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- Page 1 VGA Card GV-R96P256D / GV-R96P128DE Dec. 20, 2004...
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- Page 3 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-R96P256D-101 Copyright © 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ................31 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode ..................31 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ..................31 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP) ......32 ® GV-R96P256D/GV-R96P128DE Graphics Accelerator - 2 -... -
Page 5: Introduction
1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by ATI Radeon 9600 PRO Visual Processing Unit (VPU) Supports AGP 8X • Integrated with 256MB DDR memory (Only for GV-R96P256D) • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory (Only for GV-R96P128DE) • Supports DirectX 9.0 •... -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Analog LCD Monitor Connector VGA Output DVI-I Connector AV Output TV-out NTSC / PAL TV S-VideoOutput VGA Monitor Connector Projector (15-pin) VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor GV-R96P256D/GV-R96P128DE Graphics Accelerator - 4 -... - Page 7 DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD. 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. - 5 -...
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Page 8: Hardware Installation
3. Remove any existing graphics card from your computer. Or, if your computer has any on-board graphics capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, see you computer documentation. GV-R96P256D/GV-R96P128DE Graphics Accelerator - 6 -... - Page 9 4. Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 5. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover.
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Page 10: Software Installation
• If you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that motherboard. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver. GV-R96P256D/GV-R96P128DE Graphics Accelerator - 8 -... -
Page 11: Directx Installation
3.1.2. DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows 2000 ® or Windows XP to achieve better 3D performence. ® Note: For software MPEG support in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must ® ® install DirectX first. -
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-R96P256D/GV-R96P128DE Graphics Accelerator - 10 -... - Page 13 B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the 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 1. When autorun window show up, click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon 9600 Series) item.
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Page 14: Utilities On Driver Cd
Click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 2. Click the Next button. Step 3. Enter your name and company. Step 4. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Then the GIGABYTE Utility installation is completed. GV-R96P256D/GV-R96P128DE Graphics Accelerator - 12 -... - Page 15 Install Hydravision : Click the Hydravision Install item. Step 2. Click the Next button. Step 3. Click the Yes button. Step 4. Click the Next button. Windows installings the components. Step 5. Click the Next button. Step 6. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Hydravision installation Then the is completed.
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Page 16: Taskbar Icon
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"... - Page 17 VGA Information 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. - 15 - Software Installation...
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Page 18: Ati Catalyst Control Center
• create up to 9 virtual desktops. • add special effects to windows and menus. You can right-click on ATI CATALYST Control Center icon to select HYDRAVISION > HYDRAVISION Properties to set the HYDRAVISION (refer to Fig. 3). Fig. 3 GV-R96P256D/GV-R96P128DE Graphics Accelerator - 16 -... -
Page 19: Display Properties
3.1.6. 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. - Page 20 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-R96P256D/GV-R96P128DE Graphics Accelerator - 18 -...
- Page 21 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.
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Page 22: Information Center
The Graphics Software tab includes information such as installed 2D and 3D driver versions and OpenGL version. The Graphics Hardware tab includes information such as the installed graphics ID, bus type, and BIOS version. GV-R96P256D/GV-R96P128DE Graphics Accelerator - 20 -... - Page 23 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). Displays Manager Advanced View Use Display Manager Advanced View to set your desktop resolution, the display refresh rate, and arrange your displays.
- Page 24 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. GV-R96P256D/GV-R96P128DE Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
- Page 25 Anti-Aliasing Anti-Aliasing is a technique used to smooth out the jagged edges of three-dimensional curved objects or objects with diagonal edges. Anti-aliasing can be set to favor either an increase in system processing performance or improved image quality: Setting for performance is best used when the 3D image is animated and smoothness of motion is the most important consideration.
- Page 26 Setting for quality is best used when high surface detail is required, especially if the animated object rotates or moves into the background. GV-R96P256D/GV-R96P128DE Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
- Page 27 TRUFORM TRUFORM is a technology developed by ATI that overcomes the bandwidth and memory constraints of traditional 3D rendering software to produce the smoothest and most natural 3D images. TRUFORM not only enhances the smoothness, but also provides highly detailed lighting effects. This greatly enhances the realistic quality of 3D scenes by providing highlights on the surface of curved objects.
- Page 28 ) your 3D application ® ® uses, and you want to select a particular API- specific feature. If you are not sure which API your 3D application uses, consult the documentation of your 3D application. GV-R96P256D/GV-R96P128DE Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
- Page 29 Color : The Color page helps to adjust the color properties of your Desktop and Full Screen 3D applica- tions and games. Use the Color Correction Images to e preview the changes before applying them. The Color curve is a graphical representation of all the values of gamma, brightness, or contrast.
- Page 30 Prepare an error report if VPU Recover is activated, for submission to ATI Technologies. Allows the VPU Recover, once it is activated, to generate an error report that you can send to ATI via e-mail. GV-R96P256D/GV-R96P128DE Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...
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Page 31: Windows ® 2000 Driver Installation
3.2. Windows 2000 Driver Installation ® With Windows running on your computer, you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphics features of the graphics card. To ensure you install the latest driver, insert the Installation CD that shipped with your graphics card. -
Page 32: 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 AGP slot. Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. -
Page 33: Appendix
3. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. Download the BIOS ZIP file for your card from GIGABYTE website and extract it to your hard disk (or floppy disk). b. Select the From Local File check box and then click Flash. -
Page 34: Resolutions And Color Depth Table (In Windows ® Xp)
1800 x 1440 1856 x 1392 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 The table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-R96P256D/GV-R96P128DE Graphics Accelerator - 32 -... - Page 35 - 33 - Appendix...
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