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... this VGA card Due to update the information contained herein. The author assumes no responsibility for any from without the expressed, written permission of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this booklet. GV-RX60X128V Radeon X600XT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-RX60X128V-102 Copyright © 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of their respective owners.
... this VGA card Due to update the information contained herein. The author assumes no responsibility for any from without the expressed, written permission of this document nor does the author make a commitment to rapid change in this booklet. GV-RX60X128V Radeon X600XT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-RX60X128V-102 Copyright © 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of their respective owners.
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... 1. Hardware Installation 6 3. DirectX Installation 9 3.1.3. BIOS Flaseh Utility 28 4. Software Installation 8 3.1. Win® 2000 Driver Installation 28 3.3. Appendix 30 5.1. Operating System Requirement 8 3.1.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Utilities on Driver CD 12 3.1.5. Win® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 8 3.1.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 30 5.2. Board Layout 4 2.2. Taskbar Icon ...14 3.1.6. Driver Installation 10 3.1.4. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Troubleshooting...
... 1. Hardware Installation 6 3. DirectX Installation 9 3.1.3. BIOS Flaseh Utility 28 4. Software Installation 8 3.1. Win® 2000 Driver Installation 28 3.3. Appendix 30 5.1. Operating System Requirement 8 3.1.2. Hardware Installation 4 2.1. Utilities on Driver CD 12 3.1.5. Win® XP Driver and Utilities Installation 8 3.1.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 30 5.2. Board Layout 4 2.2. Taskbar Icon ...14 3.1.6. Driver Installation 10 3.1.4. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 31 GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 2 - Troubleshooting...
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... existing graphics card from the back of your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. For more information, see you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. Now that you computer documentation. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your graphics accelerator card: 1. Hardware Installation Installing Your Graphics card...
... existing graphics card from the back of your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 3. For more information, see you have prepared your graphics accelerator card. Now that you computer documentation. Remove any on-board graphics capability, you may need to install your computer, you are ready to disable it on the motherboard. GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 6 - Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from your graphics accelerator card: 1. Hardware Installation Installing Your Graphics card...
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... turn on the computer and monitor. If your graphics card came with the installation of the graphics card drivers. Hardware Installation Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 5. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display 9 Pin(VIVO) You are now ready to proceed with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - then align your card; If necessary, remove the metal...
... turn on the computer and monitor. If your graphics card came with the installation of the graphics card drivers. Hardware Installation Replace the screw to fasten the card in firmly until the card is fully seated. 5. To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display 9 Pin(VIVO) You are now ready to proceed with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - then align your card; If necessary, remove the metal...
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... / Win® XP drivers is very simple. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. • If you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (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-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 8 - English 3. Software Installation In this manual...
... / Win® XP drivers is very simple. Operating System Requirement • When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. • If you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (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-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 8 - English 3. Software Installation In this manual...
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... your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "Next" button to install the driver. (There 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. English 3.1.3. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide.
... your graphics accelerator, please insert it automatically. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "Next" button to install the driver. (There 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. English 3.1.3. New hardware found After the graphics card is the step-by-step installation guide.
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Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 12 - English 3.1.4. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. Step 2. Step 4. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". l Install V-Tuner2: Click "V-Tuner2" item. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click "Next" button. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company.
Step 3. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 12 - English 3.1.4. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. Step 2. Step 4. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". l Install V-Tuner2: Click "V-Tuner2" item. Enter your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. Click "Next" button. Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your name and company.
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English 3.1.5. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Right click the icon. GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the display drivers, you will find an GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. Click "Advanced" after...
English 3.1.5. Taskbar Icon After installation of the graphics card's enhanced and other information. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Right click the icon. GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the display drivers, you will find an GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. Click "Advanced" after...
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Opens Help page Core speed adjust Select choice of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications. Software Installation Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed adjustment Enables auto adjustment of skin - 15 - English V-Tuner 2 (Overclock Utility) V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock).
Opens Help page Core speed adjust Select choice of core/ memory clock settings set by user when running 3D applications. Software Installation Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed adjustment Enables auto adjustment of skin - 15 - English V-Tuner 2 (Overclock Utility) V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock).
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GV-RX60P128D graphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this icon open the ATi control panel. Software Installation Click on the taskbar's 1.Using Single Display HYDRAVISION™ HYDRAVISION™ and the Desktop Manager are activated whenever Windows® starts. Installing HYDRAVISION™ adds menu options to unload the HYDRAVISION™ Desktop Manager. 2.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed for HYDRAVISION...
GV-RX60P128D graphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this icon open the ATi control panel. Software Installation Click on the taskbar's 1.Using Single Display HYDRAVISION™ HYDRAVISION™ and the Desktop Manager are activated whenever Windows® starts. Installing HYDRAVISION™ adds menu options to unload the HYDRAVISION™ Desktop Manager. 2.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed for HYDRAVISION...
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... you to change resolution. Click "Advanced", into details settings: Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX60X128V Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You can click the item to adjust the Direct 3D settings. English 3.1.6. You can move the slider to the change the color depth. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. Display Properties Pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate.
... you to change resolution. Click "Advanced", into details settings: Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-RX60X128V Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 18 - You can click the item to adjust the Direct 3D settings. English 3.1.6. You can move the slider to the change the color depth. Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for adapter and setting. Display Properties Pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of display area and the refresh rate.
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... the color gamma/brightness/contrast of your 3D application. Set Desktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and blue display colors. It also allows gamma control for your desktop. Note that the configured settings will only be changed. The color settings affect all three colors at the same time. Software Installation English Color Properties: The Color Properties is NOT supported in fullscreen mode. (NOTE: Game Gamma is used to adjust the color settings.
... the color gamma/brightness/contrast of your 3D application. Set Desktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can change red, green, and blue display colors. It also allows gamma control for your desktop. Note that the configured settings will only be changed. The color settings affect all three colors at the same time. Software Installation English Color Properties: The Color Properties is NOT supported in fullscreen mode. (NOTE: Game Gamma is used to adjust the color settings.
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... in the taskbar. n Enable ATI taskbar icon application enables or disables the ATI taskbar icon. However, this option if you to 180 degrees. n Disable quick resolution feature is useful when using a DVI-to the Details tab which lists the card's hardware details and driver information. n Show ATI icon on your DVI flat panel. GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 20 - n Details button access to -VGA adapter.) n Alternate DVI operational mode Use this feature must be...
... in the taskbar. n Enable ATI taskbar icon application enables or disables the ATI taskbar icon. However, this option if you to 180 degrees. n Disable quick resolution feature is useful when using a DVI-to the Details tab which lists the card's hardware details and driver information. n Show ATI icon on your DVI flat panel. GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 20 - n Details button access to -VGA adapter.) n Alternate DVI operational mode Use this feature must be...
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... any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. Software Installation The video overlay controls are only available in the video image. n Difaults button allows you to adjust the brightness of the video image. n Clone mode options button allows overlay settings are automatically activated during playback of the color. l Gamma allows you to reset the Overlay settings to the left removes all the way to default values...
... any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. Software Installation The video overlay controls are only available in the video image. n Difaults button allows you to adjust the brightness of the video image. n Clone mode options button allows overlay settings are automatically activated during playback of the color. l Gamma allows you to reset the Overlay settings to the left removes all the way to default values...
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..., requiring a higher quality texture of the same image. There are a collection of different sized textures of the same image. Moving the slider to the left selects a lower quality mipmap, delivering the highest application performance. Software Installation l Alternate pixel center This may cause problems with some Direct3D games which the application will run at the refresh rate of the monitor. n Compatibility Settings...
..., requiring a higher quality texture of the same image. There are a collection of different sized textures of the same image. Moving the slider to the left selects a lower quality mipmap, delivering the highest application performance. Software Installation l Alternate pixel center This may cause problems with some Direct3D games which the application will run at the refresh rate of the monitor. n Compatibility Settings...
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... less than the frame rate at the refresh rate of the same image. Selecting Application Preference allows the application to access advanced settings that can solve compatibility issues for Vertical Sync This will work best when Disabled is selected. l Triple Buffering Enabling this feature allows rapid updates of those portions of your screen that most applications will run at its frames at...
... less than the frame rate at the refresh rate of the same image. Selecting Application Preference allows the application to access advanced settings that can solve compatibility issues for Vertical Sync This will work best when Disabled is selected. l Triple Buffering Enabling this feature allows rapid updates of those portions of your screen that most applications will run at its frames at...
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English VPU Recover Properties: The VPU Recover Properties allows the ATI display driver to reset the graphics accelerator when it stops responding to ATI Technologies. VPU Recover Settings: n Enable VPU Recover n Prepare an error report if VPU Recover is activated, for submission to commands from the display driver. Using VPU Recover the display driver will, in most cases, be able to reset the graphics accelerator without requiring a system restart. GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
English VPU Recover Properties: The VPU Recover Properties allows the ATI display driver to reset the graphics accelerator when it stops responding to ATI Technologies. VPU Recover Settings: n Enable VPU Recover n Prepare an error report if VPU Recover is activated, for submission to commands from the display driver. Using VPU Recover the display driver will, in most cases, be able to reset the graphics accelerator without requiring a system restart. GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 26 -
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... television (or VCR) then your television (or VCR) has an S-Video or Composite video connection. 4. Software Installation Select Display Type Enable / Disable "Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor" The Display tab provides the multi monitor features. Looking at the back of the cable to your graphics card and the other to your S-Video Out. Using an S-Video cable or the supplied adapter cable, attach one end of your computer, locate your television (or VCR...
... television (or VCR) then your television (or VCR) has an S-Video or Composite video connection. 4. Software Installation Select Display Type Enable / Disable "Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor" The Display tab provides the multi monitor features. Looking at the back of the cable to your graphics card and the other to your S-Video Out. Using an S-Video cable or the supplied adapter cable, attach one end of your computer, locate your television (or VCR...
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...; 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Select Run. 3. GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 28 - BIOS Flash Utility BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your graphics card. To install the graphics card driver for the file. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to complete the installation. Follow the Wizard's on subsection 5.1. Win® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on the control bar. 2. To ensure you want...
...; 2000, please insert the Installation CD. Select Run. 3. GV-RX60X128V Graphics Accelerator - 28 - BIOS Flash Utility BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your graphics card. To install the graphics card driver for the file. Click Install Display Driver item, and follow the wizard to complete the installation. Follow the Wizard's on subsection 5.1. Win® 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on the control bar. 2. To ensure you want...
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... display cable is correct. Troubleshooting Tips n Check that the monitor and computer are plugged in the PCI Express x 16 slot. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. For more advanced troubleshooting information. n Make sure that the card is seated properly in and receiving power. n For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector...
... display cable is correct. Troubleshooting Tips n Check that the monitor and computer are plugged in the PCI Express x 16 slot. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press Enter. For more advanced troubleshooting information. n Make sure that the card is seated properly in and receiving power. n For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in graphics to be disabled or to the card's display connector...