Gigabyte GV-R555D5-1GI User manual

GV-R557OC-1GI/
GV-R557-1GH/
GV-R557D5-1GI
ATI RadeonTM HD 5570 GraphicsAccelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 102
12MM-R557OGI-102R
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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...................................................................................................11
3.1.DriverandUtilityInstallation..........................................................................................11
3.1.1. Driver Installation ..........................................................................................................11
3.2. TaskbarIcon............................................................................................................. 13
3.3. DisplayPropertiesPages ........................................................................................ 15
4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 28
5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 29
5.1.ResolutionsandColorDepthTables ............................................................................. 29
5.2.RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 30

- 5 - Introduction
1. Introduction
1.1. Features
•Powered by ATI RadeonTM HD 5570 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
•Supports PCI Express 2.1
•Integratedwith1GBGDDR5memory(ForGV-R557D5-1GIonly)
•Integratedwith1GBDDR3memory(ForGV-R557OC-1GI/GV-R557-1GHonly)
•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
- Windows®Vista
- Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
- Windows®XP Professional x64 Edition
•CrossFireXTM Configuration
If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following
is required:
- A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver
- Two GV-R557D5-1GI/GV-R557OC-1GI/GV-R557-1GH
- A power supply that provides at least 450-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.)
- Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables

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DVI-I Connector
D-Sub monitor Connector
(15-pin)
1. GV-R557D5-1GI
2. Hardware Installation
2.1. Board Layout
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-Submonitor
Connector
(15-pin)
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or
D-Sub Output
HDMI Connector

- 7 - Hardware Installation
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-Submonitor
Connector
(15-pin)
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or
D-Sub Output
2. GV-R557OC-1GI

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DVI-I Connector
DVI-I
Connector
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
D-Sub
Output
D-Sub monitor Connector
(15-pin)
D-Submonitor
Connector
(15-pin)
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or
D-Sub Output
3. GV-R557-1GH

- 9 - Hardware Installation
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,
suchasthepowersupplycase.
3. Placecomponentsonagroundedantistaticpadoronthebagthatcamewiththe
componentswheneverthecomponentsareseparatedfromthesystem.
Thecardcontainssensitiveelectriccomponents,whichcanbeeasilydamagedbystatic
electricity,sothecardshouldbeleftinitsoriginalpackinguntilitisinstalled.
Unpackingandinstallationshouldbedoneonagroundedanti-staticmat.Theoperator
shouldbewearingananti-staticwristband,groundedatthesamepointastheanti-static
mat.
Inspectthecardcartonforobviousdamage.Shippingandhandlingmaycausedamage
toyour card. Be surethereare no shipping andhandlingdamageson the 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 5570 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 14.

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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 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. To connect a
DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort
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 paneldisplay
ConnectanHDMImonitor
To Flat Panel Display
ToHDMIMonitor
ConnectaDisplayPortmonitor
ToD-SubMonitor