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GV-RX345256H
Radeon
HD 3450 Graphics Accelerator
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User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-RX3452H-101R
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© 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX3452H-101R Copyright © 2008 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 3: Table Of Contents

    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. Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation ............... 10 ®...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    512 MB of system memory; 1 GB or more for best performance Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive) • Operating System Windows Vista ® Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) ® Windows XP Professional x64 Edition ® GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 4 -...

  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector D-Sub Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) AV Output NTSC / PAL TV Projector DVI-I Connector DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor...
  • Page 6 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-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator...

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics card: Step 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your computer. Step 2.
  • Page 8 To D-Sub Monitor Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I to HDMI adapter You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 8 -...
  • Page 9 How to enable the ATI CrossFire technology: After installing two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset (Figure 1) on a CrossFire-supported motherboard, users can enable the CrossFire technology simply through the graphics card driver . Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-RX16P128P-RH) Figure 1 Step 1: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, access the Catalyst Control Center...

  • Page 10: 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.) GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...

  • Page 11: Directx Installation

    3.1.2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows Vista/XP to achieve better 3D performance. For software MPEG support in Windows Vista/XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Step 1.

  • Page 12: Driver Installation

    Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically. Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to finish the installation. GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...
  • Page 13 B. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun window will appear. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2.

  • Page 14: Utilities Installation

    When the autorun window shows up, click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 2. Click the Next button. Step 3. Click the Install button. The system is installing the components. Step 4. Click the Finish button to complete the installation. GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Taskbar Icons

    After installation of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of 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.
  • Page 16 The window will display the GPU temperature and show the thermal curve. Besides, you can move the slider to adjust the frequency-time temperature of GPU, and you will see the change of thermal curve from now on. HELP Opens Help page. GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • Page 17 Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. VGA Info VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. - 17 - Software Installation...
  • Page 18 Control Center is used to configure all ® ® your graphics card settings. Right-click the ATI icon to enter the Catalyst Control Center. ® Or you can right-click on the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center. GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
  • Page 19 Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Step 1: Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices. Step 2: In the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, click the Audio tab. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to be the default Sound Playback device, in the Default device box, select ATI HD Audio rear output.

  • Page 20: Display Properties

    (Note) The CRT+TV configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to the DVI-I connector on the card using the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to ensure normal operation. This configuration is not supported if the CRT monitor is directly attached to the D-Sub port on the card. GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...

  • Page 21: 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 22 Output File area. Finally, click Next to start file conversion. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for desktop viewing. GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...

  • Page 23: 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 24 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. GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 25 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 26 The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Search Help ... Go to ATI.com About Catalyst Control Center ... GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...

  • Page 27: Displays Manager

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

  • Page 28: Monitor Properties

    Avivo Color Use Avivo Color for ATI graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...
  • Page 29 Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you can simul- taneously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for any type of 3D application. The slider en- a b l e s y o u t o a d j u s t f o r o v e r a l l s y s t e m performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two.
  • Page 30 3D games. If you are unsure how to configure anisotropic filtering, use the Use application settings option. Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...
  • Page 31 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. It analyzes individual textures as they are loaded to determine the best and fastest way to display them. Mipmap Detail Level Mipmapping is a texturing technique that pre- serves the detail on a 3D object's surface as it...
  • Page 32 The Alternate Pixel center Direct 3D setting is ® not supported on systems running Windows Vista. This setting corrected a corruption prob- lem that occurred with some older games that should not occur with modern games. GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 32 -...

  • Page 33: Avivo Video

    Color: Adjust the overall richness of color by using the Gamma control. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Contrast control. 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.
  • Page 34 Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Extended Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. * This item will be available when you connect two monitors. GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 34 -...

  • Page 35: Vpu Recover

    All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the princi- pal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood.
  • Page 36 Once your computer has full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. CrossFire CrossFire delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 36 -...

  • 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

    720 x 480 856 x 480 720p 960 x 720 1280 x 720 1080i 1920 x 1080 * The tables are for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 38 -...

  • 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 China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GV-RX345256H Graphics Accelerator - 40 -...

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