Gigabyte Gv-rx26t256h User manual

Jul. 13, 2007

VGA Card

GV-RX26T256H

VGA Card

Jul. 13, 2007

GV-RX26T256H

ATI RadeonTM HD 2600 XT Graphics Accelerator

User's Manual

Rev. 102

12MD-RX26T2H-102R

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ......................................................................................... 3

1.1. Features ..................................................................................................... 3

1.2. Minimum System Requirements ................................................................... 3

2. Hardware Installation ........................................................................... 4

2.1. Board Layout .............................................................................................. 4

2.2. Hardware Installation ................................................................................... 6

3. Software Installation .......................................................................... 10

3.1. Windows®XP Driver Installation ................................................................. 10

3.1.1. Operating System Requirement ................................................................................. 10

3.1.2. DirectX Installation ......................................................................................................... 11

3.1.3. Driver Installation .......................................................................................................... 12

3.1.4. Taskbar Icon ................................................................................................................. 14

3.1.5. Display Properties pages ............................................................................................ 15

4. Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................ 33

5. Appendix .......................................................................................... 34

Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows®XP) ...................................... 34

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1. Introduction

1.1. Features

•Powered by ATI RadeonTM HD 2600 XT Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

•Supports PCI Express x16

•Integrated with 256 MB GDDR3 memory

•Supports DirectX 10

•Supports native CrossFireTM

•Supports AV / S-Video / TV-Out and HDTV output

•Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors

•Supports D-Sub connector (by adapter)

•Supports HDMI connector (by adapter, optional)

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

•Hardware

- Intel®Pentium®4 or AMD AthlonTM

- 512 MB of system memory; 1 GB or more for best performance

- Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive)

-A power supply that provides at least 400-watt. 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.)

•Operating System

- Windows®Vista

- Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)

- Windows®XP Professional x64 Edition

•CrossFireTM Configuration

If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireTM system, the following

is required:

- A CrossFireTM certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct PCIe

chipset driver

- Two ATI RadeonTM HD 2600 XT cards

-A power supply that provides at least 450-watt to ensure the power supply is designed

to accommodate a high-end graphics card with a peak dissipation above 100-watt. 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.)

- Two CrossFireTM bridge interconnect cables

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2. Hardware Installation

DVI-I Connector 2

TV-Out

DVI-I Connector 1

2.1. Board Layout

CrossFire Connector

TV-Out

DVI-I

Connector

DVI-I

Connector

S-Video Output

Pb/AV Output

NTSC / PAL TV Projector

HDTV

NTSC / PAL TV Projector

Digital LCD Monitor

DVI Output

DVI-I to D-Sub

Adapter

Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor

DVI-I to HDMI

Adapter

HDMI TV

D-Sub

Output

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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 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.

DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON

THE CARD.

In 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. Hardware Installation

Installing Your graphics card.

Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics accelerator

card.

To remove the existing graphics 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.

To install your new graphics card:

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.

* Please make sure that the gold edge connector

of the graphics card is securely inserted.

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2. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place,

and replace the computer cover.

To TV / VCR To Flat Panel Display

3. This graphics card provides two DVI-I digital

connectors. You can connect a monitor that

supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to

D-sub adapter to connect a 15-pin D-Sub

monitor. Or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter

to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only

the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to

HDMI adapter.)

Connect a flat panel

Connect a VGA monitor via DVI-I to D-sub adapter

Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I to HDMI adapter

You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card drivers. Please refer

to next chapter for detailed instructions.

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GIGABYTE Video Adapter for Nvidia Graphics Cards

(1) Connecting HDTV

Connect your HDTV cables to the video adapter

according to the corresponding color.

(Y= Green, Pr= Red, Pb= Blue)

(2) Connecting S-Video

If your TV has a S-Video connection, connect the S-

Video cable from your TV to the S-Video Out port on the

adapter.

(3) Connecting AV Output

If your TV has a Composite video connection, you can

connect the RCA cable from your TV to the AV Out port

on the adapter.

Connect to the TV-Out port

on the graphics card.

S-Video Out HDTV Component

(Y+Pr+Pb)

AV Out

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How to enable the ATI CrossFireTM technology

Two CrossFireTM graphics cards of the same type.

(Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH)

Two CrossFireTM bridge

interconnect cables.

Step 1:

Install two CrossFireTM graphics cards of the same chipset on a CrossFireTM-supported motherboard and

connect the graphics cards via two CrossFireTM bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Then users can

enable the CrossFireTM technology simply through the graphics card driver.

Step 2:

After installing graphics card driver in operating system, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center

(please refer to Page 19). From theATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFireTM menu and assure

to select the Enable CrossFire checkbox (Figure 2).

Step 3:

When the next confirmation dialog box appears (Figure 3), click Yes to complete the CrossFireTM

configurations.

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 1

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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 Windows®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. Windows®XP Driver Installation

3.1.1. Operating System Requirement

•When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system

has installed DirectX 9.0c or later version.

•If you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, or VIA

chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that motherboard. Or please

contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver.

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3.1.2. DirectX Installation

Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows®XP to

achieve better 3D performance.

0Note: 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. When autorun window show up, click the

Install DirectX 9 item.

Click the Install DirectX 9 item.

Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement

and click the Next button.

Step 3. Click the Next button.

Step 4. Click Finish to restart computer.

Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed.

Installing the components.

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3.1.3. Driver Installation

A. New hardware found

After the graphics card is inserted into your computer at the first time, the windows will

automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found"

message. The following is the step-by-step installation guide.

Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible)

Click the "Next" button to install the driver. (There

is a driver CD disk that came with your graphics

accelerator, please insert it now.)

Or click the "Cancel" button to install the driver

from AUTORUN window.

Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing

The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically.

Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish

Click the "Finish" button to finish the installation.

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B. Driver installation (Autorun Window)

Insert the 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".

Click the Install Display Driver item.

Step 1. When autorun window show up, click the

Install Display Driver item.

Setp 4. Click Express or Custom icon.

Step 5. Click the Finish button to restart computer.

Then the driver installation is completed.

Windows installings the components.

Step 2. Click Next button. Step 3. Click Yes button.

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3.1.4. Taskbar Icon

ATI Catalyst®Control Center:

After installation of the display driver, you will find an ATI Catalyst®Control Center icon on the

taskbar's status area. The ATI Catalyst®Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card

settings. Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst®Control Center (refer to Figure 1). Or you can

right-click on the desktop and select ATI CATALYST(R) Control Center (refer to Figure 2).

Figure 1

Figure 2

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3.1.5. Display Properties pages

To access Display Properties pages, right-click on Desktop and then select Properties. The

Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter, color, the range of

display area, and the refresh rate.

Settings (Resolutions and Color depth for Windows)

You may adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings in this dialog box.

You can move the slider to change the resolution.

Click the Advanced button for adapter and setting.

You can click the item to change the color quality.

(Note 1) The CRT+TV configuration requires that you connect your CRT display to the DVI-I

Connector 2 on the card using the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to ensure normal operation.

(Note 2) To connect an HDMI monitor, you need to attach the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to the DVI-I

Connector 2 on the graphics card and then plug the HDMI monitor cable into the adapter to

ensure normal operation.

Display

Matrix

Model GV-RX26T256H

CRT+TV (Note 1) Yes

CRT+DVI Yes

CRT+CRT Yes

DVI+TV Yes

DVI+TV+CRT No

DVI +DVI Yes

HDMI+TV (Note 2) Yes

HDMI+DVI (Note 2) Yes

HDMI+CRT

(Note 2)

Yes

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ATI Catalyst®Control Center Basic View :

The Basic View is the default view whenATI 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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The video file has been successfully converted.

Setup my display configuration

This wizard allows you to configure display

setting for desktop viewing.

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.

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Information Center:

The Information Center page in Basic andAdvanced View provides hardware and software information

about the installed graphics card.

Graphics Software

Provides software information including driver

version, CATALYST version, Direct 3D ver-

sion and so on.

Graphics Hardware

Provides hardware information incluing graph-

ics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core

clock and so on.

Quick Settings:

The Quick Settings page provide access to three main settings.

3D Quality

3D Performance and Quality settings allows

your 3D games and applications to get faster

performance 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 desktop mode, setting up extended desk-

top (requires more than one display), and rotat-

ing desktop image to match new display

orientation.

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