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... transmitted in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Use of GBT. Due to update the information contained herein. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. 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. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... transmitted in any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Use of GBT. Due to update the information contained herein. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. 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. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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... using this graphics card as part of certified power supplies, go to safety regulations. (For the list of a CrossFireX system, the following is required. The power supply should be with four 2x3-pin PCIe power connectors is required. A power supply that provides at least 600-watt and with a known brand and certified to conform to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.)(GV-R697D5-2GD-B) - Windows® Vista - Two GV-R697D5-2GD-B/GV-R695D5-2GD-B - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator...
... using this graphics card as part of certified power supplies, go to safety regulations. (For the list of a CrossFireX system, the following is required. The power supply should be with four 2x3-pin PCIe power connectors is required. A power supply that provides at least 600-watt and with a known brand and certified to conform to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.)(GV-R697D5-2GD-B) - Windows® Vista - Two GV-R697D5-2GD-B/GV-R695D5-2GD-B - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... installation should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your hands to a safely grounded object or to page 12. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your system. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound...
... installation should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your hands to a safely grounded object or to page 12. Use a grounded wrist strap before proceeding. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that your system. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound...
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... PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a flat panel display Connect a DisplayPort monitor You are ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - then align your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. 2.2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card with the installation...
... PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Connect an HDMI monitor To HDMI Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a flat panel display Connect a DisplayPort monitor You are ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - then align your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. 2.2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card with the installation...
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... cables (Figure 1). Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. Hardware Installation 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, 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...
... cables (Figure 1). Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. Hardware Installation 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, 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...
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.... GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver...
.... GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver...
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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Software Installation Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 -
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Software Installation Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 -
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... change the resolution. You can click the item to change the color quality. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. 3.3. D i s p l a y Model Matrix DVI+mini DP HDMI+DVI HDMI+mini DP CRT(Note)+HDMI CRT(Note)+mini DP DVI+DVI+mini DP HDMI+DVI+mini DP CRT(Note)+HDMI+mini DP CRT(Note)+DVI+mini DP DVI+HDMI...
... change the resolution. You can click the item to change the color quality. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click the Advanced button for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. 3.3. D i s p l a y Model Matrix DVI+mini DP HDMI+DVI HDMI+mini DP CRT(Note)+HDMI CRT(Note)+mini DP DVI+DVI+mini DP HDMI+DVI+mini DP CRT(Note)+HDMI+mini DP CRT(Note)+DVI+mini DP DVI+HDMI...
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Click Next. - 15 - Software Installation Step 2: Select the video file to another. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the 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...
Click Next. - 15 - Software Installation Step 2: Select the video file to another. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the 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...
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... you to configure your 3D games and applications to get faster performance and better quality with a 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...
... you to configure your 3D games and applications to get faster performance and better quality with a 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...
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... views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is the default view when CATA- View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of your ATI graphics card. The Custom view is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - ommended for the first time. Refer to the previous pages for experienced users who want to quickly...
... views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Basic View The Basic view is the default view when CATA- View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of your ATI graphics card. The Custom view is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - ommended for the first time. Refer to the previous pages for experienced users who want to quickly...
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... a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 19 - Profiles Properties: You can use profiles to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Software Installation Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. 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. Note: A profile applies to a specific graphics card.
... a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 19 - Profiles Properties: You can use profiles to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Software Installation Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. 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. Note: A profile applies to a specific graphics card.
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... a display. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate of your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices...
... a display. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate of your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices...
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...also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for ATI graphics cards that support per-display color settings. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22...
...also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for ATI graphics cards that support per-display color settings. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22...
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... detail. Software Installation This feature renders 3D objects containing transparencies more realistic, providing exceptional levels of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application uses, or when you want to use the Use application settings option. The slider enables you to adjust for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations...
... detail. Software Installation This feature renders 3D objects containing transparencies more realistic, providing exceptional levels of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application uses, or when you want to use the Use application settings option. The slider enables you to adjust for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations...
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... API-specific feature. Software Installation These settings are not sure which type of these APIs. Note: The Alternate Pixel center Direct 3D setting is already known or understood. More Settings Use the More Settings dialog to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. This setting corrected a corruption problem that occurred with modern games. All Settings The All Settings page...
... API-specific feature. Software Installation These settings are not sure which type of these APIs. Note: The Alternate Pixel center Direct 3D setting is already known or understood. More Settings Use the More Settings dialog to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. This setting corrected a corruption problem that occurred with modern games. All Settings The All Settings page...
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... with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to fine tune the color of the video presets. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Note: This page is only for video playback. 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...
... with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to fine tune the color of the video presets. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Note: This page is only for video playback. 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...
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... view streaming video. 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 with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use...
... view streaming video. 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 with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use...
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..., manually set these speeds to meet your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up until you hear three beeps. Note: If your specific requirements. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Once your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support...
..., manually set these speeds to meet your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up until you hear three beeps. Note: If your specific requirements. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Once your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support...
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... the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you experience problems. Contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) - 29 - If...
... the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you experience problems. Contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) - 29 - If...