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Gigabyte GV-R697OC2-2GD User Manual

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Rev. 103
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 103 12MM-R6900S-103AR Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................ 7 1.1. Features ......................... 7 1.2. Minimum System Requirements ..................7 2. Hardware Installation ....................8 2.1. Board Layout ......................... 8 2.2. Hardware Installation ....................13 3. Software Installation ....................15 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation ..................15 3.1.1.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    HD 6970 / 6950 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.1 • Integrated with 1GB GDDR5 memory (for GV-R695OC-1GD/GV-R695UD-1GD) • Integrated with 2GB GDDR5 memory ( for GV-R697OC2-2GD/GV-R697OC-2GD ) • Supports DirectX 11 • Supports CrossFireX • Supports DVI-I / DVI-D / HDMI / Display portx1 •...

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-R697OC2-2GD CrossFire Connector DisplayPort Connector HDMI Connector DVI-D Connector DVI-I Connector DisplayPort Connector Digital LCD Monitor HDMI Connector DVI-I HDMI TV Connector HDMI TV DVI Output DVI-D Connector Digital LCD Monitor D-Sub DVI-I to D-Sub...
  • Page 9 2. GV-R697OC-2GD CrossFire Connector DisplayPort Connector HDMI Connector DVI-D Connector DVI-I Connector DisplayPort Connector Digital LCD Monitor HDMI Connector DVI-I HDMI TV Connector HDMI TV DVI Output DVI-D Connector Digital LCD Monitor D-Sub DVI-I to D-Sub Output Adapter Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor - 9 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 10 3. GV-R695OC-1GD CrossFire Connector DisplayPort Connector HDMI Connector DVI-D Connector DVI-I Connector DisplayPort Connector Digital LCD Monitor HDMI Connector DVI-I HDMI TV Connector HDMI TV DVI Output DVI-D Connector Digital LCD Monitor D-Sub DVI-I to D-Sub Output Adapter Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...
  • Page 11 3. GV-R695UD-1GD CrossFire Connector DisplayPort Connector HDMI Connector DVI-D Connector DVI-I Connector DisplayPort Connector Digital LCD Monitor HDMI Connector DVI-I HDMI TV Connector HDMI TV DVI Output DVI-D Connector Digital LCD Monitor D-Sub DVI-I to D-Sub Output Adapter Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor - 11 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 12 DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED. In order to ensure that your graphics card can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator...

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated.
  • Page 14 How to enable the ATI CrossFireX technology? Step 1: Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Two CrossFire bridge Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same type.

  • Page 15: Software Installation

    3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.) 3.1.
  • Page 16 Step 5: Click the Accept button. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Step 6: The system is installing the components. Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • Page 17 GIGABYTE “OC Guru” Graphics Card Smart Tuner (Only for GV-R697OC2-2GD) GIGABYTE “OC Guru” graphics card smart tuner is a utility which helps users adjust card performance and monitor hardware information. Three modes are provided for different user needs in OC Guru: OC, Gaming, and Green modes.
  • Page 18 Extreme 3D gaming mode for enthusiastic users. Users can set preferred GPU/Memory clock and adjust screen brightness, contract value, and Gamma value under Gaming mode. Through GIGABYTE software On-Screen-Display (OSD), users can monitor hardware information in games and adjust display settings in real time. In addition, Gaming mode provides users with screenshots by hot-key.
  • Page 19 Green Mode: The best 2D and 3D power saving setting to avoid unnecessary power consumption. Under Green mode, users can choose PWM working frequency to lower power consumption and monitor current GPU power consumption. In addition, Green mode provides information of power saved through this mode. Current GPU power consumption Power saving mode of PWM working frequency Standard PWM working frequency...
  • Page 20 Hardware Monitor: Through GIGABYTE hardware monitor, users can easily monitor GPU/Memory clock, GPU temperature, GPU voltage, GPU current, Fan speed, and GPU usage. Moreover, users can easily record hardware information and export the data. Graphics card power phase status Real time monitor: •...

  • Page 21: Taskbar Icon

    3.2. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you will find an ATI 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 icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center.
  • Page 22 Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Step 1: Go to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Figure 2 Figure 1 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 be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).

  • Page 23: Display Properties

    You can move the slider to change the resolution. You can click the item to change the color quality. Click the Advanced button for advanced settings. Model GV-R697OC2-2GD GV-R697OC-2GD GV-R695OC-1GD GV-R695UD-1GD D i s p l a y DVI+DP Matrix...

  • Page 24: Avivo Video Converter

    ATI Catalyst Control Center Basic View : ® The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for the first time. This interface provides access to the basic settings and advanced features of your ATI graphics products. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time.
  • Page 25 Step 4: The video file has been successfully converted. In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for the new file. If you wish to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area.

  • Page 26: Information Center

    Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your 3D games and applications to get faster perfor- mance and better quality with a more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to optimize video playback in different room environment or to select how video playback appears on the second display.
  • Page 27 ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all of the many available settings of your ATI graphics card. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View.
  • Page 28 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. 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.
  • Page 29 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 ...

  • Page 30: Displays Manager

    Displays Manager: Displays Manager is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop. Use Displays Manager to change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multi- monitor environment. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista.

  • Page 31: Monitor Properties

    Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and re- fresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposi- tion the computer desktop on your monitor's...
  • Page 32 Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you can simulta- neously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for any type of 3D application. The slider enables you to adjust for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two.
  • Page 33 Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that have three-dimensional per- spective and fade away into the background. It works best when used in conjunction with Mipmapping. Anisotropic Filtering can be set to favor either an increase in system processing performance or im- proved image quality: •...

  • Page 34: Avivo Video

    Avivo Video: Presets To quickly adjust your video settings choose one of the video presets. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for video playback.
  • Page 35 Basic Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. The bar determines how the two inter- laced video fields are converted into a non- interlaced form. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support.
  • Page 36 ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recom- mended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your specific requirements.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Tips

    4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector.

  • Page 38: Appendix

    5. Appendix 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables Radeon HD 6900 Series 2D Single Display Modes Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 768...

  • Page 39: Regulatory Statements

    "end of life" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement.
  • Page 40 Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
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