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Gigabyte GV-RX30128D User Manual

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GV-RX30128DE
Radeon X300LE Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 103
12MD-RX30128D-103
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© 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.
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Please do not remove any labels on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make
a commitment to update the information contained herein.

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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 103 12MD-RX30128D-103 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.

  • Page 2: 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-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by ATI X300LE Visual Processing Unit (VPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports D-Sub, TV-Out and DVI connectors 1.2. Minimum System Requirement •...

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor DVI-I Connector VGA Output AV Output TV-out (S-Video) NTSC / PAL TV Projector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) VGA Output Analog Monitor Analog LCD Monitor GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 4 -...
  • Page 5 2) GV-RX30128DE DVI-I Connector TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Connector Analog LCD Monitor DVI-I Connector VGA Output AV Output TV-out (S-Video) NTSC / PAL TV Projector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) VGA Output Analog Monitor Analog LCD Monitor - 5 -...
  • Page 6 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. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator...

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    2.2. 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 To TV or VCR To VGA Monitor To Flat Panel Display You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card drivers. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Software Installation

    3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D: The installation of Win 2000 / Win XP drivers is very simple. When you insert the driver ® ® CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe").

  • Page 10: Directx Installation

    Click "Install DirectX 9" item. Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and Step 3. Click "Next" button. Click "Next" button. Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...

  • Page 11: Driver Installation

    3.1.3. Driver Installation A. New hardware found After the graphics card 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. The following is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) Click "Next"...
  • Page 12 Step 2. Click "Next" button. Step 3. Click "Yes" button. Setp 4. Click "Express" or "Custom" icon. Windows installings the components. Step 5. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the driver installation is completed. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Utilities On Driver Cd

    3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD 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". l Install V-Tuner2: Click "V-Tuner2" item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Step 3.
  • Page 14 Step 2. Click "Next" button. Step 3. Click "Yes" button. Step 4. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 5. Click "Next" button. Step 6. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Hydravision Install Then the is completed. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Taskbar Icon

    After installation of the display drivers, you will find an GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcute of the graphics card's enhanced and other functions. You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click "Advanced"...
  • Page 16 V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Displays core clock status Displays memory clock status Core speed Core speed adjust adjustment Opens Help page Select choice of skin GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...
  • 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. - 17 - Software Installation...
  • Page 18 ™ GV-RX30128D(DE) graphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this software. GV-RX30128D(DE) with only one display output can still take advantage of the many features of HYDRAVISION ™...

  • Page 19: Display Properties

    You can move the slider to the change resolution. You can click the item to change the color quality. Click "Advanced" icon for adapter and setting. Click "Advanced", into details settings: Display Model GV-RX30128D(DE) Matrix CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT - 19 -...
  • Page 20 Default resets the desktop brightness and color settings to the default values. n Full Screen 3D Select Full Screen 3D to configure the color settings for your 3D application. Note that the configured settings will only be apparent within a full screen 3D application environment. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...
  • Page 21 Options Properties: n Version Information provides the packaging version number information. n Details button access to the Details tab which lists the card's hardware details and driver information. n Re-activate all warning messages allows you to re-activate all warning messages previously dismissed. n Enable ATI taskbar icon application enables or disables the ATI taskbar icon.
  • Page 22 Difaults button allows you to reset the Overlay settings to default values. n Clone mode options button allows overlay settings are only available in dual-controller Clone mode, and not single-display or extended desktop configurations. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...
  • Page 23 3D Properties: You can adjust Direct3D and OpenGL settings from 3D properties page. Direct3D Settings: n Use recommended settings for slider Configurations the Direct3D settings of your graphics processor. Maximize overall Direct3D performance by moving the slider to the left. Enhance overall Direct3D image quality by moving the slider to the right.
  • Page 24 Defaults button allows you to reset the Direct3D Compatibility Settings to default values. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • Page 25 OpenGL Settings: n Use recommended settings for slider Configurations the OpenGL settings of your graphics processor. Maximize overall OpenGL performance by moving the slider to the left. Enhance overall OpenGL image quality by moving the slider to the right. When you move the main settings slider, the individual custom settings sliders change to reflect the main settings slider position.
  • Page 26 Note that most applications will not be affected by activat- ing this feature. l Defaults button allows you to reset the OpenGL Compatibility Settings to default values. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
  • Page 27 VPU Recover Properties: The VPU Recover Properties allows the ATI display driver to reset the graphics accelerator when it stops responding to commands from the display driver. Using VPU Recover the display driver will, in most cases, be able to reset the graphics accelerator without requiring a system restart.
  • Page 28 4. Looking at the back of your computer, locate your S-Video Out. Using an S-Video cable or the supplied adapter cable, attach one end of the cable to your graphics card and the other to your television (or VCR). 5. Turn on your television (or VCR) then your computer. GV-RX30128D(DE) Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...

  • Page 29: Win ® 2000 Driver Installation

    3.2. Win 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 30: 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. n Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x 16 slot. n Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Resolutions And Color Depth Table

    5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows ® GV-RX30128D(DE) 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...
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