Gigabyte Gv-r597d5-2gd-b User manual

GV-R597D5-2GD-B

ATI RadeonTM HD 5970 GraphicsAccelerator

User's Manual

Rev. 101

12MM-R597DB-101R

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Table of Contents

1.Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4

1.1.Features ......................................................................................................................... 4

1.2.MinimumSystemRequirements .................................................................................... 4

2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 5

2.1.BoardLayout ................................................................................................................. 5

2.2.HardwareInstallation......................................................................................................7

3.SoftwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 10

3.1.DriverandUtilityInstallation......................................................................................... 10

3.1.1. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 10

3.2. TaskbarIcon............................................................................................................. 12

3.3. DisplayPropertiesPages ........................................................................................ 14

4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 27

5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 28

5.1.ResolutionsandColorDepthTables(InWindowsXP) ................................................. 28

5.2.RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 29

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1. Introduction

1.1. Features

• Powered by ATI RadeonTM HD 5970 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

• Supports PCI Express 2.1

• Integratedwith 2GBGDDR5 memory

• SupportsDirectX11

• SupportsCrossFireXTM

• Supports2Dual-LinkDVI-Iconnectors

• Supports2D-Subconnectors(byoptionaladapters)

• SupportsHDMIconnector(byadapter)

• SupportsDisplayport

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

•Hardware

- Intel®Pentium®4 or AMD AthlonTM

- 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 650-watt and with one 2x3-pin and one 2x4-pin

PCIe power connector 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.)

- A certified system case with good airflow and cooling is recommended. (For the list of

certified system cases, go to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedcases.)

•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-R597D5-2GD-B

- A power supply that provides at least 1000-watt and with two 2x3-pin and two 2x4-pin

PCIe power connectors 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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2. Hardware Installation

2.1. Board Layout

CrossFire Connector

MiniDisplayPort Connector

DVI-I Connector 1

DVI-I Connector 2

AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor

or DVI-I to D-Sub

Adapter

MiniDisplayPort

Connector

DVI-I

Connector 1

DVI-I

Connector 2

Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output

DVI-I to HDMI Adapter

D-Sub

Output

HDMI TV

Digital LCD Monitor

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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 power supply.

2. Useagroundedwriststrapbeforehandlingcomputercomponents.Ifyoudonot

haveone,touchbothofyourhandstoasafelygroundedobjectortoametalobject,

suchasthepowersupply case.

3. Placecomponentsonagroundedantistaticpadoronthebagthatcamewiththe

componentswheneverthecomponentsareseparatedfromthesystem.

Thecardcontainssensitiveelectriccomponents,whichcanbeeasilydamagedbystatic

electricity,sothecardshouldbeleftinitsoriginalpackinguntilitisinstalled.

Unpackingandinstallationshouldbedoneonagroundedanti-staticmat.Theoperator

shouldbewearingananti-staticwristband,groundedatthesamepointastheanti-static

mat.

Inspectthecardcartonforobviousdamage.Shippingandhandlingmaycausedamage

toyour card. Be sure thereareno shipping and handling damagesonthecard 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 5970 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.

To remove the existing graphics card:

Step 1.

Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect

the display cable from the back of your computer.

Step 2.

Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult

your computer's manual for help in removing the

cover.

Step 3.

Remove any existing graphics card from your

computer.

To install your new graphics card:

Step 1.

Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, re-

move 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.

* Please make sure that the gold edge connector of

the graphics card is securely inserted.

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Step 2.

Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and

replace the computer cover.

Step 3.

This graphics card provides two DVI-I digital

connectors. You can connect a monitor that supports

DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to

connect a 15-pin D-Sub monitor. Or use the DVI-I to

HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note:

Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to

HDMI adapter.)

After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics

card, or the system will not boot. Do not touch the card when it's operating

to prevent system instability.

You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next

chapter for detailed instructions.

ToMiniDisplayPort To Flat Panel Display

Connectaflatpanel

ConnectaD-SubmonitorviaDVI-ItoD-Subadapter

ConnectaHDMImonitorviaDVI-ItoHDMIadapter

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How to enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology?

Step 1:

Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and

connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Then users can

enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver.

Two CrossFire bridge

interconnect cables. TwoCrossFiregraphics cardsofthe sametype.

(Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH)

Figure 1

Step 2:

After installing graphics card driver in operating system, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please

refer to Page 13). From the ATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to select

the Enable CrossFire check box (Figure 2).

Step 3:

When the next confirmation dialog box appears (Figure 3), click Yes to complete the CrossFireX

configurations.

Figure 2

Figure 3

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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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