Gigabyte GV-R545D3-1GI User manual

GV-R545D3-1GI/
GV-R545HM-1GI/
GV-R545HM-512I/
GV-R545SC-1GI/
GV-R545OC-512I
AMD RadeonTM HD 5450 GraphicsAccelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 103
12MM-R545S-103ER
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Jan. 08, 2010
VGA Card
GV-R545OC-512I/GV-R545SC-1GI
VGA Card
GV-R545OC-512I/ GV-R545SC-1GI
Jan. 08, 2010

Jan. 08, 2010
VGA Card
GV-R545HM-1GI/GV-R545HM-512I
VGA Card
GV-R545HM-1GI/ GV-R545HM-512I
Jan. 08, 2010

May. 23, 2011
VGA Card
GV-R545D3-1GI
VGA Card
GV-R545D3-1GI
May. 23, 2011

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Table of Contents
1.Introduction ................................................................................................................ 6
1.1.Features ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.Minimum SystemRequirements .................................................................................... 6
2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 7
2.1.BoardLayout ................................................................................................................. 7
2.2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................... 13
3.SoftwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 14
3.1.DriverandUtilityInstallation......................................................................................... 14
3.1.1. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 14
3.2. TaskbarIcon............................................................................................................. 16
3.3. DisplayPropertiesPages ........................................................................................ 18
4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 32
5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 33
5.1.ResolutionsandColorDepthTables ............................................................................. 33
5.2.RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 34

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1. Introduction
1.1. Features
•Powered by AMD RadeonTM HD 5450 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
•Supports PCI Express 2.1
•Integratedwith1GBDDR3 memory
(For GV-R545SC-1GI / GV-R545D3-1GI)
•Integratedwith512MBDDR3memory
(For GV-R545OC-512I / GV-R545HM-1GI(*Note1)only)
•Integratedwith128MB GDDR3memory
(For GV-R545HM-512I(*Note1)only)
•SupportsDirectX11
•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
(Note 1) The amount of HyperMemoryTM will only be shown in the Information Tab found in the CatalystTM
ControlCenter. Microsoft System Information program in Windows 7 and Windows Vista lists only
amount of videomemory on Display Adapter under Adapter RAM item.
The amount of HyperMemory available under Windows 7 and Windows Vista is calculated using the
followingformula:
Total HyperMemory = (System Memory- 512) / 2 + Discrete graphics amount.
1GBsystem memory 2GBsystem memory 3GBsystem memory 4GB* systemmemory
64MB graphics memory HyperMemory=320MB HyperMemory=832MB HyperMemory=1280MB HyperMemory=1792MB
128MB graphics memory HyperMemory=384MB HyperMemory=896MB HyperMemory=1344MB HyperMemory=1856MB
256MB graphics memory HyperMemory=512MB HyperMemory=1024MB HyperMemory=1536MB HyperMemory=2048MB
512MB graphics memory HyperMemory=768MB HyperMemory=1280MB HyperMemory=1792MB HyperMemory=2304MB
1024MB graphics memory HyperMemory=1280MB HyperMemory=1792MB HyperMemory=2304MB HyperMemory=2816MB
2048MB graphics memory HyperMemory=2304MB HyperMemory=2816MB HyperMemory=3328MB HyperMemory=3840MB

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2. Hardware Installation
2.1. Board Layout
HDMI Connector
DVI-I Connector
DVI-I
Connector
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
D-Sub
Output
HDMI TV
HDMI
Connector
HDMI TV
D-Sub Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
D-Sub Moni-
tor Connec-
tor (15-pin)
D-Sub Output
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or
1. GV-R545SC-1GI

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HDMI Connector
DVI-I Connector
DVI-I
Connector
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
D-Sub
Output
HDMI TV
HDMI
Connector
HDMI TV
D-Sub Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
D-Sub Moni-
tor Connec-
tor (15-pin)
D-Sub Output
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or
2. GV-R545OC-512I

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HDMI Connector
DVI-I Connector
DVI-I
Connector
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
D-Sub
Output
HDMI TV
HDMI
Connector
HDMI TV
D-Sub Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
D-Sub Monitor
Connector
(15-pin)
D-Sub Output
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or
3. GV-R545HM-1GI

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HDMI Connector
DVI-I Connector
DVI-I
Connector
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
D-Sub
Output
HDMI TV
HDMI
Connector
HDMI TV
D-Sub Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
D-Sub Monitor
Connector
(15-pin)
D-Sub Output
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or
4. GV-R545HM-512I

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HDMI Connector
DVI-I Connector
DVI-I
Connector
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
D-Sub
Output
HDMI TV
HDMI
Connector
HDMI TV
D-Sub Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
D-Sub Monitor
Connector
(15-pin)
D-Sub Output
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or
5. GV-R545D3-1GI

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Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protectthemagainstdamagefromstaticelectricity,youshouldfollowsome
precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Turnoffyour computer and unplug powersupply.
2. Useagroundedwriststrapbeforehandlingcomputercomponents.Ifyoudonot
haveone,touchbothofyourhandstoasafelygroundedobjectortoametalobject,
suchasthe power supply case.
3. Placecomponentsonagroundedantistaticpadoronthebagthatcamewiththe
componentswheneverthecomponentsareseparatedfromthesystem.
Thecardcontainssensitiveelectriccomponents,whichcanbeeasilydamagedbystatic
electricity,sothecardshouldbeleftinitsoriginalpackinguntilitisinstalled.
Unpackingandinstallationshouldbedoneonagroundedanti-staticmat.Theoperator
shouldbewearingananti-staticwristband,groundedatthesamepointastheanti-static
mat.
Inspectthecardcartonforobviousdamage.Shippingandhandlingmaycausedamage
toyour card. Be surethere are no shippingand handling damages onthe card before
proceeding.
DO NOTAPPLY POWER TOYOUR 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 5450 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 17.

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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 flatpanel display
ConnectaD-Submonitor
ConnectanHDMImonitor
To Flat Panel Display
ToD-SubMonitor ToHDMIMonitor

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3. Software Installation
Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers:
1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version.
2. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard
drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.)
3.1. Driver and Utility Installation
3.1.1. Driver Installation
After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun
screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver
Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and
execute the setup.exe program.)
For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately.
Step 1:
Click the Install Display Driver item.
Step 2:
Select the displayed language and then click Next.
Step 3:
Click the Install button.

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Setp 4:
Click the Express or Custom icon and then
click Next.
Step 5:
Click the Accept button.
The system is installing the components. Step 6:
Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
Then the driver installation is completed.

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3.2. Taskbar Icon
After installation of the display driver, you will find an AMD icon in the notification area. Right-click
the icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center. The AMD Catalyst Control Center is used to
configure all your graphics card settings.
Right-click the ATI icon to enter the AMD Catalyst Control Center.
Or you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center.

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Configuring Audio Output
Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
Step 1:
Go to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices.
Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to be
the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device
(HDMI). Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which
is the onboard audio controller.
Step 2:
In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3

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You can move the slider to change the resolution.
You can click the item to change the color quality.
Click the Advanced button for advanced settings.
3.3. Display Properties Pages
Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for Windows)
To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization
windows will show up. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
Display
Matrix Model GV-R545D3-1GI GV-R545SC-1GI GV-R545OC-512I
CRT+DVI Yes Yes Yes
CRT+CRT(Note 1) Yes Yes Yes
DVI +DVI (Note 2) Yes Yes Yes
HDMI+DVI Yes Yes Yes
HDMI+CRT Yes Yes Yes
(Note 1) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter.(optional)
(Note 2) By a HDMI to DVI adapter.(optional)
Display
Matrix Model GV-R545HM-1GI GV-R545HM-512I CRT+DVI Yes Yes
CRT+CRT(Note 1) Yes Yes
DVI +DVI (Note 2) Yes Yes
HDMI+DVI Yes Yes
HDMI+CRT Yes Yes

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AMD Catalyst®Control Center Basic View :
The Basic View is the default view when AMD Catalyst Control Center is launched for the first time.
This interface provides access to the basic settings and advanced features of your ATI graphics
products. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time.
To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic,
and then click Next.
Easy Setup Wizards:
Choose a wizard from the central list and click Go for step-by-step assistance.
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
Avivo Video Converter
This wizard assists you to convert videos from one file format to another.
Step 1:
Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go.Step 2: Select the video file to be converted.
Step 3:
In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be located. Click Next.

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Step 4:
In the Output Video Format list, select a file
format for the new file. If you wish to change the
name of the new file, enter the new name in the
Output File area. Finally, click Next to start
file conversion.
The video file has been successfully converted.


Setup my display configuration
This wizard allows you to configure display
setting for desktop viewing.


HydraVision Configuration Settings
This wizard will take you to set up the HydraVision
Configuration based on your own preference.