Gigabyte GV-R92128D User manual

GV-R9200 Series
Radeon 9200 Graphics Accelerator
Rev.103
12MD-R9200-103
USER'SMANUAL
中文使用手冊
Upgrade your Life

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card.
June 5, 2003Taipei, Taiwan
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................4
1.1.PREFACE ..................................................................................................4
1.2.KEYFEATURES ........................................................................................4
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION..............................................................5
2.1.UNPACKING .............................................................................................. 5
2.2.BOARD LAYOUT........................................................................................ 6
2.3.HARDWARE INSTALLATION..................................................................... 8
3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................10
3.1. WINDOWS®98 /98SE / WINDOWS®ME / WINDOWS®XP DRIVER
AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION.............................................................. 10
3.1.1. Operating system requirement ....................................................................................... 10
3.1.2. DirectX Installation...........................................................................................................11
3.1.3. Driver Installation ............................................................................................................ 13
3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD ....................................................................................................... 16
3.1.5. Taskbar Icon.................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.6. Display Properties pages................................................................................................ 23
3.2.WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION ..............................................31
3.3. BIOS FLASH UTILITY .............................................................................. 31
4. Troubleshooting Tips.........................................................................32
5.Appendix ...........................................................................................33
How to reflash the BIOS.................................................................................. 33

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. PREFACE
Unsurpassed graphics performance!!
GV-R9200 Seriesdelivers superior performanceand features tothe mainstream market.
GV-R9200SeriessupportH/W DirextX 8.1byATi Radeon R9200 GPU.From3D games,
streaming video and multimedia applications, to productivity applications, GV-R9200
Series has the ability to provide the muscle and fortitude for awesome graphics
performance.
1.2. KEY FEATURES
PoweredbytheRADEON™ 9200GPUand64/128MBDDRmemoryforadvanced
3D graphics
HYPER Z™II technology integrate
SMOOTHVISION™eliminates distracting visual artifacts for smoother looking
images and without seriously compromising performance
Supports high-speed double data rate (DDR) SDRAM memory at 200MHz
165 MHz integrated TMDS transmitter supports panels up to (1600 x 2000)
resolution
Supports Vedio Capture function (For GV-R9200-VIVO only)
Supports V-Tuner for performance tweaker

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2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1. UNPACKING
The GV-R9200 Series package contains the following:
zThe GV-R9200 Series (GV-R9200-64D, GV-R9200-128D or
GV-R9200-VIVO) graphics accelerator x 1
zThis USER'S MANUAL
zThe GV-R9200 Series Driver CD x 1
zPowerDVD XP CD x 1
zPowerDirector x 1 (For GV-R9200-VIVO only)
zGame CD x 2 (For GV-R9200-VIVO only);
Game CD x 1 (For GV-R9200-64D and GV-R9200-128D)
zCable support S-video andAV Output
zCable support S-video andAV In/Output (For GV-R9200-VIVO only)
WARNING!
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.
Unpackingandinstallationshouldbedoneona grounded anti-static mat. The operator 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 damage to
yourcard.Besuretherearenoshippingandhandlingdamagesonthecardbeforeproceeding.
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0In order to ensure your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte
BIOS only. Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the graphics card.

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2.2. BOARD LAYOUT
1) GV-R9200-64D (64MB DDR) / GV-R9200-128D (128MB DDR)
TV-out
VGAMonitor
Connector
(15pin)
DVI Connector
TV-out
VGAMonitor
Connector
(15pin)
DVI Connector
AVOutput
NTSC/ PALTV
Projector
S-VideoOutput
DVIOutput
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI-I to D-sub
Connector
VGAOutput
Analog LCD Monitor
OR
Analog LCD Monitor AnalogMonitor
OR VGAOutput

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VIVO
VGAMonitor
Connector
(15pin)
DVI Connector
VIVO
VGAMonitor
Connector
(15pin)
DVI Connector
NTSC/ PALTV
Projector DVIOutput
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI-I to D-sub
Connector
VGAOutput
Analog LCD Monitor
OR
Analog LCD Monitor AnalogMonitor
OR VGAOutput
2) GV-R9200-VIVO (128MB DDR)
AVOutput
S-VideoOutput
AVInput
S-VideoInput

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2.3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Installing your graphics card.
Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics
accelerator card.
To install your graphics accelerator card:
1. Power off the computer and monitor, then
disconnectthedisplaycablefromtheback
of your computer.
2. Removethecomputercover.Ifnecessary,
consult your computer's manual for help
in removing the cover.
3. Remove any existing graphics card from
your computer.
Or, if your computer has any on-board
graphics capability, you may need to
disable it on the motherboard. For more
information, see your computer's
documentation.

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4. Locate theAGPslot.If necessary,remove
the metal cover from this slot; then align
your graphics card with theAGPslot, and
pressitinfirmlyuntilthecardisfullyeated.
AGPslotGV-R9200 series graphics card
5. Replace the screw to fasten the card in
place, and replace the computer cover.
6. Plug thedisplay cable intoyour card; then
turn on the computer and monitor. If your
graphicscardcame with aDVI connector,
youcanconnect a flat paneldisplay to the
appropriate connector, as shown below...
Youarenowreadytoproceedwiththeinstallationofthegraphicscarddriver.Fordetailed
instructions, select your operating system from the list below.
To Flat Panel Display
7Pin
for TV-out only
To VGA Monitor
9Pin
forVIVO only

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3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D:
3.1. WINDOWS®98 /98SE / WINDOWS®ME / WINDOWS®XP DRIVER
AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION
The installation of Win®98/98SE / WINDOWS®2000 / Win®ME / Win®XP drivers is very
simple.WhenyouinsertthedriverCDintoyourCD-ROMdrive,youcanseetheAUTORUN
window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow guides to setup
yourGV-R9200Seriesdriver(Pleasefollowthesubsection3.1.3"StepByStepInstallation"
to install the driver for your GV-R9200 Series graphics accelerator.
3.1.1. Operating system requirement
zIf your OS is Microsoft Windows, when loading the GV-R9200 Series drivers for
the system, please make sure your system (Windows 98/98SE, Windows2000 or
Windows ME) has installed DirectX.
zIf you install the GV-R9200 Series drivers for the motherboard, which consist of
SIS,ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate Driver program for that
motherboard. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for M/B Driver.

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3.1.2. DirectX Installation
Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support
for Windows®98 / 98SE / Windows®2000 / Windows®ME or Windows®XP to achieve
better 3D performence.
0Note:ForsoftwareMPEGsupportinWindows®98/98SE/Windows®2000/Windows®
ME or Windows®XP, you must install DirectX first.
2.Click "Next" icon.
1. Install DirectX Driver:
Click "Install DirectX 9" Item. (Note)
DirectX9.0istheup-to-dateruntimelibraryforallWindowsoperatingsystem.Thisversion
is capable of updating your DirectX of your operating system to what is required for your
graphics accelerator hardware to run to its best performance.
For example, if your graphics accelerator can support DirectX 8.1, updating with DirectX
9.0 can upgrade your operating system to the fullset of DirectX 8.1.

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Then the DirectX installation is completed.
4.Click "Finish" item.
3.Click "Next" icon.

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3.1.3. Driver Installation
The following is the step-by-step installation guide.
Step 1: New Hardware Found
After GV-R9200 Series is inserted into your computer at the first time, the windows will
automaticallydetect a new hardwareinthesystemandpopouta "New HardwareFound"
message. Please select "Do not install a driver" and press OK.
Step 2: Update Device Driver Wizard: Standard PCI Graphics Adapter(VGA)
Step 3: Update Device Driver Wizard: Finish
At this time, system will ask for your Windows CD in order to complete the VGA driver
installation.
If you don't have the CD, you can press C:\Windows\System directory.
Step 4: System Setting Change
2.Click "Finish"icon.
1.Click "Next" icon.
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system will hang if you press it.

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After the system has finished loading, insert the GV-R9200 Series driver CD disk into
your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up,
please run "D:\setup.exe".
3..Click "No"icon.
Step 5: Driver Setup
(Pictures below are shown in Windows XP)
2.Click "Next".
1. Click "Windows XP Drivers (Radeon
9200 Series)" item.

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3.Click "Yes".
4. Click "Express" or "Custom" icon.
5. Click "Finish" to restart computer.

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zInstall V-Tuner :
3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD
The utilities include Display Driver and V-Tuner utilities. Please follow the steps.
2.Click "Next".
3. Enter your name and company.
4. Click "Finish" to restart computer.
1. Click "V-Tuner" item.

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zInstall Hydravision :
2.Click "Next".
3.Click "Yes".
4.Click "Next".
1. Click "Hydravision Install" item.

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5.Click "Next".
6. Click "Finish" to restart computer.

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3.1.5. Taskbar Icon
After installation of the display drivers, you will find an GBT icon on the taskbar's
status area. Right-clicking this icon opens the GBT control panel, showing a menu
composed of shortcute of the graphics card's enhanced and other functions.
You may click the "Display Properties" item, and then click Settings. Click "Advanced"
after clickng Settings. Click the appropriate tab to change your display settings.
Right click the icon.
You can link to GBT website
for updated information about
the graphics card, latest
drivers,andotherinformation.

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Display Memory Clock
Close V-Tuner
Min V-Tuner
Display Core Clock
Display &Adjust
Core Clock
Link to the Websit of Gigabyte Help Description Close V-Tuner To
systemTray
Display &Adjust
Memory Clock
V-Tuner (Overclock Utility)
V-Tuner lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory
(Core Clock and Memory Clock)