Gigabyte GV-R545SL-1GI User manual

GV-R545SL-1GI/
GV-R545D3-1GI/
GV-R545HM-1GI/
GV-R545SC-1GI/
GV-R545OC-512I/
GV-R545HM-512I
AMD RadeonTM HD5450 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 104
12MM-R545S-104ER
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VGA Card
GV-R545OC-512I/ GV-R545SC-1GI
Jan.08,2010
Jan. 08, 2010
VGA Card
GV-R545OC-512I/GV-R545SC-1GI

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

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

VGA Card
GV-R545SL-1GI
July.28,2011
July. 28, 2011
VGA Card
GV-R545SL-1GI

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................7
1.1. Features......................................................................................................................... 7
1.2. Minimum System Requirements .................................................................................... 7
2. Hardware Installation...................................................................................................8
2.1. Board Layout.................................................................................................................. 8
2.2. Hardware Installation ................................................................................................... 15
3. Software Installation ..................................................................................................16
3.1. Driver and Utility Installation ........................................................................................ 16
3.1.1. Driver Installation............................................................................................................16
3.2. Taskbar Icon ............................................................................................................ 18
3.3. Display Properties Pages ........................................................................................ 20
4. Troubleshooting Tips .................................................................................................34
5. Appendix....................................................................................................................35
5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables ........................................................................... 35
5.2. Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................ 36

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1GB system memory 2GB system memory 3GB system memory 4GB* system memory
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
1. Introduction
1.1. Features
• Powered by AMD RadeonTM HD 5450 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
• Supports PCI Express 2.1
• Integrated with 1 GB DDR3 memory
(For GV-R545SC-1GI / GV-R545D3-1GI / GV-R545SL-1GI)
• Integrated with 512MB DDR3 memory
(For GV-R545OC-512I / GV-R545HM-1GI(*Note1) only)
• Integrated with 128MB GDDR3 memory
(For GV-R545HM-512I(*Note1) only)
• Supports DirectX® 11
• Supports CrossFireXTM
• Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connector
• Supports 1 D-Sub connector
• Supports 1 HDMI connector
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 certied to conform to safety regulations. (For the list of certied
power supplies, go to http://ati.amd.com/certiedpsu.)
•Operating System
- Windows®7
- 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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HDMI Connector
D-Sub Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
DVI-I Connector
Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor
or
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
D-Sub
Output
6.GV-R545SL-1GI
D-Sub Monitor
Connector
(15-pin)
HDMI
Connector
DVI-I
Connector
DVI Output
D-Sub Output
HDMI TV
Digital LCD Monitor
Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor
or

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Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow
some precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Turn off your computer and unplug power supply.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not
have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal
object,such as the power supply case.
3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with
the components whenever the components are separated from the system.
The card contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily damaged by
static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed.
Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The op-
erator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the
anti-static mat.
Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause dam-
age to your card. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on the card
before proceeding.
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS
DAMAGED.
In order to ensure that your graphics card can work correctly, please use
 ofcialGIGABYTEBIOSonly.Usingnon-ofcial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 19.

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2.2. Hardware Installation
Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card.
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 at panel display to your
graphics card, use the DVI-D connector. To connect an HDMI
monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector.
Connect an HDMI monitor
Connect a D-Sub monitor
To Flat Panel DisplayTo HDMI Monitor
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.
Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is
securely inserted.
Connect a at panel display
To D-Sub Monitor
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for
detailed instructions.

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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 rst. 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 nd an ATI icon in the notication area. Right-click the icon
to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to congure all your
graphics card settings.
Right-click the ATI icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center.
Or you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center.

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ConguringAudioOutput
Congure 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
Display
Matrix
Model GV-R545D3-1GI GV-R545SC-1GI GV-R545OC-512I
CRT+DVI
CRT+CRT(Note 1)
DVI +DVI (Note 2)
HDMI+DVI
HDMI+CRT
Model GV-R545HM-1GI GV-R545HM-512I GV-R545SL-1GI
CRT+DVI
CRT+CRT(Note 1)
DVI +DVI (Note 2)
HDMI+DVI
HDMI+CRT
(Note 1) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter.(optional)
(Note 2) By a HDMI to DVI adapter.(optional)
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