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... are the property of their respective owners. Please do not remove any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. May. 14, 2004 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 2 - The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may void the warranty of this VGA card. Notice Due to...
... are the property of their respective owners. Please do not remove any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. May. 14, 2004 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 2 - The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may void the warranty of this VGA card. Notice Due to...
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... and vertex data to be transferred faster from system memory to give developers the freedomto create more complicated and realistic visual effects than ever before. GV-R80P256D/GV-R80P256V supports the new AGP 8Xstandard, which allows large volumes of memory to accelerate latest 3D games and new SMARTSHADER™ 2.1 technologysupporting DirectX®9.0 andthe...-bit memory interface n 256MB DDRIII memory accelerates the latest 3D games n First to use pixel shaders to accelerate video n DVI-Iand TV-Out connector supported GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
... and vertex data to be transferred faster from system memory to give developers the freedomto create more complicated and realistic visual effects than ever before. GV-R80P256D/GV-R80P256V supports the new AGP 8Xstandard, which allows large volumes of memory to accelerate latest 3D games and new SMARTSHADER™ 2.1 technologysupporting DirectX®9.0 andthe...-bit memory interface n 256MB DDRIII memory accelerates the latest 3D games n First to use pixel shaders to accelerate video n DVI-Iand TV-Out connector supported GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1. UNPACKING The GV-R80P256D or GV-R80P256V package contains the following: l The GV-R80P256Dor GV-R80P256Vgraphics accelerator l USER'S MANUAL l Driver CD l Power DVD CD l Power Director (R80P256V only) l Game CD l DVI-I to D-Sub adapter l TVOut cable l Video in its original...Use none officialgigabyte BIOSmightcause problem on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should be left in cable (R80P256V only) WARNING! Hardware Installation Turn offyourcomputerand unplug power supply. 2. Be sure there are separated from the system. M ...
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1. UNPACKING The GV-R80P256D or GV-R80P256V package contains the following: l The GV-R80P256Dor GV-R80P256Vgraphics accelerator l USER'S MANUAL l Driver CD l Power DVD CD l Power Director (R80P256V only) l Game CD l DVI-I to D-Sub adapter l TVOut cable l Video in its original...Use none officialgigabyte BIOSmightcause problem on the card before handling computer components. Unpacking and installation should be left in cable (R80P256V only) WARNING! Hardware Installation Turn offyourcomputerand unplug power supply. 2. Be sure there are separated from the system. M ...
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..., and replace the computer cover. If your graphics card came with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to your GV-R80P256D/ GV-R80P256V graphics card, or system will not boot. 6. GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 8 - After installation, please connect the power cable to the appropriate connector, as shown below... Plug the display cable...
..., and replace the computer cover. If your graphics card came with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to your GV-R80P256D/ GV-R80P256V graphics card, or system will not boot. 6. GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 8 - After installation, please connect the power cable to the appropriate connector, as shown below... Plug the display cable...
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GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 10 - DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX9(or later version) to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 98 / 98SE / Windows® 2000 / Windows® ME or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performence. M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 98/ 98SE/ Windows® 2000 / Windows® ME or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX 9(or later version) first. 1. Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. 2.Click "Next" icon. 3.Click "Next" icon. English 3.1.2.
GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 10 - DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX9(or later version) to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 98 / 98SE / Windows® 2000 / Windows® ME or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performence. M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 98/ 98SE/ Windows® 2000 / Windows® ME or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX 9(or later version) first. 1. Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. 2.Click "Next" icon. 3.Click "Next" icon. English 3.1.2.
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... At this time, system will automatically detect a new hardware in order to complete the VGA driver installation. GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 4: System Setting Change 2.Click "Finish" icon. Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R80P256D/GV-R80P256V is the step-by-step installation guide. Please select "Do not install a driver"and press OK...
... At this time, system will automatically detect a new hardware in order to complete the VGA driver installation. GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Step 4: System Setting Change 2.Click "Finish" icon. Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R80P256D/GV-R80P256V is the step-by-step installation guide. Please select "Do not install a driver"and press OK...
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Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon X800 series)" item. 2.Click "Next". - 13 - English 3..Click "No" icon. Software Installation Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1. After the system has finished loading, insert the GV-R80P256D/GV-R80P256V driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon X800 series)" item. 2.Click "Next". - 13 - English 3..Click "No" icon. Software Installation Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1. After the system has finished loading, insert the GV-R80P256D/GV-R80P256V driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
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... for updated information about the graphicscard,latest drivers,and other functions. You may click the "Display Properties"item, and then click Settings. Right clickthe icon. GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click "Advanced" after clickng Settings. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. Right-clicking this icon...
... for updated information about the graphicscard,latest drivers,and other functions. You may click the "Display Properties"item, and then click Settings. Right clickthe icon. GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 18 - Click "Advanced" after clickng Settings. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. Right-clicking this icon...
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GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card.
GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card.
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Click on the taskbar's status area. Software Installation GV-R80P256D/GV-R80P256V with only one display output can still take advantage of the many features of the display drivers, you will find an ATI icon on ...adds menu options to unload the HYDRAVISION™ Desktop Manager. 2.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed for HYDRAVISION™ display management software. - 21 - GV-R80P256D GV-R80P256Vgraphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this icon open the ATi control panel. 1.Using Single Display HYDRAVISION™...
Click on the taskbar's status area. Software Installation GV-R80P256D/GV-R80P256V with only one display output can still take advantage of the many features of the display drivers, you will find an ATI icon on ...adds menu options to unload the HYDRAVISION™ Desktop Manager. 2.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed for HYDRAVISION™ display management software. - 21 - GV-R80P256D GV-R80P256Vgraphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this icon open the ATi control panel. 1.Using Single Display HYDRAVISION™...
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...(Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. n Disable quick resolution feature is p la y M atrix M odel CRT+TV C RT + DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV- Click "Advanced", into details settings: Options Properties D is accessible by left-clicking the ATIicon in the taskbar. R80P2 56D... GV- You can move the slider tothe change resolution. However, this option ifyou are experiencing display corruption on taskbar adds or removes the ATI icon ...
...(Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. n Disable quick resolution feature is p la y M atrix M odel CRT+TV C RT + DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV- Click "Advanced", into details settings: Options Properties D is accessible by left-clicking the ATIicon in the taskbar. R80P2 56D... GV- You can move the slider tothe change resolution. However, this option ifyou are experiencing display corruption on taskbar adds or removes the ATI icon ...
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... Detail Level slider This willallow you complete control of the monitor. Moving the slider to run atits highestpossible frame rate,regardless ofthe monitor's refresh rate GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 24 - The basemipmap is the highest quality texture, and all subsequentmipmaps are a collection ofdifferentsized textures ofthe same image.As the user moves...
... Detail Level slider This willallow you complete control of the monitor. Moving the slider to run atits highestpossible frame rate,regardless ofthe monitor's refresh rate GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 24 - The basemipmap is the highest quality texture, and all subsequentmipmaps are a collection ofdifferentsized textures ofthe same image.As the user moves...
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... of games when Wait for Vertical Sync is recommended that this feature, deselectthePrepare an ErrorReport checkbox. n VPU Recover l Enable VPU Recover checkbox Enables VPU Recover. GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
... of games when Wait for Vertical Sync is recommended that this feature, deselectthePrepare an ErrorReport checkbox. n VPU Recover l Enable VPU Recover checkbox Enables VPU Recover. GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
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... ontothis monitor" The Display tab provides the multi monitor features. Turn on the second device. Connecting your graphics card to a TV or VCR To connectyour GV-R80P256D/ GV-R80P256V graphics card to your television (or VCR). 5. Turn off your computer and your television (or VCR) has an S-Video or Composite video connection. 4. a TV...
... ontothis monitor" The Display tab provides the multi monitor features. Turn on the second device. Connecting your graphics card to a TV or VCR To connectyour GV-R80P256D/ GV-R80P256V graphics card to your television (or VCR). 5. Turn off your computer and your television (or VCR) has an S-Video or Composite video connection. 4. a TV...
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GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Rotation : Use the Rotation tab to rotate the image on your display up to different positions. Changing these settings mightresult insysteminstability. English SMARTGART(tm) Properties: The SMARTGART™ Properties ensures system stability by automatically performing a variety ofbus teststhat determineyour optimal graphics acceleratorsettings. This feature is useful when using a flat panel display that can be physically rotated to 180 degrees.
GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Rotation : Use the Rotation tab to rotate the image on your display up to different positions. Changing these settings mightresult insysteminstability. English SMARTGART(tm) Properties: The SMARTGART™ Properties ensures system stability by automatically performing a variety ofbus teststhat determineyour optimal graphics acceleratorsettings. This feature is useful when using a flat panel display that can be physically rotated to 180 degrees.
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....) n Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you are plugged in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Then select the number for duplicate display adapter and monitor entries if you installed the graphics driver. n Ensure that the monitor...
....) n Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you are plugged in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Then select the number for duplicate display adapter and monitor entries if you installed the graphics driver. n Ensure that the monitor...
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Change the command path to the drive C: or A: 2. English 5. How to MS-DOS mode) 3. Extract the Zip file to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. Reflash BIOS command as example. Restart your PC in MS-DOS mode (This function only for your PC when it's done. - 33 - Ap pend ix Appendix 5.1. How to reflash the BIOS We use the bootable disk to reflash the BIOS for Windows 98/98SE, If your OSis Windows 2000 / Windows Me .. / Windows XP. please use GV-AR64SH VGA card and Atiflash BIOS flash utility as below : C:\> atiflash -p 0 5. Reboot your graphics card? 1.
Change the command path to the drive C: or A: 2. English 5. How to MS-DOS mode) 3. Extract the Zip file to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. Reflash BIOS command as example. Restart your PC in MS-DOS mode (This function only for your PC when it's done. - 33 - Ap pend ix Appendix 5.1. How to reflash the BIOS We use the bootable disk to reflash the BIOS for Windows 98/98SE, If your OSis Windows 2000 / Windows Me .. / Windows XP. please use GV-AR64SH VGA card and Atiflash BIOS flash utility as below : C:\> atiflash -p 0 5. Reboot your graphics card? 1.
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... - Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) D is p la y Sc re en Re sol uti on 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 GV-R80P256D/GV-R80P256V2D Single Display Modes Re fr es h Ra te (Hz) 60 72 75 85 90 100 120 160 200 47 56 60 70 72 75...
... - Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) D is p la y Sc re en Re sol uti on 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 GV-R80P256D/GV-R80P256V2D Single Display Modes Re fr es h Ra te (Hz) 60 72 75 85 90 100 120 160 200 47 56 60 70 72 75...
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English D is p la y Sc re en Re sol uti on 1792 x 1344 1800 x 1440 1856 x 1392 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 Re fr es h Ra te (Hz) 60 75 85 60 70 60 72 75 60 75 60 75 85 60 75 60 66 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 16bpp(65K color) High mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 32bpp( 16.7M ) True mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P * Lower maximum refresh rates at some resolutions when using lower bandwidth mem ory configuration. GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 36 -
English D is p la y Sc re en Re sol uti on 1792 x 1344 1800 x 1440 1856 x 1392 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 Re fr es h Ra te (Hz) 60 75 85 60 70 60 72 75 60 75 60 75 85 60 75 60 66 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 16bpp(65K color) High mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 32bpp( 16.7M ) True mode P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P * Lower maximum refresh rates at some resolutions when using lower bandwidth mem ory configuration. GV-R80P256D(V) Graphics Accelerator - 36 -