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Upgrade your Life GV-R9000 PRO II Radeon 9000 PRO Graphics Accelerator USER'S MANUAL REV. 102 12MD-R90P128-102
Upgrade your Life GV-R9000 PRO II Radeon 9000 PRO Graphics Accelerator USER'S MANUAL REV. 102 12MD-R90P128-102
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... publication of this booklet. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of their respective owners. March 17, 2003 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 2 - English Chapter 1 User's Manual Copyright Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT") No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted...
... publication of this booklet. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of their respective owners. March 17, 2003 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 2 - English Chapter 1 User's Manual Copyright Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT") No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted...
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... suite n DVI-I and TV-Out supported n Supports Gigabyte V-Tuner for the high-end gaming cards that significantly enhance performanceand game-play responsivenessby doublingthe pixelfillrate compared to the mainstream graphics market at a competitive price point. English 1. GV-R9000 PROII features four parallel, highly optimized rendering pipelines usually available only for Tweaker Utility GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
... suite n DVI-I and TV-Out supported n Supports Gigabyte V-Tuner for the high-end gaming cards that significantly enhance performanceand game-play responsivenessby doublingthe pixelfillrate compared to the mainstream graphics market at a competitive price point. English 1. GV-R9000 PROII features four parallel, highly optimized rendering pipelines usually available only for Tweaker Utility GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
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... one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOSonly. Be sure there are separated from the system. M In order to D-Sub connector WARNING! The operator should be ... Shipp ing an d handling ma y cause damag e to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. UNPACKING The GV-R9000 PRO IIpackage contains the following: l The GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator l This USER'S MANUAL l The GV-R9000 PRO II Driver CD x 1 l Power DVD XP CD x 1 l Game CD x 2 l One cable support S-video and AV-...
... one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOSonly. Be sure there are separated from the system. M In order to D-Sub connector WARNING! The operator should be ... Shipp ing an d handling ma y cause damag e to a metal object, such as the anti-static mat. UNPACKING The GV-R9000 PRO IIpackage contains the following: l The GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator l This USER'S MANUAL l The GV-R9000 PRO II Driver CD x 1 l Power DVD XP CD x 1 l Game CD x 2 l One cable support S-video and AV-...
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If necessary, remove the metal cover from the list below ... GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 8 - then align your card; Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in place, and replace ... Mon itor To TV o r VCR You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. 5. Locate the AGP slot. GV -R7000L Series G raphics card AGP Slot 6. then turn on the computer and monitor. If your operating system from this slot; English 4.
If necessary, remove the metal cover from the list below ... GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 8 - then align your card; Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in place, and replace ... Mon itor To TV o r VCR You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully eated. 5. Locate the AGP slot. GV -R7000L Series G raphics card AGP Slot 6. then turn on the computer and monitor. If your operating system from this slot; English 4.
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... 3. Then you insert the driver CDinto your OS is very simple. Software Installation l If you can follow guides to setup your GV-R9000 PROII driver (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Step By Step Installation" to install the driver for that your CD-ROM Drive letter to... D: 3.1. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for the system, please make sure your GV-R9000 PROII graphics accelerator. 3.1.1. OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENT l If your CD-ROM drive, you install the GV-R9000 PRO II drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Win® 98/98SE /WINDOWS® 2000 ...
... 3. Then you insert the driver CDinto your OS is very simple. Software Installation l If you can follow guides to setup your GV-R9000 PROII driver (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Step By Step Installation" to install the driver for that your CD-ROM Drive letter to... D: 3.1. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for the system, please make sure your GV-R9000 PROII graphics accelerator. 3.1.1. OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENT l If your CD-ROM drive, you install the GV-R9000 PRO II drivers for the motherboard, which consist of Win® 98/98SE /WINDOWS® 2000 ...
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Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 8.1" Item. 2.Click "Yes" icon. 3.Click "Yes" icon. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 10 - English 3.1.2.DIRECTX INSTALLATION Install Microsoft DirectX 8.1 to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 98/ 98SE/ Windows® 2000/ ME to achieve better 3D performence. M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 98/ 98SE/ Windows® 2000 or Windows® ME, you must install DirectX8.1(or later) first. (If your OS is Windows® XP, please skip this section.) 1.
Install DirectX Driver: Click "Install DirectX 8.1" Item. 2.Click "Yes" icon. 3.Click "Yes" icon. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 10 - English 3.1.2.DIRECTX INSTALLATION Install Microsoft DirectX 8.1 to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 98/ 98SE/ Windows® 2000/ ME to achieve better 3D performence. M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 98/ 98SE/ Windows® 2000 or Windows® ME, you must install DirectX8.1(or later) first. (If your OS is Windows® XP, please skip this section.) 1.
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Step 2: Update Device Driver Wizard: Standard PCI Graphics Adapter(VGA) 1.Click "Next" icon. Step 4: System Setting Change 2.Click "Finish" icon. Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R9000 PRO II is the step-by-step installation guide. MDon't click "Cancel", because the system will automatically detect a new hardware in order to complete the VGA driver ... at the first time, the windows will hang if you can press C:\Windows\System directory. Please select "Do not install a driver" and press OK. English 3.1.3. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
Step 2: Update Device Driver Wizard: Standard PCI Graphics Adapter(VGA) 1.Click "Next" icon. Step 4: System Setting Change 2.Click "Finish" icon. Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R9000 PRO II is the step-by-step installation guide. MDon't click "Cancel", because the system will automatically detect a new hardware in order to complete the VGA driver ... at the first time, the windows will hang if you can press C:\Windows\System directory. Please select "Do not install a driver" and press OK. English 3.1.3. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 12 -
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English V-Tuner (Overclock Utility) V-Tuner lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock) Display & Adjust Min V-Tuner Core Clock Display Core Clock Close V-Tuner Display Memory Clock Link to the Websit of Gigabyte Display & Adjust Memory Clock This Page Close V-Tuner To system Tray GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
English V-Tuner (Overclock Utility) V-Tuner lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock) Display & Adjust Min V-Tuner Core Clock Display Core Clock Close V-Tuner Display Memory Clock Link to the Websit of Gigabyte Display & Adjust Memory Clock This Page Close V-Tuner To system Tray GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
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... of the display drivers, you will find an ATI icon on the ATIicon to access the application's features and help, or to the ATI Icon. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Clicking this software.
... of the display drivers, you will find an ATI icon on the ATIicon to access the application's features and help, or to the ATI Icon. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Clicking this software.
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... of the Hot Keys dialog. Run Application lets you to reload Desktop Managerfrom the Desktop Managementdialog box. This button restores or removes multiple desktop functionality. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 22 - You willneed to move or "snap" active windows or dialogs from the Desktop Management dialog box . MultiDesk Properties -
... of the Hot Keys dialog. Run Application lets you to reload Desktop Managerfrom the Desktop Managementdialog box. This button restores or removes multiple desktop functionality. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 22 - You willneed to move or "snap" active windows or dialogs from the Desktop Management dialog box . MultiDesk Properties -
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... rate. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. n ShowATI icon on high-resolution displays enables or disables to adjust the Direct 3D settings. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 24 - However, this feature must be enabled forATI hotkey support. n Reduce DVI frequency on taskbar adds or removes the ATI icon from the...
... rate. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. n ShowATI icon on high-resolution displays enables or disables to adjust the Direct 3D settings. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 24 - However, this feature must be enabled forATI hotkey support. n Reduce DVI frequency on taskbar adds or removes the ATI icon from the...
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... the leftselects a lowerquality mipmap, deliveringthe highestapplication performance. Most applications will work best when Disabled is typically less than the frame rate atwhich the application willrun. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 26 - ity Settings to resetthe OpenGL Compatibil- English textures ofthe same image.Moving the slider to default values. l Alpha dithering method l Support KTXbuffer...
... the leftselects a lowerquality mipmap, deliveringthe highestapplication performance. Most applications will work best when Disabled is typically less than the frame rate atwhich the application willrun. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 26 - ity Settings to resetthe OpenGL Compatibil- English textures ofthe same image.Moving the slider to default values. l Alpha dithering method l Support KTXbuffer...
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... monitor. l Alternatepixel center Thismayeliminate problems withsome Direct3D games which is the highestqualitytexture, and allsubsequentmipmaps are experiencingthe symptoms mentioned, as it maycause problems with other games. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Selecting Always Off allows the application to defaultvalues.
... monitor. l Alternatepixel center Thismayeliminate problems withsome Direct3D games which is the highestqualitytexture, and allsubsequentmipmaps are experiencingthe symptoms mentioned, as it maycause problems with other games. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Selecting Always Off allows the application to defaultvalues.
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... ENABLE /DISABLE"EXTEND MY WINDOWS DESKTOP ONTO THIS M ON ITO R The Displaytab provides the multi monitor features. For information aboutplacingthe card in your graphics card. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Connecting your television (or VCR) has an S-Video or Composite video connection. Determine if your graphics card to a TV (or VCR)"on...
... ENABLE /DISABLE"EXTEND MY WINDOWS DESKTOP ONTO THIS M ON ITO R The Displaytab provides the multi monitor features. For information aboutplacingthe card in your graphics card. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Connecting your television (or VCR) has an S-Video or Composite video connection. Determine if your graphics card to a TV (or VCR)"on...
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... latest driver, use the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 5. BIOS FLASH UTILITY GV-R9000 PRO II BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics card. Select Run. 4. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers(Radeon 9000 Series)" to complete...
... latest driver, use the Installation CD that shipped with the correct drive letter.) 5. BIOS FLASH UTILITY GV-R9000 PRO II BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics card. Select Run. 4. Follow the Wizard's on "Install Display Drivers(Radeon 9000 Series)" to complete...
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Extract the Zip file to reflash the BIOS MWe use the bootable disk to reflash the BIOS for Windows® 95 or Windows® 98 AIf your graphics card? 1. Restart your PC in MS-DOS mode (This function only for your OS is Windows 2000 / Windows Me / Windows XP. Appendix 5.1. How to the drive C: or A: 2. Aplease use GV-AR64SH VGA card and Atiflash BIOS flash utility as example. How to MS-DOS mode) GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 34 - English 5.
Extract the Zip file to reflash the BIOS MWe use the bootable disk to reflash the BIOS for Windows® 95 or Windows® 98 AIf your graphics card? 1. Restart your PC in MS-DOS mode (This function only for your OS is Windows 2000 / Windows Me / Windows XP. Appendix 5.1. How to the drive C: or A: 2. Aplease use GV-AR64SH VGA card and Atiflash BIOS flash utility as example. How to MS-DOS mode) GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 34 - English 5.
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Resolutions and Color Depth Table Display Screen Resolution 640x480 800x600 1024x768 Radeon 9000 PRO II 2D Single Display Modes Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 72 75 85 90 100 120 160 200 60 70 72 75 85 90 100 120 160 ...(65K color) High m ode P P P P P P P P P P P P 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 P P P P P P P P P P P P To be continued... * Lower maximum refresh rates at some resolutions when using lower bandwidth memory configuration. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 36 - English 5.2.
Resolutions and Color Depth Table Display Screen Resolution 640x480 800x600 1024x768 Radeon 9000 PRO II 2D Single Display Modes Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 72 75 85 90 100 120 160 200 60 70 72 75 85 90 100 120 160 ...(65K color) High m ode P P P P P P P P P P P P 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 P P P P P P P P P P P P To be continued... * Lower maximum refresh rates at some resolutions when using lower bandwidth memory configuration. GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 36 - English 5.2.
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English Display Screen Resolution 1920x1200 2048x1536 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 72 75 80 85 90 60 70 75 85 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard m ode P P P P P P P P P P 16bpp(65K color) High m ode 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 GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 38 -
English Display Screen Resolution 1920x1200 2048x1536 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 72 75 80 85 90 60 70 75 85 Color Depth (bpp) 8bpp(256 color) Standard m ode P P P P P P P P P P 16bpp(65K color) High m ode 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 GV-R9000 PRO II Graphics Accelerator - 38 -