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Gigabyte GV-R557D3-2GI User Manual

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GV-R557D3-1GI
AMD Radeon
HD5570 Graphics Accelerator
TM
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MM-R557D3GI-101GR
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© 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or trans-
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R557D3GI-101GR Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. (“GBT”). No part of this manual may be reproduced or trans- mitted 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 ....................8 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation ..................8 3.1.1.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features Powered by AMD Radeon HD 5570 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • • Supports PCI Express 2.1 • Integrated with 1 GB DDR3 memory • Supports DirectX ® • Supports CrossFireX • Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-D connector •...

  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-D Connector HDMI Connector HDMI TV D-Sub Monitor D-Sub Output Connector (15-pin) Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor DVI-D DVI-D Output Connector Digital LCD Monitor - 5 - Hardware Installation...
  • 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-R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9 Step 5: Click the Accept button. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is installing the components. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is completed. - 9 - Software Installation...

  • Page 10: 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.
  • Page 11 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 12: Display Properties

    3.3. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions 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 screen resolution and color quality settings. You can move the slider to change the resolution.

  • Page 13: 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 in- terface 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 14 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 15: Display Setup

    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 dif- ferent room environment or to select how video playback appears on the second display.
  • Page 16 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. 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.
  • Page 17 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 18 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 19: 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 20: Monitor Properties

    Monitor Properties 1:  Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Dis- play Identification Data (EDID). EDID uses the infor- mation provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. ...

  • Page 21: Standard Settings

     Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you can simultane- ously 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 22: Anisotropic Filtering

     Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that have three-dimensional perspective and fade away into the background. It works best when used in conjunction with Mipmap- ping. Anisotropic Filtering can be set to favor either an increase in system processing performance or improved image quality: •...
  • Page 23 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 24: All Settings

     Basic Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. The bar determines how the two interlaced video fields are converted into a non-interlaced form. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. ...
  • Page 25 ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics pro- cessor and memory. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your specific requirements.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Appendix

    5. Appendix 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables Radeon HD 5570 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  ...

  • Page 28: Regulatory Statements

    Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGA- BYTE.
  • Page 29 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. 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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