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... GBT. GV-R70256D Radeon X700 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-R70256D-101 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this booklet. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual may appear in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any labels on VGA card, this document nor does...
... GBT. GV-R70256D Radeon X700 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-R70256D-101 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this booklet. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this manual may appear in technology, some of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any labels on VGA card, this document nor does...
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Software Installation 8 3.1. Display Properties pages 18 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. How to Reflash the BIOS 33 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 33 5.2. Features ...3 1.2. Board Layout 4 2.2. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.4. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 31 4. Introduction 3 1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 33 5.1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.6. DirectX Installation ...9 3.1.3. Utilities on Driver CD ...12 3.1.5. ...
Software Installation 8 3.1. Display Properties pages 18 3.2. Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. How to Reflash the BIOS 33 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 33 5.2. Features ...3 1.2. Board Layout 4 2.2. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.4. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 31 4. Introduction 3 1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 33 5.1.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.1.6. DirectX Installation ...9 3.1.3. Utilities on Driver CD ...12 3.1.5. ...
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Board Layout DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output Analog LCD Monitor HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector VGA Output S-Video Output Y Pr DVI-I Connector TV-out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Pb/AV Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation 2.1. English 2.
Board Layout DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output Analog LCD Monitor HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector VGA Output S-Video Output Y Pr DVI-I Connector TV-out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Pb/AV Output OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation 2.1. English 2.
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..., please see you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you computer documentation. English 2.2.
..., please see you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Or, if your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer. GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you computer documentation. English 2.2.
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... To VGA Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the AGP slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 3. Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 2. Locate the AGP slot. Replace the screw to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card drivers. Hardware Installation If necessary...
... To VGA Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the AGP slot, and press it in place, and replace the computer cover. 3. Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 2. Locate the AGP slot. Replace the screw to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card drivers. Hardware Installation If necessary...
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Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Or please contact your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to be Drive D: The installation of SIS, or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the...
Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. Or please contact your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Software Installation In this manual, we assume that motherboard. When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to be Drive D: The installation of SIS, or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the...
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Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk that came with your computer at the first time, the windows will search for the driver and install it now.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system...
Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (There is a driver CD disk that came with your computer at the first time, the windows will search for the driver and install it now.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system...
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When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X700 Series) item. Windows installings the components. Click Next button. Setp 4. Click Express or Custom icon. English B. Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X700 Series) item. Step 1. Click the Finish button to restart computer. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Then the driver installation is completed. - 11 - Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD...
When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X700 Series) item. Windows installings the components. Click Next button. Setp 4. Click Express or Custom icon. English B. Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X700 Series) item. Step 1. Click the Finish button to restart computer. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Then the driver installation is completed. - 11 - Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD...
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English 3.1.4. Step 4. GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 2. Step 3. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Finish button to restart computer. z Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2): Click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Click the Next button. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window.
English 3.1.4. Step 4. GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 2. Step 3. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Finish button to restart computer. z Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2): Click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Click the Next button. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window.
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... display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. English 3.1.5. Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. You can link to change your display settings. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Right-click the icon. Software Installation You may click the "Display Properties...
... display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Click "Advanced" after clicking Settings. English 3.1.5. Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. You can link to change your display settings. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs. Right-click the icon. Software Installation You may click the "Display Properties...
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Or you work. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 HYDRAVISIONTM : HYDRAVISION has everything you need to manage increased amounts of the display drivers, you to configure all your graphics card settings. Fig. 3 - 17 - It allows you will find an ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon on ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon to select HYDRAVISIONTM> HYDRAVISIONTM Properties to set the HYDRAVISION (refer to windows and menus. Right-click the icon to enter...
Or you work. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 HYDRAVISIONTM : HYDRAVISION has everything you need to manage increased amounts of the display drivers, you to configure all your graphics card settings. Fig. 3 - 17 - It allows you will find an ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon on ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon to select HYDRAVISIONTM> HYDRAVISIONTM Properties to set the HYDRAVISION (refer to windows and menus. Right-click the icon to enter...
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... of display area, and the refresh rate. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-R70256D Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 18 - English 3.1.6. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on Desktop and...
... of display area, and the refresh rate. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-R70256D Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 18 - English 3.1.6. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on Desktop and...
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... Preferences page helps to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your computer, you need to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 20 - English Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association...
... Preferences page helps to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your computer, you need to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 20 - English Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association...
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... About CATALYST Control Center ... Information Center The Information Center provides detailed information in one location about the installed graphics hardware, graphics software, system hardware, and system software. The System Software tab includes information such as the installed versions of Windows and Microsoft DirectX. The System Hardware tab includes information such as the installed CPU type and speed, the installed BIOS and version, and the installed motherboard chipset. The Graphics Software tab includes...
... About CATALYST Control Center ... Information Center The Information Center provides detailed information in one location about the installed graphics hardware, graphics software, system hardware, and system software. The System Software tab includes information such as the installed versions of Windows and Microsoft DirectX. The System Hardware tab includes information such as the installed CPU type and speed, the installed BIOS and version, and the installed motherboard chipset. The Graphics Software tab includes...
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... is the most important consideration. GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Setting for performance is best used when high surface detail is needed. The CATALYSTTM A.I . You can be set the level of detail is required, especially if the animated object rotates or moves into the background. helps to favor either an increase in memory and selectively used to create the object's surface...
... is the most important consideration. GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Setting for performance is best used when high surface detail is needed. The CATALYSTTM A.I . You can be set the level of detail is required, especially if the animated object rotates or moves into the background. helps to favor either an increase in memory and selectively used to create the object's surface...
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... Standard Settings offers video presets that require realistic color. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Contrast control. Color - Video : With Video setting you view streaming video. - 29 - English Color : The Color page helps to these elements. Color Desktop Adjust the overall richness of color by using the Gamma control. The color curve line will reflect any changes made to adjust the color properties of your Desktop and Full Screen...
... Standard Settings offers video presets that require realistic color. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Contrast control. Color - Video : With Video setting you view streaming video. - 29 - English Color : The Color page helps to these elements. Color Desktop Adjust the overall richness of color by using the Gamma control. The color curve line will reflect any changes made to adjust the color properties of your Desktop and Full Screen...
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... normally, you can manually adjust the AGP bus settings to display-driver instructions. English SMARTGARTTM : SMARTGARTTM is a software testing and diagnostics tool that you to save any work in progress before restarting the computer. Enable VPU Recover Prepare an error report if VPU Recover is activated, for your graphics card to reset the graphics processor without requiring a system restart. The tests are run automatically when the...
... normally, you can manually adjust the AGP bus settings to display-driver instructions. English SMARTGARTTM : SMARTGARTTM is a software testing and diagnostics tool that you to save any work in progress before restarting the computer. Enable VPU Recover Prepare an error report if VPU Recover is activated, for your graphics card to reset the graphics processor without requiring a system restart. The tests are run automatically when the...
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... the control bar. 2. Software Installation Click the Start button on -screen instructions to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click Yes to install the driver. Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your computer, you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive...
... the control bar. 2. Software Installation Click the Start button on -screen instructions to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click Yes to install the driver. Then the AUTORUN window will show the CD automatically, please run following : D:\SETUP.exe (If D is not your computer, you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive...
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... Windows® Help or contact your motherboard. English 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or Gigabyte for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 32 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card...
... Windows® Help or contact your motherboard. English 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you installed the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or Gigabyte for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-R70256D Graphics Accelerator - 32 - For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.) Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card...
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... mode 1. Download the BIOS ZIP file for you need a startup disk to your hard disk (or floppy disk). Appendix 5.1. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. Select the BIOS file from GIGABYTE @VGA server and do the update for your card from GIGABYTE website and extract it to Reflash the BIOS 5.1.1. Appendix Reflash BIOS in the lower-right corner @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. Select the Live Update check box and click Flash. b. After installing the display drivers...
... mode 1. Download the BIOS ZIP file for you need a startup disk to your hard disk (or floppy disk). Appendix 5.1. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. Select the BIOS file from GIGABYTE @VGA server and do the update for your card from GIGABYTE website and extract it to Reflash the BIOS 5.1.1. Appendix Reflash BIOS in the lower-right corner @VGA flash BIOS utility. 2. Select the Live Update check box and click Flash. b. After installing the display drivers...