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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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 ATI icon in the notification area. Right-click the
icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to configure
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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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-R597D5-2GD-B DVI+DP Yes
HDMI(Note1)+DVI Yes
HDMI(Note1)+DP Yes
CRT(Note 2)+HDMI(Note 1) Yes
CRT(Note 2)+DP Yes
(Note 1) By a DVI-I to HDMI adapter.
(Note 2) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter.

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ATI Catalyst®Control Center Basic View :
The Basic View is the default view when ATI 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.


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.

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Quick Settings:
The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings.


3D Quality
3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your
3D games and applications to get faster perfor-
mance and better quality with a more balanced
setting.


Video Playback
Use this option to optimize video playback in
different room environment or to select how
video playback appears on the second display.


Display Setup
This option allows you to configure your desktop,
including changing desktop resolution and desk-
top mode, setting up extended desktop (requires
more than one display), and rotating desktop
image to match new display orientation.
Information Center:
The Information Center page in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information
about the installed graphics card.
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
Graphics Software
Provides software information including driver
version, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version
and so on.
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
GraphicsHardware
Provides hardware information including graph-
ics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core
clock and so on.

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ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View
The Advanced page allows you to configure all of the many available settings of your ATI graphics
card.
View Properties:
The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views.
Hotkeys Properties:
The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly perform tasks such
as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. A Hotkey is a combination of a modifier key
or keys, such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet.

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Profiles Properties:
You can use profiles to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications.
Define and save your own personal video settings that can be quickly activated manually, through a
Hotkey, or by file association. Note:
A profile applies to a specific graphics card. If
there is more than one graphics card installed in
your computer, you need to select the appropriate
card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile.
Preferences Properties:
The Preferences page helps to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center.
The Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options:
Always on Top
Hide Tooltips
Hide Splash Screen
Enable System Tray Menu
Select a Language ...
Restore Factory Defaults ...

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Help Properties:
The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to access the comprehensive online help, register
your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support.
The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the
following options:
Help for this Page
Help Contents ...
Go to ATI.com
About Catalyst Control Center ...