Sound Playback device to be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your system. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. However, audio output...
... external sound card will be the default Sound Playback device to be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your system. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. However, audio output...
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... until the card is securely inserted. - 7 - 2.2. Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of your computer. If necessary, remove the metal cover from your computer. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Remove the computer cover. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of the graphics card is fully...
... until the card is securely inserted. - 7 - 2.2. Step 3. Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of your computer. If necessary, remove the metal cover from your computer. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Remove the computer cover. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of the graphics card is fully...
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... HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.) Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I digital connectors. Do not touch the card when it's operating to connect a 15-pin D-Sub monitor. Step 2. Please refer to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. Or use...
... HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.) Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I digital connectors. Do not touch the card when it's operating to connect a 15-pin D-Sub monitor. Step 2. Please refer to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 8 - After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. Or use...
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... the graphics card driver. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. How to Page 15). 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 3 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 enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology? Figure 2 GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 10...
... the graphics card driver. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. How to Page 15). 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 3 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 enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology? Figure 2 GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 10...
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... the instructions to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. First make sure your optical drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 11 - Software Installation Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Windows® XP Driver...
... the instructions to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to be Drive D: The installation of drivers is very simple. First make sure your optical drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 11 - Software Installation Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Windows® XP Driver...
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.... Step 3. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to achieve better 3D performance. Click the Next button. Step 4. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows XP to install DirectX separately. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. The system is completed. GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Then the DirectX 9 installation is installing the...
.... Step 3. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to achieve better 3D performance. Click the Next button. Step 4. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows XP to install DirectX separately. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. The system is completed. GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Then the DirectX 9 installation is installing the...
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B. Click the Next button. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2. GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 1. Step 3. The system is completed. Click the Yes button. Step 5. Setp 4. Click the Express or Custom icon. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Then the driver installation is installing the components. The autorun window will appear.
B. Click the Next button. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 2. GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 1. Step 3. The system is completed. Click the Yes button. Step 5. Setp 4. Click the Express or Custom icon. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. Then the driver installation is installing the components. 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. Otherwise, select Realtek HD Audio output, which is the onboard audio controller. Step 2: In the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, click the Audio tab. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices. GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, in the Default device box, select ATI HD Audio rear output. Otherwise, select Realtek HD Audio output, which is the onboard audio controller. Step 2: In the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, click the Audio tab. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices. GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 16 - Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
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... slider to change the resolution. Software Installation Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. Display 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-R487X2-2GH-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...
... slider to change the resolution. Software Installation Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. Display 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-R487X2-2GH-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...
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... to another. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from the central list and click Go for the first time. Click Next. GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This interface provides...
... to another. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Easy Setup Wizards: Choose a wizard from the central list and click Go for the first time. Click Next. GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 18 - This interface provides...
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... your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more than one display), and rotating desktop image to optimize video playback in Basic and Advanced 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 the second display. Display Setup This...
... your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more than one display), and rotating desktop image to optimize video playback in Basic and Advanced 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 the second display. Display Setup This...
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Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and...
Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 22 - If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and...
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GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista the 3D Refresh Rate Override and the Display Detection Option to configure panning on displays with limited resolution capabilities are using an older TV or one of the Display Detection Options to optimize performance of your desktop. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you are not supported since refresh rate is better...
GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista the 3D Refresh Rate Override and the Display Detection Option to configure panning on displays with limited resolution capabilities are using an older TV or one of the Display Detection Options to optimize performance of your desktop. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you are not supported since refresh rate is better...
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... hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to use an overall adjustment control that support per-display color settings. GV-R487X2-2GH-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 Color for ATI graphics cards that rapidly configures your application uses, or when you want to...
... hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to use an overall adjustment control that support per-display color settings. GV-R487X2-2GH-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 Color for ATI graphics cards that rapidly configures your application uses, or when you want to...
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.... GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Note: The Alternate Pixel center Direct 3D® setting is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. These settings are not sure which API your 3D application uses, consult the documentation of your 3D application uses, and you know which type of color by using the Gamma control. This setting corrected a corruption problem that occurred with some older games that use the Contrast control. To adjust the...
.... GV-R487X2-2GH-B Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Note: The Alternate Pixel center Direct 3D® setting is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. These settings are not sure which API your 3D application uses, consult the documentation of your 3D application uses, and you know which type of color by using the Gamma control. This setting corrected a corruption problem that occurred with some older games that use the Contrast control. To adjust the...
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... support. Extended Desktop Mode is already known or understood. GV-R487X2-2GH-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 Settings page combines all of the principal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. Theater Mode* Use...
... support. Extended Desktop Mode is already known or understood. GV-R487X2-2GH-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 Settings page combines all of the principal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. Theater Mode* Use...
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... clock configuration utility to ATI via e-mail. In most cases, VPU Recover will switch the computer to software rendering mode, allowing you hear three beeps. Allows the VPU Recover, once it is booted or only when running Windows Vista. Once your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your computer has full booted, disable...
... clock configuration utility to ATI via e-mail. In most cases, VPU Recover will switch the computer to software rendering mode, allowing you hear three beeps. Allows the VPU Recover, once it is booted or only when running Windows Vista. Once your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your computer has full booted, disable...
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... . Press on your computer manufacturer. Troubleshooting Tips For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact 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 become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. Restart your keyboard...
... . Press on your computer manufacturer. Troubleshooting Tips For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact 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 become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. Restart your keyboard...