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GV-R80256D/GV-R80128D Graphics Accelerator

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English

VPU Recover :

VPU Recover enables the ATI display driver to detect when the graphics processor stops
responding to display-driver instructions. When this happens, the display driver attempts to reset the
graphics hardware. In most cases, VPU Recover will be able to reset the graphics processor without
requiring a system restart.
Should the computer be unable to recover from a crash, VPU Recover will switch the computer to
software rendering mode, allowing you to save any work in progress before restarting the computer.

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Enable VPU Recover

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Prepare an error report if VPU Recover is

activated, for submission to ATI Technologies.

Allows the VPU Recover, once it is actived, to
genrate an error report that you can send to ATI
via e-mail.

SMARTGART

TM :

SMARTGART

TM

 is a software testing and diagnostics tool that performs a variety of AGP bus tests in

order to determine the optimal settings for your graphics card to ensure system stability. The tests are
run automatically when the computer is turned on; if your computer is functioning normally, you do not
need to adjust anything.

You can manually adjust the AGP bus settings to
meet the individual requirements of your computer.
Once you have made the changes you can retest
SMARTGART

TM 

by using the `Retest All' button.

Note: Changing these settings could result in
system instability.

Summary of Contents for GV-R80128D

Page 1: ...Apr 8 2005 VGA Card GV R80256D...

Page 2: ...VGA Card Apr 8 2005 GV R80256D...

Page 3: ...May 20 2005 VGA Card GV R80128D...

Page 4: ...VGA Card May 20 2005 GV R80128D...

Page 5: ...Please do not remove any labels on VGA card this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this bo...

Page 6: ...and Utilities Installation 8 3 1 1 Operating System Requirement 8 3 1 2 DirectX Installation 9 3 1 3 Driver Installation 10 3 1 4 Utilities on Driver CD 12 3 1 5 Taskbar Icon 15 3 1 6 Display Propert...

Page 7: ...ts DirectX 9 0 Supports TV Out and D Sub connector SupportsAV S Video and HDTV output Supports DVI I connector Supports HDTV cable 1 2 Minimum System Requirement IBM or 100 PC compatible with Pentium...

Page 8: ...GV R80128D TV Out VGA Monitor Connector 15 pin DVI I Connector NTSC PAL TV Projector Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor OR VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output DVI I to D Sub Co...

Page 9: ...parated from the system The card contains sensitive electric components which can be easily damaged by static electricity so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed Unpac...

Page 10: ...celerator card 1 Power off the computer and monitor then disconnect the display cable from the back of your computer 2 Remove the computer cover If necessary consult your computer s manual for help in...

Page 11: ...uctions To Flat Panel Display 7 Pin for TV out only To VGA Monitor Warning When installing the graphics card do not push down the heat pipe This may displace the heat pipe and cause bad contact betwee...

Page 12: ...tup your graphics card driver Please follow the subsection 3 1 3 Driver installation to install the driver for your graphics accelerator 3 1 Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3 1 1 Operatin...

Page 13: ...P you must install DirectX first Users who run Windows XP with a service pack later than Service Pack one SP1 do not need to install DirectX separately Step 1 When autorun window show up click the Ins...

Page 14: ...by step installation guide Step 1 Found new hardware wizard Video controller VGA Compatible Click the Next button to install the driver There is a driver CD disk that came with your graphics accelera...

Page 15: ...run D setup exe Click the Install Display Drivers Radeon X800 Series item Step 1 When autorun window show up click the Install Display Drivers Radeon X800 Series item Step 2 Click Next button Step 3...

Page 16: ...ton to restart computer ThentheV Tuner2installationiscompleted Step 2 Click the Next button Click the GIGABYTE Utility item 3 1 4 Utilities on Driver CD Insert the driver CD disk into your CD ROM and...

Page 17: ...k the Next button Click the Hydravision Install item Step 3 Click the Yes button Step 4 Click the Next button Step 6 Click the Finish button to restart computer Then the Hydravision Installis complete...

Page 18: ...Tuner 2 V Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory Core Clock and Memory Clock Adjust core speed Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Ad...

Page 19: ...shortcut of the graphics card s enhanced and other functions You may click the Display Properties item and then click Settings Click Advanced after clicking Settings Click the appropriate tab to chang...

Page 20: ...ccelerator 16 English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments such as brightness contrast and gamma value...

Page 21: ...tings Advanced ATI CATALYST Control Center tab and press ATI CATALYST tm Control Center button refer to Fig 2 Fig 1 Fig 2 HYDRAVISIONTM HYDRAVISION has everything you need to manage increased amounts...

Page 22: ...the information of display adapter color the range of display area and the refresh rate Settings Resolutions and Color depth for Windows You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality setting...

Page 23: ...The left navigation pane displays a tree view that lists all the advanced features The Advanced view is recommended for experienced users Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the fe...

Page 24: ...Properties Use the Preferences page to restore defaults change skins and update the CATALYST Control Center The CATALYST Control Center Preferences page contains the following options Note Aprofileap...

Page 25: ...ionCenterprovidesdetailedinformationinonelocationabouttheinstalledgraphicshardware graphics software system hardware and system software The System Software tab includes information such as the instal...

Page 26: ...ay Manager Standard View to set yourdesktopresolution arrangeyourdisplays enable secondary devices such as a TV or use the Wizard to help you configure your display s Displays Manager Advanced View Us...

Page 27: ...y Detection and Force TV detection MonitorAttributes MonitorAttributes provides information about the attached monitor You can also enable ExtendedIdentificationData MonitorAdjustments Use MonitorAdju...

Page 28: ...here you can simul taneouslyadjustallofthestandard3Dsettings for any type of 3D application The slider en ables you to adjust for overall systemperformance overall3Dimagequality or a balance between t...

Page 29: ...ically adjust to the application s requirements AnisotropicFiltering Anisotropic filtering is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that have three dimensional perspective and fade away into t...

Page 30: ...background A series of low and high resolution texture maps are stored in memory and selectively used to create the object s surface depending on what level of detail is needed Mipmap detail level ca...

Page 31: ...uire a high level of smoothness and lighting detail Setting for performance is best used for situations where a high level of realism is required for the object s shape and reflective properties SMART...

Page 32: ...page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the ef fect is already known or understood API Specific Use the 3D API Specific dialog to select set tings that are exc...

Page 33: ...olor Full screen 3D Adjusting the Gamma control alters the overall richness of color Adjusting the Brightness con trol alters the overall brightness Adjusting the Contrast control alters the overall c...

Page 34: ...ecover Prepare an error report if VPU Recover is activated for submission toATI Technologies Allows the VPU Recover once it is actived to genrate an error report that you can send to ATI via e mail SM...

Page 35: ...window will show up Click Install Display Driver item and follow the wizard to install the driver If Windows does not show the CD automatically please run following steps 1 Click the Start button on t...

Page 36: ...anual or manufacturer NOTE Some manufacturers do not allow the built in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics ca...

Page 37: ...computer 5 1 2 Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 1 After installing the display drivers you will find a GIGABYTE icon in the lower right corner of the Taskbar Right click to select the VGA utility 2 Update...

Page 38: ...0 3 3 3 1856 x 1392 75 3 3 3 1920 x 1080 75 3 3 3 1920 x 1200 85 3 3 3 1920 x 1440 75 3 3 3 2048 x 1536 66 3 3 3 Radeon X800 2D Single Display Modes The table is for reference only The actual resoluti...

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