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... Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-R697D5-2GD-B/ GV-R695D5-2GD-B AMD RadeonTM HD6900 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R6900SB-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation...
... Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). GV-R697D5-2GD-B/ GV-R695D5-2GD-B AMD RadeonTM HD6900 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R6900SB-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation...
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...) • Supports HDMI connector • Supports mini Display portx2 1.2. A power supply that provides at least 550-watt and with four 2x3-pin PCIe power connectors is required. Introduction 1.1. Windows® Vista - Windows® XP with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Two GV-R697D5-2GD-B/GV-R695D5-2GD-B - The power supply should be with two 2x3-pin PCIe power and two2x4 pin PCIe power connectors is required. One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R6900 Series Graphics...
...) • Supports HDMI connector • Supports mini Display portx2 1.2. A power supply that provides at least 550-watt and with four 2x3-pin PCIe power connectors is required. Introduction 1.1. Windows® Vista - Windows® XP with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - Two GV-R697D5-2GD-B/GV-R695D5-2GD-B - The power supply should be with two 2x3-pin PCIe power and two2x4 pin PCIe power connectors is required. One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R6900 Series Graphics...
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... both audio and video signals. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your graphics card can work on the graphics card. - 7 - To protect them against damage from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be...
... both audio and video signals. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your graphics card can work on the graphics card. - 7 - To protect them against damage from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be...
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.... Plug the display cable into your graphics card. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. Step 1. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and...
.... Plug the display cable into your graphics card. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. Step 1. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and...
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... installing 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 14). If ATI CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Hardware Installation Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver...
... installing 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 14). If ATI CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Hardware Installation Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver...
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... Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
... Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver item. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. 3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -
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Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - Software Installation Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - Software Installation Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
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... CRT(Note)+HDMI+DVI+mini DP+mini DP GV-R697D5-2GD-B Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-R695D5-2GD-B Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note) By a DVI-to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can click the item to change the color quality. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color...
... CRT(Note)+HDMI+DVI+mini DP+mini DP GV-R697D5-2GD-B Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-R695D5-2GD-B Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note) By a DVI-to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings. You can click the item to change the color quality. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color...
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... new file will be converted. ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance. Avivo Video Converter This wizard assists you to convert videos from one file format to the basic settings and advanced features of your ATI graphics products. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Software Installation Easy Setup...
... new file will be converted. ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance. Avivo Video Converter This wizard assists you to convert videos from one file format to the basic settings and advanced features of your ATI graphics products. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Software Installation Easy Setup...
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...; Video Playback Use this option 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 option allows you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop...
...; Video Playback Use this option 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 option allows you to configure your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop...
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... for experienced users who want to display only the features you to create shortcut key combinations to configure all the advanced features. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. The Custom view is the default view when CATA- ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to quickly perform tasks...
... for experienced users who want to display only the features you to create shortcut key combinations to configure all the advanced features. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. The Custom view is the default view when CATA- ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to quickly perform tasks...
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... save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Software Installation Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page...
... save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Software Installation Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page...
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... a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Use Displays Manager to optimize performance of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Software Installation Note...
... a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Use Displays Manager to optimize performance of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Software Installation Note...
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... or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for ATI graphics cards that support per-display color settings. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use...
... or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for ATI graphics cards that support per-display color settings. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use...
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... edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that applies a combination of 3D application. Software Installation 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you to adjust for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is the...
... edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that applies a combination of 3D application. Software Installation 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you to adjust for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is the...
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... running Windows Vista. If you want to select settings for the Direct 3D and OpenGL Application Programmable Interfaces (API). Software Installation Note: The Alternate Pixel center Direct 3D setting is already known or understood. More Settings Use the More Settings dialog to select a particular API-specific feature. Color: Adjust the overall richness of your 3D application uses, and you are provided for quick access and adjustment...
... running Windows Vista. If you want to select settings for the Direct 3D and OpenGL Application Programmable Interfaces (API). Software Installation Note: The Alternate Pixel center Direct 3D setting is already known or understood. More Settings Use the More Settings dialog to select a particular API-specific feature. Color: Adjust the overall richness of your 3D application uses, and you are provided for quick access and adjustment...
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... and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: This page is only for video playback. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to remove excess red from skin tones. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying...
... and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: This page is only for video playback. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to remove excess red from skin tones. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying...
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... are converted into a noninterlaced form. Software Installation 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 access and adjustment. This page is useful when it is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications...
... are converted into a noninterlaced form. Software Installation 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 access and adjustment. This page is useful when it is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications...
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... safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Note: This page is not enabled, select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box. Diagnostics Use this page to determine whether your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. Once your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock...
... safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Note: This page is not enabled, select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box. Diagnostics Use this page to determine whether your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. Once your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock...
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... appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your computer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you experience problems. Contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to...
... appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics capabilities on your computer. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you experience problems. Contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to...