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Manual abstract: user guide GIGABYTE GV-RX55256D
Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] 20, 2006
GV-RX55128D / GV-RX55256D / GV-RX55256DP / GV-RX55256DP-RH
Radeon X550 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 103 12MD-RX55128D-103R
* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
Copyright
© 2006 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. , LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. , LTD. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT.
Trademarks
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Notice
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this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet. [. . . ] Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed.
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Software Installation
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Install Hydravision :
Click the Hydravision Install item.
Step 2. Click "Next" button.
Windows installings the components.
Step 5. Then the Hydravision Install is completed.
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V-Tuner 2 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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Displays core clock status
Displays memory clock status
Adjust Core speed
Adjust Memory speed
Open Help page
Select choice of skin
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Software Installation
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3. 1. 5. Display Properties pages
To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on Desktop and then select Properties. The Display Properties dialog box shows 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 settings in this dialog box.
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You can move the slider to change the resolution. Click the Advanced button for adapter and setting.
Display Matrix
Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT
GV-RX55128D/GV-RX55256D/GV-RX55256DP/GV-RX55256DP-RH Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Software Installation
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View Properties:
The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views: Standard View/ Advanced View/ Custom View.
Standard View The Standard view is the default view when CATALYST Control Center is launched for the first time. It provides a single button in the left navigation pane for each main page. Advanced View The Advanced view provides access to the advanced features on each page. The left navigation pane displays a tree view that lists all the advanced features. Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the features you choose in the left navigation pane. The Custom view is recommended for experienced users who want to expose only the features they adjust most often or that their 3D application supports.
Hotkeys Properties:
The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly perform tasks such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. A Hotkey is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet.
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Profiles Properties:
You can use profiles to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Define and save your own personal video settings that can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association.
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Note: A profile applies 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 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:
Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text Enable System Tray menu Select a Language . . . Restore facotry defaults . . .
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Help Properties:
The CATALYST Control Center Help feature 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 following options:
Help for this page Help Contents . . . Go to ATI. com About CATALYST Control Center . . .
Information Center:
The Information Center provides detailed information in one location about the installed graphics hardware, graphics software, system hardware, and system software.
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Display Manager :
Display Manager Standard View Use Display Manager Standard View to set your desktop resolution, arrange your displays, enable secondary devices such as a TV, or use the Wizard to help you configure your display(s).
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Displays Manager Advanced View Use Display Manager Advanced View to set your desktop resolution, the display refresh rate, and arrange your displays.
Display Options:
Use Display Options to configure a number of features, including 3D Refresh Rate Override, Display Detection, and Force TV detection.
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Software Installation
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Monitor Properties 0:
Monitor Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Identification Data.
Monitor Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync.
HDTV Support The Monitor Troubleshoot helps to add HDTV modes in the Display Manager. Note: 720p or 1080i are disabled in certain situations, such as display rotation.
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3D :
3D Standard View You can use 3D settings to adjust features found in such 3D applications as graphicdesign and CAD programs and games. [. . . ] Follow the Wizard's on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver.
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4. Troubleshooting Tips
The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or Gigabyte for more advanced troubleshooting information. [. . . ]
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