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... is prohibited. GV-RX385512H/ GV-RX385256H RadeonTM HD 3850 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX3850S-101R Copyright © 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any labels on this card. Doing so may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out...
... is prohibited. GV-RX385512H/ GV-RX385256H RadeonTM HD 3850 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX3850S-101R Copyright © 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Notice Please do not remove any labels on this card. Doing so may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out...
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Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • CrossFireTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of certified power supplies, go to accommodate a high-end graphics card with 256 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-RX385256H only) • Supports DirectX 10.1 • Supports CrossFireTM • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by adapter) • Supports HDMI connector (by...
Minimum System Requirements • Hardware - Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition • CrossFireTM Configuration If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of certified power supplies, go to accommodate a high-end graphics card with 256 MB GDDR3 memory (For GV-RX385256H only) • Supports DirectX 10.1 • Supports CrossFireTM • Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors • Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters) • Supports HDTV output (by adapter) • Supports HDMI connector (by...
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... at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Be sure there are separated from your graphics card can work on the card before handling computer components. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. The entire Radeon HD 3800 series support HDMI output which can handle both of your...
... at the same point as the power supply case. 3. Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Be sure there are separated from your graphics card can work on the card before handling computer components. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on a grounded anti-static mat. The entire Radeon HD 3800 series support HDMI output which can handle both of your...
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... align your computer. Remove any existing graphics card from your new graphics card: Step 1. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in removing the cover. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from this slot;
... align your computer. Remove any existing graphics card from your new graphics card: Step 1. If necessary, consult your graphics card. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Now that the gold edge connector of your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in removing the cover. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from this slot;
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... two DVI-I to HDMI adapter You are now ready to D-Sub adapter Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I digital connectors. GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3. Replace the screw to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.) Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver.
... two DVI-I to HDMI adapter You are now ready to D-Sub adapter Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I digital connectors. GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 3. Replace the screw to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to HDMI adapter.) Connect a flat panel To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver.
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... Enable CrossFire check box (Figure 2). Figure 2 GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Figure 3 From the ATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to complete the CrossFire configurations. Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on a CrossFire-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). How to Page 15). Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Then users can enable the CrossFire technology through the graphics card driver. Step 1: Install two CrossFire graphics cards...
... Enable CrossFire check box (Figure 2). Figure 2 GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Figure 3 From the ATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to complete the CrossFire configurations. Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on a CrossFire-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). How to Page 15). Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Then users can enable the CrossFire technology through the graphics card driver. Step 1: Install two CrossFire graphics cards...
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... motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 11 - Software Installation Then you can follow the instructions to be Drive D: The installation of Windows Vista/XP drivers is very simple. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version...
... motherboard drivers (for your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3 Driver Installation" to install the driver for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) - 11 - Software Installation Then you can follow the instructions to be Drive D: The installation of Windows Vista/XP drivers is very simple. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3.1.1. First make sure your CD-ROM drive letter to setup your graphics card.) 3.1. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version...
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... the DirectX 9 installation is installing the components. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to restart computer. Step 3. The system is completed. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Click Finish to install DirectX separately. Step 1. 3.1.2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows Vista/XP to achieve better 3D performance. For software MPEG support in Windows Vista...
... the DirectX 9 installation is installing the components. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to restart computer. Step 3. The system is completed. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 12 - Click Finish to install DirectX separately. Step 1. 3.1.2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows Vista/XP to achieve better 3D performance. For software MPEG support in Windows Vista...
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... install the driver from the autorun window. Software Installation The following are stepby-step installation instructions. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 13 - Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the driver and install it automatically. Step 2: Found New Hardware...
... install the driver from the autorun window. Software Installation The following are stepby-step installation instructions. New Hardware Found When the graphics card is inserted into your graphics card.) Or click the Cancel button to finish the installation. - 13 - Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the driver CD-ROM that came with your computer for the driver and install it automatically. Step 2: Found New Hardware...
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B. Step 1. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Setp 4. Click the Express or Custom icon. GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. The autorun window will appear. The system is completed. Step 5. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Step 2. Click the Next button. Click the Yes button. Step 3.
B. Step 1. When the autorun window shows up , please run "D:\setup.exe". Setp 4. Click the Express or Custom icon. GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is installing the components. If it does not show up , click the Install Display Driver item. The autorun window will appear. The system is completed. Step 5. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Step 2. Click the Next button. Click the Yes button. Step 3.
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... DVI-I Connector 2 on the card using the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to ensure normal operation. (Note 2) To connect an HDMI monitor, you need to attach the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to ensure normal operation. - 17 - Software Installation The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. You can click the item to change the color quality. You can move the slider to change the resolution...
... DVI-I Connector 2 on the card using the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to ensure normal operation. (Note 2) To connect an HDMI monitor, you need to attach the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to ensure normal operation. - 17 - Software Installation The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area, and the refresh rate. You can click the item to change the color quality. You can move the slider to change the resolution...
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... about 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 desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more than one display), and rotating desktop image to match new display orientation. Information Center: The...
... about 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 desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more than one display), and rotating desktop image to match new display orientation. Information Center: The...
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... Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all the advanced features. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of your ATI graphics card. The Advanced view is launched for the first time. The left navigation pane. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to the advanced features on each page. Software Installation Refer to the previous pages for experienced users...
... Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all the advanced features. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of your ATI graphics card. The Advanced view is launched for the first time. The left navigation pane. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to the advanced features on each page. Software Installation Refer to the previous pages for experienced users...
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... to a specific graphics card. Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select...
... to a specific graphics card. Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 22 - Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select...
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Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you require technical support. The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Search Help ... Problem Report Wizard ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you to ATI.com About Catalyst Control Center ... - 23 - Software Installation
Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you require technical support. The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Search Help ... Problem Report Wizard ... Go to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you to ATI.com About Catalyst Control Center ... - 23 - Software Installation
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.... Note: On systems running Windows Vista the 3D Refresh Rate Override and the Display Detection Option to set a refresh rate of the Display Detection Options to quickly change your display setup, arrange your desktop. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to configure panning on systems running Windows Vista. Displays Manager: The Display Options aspect gives you are not supported since refresh rate is better controlled by Windows Vista and Windows Vista does not support panning. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Choose one that...
.... Note: On systems running Windows Vista the 3D Refresh Rate Override and the Display Detection Option to set a refresh rate of the Display Detection Options to quickly change your display setup, arrange your desktop. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to configure panning on systems running Windows Vista. Displays Manager: The Display Options aspect gives you are not supported since refresh rate is better controlled by Windows Vista and Windows Vista does not support panning. Use Displays Manager to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. Choose one that...
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... not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Color: Adjust the overall richness of API (Direct 3D® or OpenGL® your 3D application. GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - These settings are not sure which API your 3D application uses, consult the documentation of your 3D application uses, and you know which type of color by using the Gamma control. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control...
... not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Color: Adjust the overall richness of API (Direct 3D® or OpenGL® your 3D application. GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 30 - These settings are not sure which API your 3D application uses, consult the documentation of your 3D application uses, and you know which type of color by using the Gamma control. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control...
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... change the way you connect two monitors. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the principal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Extended Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. * This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: These settings...
... change the way you connect two monitors. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the principal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Extended Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. * This item will only affect applications with video overlay support. GV-RX385512H/256H Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: These settings...
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... ATI Technologies. Note: Because Windows Vista provides the same functionality as this occurs, VPU Recover attempts to meet your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. - 33 - Alternatively, manually set these speeds to reset the graphics processor so that you hear three beeps. Once your specific requirements. Software Installation Note: If your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics...
... ATI Technologies. Note: Because Windows Vista provides the same functionality as this occurs, VPU Recover attempts to meet your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. - 33 - Alternatively, manually set these speeds to reset the graphics processor so that you hear three beeps. Once your specific requirements. Software Installation Note: If your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics...
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..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual...
..., use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual...