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... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this manual. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this card. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this manual. Rovi Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may void the warranty of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this card. AMD Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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... and monitor. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card with the installation...
... and monitor. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Please refer to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-Sub Monitor DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card with the installation...
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... AMD Catalyst display driver, AMDCrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box (Figure 2). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Hardware Installation Figure 2 - 5 - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same type. Two CrossFire bridge Two...
... AMD Catalyst display driver, AMDCrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box (Figure 2). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Hardware Installation Figure 2 - 5 - One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same type. Two CrossFire bridge Two...
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.... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - However, audio output from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. To protect them against damage from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Turn off your card. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you should be disabled when HDMI output is installed...
.... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - However, audio output from static electricity, you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. To protect them against damage from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Turn off your card. The operator should follow some precautions whenever you should be disabled when HDMI output is installed...
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... the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed...
... the driver disk into your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed...
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Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. OSD Turning: User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. Over Clock: User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function.
User can also adjust Gamma, Contrast and Brightness at "OSD" page. User can also monitor graphics card current parameters. OSD Turning: User can adjust GPU clock, Memory clock, Shader clock and Fan speed here. Over Clock: User can set hotkey of On-Screen-Display and path of screen shot and recording video savings at "Color"page. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - GIGABYTE Easy Boost Easy Boost is a graphics card smart tuning tool, combined with Overclock, OSD Turning, BIOS Setting, Technical Support, Live Update function.
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Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Software Installation User also can get information of the system components. - 11 - BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Technical Support:User can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor.
Incorrectly doing overclock may result in damage to export all system information into .txt file. Live Update: Easy Boost will auto detect the latest version Easy Boost on -line. Software Installation User also can get information of the system components. - 11 - BIOS Setting: User can back up current BIOS, flash BIOS from selected file and auto flash BIOS on -line and auto update. Technical Support:User can press ¡§Export¡¨ button to your system and reduce the useful life of VGA, CPU, motherboard, system memory and monitor.
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The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 3.2. 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.
The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. Right-click the ATI icon to configure all your graphics card settings. Or you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 3.2. 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.
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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. 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. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - Software Installation
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. 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. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. - 13 - Software Installation
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... 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. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. Step 2: Select the video file to another. Software Installation To access more settings...
... 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. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. Step 2: Select the video file to another. Software Installation To access more settings...
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... desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. 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...
... desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. 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...
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... as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key combinations to the advanced features on each page. AMD Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all the advanced features. Refer to the previous pages for experienced users who want to expose only the features they adjust...
... as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key combinations to the advanced features on each page. AMD Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all the advanced features. Refer to the previous pages for experienced users who want to expose only the features they adjust...
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... on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 19 - If there is more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings that can use profiles to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Define and save your computer, you need to a specific graphics card.
... on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore Factory Defaults ... - 19 - If there is more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings that can use profiles to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Define and save your computer, you need to a specific graphics card.
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... 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 multimonitor environment. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Software Installation Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista.
... 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 multimonitor environment. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Software Installation Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista.
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... also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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 the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings...
... also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - 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 the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings...
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...Setting for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to produce the final color. Software Installation The slider enables you to adjust for any type of 3D application. This page is useful... of multi-sampling (MSAA) and super-sampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you can decide: • Setting for performance is best used when ...
...Setting for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to produce the final color. Software Installation The slider enables you to adjust for any type of 3D application. This page is useful... of multi-sampling (MSAA) and super-sampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you can decide: • Setting for performance is best used when ...
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Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. The bar determines how the two interlaced video fields are converted into a noninterlaced form. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Extended Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. Note: • These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. This page is useful when it is...
Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. The bar determines how the two interlaced video fields are converted into a noninterlaced form. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Extended Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. Note: • These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. This page is useful when it is...
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..., disable Preserve AMD Overdrive settings at logon. You can be configured to run when the computer is not enabled, select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box. Diagnostics Use this page to determine whether your AMD CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to a particular configuration. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to maximize your viewing experience by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock...
..., disable Preserve AMD Overdrive settings at logon. You can be configured to run when the computer is not enabled, select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box. Diagnostics Use this page to determine whether your AMD CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to a particular configuration. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to maximize your viewing experience by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock...
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... Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 29 - Press on the graphics card being installed. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...
... Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are not able to find the desired monitor color/resolution settings: The color and screen resolution options available for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) - 29 - Press on the graphics card being installed. After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for selection depend on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel...