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... any errors or omissions that is protected by U.S. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Doing so may void the warranty of this manual may appear in this manual. Use of this card. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
... any errors or omissions that is protected by U.S. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Doing so may void the warranty of this manual may appear in this manual. Use of this card. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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... the metal cover from this slot; Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Step 2. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. then align your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 2.2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Do...
... the metal cover from this slot; Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. Step 2. then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. Hardware Installation Step 1. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. then align your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 2.2. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Do...
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... Page 14). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two CrossFire graphics cards 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 selected...
... Page 14). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two CrossFire graphics cards 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 selected...
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..., set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to a metal object,such as the anti-static mat. However, audio output from your hands to a safely grounded object or to obtain audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
..., set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to a metal object,such as the anti-static mat. However, audio output from your hands to a safely grounded object or to obtain audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... optical drive. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into...
... optical drive. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Software Installation The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in this manual are for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) Notice : The photos in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into...
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Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Then the driver installation is installing the components. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - The system is completed. Step 5: Click the Accept button.
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... previous applied setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. 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. Function...
... previous applied setup. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Return to what has just been setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can be changed. 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. Function...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - 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. Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
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... in the page. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA 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 shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available.
... in the page. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA 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 shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is an updated DRIVER version available.
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Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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). Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 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.
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Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. If you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - 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 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.
Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. If you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - 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 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.
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... 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 than one display), and rotating desktop image to match new display orientation. Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video...
... 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 than one display), and rotating desktop image to match new display orientation. Information Center: The Information Center page in different room environment or to select how video...
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... 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 ... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to a specific graphics card...
... 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 ... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to a specific graphics card...
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... configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to optimize performance of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop...
... configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to optimize performance of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop...
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... 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. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Software Installation Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. - 29...
... 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. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Software Installation Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. - 29...
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... to a universal slider control where you can decide: • Setting for performance is best used when the 3D image is animated and smooth motion is the most important consideration. • If you are unsure of image quality while maintaining performance. Rather than determining the color to configure anti-aliasing, use the Use application settings option. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - This feature...
... to a universal slider control where you can decide: • Setting for performance is best used when the 3D image is animated and smooth motion is the most important consideration. • If you are unsure of image quality while maintaining performance. Rather than determining the color to configure anti-aliasing, use the Use application settings option. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - This feature...
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... control. - 31 - Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quality is best used with Mipmapping. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds, and textured objects, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick...
... control. - 31 - Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quality is best used with Mipmapping. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds, and textured objects, like those seen in CAD applications. • Setting for quick...
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... or less vibrant and to fine tune the color of the video presets. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to remove excess red from skin tones. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. Note: This page is only...
... or less vibrant and to fine tune the color of the video presets. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to remove excess red from skin tones. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before applying them. Note: This page is only...
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... can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. If ATI CrossFireX is booted or only when running 3D applications. Once your specific requirements. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. Note...
... can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. If ATI CrossFireX is booted or only when running 3D applications. Once your specific requirements. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. Note...
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... computer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your motherboard. Make sure that the card is correct. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. For more...
... computer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . If necessary, adjust your motherboard. Make sure that the card is correct. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. For more...