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... prohibited. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Doing so may be reproduced or transmitted in this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information...
... prohibited. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Doing so may be reproduced or transmitted in this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any form without the expressed, written permission of this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information...
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... HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to your card; AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Replace the screw to prevent system instability. To connect an HDMI monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. Step 3. Please refer to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. 2.2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver...
... HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to your card; AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Replace the screw to prevent system instability. To connect an HDMI monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. Step 3. Please refer to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. 2.2. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver...
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Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Hardware Installation One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). Figure 2 - 5 - If AMD CrossFireX is selected based...
Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Hardware Installation One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). Figure 2 - 5 - If AMD CrossFireX is selected based...
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... card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Turn off your card. Shipping and handling may cause damage to obtain audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be done on the graphics card. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Use...
... card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to your computer and unplug power supply. 2. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Turn off your card. Shipping and handling may cause damage to obtain audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be done on the graphics card. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Use...
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... to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Software Installation Step 3: Click the Install button. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you exactly see on your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. 3. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the...
... to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Software Installation Step 3: Click the Install button. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you exactly see on your optical drive. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your screen 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. 3. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed.
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... to what has just been setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. OC GURU 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page...
... to what has just been setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. OC GURU 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. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page...
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MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page.
MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page.
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... updated BIOS version available. 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 - 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. Software Installation...
... updated BIOS version available. 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 - 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. Software Installation...
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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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).
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... 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 than one display), and rotating desktop image to select how video playback appears on . Information Center...
... 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 than one display), and rotating desktop image to select how video playback appears on . Information Center...
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... to a specific graphics card. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains...
... to a specific graphics card. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains...
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... detecting a display. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate of...
... detecting a display. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate of...
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Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. Software Installation You...
Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. Software Installation You...
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... final color. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Anti-Aliasing can be set to favor either system processing performance or image quality, or the application can simultaneously adjust all of the standard 3D settings 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...
... final color. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Anti-Aliasing can be set to favor either system processing performance or image quality, or the application can simultaneously adjust all of the standard 3D settings 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...
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... brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering can be set to favor either an increase in system processing performance or improved image quality: • Setting for performance is best used with applications that display objects with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment...
... brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering can be set to favor either an increase in system processing performance or improved image quality: • Setting for performance is best used with applications that display objects with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment...
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... tones. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - 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...
... tones. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - 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...
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... Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect 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. Software Installation...
... Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. Theater Mode Use Theater Mode to preview the adjusted settings because the effect 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. Software Installation...
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... functioning optimally. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. Note: This page is booted or only when running 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Alternatively, manually set these speeds to a particular configuration. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. If ATI CrossFireX is automatically enabled.
... functioning optimally. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. Note: This page is booted or only when running 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 - Alternatively, manually set these speeds to a particular configuration. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. If ATI CrossFireX is automatically enabled.
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... GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver...
... GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver...