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... the specifications might be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is protected by Rovi Corporation. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Due to update the information contained herein. Use of their respective owners. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103...
... the specifications might be authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any errors or omissions that is protected by Rovi Corporation. The author assumes no responsibility for home and other intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Due to update the information contained herein. Use of their respective owners. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103...
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Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Step 3. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. then align your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub...
Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace the screw to your graphics card with the installation of the graphics card is fully seated. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Step 3. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. then align your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. After installation, remember to connect the power cable to next chapter for detailed instructions. To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub...
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... card driver. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards...
... card driver. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology? • CrossFireXTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards...
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... components are no need for obvious damage. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - However, audio output from the system. In order to your computer. 1. 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 disabled when HDMI output is installed. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Use a grounded wrist strap...
... components are no need for obvious damage. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - However, audio output from the system. In order to your computer. 1. 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 disabled when HDMI output is installed. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. Use a grounded wrist strap...
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... your screen 3.1. 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 3: Click the Install button. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version...
... your screen 3.1. 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. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Step 3: Click the Install button. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version...
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Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next.
Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is completed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. 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 locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied 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. Function: When it 's...
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Function: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be adjusted. Function: Return to what has just been setup. Function: Apply to the previous applied 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. Function: When it 's...
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MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. 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. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. 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. 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 By clicking...
ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. 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. 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 By clicking...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. 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. 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 - Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. 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. 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).
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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 Finally, click Next 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. If you 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 Finally, click Next 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. If you to start file conversion.
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your 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 ...
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your 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 ...
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...; Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Restore Factory Defaults ... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. 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.
...; Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language ... Restore Factory Defaults ... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. 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.
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.... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override 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. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays...
.... AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override 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. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use Displays...
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...). Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor 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. Software Installation Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments...
...). Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor 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. Software Installation Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments...
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... adjust all of the standard 3D settings for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to a universal slider control where you to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application uses, or when you are common in rendered 3D images. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
... adjust all of the standard 3D settings for each pixel by sampling a single location at the pixel's center, anti-aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to a universal slider control where you to configure anti-aliasing, use an overall adjustment control that rapidly configures your application uses, or when you are common in rendered 3D images. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator...
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... window, allowing for quick access and adjustment. 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 3D games. • If you are unsure how to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control...
... window, allowing for quick access and adjustment. 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 3D games. • If you are unsure how to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control...
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... Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to remove excess red from skin tones. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - You can preview your video settings choose one of standard definition video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before...
... Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to remove excess red from skin tones. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - You can preview your video settings choose one of standard definition video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before...
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... running 3D applications. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Configure When an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver...
... running 3D applications. CrossFireXTM: CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Configure When an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your ATI CrossFireX configurations are configured properly and functioning optimally. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver...
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... motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . For more advanced troubleshooting information. Make sure that the card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Press on your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen...
... motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . For more advanced troubleshooting information. Make sure that the card is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Press on your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen...