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... Product Notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be out of date before publication of GBT. Use of the specifications might be reproduced or transmitted in any labels on this copyright protection technology must be authorized by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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... graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. 2.2. 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 prevent system instability. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector...
... graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. 2.2. 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 prevent system instability. Do not touch the card when it in place, and replace the computer cover. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector...
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... chipset on the hardware configuration. Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Figure 2 - 5 - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). 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). 2.1.1. How to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? •...
... chipset on the hardware configuration. Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Figure 2 - 5 - From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 14). 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). 2.1.1. How to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? •...
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... graphics card. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to your card. If no shipping and handling damages on your graphics card can work on the card before handling computer components. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output...
... graphics card. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to your card. If no shipping and handling damages on your graphics card can work on the card before handling computer components. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output...
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... the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. 3. Software Installation Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack...
... the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install DirectX separately. - 7 - Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. 3. Software Installation Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack...
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The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Accept button. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Accept button. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - 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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...AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN...
...AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN...
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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 be controlled automatically. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
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 be controlled automatically. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
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... software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. Software Installation You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA...
... software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. 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 DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. Software Installation You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA...
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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 The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area.
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 The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Finally, click Next 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 3D games and applications to get faster performance and better quality with a more than one display), and rotating desktop image to match new display orientation. Quick Settings: The Quick Settings...
... 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 3D games and applications to get faster performance and better quality with a more than one display), and rotating desktop image to match new display orientation. Quick Settings: The Quick Settings...
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... there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to a specific graphics card. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Note: A profile applies to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by...
... there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to a specific graphics card. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Note: A profile applies to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by...
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... 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. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Choose one of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... 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. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Choose one of the Display Detection Option to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color 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. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Monitor Properties...
... resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color 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. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Monitor Properties...
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... multi-sampling (MSAA) and supersampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Rather than determining the color to display for any type of image quality while maintaining performance. 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you can decide: • Setting for performance is best used...
... multi-sampling (MSAA) and supersampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to improve edge smoothness and fine detail. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - Rather than determining the color to display for any type of image quality while maintaining performance. 3D: Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you can decide: • Setting for performance is best used...
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... image quality: • Setting for quick access and adjustment. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for performance is best used with applications that have three-dimensional perspective and fade away into the background. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering can be set to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - This page...
... image quality: • Setting for quick access and adjustment. Color: Adjust the overall richness of the principal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for performance is best used with applications that have three-dimensional perspective and fade away into the background. Software Installation Anisotropic Filtering can be set to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - This page...
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..., 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. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 -
..., 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. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 -
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... running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. Extended Desktop Mode is already known or understood. Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. The bar determines how the two interlaced video fields are converted into a non-interlaced form. Software Installation This page is useful when it is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors...
... running Windows Vista. • This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. Extended Desktop Mode is already known or understood. Note: These settings will be available when you view streaming video. The bar determines how the two interlaced video fields are converted into a non-interlaced form. Software Installation This page is useful when it is not necessary to change the way you connect two monitors...
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... viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up until you hear three beeps. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. Alternatively, manually set...
... viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your computer cannot restart after setting a higher clock speed, press and hold the key during system start-up until you hear three beeps. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to a particular configuration. Alternatively, manually set...
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... if you install the graphics driver. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - After getting into Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your computer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Make sure that the display cable is...
... if you install the graphics driver. Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - After getting into Safe Mode, in the Windows Help or contact your computer. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in Device Manager check whether the driver for more advanced troubleshooting information. Make sure that the display cable is...