Gigabyte GV-R98P128D User manual

GV-R98P128D
Radeon 9800 PROGraphics Accelerator
Rev.102
12MD-R98P128D-102
USER'SMANUAL
中文使用手冊
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Copyright
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT")No part of this manual
may be reproduced or transmitted in any from without the expressed, written permission
of GBT.
Trademarks
Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
Notice
Duetorapidchangeintechnology,someofthespecificationsmightbeoutofdatebefore
publication of this booklet.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may appear in
thisdocumentnordoesitmakeacommitmenttoupdatetheinformationcontainedherein.
Please do not remove any labels on VGA card , this may void the warranty of this VGA
card.
June 5, 2003 Taipei,Taiwan
Chapter 1 User's Manual

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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..................................................................... 7
3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ..............................................................9
3.1. WINDOWS®98 /98SE /WINDOWS®ME / WINDOWS®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 ...................................................................................................... 15
3.1.5. Taskbar Icon................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.6. Display Properties pages............................................................................................... 22
3.2.WINDOWS 2000DRIVER INSTALLATION ..............................................30
3.3. BIOS FLASH UTILITY .............................................................................. 30
4. Troubleshooting Tips.........................................................................31
5.Appendix ...........................................................................................32

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. PREFACE
GV-R98P128Dfeaturesworld'sfirst 8-pipeline architecture for twice the rendering power,
128MB of memory to accelerate latest 3D games and new SMARTSHADER™2.1
technologysupportingDirectX®9andthelatestOpenGL®functionalitytogivedevelopers
the freedom to create more complicated and realistic visual effects than ever before.
GV-R98P128DsupportsthenewAGP8Xstandard,whichallowslargevolumesoftexture
and vertex data to be transferred faster from system memory to the chip.
1.2. KEY FEATURES
Powered by RADEON™9800 PRO Visual Processing Unit (VPU)
First to fully support DirectX®9.0
Supports the newAGP8X standard
First 8-pixel pipeline architecture
All new 256-bit memory interface
128MB DDR memory accelerates the latest 3D games
First to use pixel shaders to accelerate video
DVI-I and TV-Out connector supported

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2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1. UNPACKING
The GV-R98P128D package contains the following:
zThe GV-R98P128D graphics accelerator
zThis USER'S MANUAL
zThe GV-R98P128D Driver CD x 1
zPower DVD XP CD x 1
zGame CD x 5
zOne cable support S-video andAV-Output ; DVI-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.
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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BIOS only. Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the graphics card.

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2.2. BOARD LAYOUT
GV-R98P128D (128MB DDR)
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
TV-Out
VGAMonitor
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
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 you computer
documentation.

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4. Locate theAGPslot. Ifnecessary,remove
the metal cover from this slot; then align
yourGraphics card withtheAGPslot, and
pressitinfirmlyuntilthecardisfullyeated.
5. Replace the screw to fasten the card in
place, and replace the computer cover.
6. Plug thedisplay cable into yourcard; then
turn on the computer and monitor. If your
Graphicscardcamewitha DVIconnector,
youcanconnect a flatpaneldisplay to the
appropriate connector, as shown below...
YouarenowreadytoproceedwiththeinstallationoftheGraphicscarddriver.Fordetailed
instructions, select your operating system from the list below.
Afterinstallation,please connectthepowercabletoyour
GV-R98P128D graphics card, or system will not boot.
To Flat Panel Display
To TV or VCR
To VGAMonitor
AGPSlotGV-R98P128D Graphics card

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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-R98P128Ddriver (Please follow the subsection3.1.3"StepByStep Installation"
to install the driver for your GV-R98P128D graphics accelerator.
3.1.1. Operating system requirement
zIf your OS is Microsoft Windows, when loading the GV-R98P128D drivers for the
system, please make sure your system (Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000 or
Windows ME) has installed DirectX 9 or later.
zIf you install the GV-R98P128D 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.
0Note:ForsoftwareMPEGsupportinWindows®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.
Step 1: New Hardware Found
After GV-R98P128D is inserted into your computer at the first time, the windows will
automaticallydetect a new hardwareinthesystemandpopouta"New Hardware Found"
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
1.Click "Next" icon.
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system will hang if you press it.
2.Click "Finish"icon.

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After the system has finished loading, insert the GV-R98P128D driver CD disk into your
CD-ROM, and then you can see theAUTORUN 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 "Install Display Drivers (Radeon
9800 Pro)" 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.
1. Click "V-Tuner" item.
2.Click "Next".
3. Enter your name and company.
4. Click "Finish" to restart computer.

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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.
YoucanlinktoGBTwebsitefor
updated information about the
graphics card, latest drivers,
and other information.

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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)

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VGA Information
VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card.
ColorAdjust
Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and
gamma values for each or all of RGB colors.