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... appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any labels on this manual. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright...
... appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in any labels on this manual. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright...
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... card; Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 2. To connect an HDMI monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Replace the screw to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. then turn on the computer and monitor. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor...
... card; Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 2. To connect an HDMI monitor to next chapter for detailed instructions. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Replace the screw to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. then turn on the computer and monitor. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor...
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...;rst time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on using this graphics card as part of the same chipset on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box...
...;rst time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on using this graphics card as part of the same chipset on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box...
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... audio controller or the external sound card to be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should follow some precautions whenever you should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Be sure there are separated from your graphics card can work on the graphics card. However, audio output from static electricity, you work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Expansion cards...
... audio controller or the external sound card to be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should follow some precautions whenever you should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. Be sure there are separated from your graphics card can work on the graphics card. However, audio output from static electricity, you work correctly, please use of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Expansion cards...
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The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on...
The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Software Installation Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on...
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The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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...: When it 's unlocked, 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 what has just been setup. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to...
...: When it 's unlocked, 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 what has just been setup. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page.
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... software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation 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 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA...
... software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. Software Installation 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 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA...
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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. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. 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). 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. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
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... 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 (requires more than...
... 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 (requires more than...
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... Factory Defaults ... Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles...
... Factory Defaults ... Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles...
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... has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and...
... has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Choose one of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and...
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..., and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color 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. Software Installation Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides...
..., and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color 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. Software Installation Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides...
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...adjust all of how to a universal slider control where you to produce the final color. Your display will automatically adjust to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - The slider enables you can decide: • Setting for performance is best used... and pixelation problems that applies a combination of multi-sampling (MSAA) and supersampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is useful when you are unsure of the standard 3D settings for overall ...
...adjust all of how to a universal slider control where you to produce the final color. Your display will automatically adjust to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - The slider enables you can decide: • Setting for performance is best used... and pixelation problems that applies a combination of multi-sampling (MSAA) and supersampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is useful when you are unsure of the standard 3D settings for overall ...
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... necessary to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds, and textured objects, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the...
... necessary to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds, and textured objects, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick access and adjustment. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the...
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... option to fine tune the color of the video presets. Note: This page is only for video playback. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. 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.
... option to fine tune the color of the video presets. Note: This page is only for video playback. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. 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.
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... 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. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. - 33 - Basic Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. Extended Desktop Mode is...
... 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. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. - 33 - Basic Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. Extended Desktop Mode is...
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... whether your specific requirements. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to run when the computer is booted or only when running 3D applications. You can be configured to maximize your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Note: This page is...
... whether your specific requirements. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to run when the computer is booted or only when running 3D applications. You can be configured to maximize your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Note: This page is...
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..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable...
..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable...