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GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Radeon X300SE Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX3HM2P-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA ..., some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this product must not be disposed of their respective owners. Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be handed...
GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Radeon X300SE Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX3HM2P-101R * The WEEE marking on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA ..., some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this product must not be disposed of their respective owners. Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be handed...
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... Properties pages 18 3.2. How to Reflash the BIOS 33 5.1.1. Features ...3 1.2. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Appendix 33 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 8 3.1.1. DirectX Installation ...9 3.1.3. Utilities on Driver CD 12 3.1.5. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.4. Introduction 3 1.1. Windows® 2000...
... Properties pages 18 3.2. How to Reflash the BIOS 33 5.1.1. Features ...3 1.2. Minimum System Requirement 3 2. Appendix 33 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 8 3.1.1. DirectX Installation ...9 3.1.3. Utilities on Driver CD 12 3.1.5. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.4. Introduction 3 1.1. Windows® 2000...
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.... Remove the computer cover. To install your graphics accelerator card. English 2.2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Hardware Installation Installing Your Graphics card. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to install your graphics accelerator card: 1.
.... Remove the computer cover. To install your graphics accelerator card. English 2.2. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your computer. 2. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Hardware Installation Installing Your Graphics card. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to install your graphics accelerator card: 1.
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..., then plug the monitor cable into the DVI-I connector. Connect a flat panel To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor (only for GV-RX30HM256DP-RH) You are now ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - then turn on the computer and monitor. Please refer to proceed with the PCI Express...
..., then plug the monitor cable into the DVI-I connector. Connect a flat panel To Flat Panel Display To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor (only for GV-RX30HM256DP-RH) You are now ready to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - then turn on the computer and monitor. Please refer to proceed with the PCI Express...
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.... (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to be Drive D: The installation of SIS, or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for motherboard driver. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for that your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your CD-ROM drive...
.... (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to be Drive D: The installation of SIS, or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for motherboard driver. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for that your CD-ROM Drive letter to install the driver for your CD-ROM drive...
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.... Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to finish the installation. New hardware found After the...
.... Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to finish the installation. New hardware found After the...
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Step 2. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - z Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2): Click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart computer. English 3.1.4. Click the Next button. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company. Step 4. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
Step 2. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - z Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2): Click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. Step 3. Click the Finish button to restart computer. English 3.1.4. Click the Next button. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company. Step 4. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
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Displays core clock status Adjust core speed Displays memory clock status Adjust memory speed Open Help page Select choice of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of skin GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
Displays core clock status Adjust core speed Displays memory clock status Adjust memory speed Open Help page Select choice of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). English V-Tuner 2 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of skin GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 14 -
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Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card.
Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 16 - English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card.
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...) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on Desktop and then select Properties. You can move the slider to change the... the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Yes Yes Yes GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
...) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on Desktop and then select Properties. You can move the slider to change the... the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. Display Matrix Model CRT+TV DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Yes Yes Yes GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 18 -
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... menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore facotry defaults ... Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Define and save your computer, you need to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. English Profiles Properties: You...
... menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore facotry defaults ... Note: A profile applies to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Define and save your computer, you need to restore defaults, change skins, and update the CATALYST Control Center. English Profiles Properties: You...
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English Display Manager : Display Manager Standard View Use Display Manager Standard View to set your desktop resolution, arrange your displays, enable secondary devices such as a TV, or use the Wizard to help you configure your display(s). Displays Manager Advanced View Use Display Manager Advanced View to set your desktop resolution, the display refresh rate, and arrange your displays. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
English Display Manager : Display Manager Standard View Use Display Manager Standard View to set your desktop resolution, arrange your displays, enable secondary devices such as a TV, or use the Wizard to help you configure your display(s). Displays Manager Advanced View Use Display Manager Advanced View to set your desktop resolution, the display refresh rate, and arrange your displays. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 22 -
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... simultaneously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. This page is selected. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
... simultaneously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. This page is selected. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
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GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Setting for performance is best used when the 3D image is animated and smoothness of motion is required, especially if the animated ...
GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 26 - Setting for performance is best used when the 3D image is animated and smoothness of motion is required, especially if the animated ...
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... you are provided for resolving certain incompatibilities within 3D applications that are know which API your 3D application uses, consult the documention of these APIs. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use this dialog when you want to select settings that use one of your 3D application uses, and you are exclusively for...
... you are provided for resolving certain incompatibilities within 3D applications that are know which API your 3D application uses, consult the documention of these APIs. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Use this dialog when you want to select settings that use one of your 3D application uses, and you are exclusively for...
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... graphics hardware. Should the computer be unable to recover from a crash, VPU Recover will be able to reset the graphics processor without requiring a system restart. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 30 - In most cases, VPU Recover will switch the computer to software rendering mode, allowing you to save any work in progress before...
... graphics hardware. Should the computer be unable to recover from a crash, VPU Recover will be able to reset the graphics processor without requiring a system restart. GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 30 - In most cases, VPU Recover will switch the computer to software rendering mode, allowing you to save any work in progress before...
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... card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or Gigabyte for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x 16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips...
... card when you experience problems. Contact your dealer or Gigabyte for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x 16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips...
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GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 34 - The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. English 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) Display Screen ...
GV-RX30HM256DP-RH Graphics Accelerator - 34 - The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. English 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) Display Screen ...