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... card. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of GBT. Due to update the information contained herein. No part of this manual may be out of date before publication of this this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology...
... card. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by U.S. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of GBT. Due to update the information contained herein. No part of this manual may be out of date before publication of this this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology...
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...screw to prevent system instability. Step 3. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. then turn on the computer and monitor. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot...
...screw to prevent system instability. Step 3. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. then turn on the computer and monitor. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot...
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...by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). If AMD CrossFireX is required: - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Hardware Installation 2.1.1. Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver...
...by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). If AMD CrossFireX is required: - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Hardware Installation 2.1.1. Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver...
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... point as the power supply case. 3. Shipping and handling may cause damage to obtain audio output from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both audio and video signals. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED...
... point as the power supply case. 3. Shipping and handling may cause damage to obtain audio output from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both audio and video signals. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED...
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.... Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 3: Click the Install button. 3. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation 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 item. Make sure your screen...
.... Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 3: Click the Install button. 3. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation 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 item. Make sure your screen...
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Step 5: Click the Accept button. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed.
Step 5: Click the Accept button. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed.
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...II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
...II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10...
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Return to PROFILES page. MODE: show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
Return to PROFILES page. MODE: show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking...
You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking...
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Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
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Software Installation Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. If you wish to start file conversion. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 -
Software Installation Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. If you wish to start file conversion. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 -
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... 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 (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation. Information Center...
... 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 (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation. Information Center...
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... can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video...
... can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video...
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... Refresh Rate Override item. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Choose one 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 and arranging your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. 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...
... Refresh Rate Override item. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Choose one 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 and arranging your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. 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...
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...). Software Installation You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - Monitor Properties...
...). Software Installation You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - Monitor Properties...
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... the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that applies a combination of image quality while maintaining performance. The slider enables you want to use the Use application settings option. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing...
... the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that applies a combination of image quality while maintaining performance. The slider enables you want to use the Use application settings option. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing...
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... it is not necessary to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. Your display will automatically adjust to favor either an increase in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. It works best when used in conjunction with applications that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds...
... it is not necessary to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. Your display will automatically adjust to favor either an increase in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. It works best when used in conjunction with applications that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds...
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... Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to fine tune the color of the video presets. Note: This page is only for video playback. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes...
... Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to fine tune the color of the video presets. Note: This page is only for video playback. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes...
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... booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. If ATI CrossFireX is booted or only when running 3D applications. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is only for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to...
... booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. If ATI CrossFireX is booted or only when running 3D applications. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is only for the first time by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to...
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... the built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Check that the display cable is seated properly in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Press on 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.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to...
... the built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Check that the display cable is seated properly in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Press on 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.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to...