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GV-R92128TE
Radeon 9200 Graphics Accelerator
USER'S MANUAL
Rev. 101
12MD-R92128TE-101
R92128TE_101.p65
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2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:10

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  • Page 1 GV-R92128TE Radeon 9200 Graphics Accelerator USER'S MANUAL Rev. 101 12MD-R92128TE-101 R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:10...
  • Page 2 Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engi- neering or disassembly is prohibited. Jun 24, 2003 Taipei, Taiwan GV-R92128TE Graphics Accelerator - 2 - R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:10...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ..................4 1.1. PREFACE ....................4 1.2. KEY FEATURES ..................4 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..............5 2.1. UNPACKING ................... 5 2.2. BOARD LAYOUT ..................6 2.3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..............7 3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ..............9 3.1. WINDOWS 98 /98SE / WINDOWS ME / WINDOWS XP DRIVER ®...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. PREFACE GV-R92128TE deliver a dazzling 3D experience to PC enthusiasts with the best performance in its class, optimized for today's most compelling gaming environments and applications. Driven by an advanced quad-pipe architecture, GV-R92128TE support the AGP 8X standard, doubling the bandwidth of competing products and enabling more engaging characters and effects.

  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    M DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD. M In order to ensure your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the graphics card.

  • Page 6: Board Layout

    2.2. BOARD LAYOUT 1) GV-R92128TE (128MB DDR) TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) S-VID-OUT S-VideoOutput Projector VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-R92128TE Graphics Accelerator - 6 - R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:10...

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    2.3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION Installing your graphics card. Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics accelerator card. To install your graphics accelerator card: 1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your computer.
  • Page 8 AGP slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully eated. GV-R92128TE graphics card AGP slot 5. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover.

  • Page 9: Software Installation

    (Windows 98/98SE, Windows2000 or Windows ME) has installed DirectX or later. l If you install the GV-R92128TE drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate Driver program for that motherboard. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for M/B Driver.

  • Page 10: Directx Installation

    For example, if your graphics accelerator can support DirectX 8.1, updating with DirectX 9.0 can upgrade your operating system to the fullset of DirectX 8.1. GV-R92128TE Graphics Accelerator - 10 - R92128TE_101.p65...
  • Page 11 3.Click "Next" icon. 4.Click "Finish" item. Then the DirectX installation is completed. - 11 - Software Installation R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:12...

  • Page 12: Driver Installation

    The following is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 1: New Hardware Found After GV-R92128TE is inserted into your computer at the first time, the windows will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message.
  • Page 13 3..Click "No" icon. After the system has finished loading, insert the GV-R92128TE driver CD disk into your CD- ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D: \setup.exe". Step 5: Driver Setup (Pictures below are shown in Windows XP) 1.
  • Page 14 3.Click "Yes". 4. Click "Express" or "Custom" icon. 5. Click "Finish" to restart computer. GV-R92128TE Graphics Accelerator - 14 - R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:12...

  • Page 15: Utilities On Driver Cd

    3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD The utilities include Display Driver and V-Tuner utilities. Please follow the steps. l Install V-Tuner : 1. Click "V-Tuner" item. 2.Click "Next". 3. Enter your name and company. 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. - 15 - Software Installation R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È...
  • Page 16 Install Hydravision : 1. Click "Hydravision Install" item. 2.Click "Next". 3.Click "Yes". 4.Click "Next". GV-R92128TE Graphics Accelerator - 16 - R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:12...
  • Page 17 5.Click "Next". 6. Click "Finish" to restart computer. - 17 - Software Installation R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:12...

  • Page 18: Taskbar Icon

    Settings. Click the appropriate tab to change your display settings. Right click the icon. You can link to GBT website for updated information about the graphics card, latest drivers, and other information. GV-R92128TE Graphics Accelerator - 18 - R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:12...
  • Page 19 V-Tuner (Overclock Utility) V-Tuner lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock) Min V-Tuner Display & Adjust Core Close V-Tuner Clock Display Core Clock Display Memory Clock Display & Adjust Memory Clock Help Description Close V-Tuner To...
  • Page 20 VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. GV-R92128TE Graphics Accelerator - 20 - R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:12...
  • Page 21 After installation of the display drivers, you will find an ATi icon on the taskbar's status area. Clicking this icon open the ATi control panel. 1.Using Single Display HYDRAVISION ™ HYDRAVISION and the Desktop Manager are activated whenever Windows starts. ™...

  • Page 22: Display Properties

    Show ATI icon on taskbar adds or removes the ATI icon from the taskbar. n Disable quick resolution feature is accessible by left-clicking the ATI icon in the taskbar. GV-R92128TE Graphics Accelerator - 22 - R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:12...
  • Page 23 OpenGL Properties: The OpenGL properties page gives you complete control of the OpenGL settings. n Main Settings slider Moving the slider to the left will maximize application performance, while moving the slider to the right will provide excellent 3D image quality. Moving this slider from one position to the next changes the individual Custom Settings sliders found below.
  • Page 24 Note that most applications will not be affected by activating this feature. n Defaults button This button allows you to reset the OpenGL Settings to default values. GV-R92128TE Graphics Accelerator - 24 - R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:12...
  • Page 25 Direct 3D Properties: The Direct 3D properties page allows you to adjust the Direct 3D settings. n Main Settings slider Moving the slider to the left will maximize application performance, while moving the slider to the right will provide excellent 3D image quality. Moving this slider from one position to the next changes the individual Custom Settings sliders found below.
  • Page 26 Defaults button This button allows you to reset the Direct 3D Settings to default values. GV-R92128TE Graphics Accelerator - 26 - R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:12...

  • Page 27: Display Properties

    Color Properties: The Color Properties is used to adjust the color settings. It also allows gamma control for video playing of the Video Overlay. The color settings affect all display devices mapped to the view.You can change red, green, and blue display colors. Set Desktop and Video Overlay brightness (gamma) levels can also be changed.
  • Page 28 Gamma allows you to adjust the overall intensity of the video image. n Defaults button allows you to reset the Overlay settings to default values. GV-R92128TE Graphics Accelerator - 28 - R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:13...
  • Page 29 SMARTGART(tm) Properties: The SMARTGART Properties ensures system stability by automatically performing a ™ variety of bus tests that determine your optimal graphics accelerator settings. Changing these settings might result in system instability. - 29 - Software Installation R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:13...

  • Page 30: Windows 2000 Driver Installation

    ® 2 (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. With Windows 2000 running on your computer, you need to install the GV-R92128TE ® driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphic features of the Graphics card. To ensure you install the latest driver, use the Installation CD that shipped with your GV-R92128TE Graphics card.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Tips

    4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting information. n Check that the card is seated properly in the AGP slot. n Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. n Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power.

  • Page 32: Appendix

    3. Change the command path to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. Reflash BIOS command as below : C:\> atiflash -p 0 <filename> 5. Reboot your PC when it's done. GV-R92128TE Graphics Accelerator - 32 - R92128TE_101.p65 2003/6/30, ¤U¤È 04:13...

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