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Hardware Installation

2. Hardware Installation

2.1. Board Layout

DisplayPort Connector

HDMI Connector

DVI-I Connector

DVI-I
Connector

Analog LCD Monitor

Analog Monitor

or

DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter

Digital LCD Monitor

DVI Output

D-Sub
Output

HDMI TV

HDMI
Connector

Digital LCD Monitor

DisplayPort
Connector

HDMI TV

CrossFire Connector

Summary of Contents for GV-R577UD-1GD

Page 1: ...o rapid change in technology some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in...

Page 2: ...Dec 07 2009 VGA Card GV R577UD 1GD VGA Card GV R577UD 1GD Dec 07 2009...

Page 3: ...tion 5 2 1 Board Layout 5 2 2 Hardware Installation 7 3 SoftwareInstallation 8 3 1 Driver and Utility Installation 8 3 1 1 Driver Installation 8 3 2 TaskbarIcon 10 3 3 Display Properties Pages 12 4 Tr...

Page 4: ...r connector is required The power supply should be with a known brand and certified to conform to safety regulations For the list of certified power supplies go to http ati amd com certifiedpsu Operat...

Page 5: ...t DisplayPort Connector HDMI Connector DVI I Connector DVI I Connector AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor or DVI I to D Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output D Sub Output HDMI TV HDMI Connector Digit...

Page 6: ...ion should be done on a grounded anti static mat The operator should be wearing an anti static wristband grounded at the same point as the anti static mat Inspect the card carton for obvious damage Sh...

Page 7: ...card then turn on the computer and monitor To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card use the DVI I connector To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card use the HDMI connector To conn...

Page 8: ...g the operating system insert the driver disk into your optical drive The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below If the driver Autorun sc...

Page 9: ...etp 4 Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next Step 5 Click the Accept button The system is installing the components Step 6 Click the Finish button to restart the computer Then the driver...

Page 10: ...icon in the notification area Right click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings Right click the ATI ico...

Page 11: ...ware and Sound Manage audio devices Using the picture to the left as the example to set HDMI audio to be the default Sound Playback device select Digital Output Device HDMI Otherwise select Digital Ou...

Page 12: ...s Pages Display Settings Resolutions and Color Quality for Windows To access Display Settings page right click on desktop and select Personalize then the Personalization windows will show up Select Di...

Page 13: ...ew and Advanced View at any time To access more settings in Basic View click Basic and then click Next Easy Setup Wizards Choose a wizard from the central list and click Go for step by step assistance...

Page 14: ...nter the new name in the Output File area Finally click Next to start file conversion The video file has been successfully converted Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure...

Page 15: ...Setup This option allows you to configure your desktop including changing desktop resolution and desk top mode setting up extended desktop requires more than one display and rotating desktop image to...

Page 16: ...ics card View Properties The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views Hotkeys Properties The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly perform ta...

Page 17: ...to a specific graphics card If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer you need to select the appropriate card before creating loading or activating a Profile Preferences Prope...

Page 18: ...ature allows you to access the comprehensive online help register your product or generate a problem report should you require technical support The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the fol...

Page 19: ...ay Color Adjust the overall richness of color by using the Gamma control To adjust the overall bright ness use the Brightness control and the over all contrast use the Contrast control Mode Use Mode t...

Page 20: ...pixel s center anti aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to pro duce the final color Anti Aliasing can be set to favor either system pro cessing perfo...

Page 21: ...e application s requirements CATALYST A I Catalyst A I makes use of ATI s new texture analyzer technology to optimize performance in 3D applications while maintaining or even im proving image quality...

Page 22: ...gs page combines all of the princi pal 3D features onto a single page without any preview window allowing for quick access and adjustment This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the ad...

Page 23: ...ightness Contrast Saturation and Tint for video playback Note Certain video formats do not support these adjustments These settings will only affect ap plications with video overlay support Advanced C...

Page 24: ...non interlaced form Note These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support ATI Overdrive Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking...

Page 25: ...ted the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install the graphics driver For more troubleshooting information please right click the ATI icon in the notification area Restart your com...

Page 26: ...True mode 640 x 480 200 3 3 3 800 x 600 200 3 3 3 1024 x 768 200 3 3 3 1152 x 864 100 3 3 3 1280 x 768 85 3 3 3 1280 x 960 160 3 3 3 1280 x 1024 120 3 3 3 1440 x 900 60 3 3 3 1600 x 1200 100 3 3 3 16...

Page 27: ...IGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the n...

Page 28: ...used batteries properly With your help we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of end of life...

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