Gigabyte GV-R687OC-1GD User manual
GV-R687OC-1GD/
GV-R687UD-1GD Rev2.0/
GV-R687UD-1GD Rev1.0
AMD RadeonTM HD6870 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 103
12MM-R687OGD-103AR
Copyright
© 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. (“GBT”). No part of this manual may be reproduced or trans-
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VGA Card
GV-R687OC-1GD
Dec.13,2010
Dec.13,2010
VGA Card
GV-R687OC-1GD
VGA Card
GV-R687UD-1GD
Apr.15,2011
Apr.15,2011
VGA Card
GV-R687UD-1GD
VGA Card
GV-R687UD-1GD Rev2.0
Apr.15,2011
Apr.15,2011
VGA Card
GV-R687UD-1GD Rev2.0
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................6
1.1. Features......................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Minimum System Requirements .................................................................................... 6
2. Hardware Installation...................................................................................................7
2.1. Board Layout.................................................................................................................. 7
2.2. Hardware Installation ................................................................................................... 10
3. Software Installation ..................................................................................................12
3.1. Driver and Utility Installation ........................................................................................ 12
3.1.1. Driver Installation............................................................................................................12
3.2. Taskbar Icon ............................................................................................................ 14
3.3. Display Properties Pages ........................................................................................ 16
4. Troubleshooting Tips .................................................................................................30
5. Appendix....................................................................................................................31
5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables ........................................................................... 31
5.2. Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................ 32
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1. Introduction
1.1. Features
AMD RadeonTM HD 6870 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
® 11
TM
1.2. Minimum System Requirements
Hardware
- Intel®Pentium®TM 2 or AMD AthlonTMTM
- 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 500-watt and with two 75w 2x3-pin PCIe power
Operating System
- Windows®7
- Windows®Vista
- Windows®
- Windows®
CrossFireXTM
is required:
- A power supply that provides at least 600-watt and with four 2x3-pin PCIe power
- One CrossFire bridge interconnect cables
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2. Hardware Installation
2.1. Board Layout
CrossFire Connector
Mini Display Port Connector
HDMI Connector
Mini Display Port Connector
DVI-D Connector
DVI-I Connector
Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor
or
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Mini Display Port
Connector
Mini Display Port
Connector
HDMI
Connector
DVI-I
Connector 1
DVI-D
Connector 1
DVI Output
D-Sub
Output
HDMI TV
Digital LCD Monitor
Digital LCD Monitor
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CrossFire Connector
Mini Display Port Connector
HDMI Connector
Mini Display Port Connector
DVI-D Connector
DVI-I Connector
Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor
or
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Mini Display Port
Connector
Mini Display Port
Connector
HDMI
Connector
DVI-I
Connector 1
DVI-D
Connector 1
DVI Output
D-Sub
Output
HDMI TV
Digital LCD Monitor
Digital LCD Monitor
2.GV-R687UD-1GD Rev2.0
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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
cause problem(s) on the graphics card.
The entire Radeon HD 6870 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 15.
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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 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.
Connect an HDMI 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.
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.
Connect a DisplayPort monitor
To Mini DisplayPort 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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How to enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology?
Step 1:
-
nect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Then users can enable the
Two CrossFire bridge
interconnect cables.
Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same type.
Figure 1
Step 2:
TM check
box (Figure 2).
Figure 2
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3. Software Installation
Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers:
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.)
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
to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The ATI Catalyst Control Center
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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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.
D i s p l a y
Matrix
Model GV-R687OC-1GD GV-R687UD-1GD
DVI+mini DP
HDMI+DVI
HDMI+mini DP
CRT(Note)+HDMI
CRT(Note)+mini DP
DVI+DVI
DVI+DVI+mini DP
HDMI+DVI+mini DP
CRT(Note)+HDMI+mini DP
CRT(Note)+DVI+mini DP
DVI+HDMI+miniDP+miniDP
DVI+DVI+mini DP+mini DP
CRT(Note)+DVI+mini DP+mini DP
CRT(Note)+HDMI+DVI+mini DP+mini DP
(Note 1) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter.
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No
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ATI Catalyst®Control Center Basic View :
-
terface 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
Step 1:
Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go.
Step 2:
Step 3:
In the Output Folder Next.
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Step 4:
In the Output Video Format list, select a file
Output File area. Finally, click Next
conversion.
for desktop viewing.
This wizard will take you to set up the HydraVision
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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 dif-
ferent room environment or to select how video
playback appears on the second display.
Display Setup
including changing desktop resolution and desktop
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.
Graphics Software
Provides software information including driver ver-
sion, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version and so
on.
Graphics Hardware
Provides hardware information including graphics
chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock
and so on.
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ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View
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
such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet.
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