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... be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be out of date before publication of this booklet. GV-RX13128D-RH Radeon X1300 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX131DR-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to a designated collection point for any from without the expressed, written permission of...
... be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be out of date before publication of this booklet. GV-RX13128D-RH Radeon X1300 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX131DR-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to a designated collection point for any from without the expressed, written permission of...
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...Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 38 GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Operating System Requirement 10 3.1.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 35 4. Troubleshooting Tips 36 5. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Introduction 3 1.1. Hardware Installation 6 3. Features ...3 1.2. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 10 3.1.1. DirectX Installation ...11 3.1.3. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.4. Display Properties pages 20 3.2. How to Reflash the BIOS 37 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode...
...Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 38 GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Operating System Requirement 10 3.1.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 35 4. Troubleshooting Tips 36 5. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Introduction 3 1.1. Hardware Installation 6 3. Features ...3 1.2. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 10 3.1.1. DirectX Installation ...11 3.1.3. Driver Installation ...12 3.1.4. Display Properties pages 20 3.2. How to Reflash the BIOS 37 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode...
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Board Layout VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV-Out DVI-I Connector OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor VGA Output HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb Output AV Output S-Video Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV-Out DVI-I to D-Sub Connector GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation 2.1. English 2.
Board Layout VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV-Out DVI-I Connector OR Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor VGA Output HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb Output AV Output S-Video Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output Analog LCD Monitor VGA Output DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) TV-Out DVI-I to D-Sub Connector GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Hardware Installation 2.1. English 2.
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... may need to install your graphics accelerator card. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Or, if your computer. If necessary, consult your computer. 2. English 2.2. Remove the computer cover. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Remove any on-board graphics...
... may need to install your graphics accelerator card. Hardware installation Installing Your graphics card. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer has any existing graphics card from the back of your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. Or, if your computer. If necessary, consult your computer. 2. English 2.2. Remove the computer cover. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - To remove the existing graphics card: 1. Remove any on-board graphics...
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... connectors of the graphics card driver. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2. Hardware Installation then turn on the computer and monitor. then align your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Please refer to the appropriate connector, as shown below... Locate one PCI Express...
... connectors of the graphics card driver. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR You are now ready to fasten the card in firmly until the card is securely inserted. 2. Hardware Installation then turn on the computer and monitor. then align your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Please refer to the appropriate connector, as shown below... Locate one PCI Express...
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... ATI CATALYST Control Center (please refer to select the Enable CrossFire checkbox (Figure 2). From the ATI CATALYST Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 19). Step 2: When the next confirmation dialog box appears (Figure 3), click Yes to enable the ATI CrossFireTM technology: After installing two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset (example: GV-RX13 series/ GV-RX16 series) (Figure 1) on a CrossFire-supported motherboard, users can enable the CrossFire technology simply through the graphics card driver . Hardware Installation...
... ATI CATALYST Control Center (please refer to select the Enable CrossFire checkbox (Figure 2). From the ATI CATALYST Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to Page 19). Step 2: When the next confirmation dialog box appears (Figure 3), click Yes to enable the ATI CrossFireTM technology: After installing two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset (example: GV-RX13 series/ GV-RX16 series) (Figure 1) on a CrossFire-supported motherboard, users can enable the CrossFire technology simply through the graphics card driver . Hardware Installation...
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... can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. Or please contact your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that your...
... can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for motherboard driver. Or please contact your graphics accelerator.) 3.1. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that your...
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Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. English 3.1.3. Driver Installation A. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - The following is a driver CD disk that came with your computer at the first time, the windows will search for the driver and install it now.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and...
Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (There is the step-by-step installation guide. English 3.1.3. Driver Installation A. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - The following is a driver CD disk that came with your computer at the first time, the windows will search for the driver and install it now.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and...
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.... Click the Finish button to restart computer. Step 5. Software Installation Click Express or Custom icon. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1300 Series) item. Click Next button. Step 3. Setp 4. When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1300 Series) item. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see...
.... Click the Finish button to restart computer. Step 5. Software Installation Click Express or Custom icon. If it does not show up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1300 Series) item. Click Next button. Step 3. Setp 4. When autorun window show up , click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X1300 Series) item. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see...
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Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2): Click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 4. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 - If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". English 3.1.4. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company. Click the Next button. Step 2.
Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2): Click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Step 4. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 - If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". English 3.1.4. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company. Click the Next button. Step 2.
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... icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Software Installation Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs.
... icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Software Installation Click the appropriate tab to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other functions. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click the VGA Information item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust" tabs.
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... you need to manage increased amounts of the display drivers, you to quickly and easily tailor your graphics card settings. You can right-click on the desktop to select Properties>Settings>Advanced>ATI CATALYST Control Center tab and press ATI CATALYST(tm) Control Center button (refer to Fig. 3). It allows you will find an ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon on ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon to select HYDRAVISIONTM> HYDRAVISIONTM Properties to set...
... you need to manage increased amounts of the display drivers, you to quickly and easily tailor your graphics card settings. You can right-click on the desktop to select Properties>Settings>Advanced>ATI CATALYST Control Center tab and press ATI CATALYST(tm) Control Center button (refer to Fig. 3). It allows you will find an ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon on ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon to select HYDRAVISIONTM> HYDRAVISIONTM Properties to set...
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Display Matrix Model CRT+TV(Note) CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX13128D-RH Yes Yes Yes No (Note) The CRT+TV configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to ensure normal operation. This configuration is not supported if the CRT monitor is directly attached to the VGA port on the card using the DVI-I to VGA adapter to the DVI connector on the card. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20...
Display Matrix Model CRT+TV(Note) CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX13128D-RH Yes Yes Yes No (Note) The CRT+TV configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to ensure normal operation. This configuration is not supported if the CRT monitor is directly attached to the VGA port on the card using the DVI-I to VGA adapter to the DVI connector on the card. The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20...
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... computer, you need to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Select a Skin ... Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. Restore Factory Defaults ... English Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey...
... computer, you need to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Select a Skin ... Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. Restore Factory Defaults ... English Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey...
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... can use an overall adjustment control that exceeds its EDID limits may result in permanent damage to 3D : your application uses, or when you must go to adjust features found in the Displays Manager due to an incomplete EDID. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English HDTV Support Use HDTV Support when your CRT or DFP device supports one or both of the HDTV modes adds them to the Force button...
... can use an overall adjustment control that exceeds its EDID limits may result in permanent damage to 3D : your application uses, or when you must go to adjust features found in the Displays Manager due to an incomplete EDID. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - English HDTV Support Use HDTV Support when your CRT or DFP device supports one or both of the HDTV modes adds them to the Force button...
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... disable application specific optimization of optimization by moving the slider from low to favor either an increase in system processing performance or improved image quality: Setting for quality is best used with applications that display objects with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in 3D games. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - The CATALYSTTM A.I . You can be set the level of the video driver...
... disable application specific optimization of optimization by moving the slider from low to favor either an increase in system processing performance or improved image quality: Setting for quality is best used with applications that display objects with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in 3D games. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - The CATALYSTTM A.I . You can be set the level of the video driver...
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... -screen instructions to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Type the following steps: 1. Software Installation Click Yes to install the driver. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to the license agreement. 8. Click OK. 5. Click Next. 7. English 3.2. Click on your graphics card. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running...
... -screen instructions to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Type the following steps: 1. Software Installation Click Yes to install the driver. To ensure you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to the license agreement. 8. Click OK. 5. Click Next. 7. English 3.2. Click on your graphics card. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running...
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... or Gigabyte for the graphics card is seated properly in Device Manager check whether the driver for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your computer. Check that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 36 - After getting into Safe Mode, in the PCI Express x 16 slot. Troubleshooting...
... or Gigabyte for the graphics card is seated properly in Device Manager check whether the driver for more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics capabilities on your computer. Check that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 36 - After getting into Safe Mode, in the PCI Express x 16 slot. Troubleshooting...
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... . (@VGA will find a GIGABYTE the Taskbar. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. After installing the display drivers, you will not download/update the BIOS if it 's done, then restart your hard disk (or floppy disk). Wait until it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. - 37 - To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf13 -p rx13128d.f2) and press Enter. 6. Change the...
... . (@VGA will find a GIGABYTE the Taskbar. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. After installing the display drivers, you will not download/update the BIOS if it 's done, then restart your hard disk (or floppy disk). Wait until it detects the current BIOS on -screen instructions. - 37 - To back up the current BIOS, at the A:\> prompt, type [BIOS flash utility name] -p [BIOS file name] (example: gvf13 -p rx13128d.f2) and press Enter. 6. Change the...
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The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 38 - Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) Display Screen Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1792 x 1344 1800 x 1440 1856 x 1392 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 Radeon X1300 Pro 2D Single Display Modes Maximum Color Depth (bpp) Refresh Rate 8bpp(256...
The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-RX13128D-RH Graphics Accelerator - 38 - Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) Display Screen Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 768 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1792 x 1344 1800 x 1440 1856 x 1392 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 Radeon X1300 Pro 2D Single Display Modes Maximum Color Depth (bpp) Refresh Rate 8bpp(256...