Gigabyte GV-R697OC-2GD User manual

GV-R697OC-2GD/
GV-R697OC-1GD/
GV-R695OC-1GD
AMD RadeonTM HD6900 GraphicsAccelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 102
12MM-R6900S-102R
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Jan.07, 2011
VGA Card
GV-R697OC-1GD/GV-R695OC-1GD
VGA Card
GV-R697OC-1GD/ GV-R695OC-1GD
Jan. 07, 2011

Feb.11, 2011
VGA Card
GV-R697OC-2GD
VGA Card
GV-R697OC-2GD
Feb. 11, 2011

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Table of Contents
1.Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5
1.1.Features ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.Minimum SystemRequirements .................................................................................... 5
2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 6
2.1.BoardLayout ................................................................................................................. 6
2.2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................... 10
3.SoftwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 12
3.1.DriverandUtilityInstallation......................................................................................... 12
3.1.1. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 12
3.2. TaskbarIcon............................................................................................................. 14
3.3. DisplayPropertiesPages ........................................................................................ 16
4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 31
5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 32
5.1.ResolutionsandColorDepthTables ............................................................................. 32
5.2.RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 33

- 5 - Introduction
1. Introduction
1.1. Features
•Powered by AMD RadeonTM HD 6970 / 6950 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
•Supports PCI Express 2.1
•Integrated with 1GB GDDR5 memory (for GV-R697OC-1GD / GV-R695OC-1GD)
•Integrated with 2GB GDDR5 memory (only for GV-R697OC-2GD)
•Supports DirectX 11
•Supports CrossFireXTM
•Supports DVI-I / DVI-D / HDMI / Display portx1
•Supports Dual-Link DVI-I connector
•Supports D-Sub connectors (by adapter)
•Supports HDMI connector
•Supports Display portx1
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 550-watt and with one 75w 2x3-pin PCIe power
and one 150w 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.)
(GV-R697OC-1GD/GV-R697OC-2GD)
- A power supply that provides at least 500-watt and with two 75w 2x3-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.)(GV-R695OC-1GD)
•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-R697OC-1GD/GV-R695OC-1GD/GV-R697OC-2GD
- A power supply that provides at least 600-watt and with two 2x3-pin PCIe power and
two2x4 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.)(GV-R697OC-1GD/GV-R697OC-2GD)
- A power supply that provides at least 600-watt and with four 2x3-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.)(GV-R695OC-1GD)
- One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables

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2. Hardware Installation
2.1. Board Layout
HDMI Connector
DVI-I Connector
DVI-D
Connector
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
D-Sub
Output
HDMI TV
HDMI
Connector
Digital LCD Monitor
DisplayPort
Connector
HDMI TV
CrossFire Connector
DisplayPort Connector
DVI-D Connector
DVI-I
Connector
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HDMI Connector
DVI-I Connector
DVI-D
Connector
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
D-Sub
Output
HDMI TV
HDMI
Connector
Digital LCD Monitor
DisplayPort
Connector
HDMI TV
CrossFire Connector
DisplayPort Connector
DVI-D Connector
DVI-I
Connector
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DisplayPort Connector
HDMI Connector
DVI-I Connector
DVI-D
Connector
AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor
or DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
D-Sub
Output
HDMI TV
Digital LCD Monitor
HDMI TV
DVI-D Connector
DVI-I
Connector
3. GV-R695OC-1GD
HDMI
Connector
DisplayPort
Connector
CrossFire Connector

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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,
suchasthe power supplycase.
3. Placecomponentsonagroundedantistaticpadoronthebagthatcamewiththe
componentswheneverthecomponentsareseparatedfromthesystem.
Thecardcontainssensitiveelectriccomponents,whichcanbeeasilydamagedbystatic
electricity,sothecardshouldbeleftinitsoriginalpackinguntilitisinstalled.
Unpackingandinstallationshouldbedoneonagroundedanti-staticmat.Theoperator
shouldbewearingananti-staticwristband,groundedatthesamepointastheanti-static
mat.
Inspectthecardcartonforobviousdamage.Shippingandhandlingmaycausedamage
toyour card. Be sure thereare no shipping and handling damages on the cardbefore
proceeding.
DO NOTAPPLY POWER TO YOUR 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 6900 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.

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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 flatpanel display
ConnectanHDMImonitor
To Flat Panel DisplayToHDMIMonitor
ConnectaDisplayPortmonitor
DisplayPortMonitor
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.

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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. TwoCrossFire graphics cards ofthe same type.
(Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH)
Figure 1
Step 2:
After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an ATI CrossFireX configuration is
detected for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically
enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on the hardware configuration.
IfATI CrossFireX is not enabled, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). From
theATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to select the Enable CrossFireXTM
check box (Figure 2).
Figure 2

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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.
(Note) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter.
Model GV-R697OC-2GD GV-R697OC-1GD GV-R695OC-1GD
DVI+DP
HDMI+DVI
HDMI+DP
CRT(Note)+HDMI
CRT(Note)+DP
DVI+DVI+DP
HDMI+DVI+DP
CRT(Note)+HDMI+DP
CRT(Note)+DVI+DP
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- 17 - Software Installation
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.


Graphics Software
Provides software information including driver
version, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version
and so on.


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: Basic View/ Advanced View/
Custom View.


Basic View
The Basic view is the default view when CATA-
LYST Control Center is launched for the first
time. Refer to the previous pages for details.


Advanced View
The Advanced view provides access to the
advanced features on each page. The left navi-
gation pane displays a tree view that lists all the
advanced features. The Advanced view is rec-
ommended for experienced users.


Custom View
The Custom view allows you to display only
the features you choose in the left navigation
pane. The Custom view is recommended for
experienced users who want to expose only
the features they adjust most often or that their
3D application supports.
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.