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... labels on this card. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Doing so may void the warranty of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any errors or omissions that is protected by Rovi Corporation. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... labels on this card. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Doing so may void the warranty of their respective owners. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any errors or omissions that is protected by Rovi Corporation. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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.... To connect a flat panel display to your card; Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 3. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to prevent...
.... To connect a flat panel display to your card; Hardware Installation Step 1. Step 3. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to prevent...
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... PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Hardware Installation How to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part...
... PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Two CrossFire graphics cards of a CrossFireX system, the following is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Hardware Installation How to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part...
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..., touch both audio and video signals. In order to obtain audio output from the system. If 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 the default Sound Playback device to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Be sure...
..., touch both audio and video signals. In order to obtain audio output from the system. If 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 the default Sound Playback device to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Be sure...
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... the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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...
... the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. 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...
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Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button.
Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button.
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... can not be adjusted. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. 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 indicates where users can be changed.
... can not be adjusted. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. 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 indicates where users can be changed.
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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 - Return to PROFILES page. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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 - Return to PROFILES page. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. Software Installation You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - 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. By clicking...
ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated BIOS version available. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is shown in the page. Software Installation You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - 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. By clicking...
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Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 -
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Finally, click Next to start file conversion. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Software Installation If you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you wish to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area.
Finally, click Next to start file conversion. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Software Installation If you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you wish to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area.
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... 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 balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation. Information Center...
... 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 balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation. Information Center...
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... loading, or activating a Profile. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Restore Factory Defaults ... Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey...
... loading, or activating a Profile. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card. The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Restore Factory Defaults ... Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey...
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... Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Choose one of your choice when 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 multi-monitor environment. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Use Displays Manager to...
... Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Choose one of your choice when 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 multi-monitor environment. Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Use Displays Manager to...
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... limits for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes...
... limits for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes...
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... the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to produce the final color. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that are not aware of which type of 3D application. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Rather than determining the color to display for overall system...
... the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to produce the final color. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that are not aware of which type of 3D application. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Rather than determining the color to display for overall system...
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... use the Use application settings option. Anisotropic Filtering can be set to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quality is not necessary to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. Software Installation This page is useful...
... use the Use application settings option. Anisotropic Filtering can be set to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quality is not necessary to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. Software Installation This page is useful...
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... and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to remove excess red from skin tones. Note: This page is only for video playback. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before...
... and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to remove excess red from skin tones. Note: This page is only for video playback. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before...
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... running 3D applications. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. If ATI CrossFireX is automatically enabled. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is not enabled, select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box. Diagnostics Use...
... running 3D applications. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. If ATI CrossFireX is automatically enabled. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is not enabled, select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box. Diagnostics Use...
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... whether the driver for more information, consult 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 display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. 4. Restart your motherboard.
... whether the driver for more information, consult 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 display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. 4. Restart your motherboard.