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... any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. No part of their respective owners...
... any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. No part of their respective owners...
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... ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your card; Please refer to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 3. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. To connect a flat panel display to prevent system instability. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. then align your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. 2.1. To connect...
... ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your card; Please refer to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 3. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. To connect a flat panel display to prevent system instability. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. then align your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. 2.1. To connect...
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Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Two CrossFire bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. Figure 2 - 5 - Hardware Installation 2.1.1. A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is ...
Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Two CrossFire bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. Figure 2 - 5 - Hardware Installation 2.1.1. A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is ...
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... audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your system. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound...
... audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. The card contains sensitive electric components, which can handle both of your system. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. 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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Software Installation 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Make sure your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. 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...
Software Installation 3. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. For software MPEG support in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Make sure your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. 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...
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Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 -
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GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here.
GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function. OSD Turning: User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. Over Clock: User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here.
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Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Technical Support:User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Software Installation User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 -
Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Technical Support:User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Software Installation User also can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor. BIOS Setting: User can get information of the system components. - 11 -
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The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. 3.2. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area.
The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. 3.2. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. Right-click the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area.
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Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - 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). 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. 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 - 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). 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. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab.
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.... - 15 - Software Installation AMD Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when AMD Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance. Avivo Video Converter This wizard assists you to convert videos from the central list and click Go for the first time. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Step 3: In the Output Folder...
.... - 15 - Software Installation AMD Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when AMD Catalyst Control Center is launched for step-by-step assistance. Avivo Video Converter This wizard assists you to convert videos from the central list and click Go for the first time. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then click Next. Step 3: In the Output Folder...
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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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... features you choose in the left navi- AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The Advanced view is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. A Hotkey is rec- View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of your AMD graphics card. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt...
... features you choose in the left navi- AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The Advanced view is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. A Hotkey is rec- View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of your AMD graphics card. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly perform tasks such as Ctrl, Alt...
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... 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 before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide...
... 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 before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide...
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... your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Use Displays Manager to optimize performance of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Software Installation Note...
... your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Use Displays Manager to optimize performance of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. 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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... computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits 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 AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22...
... computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits 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 AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22...
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... not aware of which type of 3D application. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a rendering technique designed to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that are unsure of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application. Anti-Aliasing Anti-Aliasing (AA...
... not aware of which type of 3D application. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a rendering technique designed to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that are unsure of how to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application. Anti-Aliasing Anti-Aliasing (AA...
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... 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. Basic Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. Note: • These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... 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. Basic Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. Note: • These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for AMD CrossFireX configuration. - 27 - Use the Automated clock configuration utility to meet your specific requirements. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to run when the computer is only for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Software Installation Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve AMD Overdrive settings at logon. If AMD CrossFireX...
... an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for AMD CrossFireX configuration. - 27 - Use the Automated clock configuration utility to meet your specific requirements. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to run when the computer is only for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Software Installation Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve AMD Overdrive settings at logon. If AMD CrossFireX...
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... more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you install the graphics driver. For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in the notification area. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make...
... more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you install the graphics driver. For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in the notification area. Restart your keyboard after system starts up. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make...