Gigabyte GV-R96X128DU User manual

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3DGraphicsAccelerator
GV-R96X128DUltra
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Eric Lu
ERIC LU
Dec.16,2003

GV-R96X128DUltra
Radeon 9600 XTGraphics Accelerator
Rev.101
12MD-R96X128DU-101
USER'SMANUAL
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Copyright
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT") No part of this manual may
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Notice
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before
publication of this booklet.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may appear in this
document nor does it make a commitment to update the information contained herein.
Please do not remove any labels on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card.
Dec. 12, 2003 Taipei, Taiwan
User's Manual
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 4
1.1. PREFACE................................................................................................... 4
1.2. KEY FEATURES ........................................................................................ 4
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................... 5
2.1. UNPACKING .............................................................................................. 5
2.2. BOARD LAYOUT ........................................................................................ 6
2.3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................................................... 7
3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................... 9
3.1. Win®XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION ..................................... 9
3.1.1. Operating system requirement ..................................................................................... 9
3.1.2. DirectX Installation ....................................................................................................... 10
3.1.3. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 12
3.1.4. Utilities on driver CD ................................................................................................... 14
3.1.5. Taskbar Icon ................................................................................................................ 17
3.1.6. Display Properties pages ........................................................................................... 21
3.2. Win®98/98SE / Win®2000 / Win®ME driver installation .............................. 30
3.3. BIOS FLASH UTILITY .............................................................................. 30
4. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ............................................................... 31
5. APPENDIX......................................................................................... 32
5.1. How to reflash the BIOS ............................................................................ 32
5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows®XP) ............................... 33

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. PREFACE
GV-R96X128D Ultra features 4-pipeline architecture for twice the rendering power,
128MB of memory to accelerate latest 3D games and new SMARTSHADER™2.1 technology
supporting DirectX®9.0 and the latest OpenGL®functionality to give developers the freedom
to create more complicated and realistic visual effects than ever before. GV-R96X128D Ultra
supports the new AGP 8X standard, which allows large volumes of texture and vertex data
to be transferred faster from system memory to the chip.
1.2. KEY FEATURES
Powered by RADEON™9600 XT Visual Processing Unit (VPU)
Fully support DirectX®9.0
Supports the new AGP 8X standard
4-pixel pipeline architecture
128-bit memory interface
128MB DDR memory accelerates the latest 3D games
Supports pixel shaders to accelerate video
Supports DVI-I and TV-Out connector
Super Over-clocking by V-Tuner

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2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1. UNPACKING
The GV-R96X128D Ultra package contains the following:
zThe GV-R96X128D Ultra graphics accelerator
zThis user's manual
zThe Driver CD
zPowerDVD CD
zGame CD
zOne cable supports S-video and AV-Output
zDVI-I to D-Sub connector
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.
Unpacking and installation should be done on a 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
your card. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on the card before proceeding.
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0DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD.
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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
GV-R96X128D Ultra (128MB DDR)
TV-out
VGA Monitor
Connector
(15pin)
DVI Connector
AV Output
NTSC / PAL TV
Projector
S-VideoOutput
DVI Output
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI-I to D-sub
Connector
VGA Output
Analog LCD Monitor
OR
Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor
OR
VGA Output
TV-Out
VGA Monitor
Connector
(15pin)
DVI Connector

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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
disconnect the display cable from the back
of your computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary,
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 you computer
documentation.

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4. Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove
the metal cover from this slot; then align
your graphics card with the AGP slot, and
press it in firmly until the card is fully eated.
5. Replace the screw to fasten the card in
place, and replace the computer cover.
6. Plug the display cable into your card; then
turn on the computer and monitor. If your
graphics card came with a DVI connector,
you can connect a flat panel display to the
appropriate connector, as shown below...
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. For detailed
instructions, select your operating system from the list below.
To Flat Panel Display
To TV or VCR
To VGA Monitor

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3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D:
The installation of Win®98/98SE / Win®2000 / Win®ME / Win®XP drivers is very simple.
When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN
window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow the guides to setup
your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to install
the driver for your graphics accelerator.)
3.1. Win®XP DRIVER AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION
3.1.1. Operating system requirement
zIf your OS is Microsoft Windows, when loading the GV-R96X128D Ultra drivers for the
system, please make sure your system (Windows 98/98SE, Windows2000 or Windows
ME) has installed DirectX 9 or later version.
zIf you install the GV-R96X128D Ultra 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 9(or later version) to enable 3D hardware acceleration support
for Windows®98 / 98SE / Windows®2000 / Windows®ME or Windows®XP to achieve
better 3D performence.
Note: For software MPEG support in Windows®98/ 98SE/ Windows®2000/ Windows®
ME or Windows®XP, you must install DirectX 9(or later version) first.
2.Click "Next" icon.
3.Click "Next" icon.
1. Install DirectX Driver:
Click "Install DirectX 9" Item.

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Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed.
4.Click "Finish" item.

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3.1.3. Driver Installation
The following is the step-by-step installation guide.
2.Click "Next".
1. Click "Install Display Drivers (Radeon
9600 Series)" item.
3.Click "Yes".

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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 shortcut 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,
and other information.

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