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Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V User Manual

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GV-RX80T256V
Radeon X800XT Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-RX80T256V-101
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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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX80T256V-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 respec tive owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.3. BIOS Flaseh Utility ................28 4. Troubleshooting Tips ..............29 5. Appendix ..................30 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ............... 30 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows XP) ......30 ® - 2 - GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by ATI X800XT Visual Processing Unit (VPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory • Supports DirectX 9.X • Features VIVO and D-Sub connectors • Supports DVI-I connector •...

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    AV Input NTSC / PAL TV VIVO AV Output S-Video O utput Projector VGA Output DVI -I Connector A nalog LC D M onitor DVI Output Digital LCD M onitor DV I-I to D-Sub Connector - 4 - GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator...
  • 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. - 6 - GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator...
  • Page 7 5. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. After installing the GV-RX80T256V to your computer, please remember to connect at lease one power cable on the graphics card to the power supply connector.

  • 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. - 8 - GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator...

  • 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. ® M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must ® ®...

  • 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. - 10 - GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator...
  • 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 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". l Install V-Tuner2: Click "GIGABYTE Utility" item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Step 3. Enter your name and company.
  • Page 13 l Install Hydravision : Click "Hydravision Install" item. 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.

  • Page 14: Taskbar Icon

    Settings. Click the appropriate tab to change your display settings. Right click the icon. Click "VGA Information" item into the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust"tabs. You can link to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latest drivers, and other information. - 14 - GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator...
  • Page 15 V-Tuner 2 (Overclock Utility) 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 adjustment adjust Enables auto adjustm ent of core/ memory cloc k settings set by user Opens Help page Select choice of skin...
  • 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. - 16 - GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator...
  • Page 17 ™ GV-RX80T256V graphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this software. GV-RX80T256V with only one display output can still take advantage of the many features of HYDRAVISION ™...

  • Page 18: Display Properties

    You can move the slider to the change resolution. You can click the item to change the color depth. Click "Advanced" icon for adapter and setting. Click "Advanced", into details settings: Display Model GV-RX80T256V Matrix CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT - 18 - GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator...
  • Page 19 Options Properties: n Version Information provides the Catalyst version number, 2D version number and the driver build 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 reacti- vate any disabled graphics warning messages.
  • Page 20 Defaults 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. - 20 - GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator...
  • Page 21 3D Properties: You can adjust Direct3D and OpenGL settings from 3D properties page. Direct3D Settings: n Use custom settings checkbox When Use sustom settings is checked, you can click "Custom" button to access Custom Settings. Using Custom Settings is recommended for advanced users only.
  • Page 22 Defaults button allows you to reset the Direct3D Compatibility Settings to default values. - 22 - GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator...
  • Page 23 OpenGL Settings: n Use custom settings checkbox When Use custom settings is checked, you can click "Custom" button to access Custom Settings. Using Custom Settings is recommended for advanced users only. n SMOOTHVISION 2.1 l Anti-Aliasing checkbox improves image quality by removing jagged edges from 3D images, resulting in smoother, more naturallooking objects.
  • Page 24 Note that most applications will not be affected by activating this feature. l Defaults button allows you to reset the OpenGL Compatibility Settings to default values. - 24 - GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator...
  • Page 25 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 26 Connecting your graphics card to a TV or VCR To connect your GV-RX80T256V graphics card to a TV (or VCR), use an S-Video cable. However, most TVs (and VCRs) have a Composite video input, in which case you can use the supplied S- Video-to-Composite video adapter.
  • Page 27 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: Win ® 2000 Driver Installation

    3.3. BIOS Flash Utility BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your local dealer for the file. MIf you want to realize the BIOS flash information, please refer to detail on subsection 5.1.

  • Page 29: 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 PCI Express x 16 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 30: Appendix

    4. Begin to flash BIOS by typing atiflash -p 0 filename (ex:r955128d.f1) at the C:\> prompt and press Enter. (atiflash is the name of the flash utility). 5. Restart your PC when it's done. 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows ® GV-RX80T256V 2D Single Display Modes Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen...
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