Gigabyte GV-R455OC-1GI User manual

GV-R455OC-1GI/
GV-R455D3-512I/
GV-R435OC-512I
ATI RadeonTM HD 4550/4350 GraphicsAccelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 201
12MM-RV710S-201R
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Oct. 7, 2008
VGA Card
GV-R455D3-512I/GV-R435OC-512I
VGA Card
GV-R455D3-512I/ GV-R435OC-512I
Oct. 7, 2008

Oct.20, 2009
VGA Card
GV-R455OC-1GI
VGA Card
GV-R455OC-1GI
Oct. 20, 2009

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Table of Contents
1.Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5
1.1.Features ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.MinimumSystemRequirements .................................................................................... 5
2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 6
2.1.BoardLayout ................................................................................................................. 6
2.2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................... 10
3.SoftwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 12
3.1.DriverandUtilityInstallation......................................................................................... 12
3.1.1. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 12
3.2. TaskbarIcon............................................................................................................. 14
3.3. DisplayPropertiesPages ........................................................................................ 16
4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 31
5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 32
5.1.ResolutionsandColorDepthTables ............................................................................. 32
5.2.RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 33

- 5 - Introduction
1. Introduction
1.1. Features
•Powered by ATI RadeonTM HD 4550 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
(For GV-R455OC-1GI/GV-R455D3-512I only)
•PoweredbyATIRadeonTM HD4350GraphicsProcessingUnit(GPU)(ForGV-R435OC-512Ionly)
•Supports PCI Express 2.0
•Integratedwith1GBDDR3memory (ForGV-R455OC-1GIonly)
•Integratedwith512MBDDR3memory (ForGV-R455D3-512Ionly)
•Integratedwith512MBDDR2memory(ForGV-R435OC-512Ionly)
•SupportsDirectX10.1
•SupportsCrossFireXTM
•Supports1Dual-LinkDVI-Iconnector
•Supports1D-Subconnector
•Supports1HDMIconnector
1.2. Minimum System Requirements
•Hardware
- Intel®Pentium®4/CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM /PhenomTM
- 1 GB or more of system memory for best performance
- Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive)
- A power supply that provides at least 400-watt is required. The power supply should be
with a known brand and certified to conform to safety regulations. (For the list of certified
power supplies, go to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.)
•OperatingSystem
- Windows®7.0
- Windows®Vista
- Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
- Windows®XP Professional x64 Edition

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DVI Output
D-Sub Output D-Sub Moni-
tor Connec-
tor (15-pin)
DVI-I
Connector
HDMI
Connector
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or
HDMI TV
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
D-Sub
Output
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or
2. Hardware Installation
D-Sub Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
HDMI Connector
DVI-I Connector
2.1. Board Layout
1. GV-R455OC-1GI

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D-Sub Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
HDMI Connector
DVI-I Connector
DVI Output
D-Sub Output D-Sub Moni-
tor Connec-
tor (15-pin)
DVI-I
Connector
HDMI
Connector
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or
HDMI TV
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
D-Sub
Output
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or
2. GV-R455D3-512I

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DVI Output
D-Sub Output D-Sub Moni-
tor Connec-
tor (15-pin)
DVI-I
Connector
HDMI
Connector
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or
HDMI TV
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
D-Sub
Output
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or
3. GV-R435OC-512I
D-Sub Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
HDMI Connector
DVI-I Connector

- 9 - Hardware Installation
Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protectthemagainstdamagefromstaticelectricity,youshouldfollowsome
precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Turnoff your computerand unplugpower supply.
2. Useagroundedwriststrapbeforehandlingcomputercomponents.Ifyoudonot
haveone,touchbothofyourhandstoasafelygroundedobjectortoametalobject,
suchasthe powersupplycase.
3. Placecomponentsonagroundedantistaticpadoronthebagthatcamewiththe
componentswheneverthecomponentsareseparatedfromthesystem.
Thecardcontainssensitiveelectriccomponents,whichcanbeeasilydamagedbystatic
electricity,sothecardshouldbeleftinitsoriginalpackinguntilitisinstalled.
Unpackingandinstallationshouldbedoneonagroundedanti-staticmat.Theoperator
shouldbewearingananti-staticwristband,groundedatthesamepointastheanti-static
mat.
Inspectthecardcartonforobviousdamage.Shippingandhandlingmaycausedamage
toyour card. Besure there areno shipping andhandling damages onthe card before
proceeding.
DO NOTAPPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS
DAMAGED.
In order to ensure that your graphics card can work correctly, please use
official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might
cause problem(s) on the graphics card.
The entire Radeon HD 4550/4350 series support HDMI output which can handle both audio
and video signals. However, audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external
sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is activated.
If no need for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound
card to be the default Sound Playback device to obtain audio output from your system. For
more details, refer to page 15.

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2.2. Hardware Installation
Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card.
Step 1.
Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the
metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with
the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is
fully seated.
Step 2.
Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the
computer cover.
Makesurethatthegoldedgeconnectorofthegraphicscardissecurely
inserted.
Step 3.
Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer
and monitor. To connect a D-Sub monitor to your graphics card,
use the D-Sub connector. To connect a flat panel display to your
graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI
monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector.
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next
chapter for detailed instructions.
Connecta flat panel display
ConnectaD-Submonitor
ConnectanHDMImonitor
To Flat Panel Display
ToD-SubMonitor ToHDMIMonitor