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... names are the properties of this this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this card. Use of GBT. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright...
... names are the properties of this this graphics card. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for any errors or omissions that is prohibited. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this card. Use of GBT. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 104 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright...
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... securely inserted. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 2.2. then align your graphics card, or the system will not boot. then turn on the computer and monitor. Step 3. Hardware Installation Step 1. Replace the screw to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your...
... securely inserted. Plug the display cable into your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - 2.2. then align your graphics card, or the system will not boot. then turn on the computer and monitor. Step 3. Hardware Installation Step 1. Replace the screw to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your...
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... 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu...
... 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an AMD CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset on the hardware configuration. From the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu...
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... obtain audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can handle both of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. In order to a metal object,such as the anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is activated. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller...
... obtain audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is installed. AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can handle both of ficial GIGABYTE BIOS only. In order to a metal object,such as the anti-static mat. Unpacking and installation should be left in its original packing until it is activated. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller...
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... driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Make sure your screen 3.1. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive...
... driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Make sure your screen 3.1. For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you exactly see on your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for reference only and may not match what you must install DirectX first. Driver and Utility Installation 3.1.1. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive...
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Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Step 5: Click the Accept button. Then the driver installation is installing the components.
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...: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: Return to the...
...: When it 's locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to what has just been setup. Function: Restore the default setup. Function: Apply to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT. Function: Return to the...
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FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - MODE: show 0% if using a passive graphics card. Return to PROFILES page. MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
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You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking...
You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. Software Installation By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. By clicking...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you are connected to the internet...
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the official GIGABYTE CONTECT US page. By clicking the item while you are connected to the of your VGA is an updated OC GURU version available. You can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automatically. 4.PRODUCT INFO 5.CONTECT US When you are connected to the internet...
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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller.
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller.
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... changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to optimize video playback in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information 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...
... changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to optimize video playback in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information 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...
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... Defaults ... 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 the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card...
... Defaults ... 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 the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. Preferences Properties: The Preferences page helps to a specific graphics card...
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... desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to optimize performance of your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multi-monitor...
... desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Displays Manager: Displays Manager is lower than optimal. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to set a refresh rate of OpenGL and Direct 3D applications. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to optimize performance of your choice when a full-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multi-monitor...
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Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. Software Installation EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). You...
Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. Software Installation EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to determine the limits for each attached and enabled display. - 29 - You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). You...
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... smoothness and fine detail. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a rendering technique designed to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that applies a combination of multi-sampling (MSAA) and supersampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to use the Use application settings option. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - The slider enables you are common in rendered...
... smoothness and fine detail. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is a rendering technique designed to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that applies a combination of multi-sampling (MSAA) and supersampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to use the Use application settings option. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - The slider enables you are common in rendered...
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... necessary to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - Software Installation It works best when used with applications that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds, and textured objects, like those seen in 3D games. • If you are unsure how to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that display objects with Mipmapping. Color: Adjust the...
... necessary to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Contrast control. - 31 - Software Installation It works best when used with applications that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds, and textured objects, like those seen in 3D games. • If you are unsure how to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that display objects with Mipmapping. Color: Adjust the...
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... video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: This page is only for video playback. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to fine tune the color of the video presets. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments...
... video (720x480) to make the color more or less vibrant and to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. Note: This page is only for video playback. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to fine tune the color of the video presets. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments...
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... you hear three beeps. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for ATI CrossFireX configuration. If ATI CrossFireX is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is booted or only when running 3D applications. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to a particular...
... you hear three beeps. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for ATI CrossFireX configuration. If ATI CrossFireX is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is booted or only when running 3D applications. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to a particular...
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... or contact your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot...
... or contact your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you install the graphics driver. Restart your dealer or GIGABYTE for the graphics card is securely fastened to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - For more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot...