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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4

1.1. Features ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. Minimum System Requirements .................................................................................... 4

2. Hardware Installation.................................................................................................. 5

2.1. Board Layout ................................................................................................................. 5
2.2. Hardware Installation ...................................................................................................... 7

3. Software Installation .................................................................................................. 10

3.1. Driver and Utility Installation ......................................................................................... 10

3.1.1. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 10

3.2.

Taskbar Icon ............................................................................................................. 12

3.3.

Display Properties Pages ........................................................................................ 14

4. Troubleshooting Tips................................................................................................ 27

5. Appendix ................................................................................................................. 28

5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP) ................................................. 28
5.2. Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 29

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Страница 1: ...o rapid change in technology some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in...

Страница 2: ...Nov 16 2009 VGA Card GV R597D5 2GD B VGA Card GV R597D5 2GD B Nov 16 2009...

Страница 3: ...1 Board Layout 5 2 2 Hardware Installation 7 3 SoftwareInstallation 10 3 1 Driver and Utility Installation 10 3 1 1 Driver Installation 10 3 2 TaskbarIcon 12 3 3 Display Properties Pages 14 4 Trouble...

Страница 4: ...onform to safety regulations For the list of certified power supplies go to http ati amd com certifiedpsu A certified system case with good airflow and cooling is recommended For the list of certified...

Страница 5: ...tor Mini Display Port Connector DVI I Connector 1 DVI I Connector 2 AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor or DVI I to D Sub Adapter Mini Display Port Connector DVI I Connector 1 DVI I Connector 2 Digital LCD...

Страница 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...

Страница 7: ...Remove the computer cover If necessary consult your computer s manual for help in removing the cover Step 3 Remove any existing graphics card from your computer To install your new graphics card Step...

Страница 8: ...an HDMI monitor Note Only the DVI I Connector 2 supports the DVI I to HDMI adapter After installation remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card or the system will not boot Do not touch...

Страница 9: ...phics card driver Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same type Example GV RX195P256D RH Figure 1 Step 2 After installing graphics card driver in operating sys...

Страница 10: ...ng 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 s...

Страница 11: ...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...

Страница 12: ...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...

Страница 13: ...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...

Страница 14: ...ions 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 Display Settings to adjust the scr...

Страница 15: ...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...

Страница 16: ...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...

Страница 17: ...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...

Страница 18: ...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...

Страница 19: ...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...

Страница 20: ...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...

Страница 21: ...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...

Страница 22: ...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...

Страница 23: ...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...

Страница 24: ...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...

Страница 25: ...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...

Страница 26: ...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...

Страница 27: ...ufacturer 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 card when you...

Страница 28: ...gh mode 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...

Страница 29: ...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...

Страница 30: ...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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