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Gigabyte GV-RX80L512V User Manual

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GV-RX80L512V
Radeon X800 XL Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-RX80L512V-101
Copyright
© 2005 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.
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Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
Notice
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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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. 101 12MD-RX80L512V-101 Copyright © 2005 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 property of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ................33 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode ..................33 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ..................33 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP) ......34 ® GV-RX80L512V Graphics Accelerator - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features Powered by ATI X800 XL Visual Processing Unit (VPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 512MB DDRIII memory • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports TV-Out • • Supports AV/S-Video and HDTV output •...

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    Digital LCD Monitor S-Video Output HDTV VIVO NTSC / PAL TV DVI-I Pb/AV Output Connector 2 AV Input Projector S-Video Input DVI Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI-I to D-Sub Connector VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor GV-RX80L512V Graphics Accelerator - 4 -...
  • Page 5 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 -...

  • Page 6: 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-RX80L512V Graphics Accelerator - 6 -...
  • Page 7 4. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. Warning! When installing the graphics card, do not push down the heat pipe.

  • Page 8: 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-RX80L512V Graphics Accelerator - 8 -...

  • Page 9: 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 ® ®...

  • Page 10: 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-RX80L512V Graphics Accelerator - 10 -...
  • Page 11 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 X800 Series) item.

  • Page 12: 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". Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2): Click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 2. Click the Next button. Step 3. Enter your name and company.
  • Page 13 Install Hydravision : Click the Hydravision Install item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Step 3. Click "Yes" button. Windows installings the components. Step 4. Click "Next" button. Step 6. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Step 5. Click "Next" button. Hydravision Install Then the is completed.
  • Page 14 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 Adjust Adjust Core speed Memory speed Open Help page Select choice of skin GV-RX80L512V Graphics Accelerator - 14 -...

  • Page 15: 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 16 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. GV-RX80L512V Graphics Accelerator - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Ati Catalyst Control Center

    ATI CATALYST Control Center: After installation of the display drivers, you will find an ATI CATALYST Control Center icon on the taskbar's status area. The ATI CATALYST Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click the icon to enter the ATI CATALYST Control Center (refer to Fig.

  • Page 18: 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 19 View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views: Standard View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. Standard View The Standard view is the default view when CATALYST Control Center is launched for the first time. It provides a single button in the left naviga- tion pane for each main page.
  • Page 20 Center. The CATALYST Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray menu Select a Language ... Select a Skin ... Restore facotry defaults ... GV-RX80L512V Graphics Accelerator - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Information Center

    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 Contents ... Search Help ...

  • Page 22: Display Options

    Use Display Manager Advanced View to set your desktop resolution, the display refresh rate, and arrange your displays. Display Options: Use Display Options to configure a number of features, including 3D Refresh Rate Override, Display Detection, and Force TV detection. GV-RX80L512V Graphics Accelerator - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Monitor Properties

    Monitor Properties 0: Monitor Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Identification Data. Monitor Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposi- tion the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync.
  • 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-RX80L512V Graphics Accelerator - 24 -...
  • 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-RX80L512V Graphics Accelerator - 26 -...
  • 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 documention of your 3D application. GV-RX80L512V Graphics Accelerator - 28 -...
  • Page 29 Color : Use the Color page to adjust the color properties of your Desktop and Full Screen 3D applications 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. The color curve line will reflect any changes made to these elements.
  • Page 30 Prepare an error report if VPU Recover is activated, for submission to ATI Technologies. Allows the VPU Recover, once it is actived, to genrate an error report that you can send to ATI via e-mail. GV-RX80L512V Graphics Accelerator - 30 -...

  • 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 slot. PCI Express x 16 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)

    1280 x 1024 1600 x 900 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-RX80L512V Graphics Accelerator - 34 -...

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