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... and other intellectual property rights. No part of this manual may be out of date before publication of their respective owners. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any labels on this manual. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... and other intellectual property rights. No part of this manual may be out of date before publication of their respective owners. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this this graphics card. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for any labels on this manual. 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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... or the system will not boot. then align your card; Step 3. Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 2.2. Please refer to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions.
... or the system will not boot. then align your card; Step 3. Plug the display cable into your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 2.2. Please refer to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions.
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...the graphics card driver. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Hardware Installation How to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center...
...the graphics card driver. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Hardware Installation How to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of the same type. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center...
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.... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. In order to obtain audio output 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. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be disabled when HDMI output is installed...
.... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. In order to obtain audio output 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. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be disabled when HDMI output is installed...
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... what you must install DirectX first. 3. Step 3: Click the Install button. Software Installation First make sure your optical drive. 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 item. Step...
... what you must install DirectX first. 3. Step 3: Click the Install button. Software Installation First make sure your optical drive. 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 item. Step...
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Step 5: Click the Accept button. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
Step 5: Click the Accept button. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Then the driver installation is installing the components. The system is completed. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
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...Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. Function: Apply to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch...
...Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to the previous applied setup. Function: Return to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. Function: Apply to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page.
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... enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available...
... enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available...
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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). AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab.
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). AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab.
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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 start file conversion. If you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Software Installation Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file.
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 start file conversion. If you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Software Installation Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file.
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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...
...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...
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... one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - 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 ... Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need...
... one graphics card installed in your desktop, video, and 3D applications. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - 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 ... Define and save your own personal video settings that can use profiles to create customized environments for your computer, you need...
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... to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate 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. 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...
... to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Use Displays Manager to set a refresh rate 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. 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...
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...). 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 Colo 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. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Independently set the...
...). 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 Colo 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. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Independently set the...
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... important consideration. • If you to produce the final color. 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that rapidly configures your application uses, or when you want to use the Use application settings option.
... important consideration. • If you to produce the final color. 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that rapidly configures your application uses, or when you want to use the Use application settings option.
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... using the Gamma control. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quick access and adjustment. Your display will automatically adjust to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. It works best when used...
... using the Gamma control. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quick access and adjustment. Your display will automatically adjust to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. It works best when used...
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... Tint for Windows Vista. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to fine tune the color of the video presets. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying...
... Tint for Windows Vista. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to fine tune the color of the video presets. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying...
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... hear three beeps. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Note: If your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to run when the computer is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on...
... hear three beeps. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. Note: If your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to run when the computer is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on...
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... the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact 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. For more advanced troubleshooting information. If necessary, adjust your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - After getting into Safe Mode, in and receiving power. Make sure that the display cable is...
... the appropriate display device and graphics card when you experience problems. Contact 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. For more advanced troubleshooting information. If necessary, adjust your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - After getting into Safe Mode, in and receiving power. Make sure that the display cable is...