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GV-RX345256HI ATI RadeonTM HD 3450 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 201 12MM-RX3452HI-201R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be out of date before publication of ...
GV-RX345256HI ATI RadeonTM HD 3450 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 201 12MM-RX3452HI-201R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Macrovision. Macrovision corporation product notice: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be out of date before publication of ...
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... MB of system memory; 1 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by ATI RadeonTM HD 3450 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2...
... MB of system memory; 1 GB or more for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by ATI RadeonTM HD 3450 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.0 • Integrated with Service Pack 2 (SP2...
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... to a safely grounded object or to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. However, audio output from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch...output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to page 19. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components.
... to a safely grounded object or to ensure that came with the components whenever the components are no need for obvious damage. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 6 - If you work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. However, audio output from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch...output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to page 19. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the card before handling computer components.
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... monitor. To connect a HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Replace the screw to your card; To connect a D-Sub monitor to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. Step...
... monitor. To connect a HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Replace the screw to your card; To connect a D-Sub monitor to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. Step...
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... system, access the Catalyst Control Center (please refer to enable the ATI CrossFireTM technology: After installing two CrossFire graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-RX16P128P-RH) Figure 1 Step 1: After installing graphics card driver in Windows® 2000. - 9 - Hardware Installation Step 2: When the next confirmation dialog box appears (Figure 3), click...
... system, access the Catalyst Control Center (please refer to enable the ATI CrossFireTM technology: After installing two CrossFire graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-RX16P128P-RH) Figure 1 Step 1: After installing graphics card driver in Windows® 2000. - 9 - Hardware Installation Step 2: When the next confirmation dialog box appears (Figure 3), click...
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... show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 3. Then you can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card...
... show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Operating System Requirements Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. 3. Then you can follow the instructions to setup your graphics card...
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...-step installation instructions. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 3.1.3. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM...
...-step installation instructions. Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will detect the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 3.1.3. Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM...
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If it does not show up , click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Click the Install button. The system is installing the components. Step 4. Click the Finish button to complete the installation. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 3. Step 2. Utilities Installation Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. 3.1.4. Click the Next button. Step 1.
If it does not show up , click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Click the Install button. The system is installing the components. Step 4. Click the Finish button to complete the installation. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Step 3. Step 2. Utilities Installation Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. 3.1.4. Click the Next button. Step 1.
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... to restore to adjust the frequency-time temperature of GPU, and you will display the GPU temperature and show the thermal curve. Opens Help page. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility will see the change of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). The...
... to restore to adjust the frequency-time temperature of GPU, and you will display the GPU temperature and show the thermal curve. Opens Help page. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 16 - The V-Tuner3 clock configuration utility will see the change of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). The...
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Or you will find an ATI icon in your graphics card settings. Right-click the ATI icon to enter the Catalyst® Control Center. Right-click the icon to enter the Catalyst® Control Center. ATI Control Panel After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The Catalyst® Control Center is used to configure all your system tray.
Or you will find an ATI icon in your graphics card settings. Right-click the ATI icon to enter the Catalyst® Control Center. Right-click the icon to enter the Catalyst® Control Center. ATI Control Panel After installation of the display driver, you can right-click on the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 18 - The Catalyst® Control Center is used to configure all your system tray.
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... area, and the refresh rate. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 3.1.6.
... area, and the refresh rate. Click the Advanced button for Windows) You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 20 - 3.1.6.
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Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you wish to start file conversion. If you to configure display setting for the new file.
Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 22 - The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you wish to start file conversion. If you to configure display setting for the new file.
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... access to the advanced features on each page. ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all the advanced features. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
... access to the advanced features on each page. ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all the advanced features. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 24 -
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GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Search Help ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com About Catalyst Control Center ...
GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 26 - The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Search Help ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to ATI.com About Catalyst Control Center ...
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... Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Monitor Properties 0: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
... Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Monitor Properties 0: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 28 -
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... applications that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds, and textured objects, like those seen in conjunction with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in 3D games. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 30 -
... applications that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds, and textured objects, like those seen in conjunction with smooth, simple surfaces, like those seen in 3D games. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 30 -
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... any preview window, allowing for resolving certain incompatibilities within 3D applications that should not occur with some older games that use one of these APIs. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 32 - These settings are not sure which type of your 3D application uses, and you are provided for quick access and adjustment. Use...
... any preview window, allowing for resolving certain incompatibilities within 3D applications that should not occur with some older games that use one of these APIs. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 32 - These settings are not sure which type of your 3D application uses, and you are provided for quick access and adjustment. Use...
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... Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 34 -
... Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 34 -
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... display by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Alternatively, manually set these speeds to run when the computer is booted or only when running 3D applications. Finally, Overdrive can be...
... display by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Note: If your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 36 - Alternatively, manually set these speeds to run when the computer is booted or only when running 3D applications. Finally, Overdrive can be...
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GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 38 - The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. 5. Appendix Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP) Display Screen Resolution ...
GV-RX345256HI Graphics Accelerator - 38 - The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. 5. Appendix Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP) Display Screen Resolution ...