Gigabyte GV-RX30128D User manual

GV-RX30128D/
GV-RX30128DE
User'sManual
Radeon X300LEGraphics Accelerator
Rev.103
12MD-RX30128D-103
Copyright
©2004 GIGABYTETECHNOLOGYCO., LTD
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acommitmenttoupdatethe information contained herein.

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TableofContents
1.Introduction ............................................................................................ 3
1.1.Features.................................................................................................3
1.2.MinimumSystemRequirement ................................................................3
2.HardwareInstallation ............................................................................. 4
2.1.BoardLayout ..........................................................................................4
2.2.HardwareInstallation ...............................................................................7
3.SoftwareInstallation .............................................................................. 9
3.1.Win®XP Driverand UtilitiesInstallation ....................................................9
3.1.1.Operating SystemRequirement ......................................................................... 9
3.1.2.DirectXInstallation ............................................................................................. 10
3.1.3.DriverInstallation ................................................................................................11
3.1.4.Utilitieson DriverCD ......................................................................................... 13
3.1.5.TaskbarIcon ....................................................................................................... 15
3.1.6.DisplayPropertiesPages................................................................................. 19
3.2.Win®2000 DriverInstallation .................................................................. 29
4.Troubleshooting Tips........................................................................... 30
5.Appendix............................................................................................... 31
5.1.HowtoReflashthe BIOS....................................................................... 31
5.1.1.ReflashBIOSinMS-DOSmode ................................................................................ 31
5.1.2.ReflashBIOSinWindowsmode ............................................................................... 31
5.2.Resolutionsand ColorDepthTable(InWindows®XP)............................. 32

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1.Introduction
1.1.Features
•Powered byATIX300LEVisualProcessing Unit(VPU)
•Supportsthe newestPCIExpress x16
•Integrated with128MBDDR memory
•SupportsDirectX9.0
•SupportsD-Sub,TV-Outand DVIconnectors
1.2.MinimumSystemRequirement
•IBM®or100%PCcompatiblewithPentium®III 650MHzorAMDAthlon 650MHz
class processororhigher
•One PCIExpress x16 slot
•Operating SystemsWin®2000 /Win®XP
•64MBsystemmemory
•50MBofavailabledisk spaceforfull installation
•CD-ROMorDVD-ROMdrive

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2.HardwareInstallation
TV-Out
VGAMonitorConnector
(15-pin)
DVI-IConnector
2.1.BoardLayout
TV-out(S-Video)
VGAMonitor
Connector
(15-pin)
DVI-IConnector
NTSC/PALTV
Projector
Analog LCD MonitorAnalog Monitor
OR
VGAOutput
AV Output
Analog LCD Monitor
DigitalLCD Monitor
DVIOutput
DVI-ItoD-Sub Connector
VGAOutput
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TV-Out
VGAMonitorConnector
(15-pin)
DVI-IConnector
TV-out(S-Video)
VGAMonitor
Connector
(15-pin)
DVI-IConnector
NTSC/PALTV
Projector
Analog LCD MonitorAnalog Monitor
OR
VGAOutput
AV Output
Analog LCD Monitor
DigitalLCD Monitor
DVIOutput
DVI-ItoD-Sub Connector
VGAOutput
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Expansion cardscontainverydelicateIntegrated Circuit(IC)chips.To
protectthemagainstdamage fromstaticelectricity,you shouldfollow
someprecautionswheneveryou workon yourcomputer.
1.Turnoff yourcomputerand unplug powersupply.
2.Useagrounded wriststrap beforehandling computercomponents.If you do not
haveone,touchbothofyourhandstoasafelygrounded objectortoametalobject,
suchasthe powersupplycase.
3.Placecomponentson agrounded antistaticpad oron the bag thatcamewiththe
componentswheneverthe componentsareseparated fromthe system.
The cardcontainssensitiveelectriccomponents,whichcan be easilydamaged by
staticelectricity,sothe cardshouldbe left initsoriginalpacking until itisinstalled.
Unpacking and installation shouldbe done on agrounded anti-staticmat. The operator
shouldbe wearing an anti-staticwristband,grounded atthe samepointasthe anti-
staticmat.
Inspectthe cardcarton forobviousdamage.Shipping and handling maycausedamage
toyourcard.Besurethereareno shipping and handling damageson the cardbefore
proceeding.
DONOTAPPLYPOWERTOYOUR SYSTEMIFITHASBEENDAMAGEDON
THECARD.
Inordertoensureyourgraphics cardworking correctly,please use official
GigabyteBIOSonly.Use noneofficialGigabyteBIOSmightcause problem
on thegraphics card.

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2.2.HardwareInstallation
Installing YourGraphics card.
Nowthatyou haveprepared yourcomputer,you arereadytoinstall yourgraphics
acceleratorcard.
To install yourgraphics acceleratorcard:
1.Poweroff the computerand monitor,then
disconnectthe displaycablefromthe back
ofyourcomputer.
2.Removethe computercover.If necessary,
consultyourcomputer'smanualforhelp
inremoving the cover.
3.Removeanyexisting graphics cardfrom
yourcomputer.
Or,ifyourcomputerhasanyon-board
graphics capability,you mayneed to
disableiton the motherboard.Formore
information,see you computer
documentation.

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4.Locatethe PCIExpress x16 slot. If
necessary,removethe metalcoverfrom
thisslot; then align yourgraphics cardwith
the PCIExpress x16 slot, and press itin
firmlyuntil the cardisfullyseated.
5.Replacethe screwtofasten the cardin
place,and replacethe computercover.
6.Plug the displaycableintoyourcard;then
turnon the computerand monitor.If your
graphics cardcamewithaDVIconnector,
you can connectaflatpaneldisplaytothe
appropriateconnector,asshownbelow...
You arenowreadytoproceed withthe installation ofthe graphics carddrivers.Please
refertonextchapterfordetailed instructions.
ToFlatPanelDisplay
ToTVorVCR
ToVGAMonitor

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3.SoftwareInstallation
Inthismanual, weassumethatyourCD-ROMDrive lettertobeDrive D:
The installation ofWin®2000 /Win®XP driversisverysimple.When you insertthe driver
CD intoyourCD-ROMdrive,you can see the AUTORUN window(ifitdoesnotshowup,
run "D:\setup.exe").Then you can followthe guidestosetup yourgraphics carddriver.
(Pleasefollowthe subsection 3.1.3"Driverinstallation"toinstall the driverforyourgraphics
accelerator.)
3.1.Win®XP Driverand Utilities Installation
3.1.1.Operating SystemRequirement
•When loading the graphics carddriversforthe system,pleasemakesureyour
systemhasinstalled DirectX9orlaterversion.
•If you install the graphics carddriversforthe motherboard,whichconsistofSIS,or
VIAchipsets,pleaseinstall the appropriatedriverprogramforthatmotherboard.
Orpleasecontactyourmotherboardnearestdealerformotherboarddriver.

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3.1.2.DirectXInstallation
Install Microsoft DirectXtoenable3Dhardwareacceleration supportforWindows®2000
orWindows®XP toachievebetter3Dperformence.
MNote:ForsoftwareMPEGsupportinWindows®2000 orWindows®XP,you must
install DirectXfirst.
Step 2.ChooseIaccepttheagreementand
Click "Next"button.
Step 3.Click "Next"button.
Installing the components.Step 4.Click "Finish"torestartcomputer.
Then the DirectX9installation iscompleted.
Step 1.When autorun windowshowup,click
Install DirectX9item.
Click "Install DirectX9"item.

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3.1.3.DriverInstallation
A.Newhardwarefound
Afterthe graphics cardisinserted intoyourcomputeratthe firsttime,the windowswill
automaticallydetectanewhardwareinthe systemand pop outa"NewHardwareFound"
message.The following isthe step-by-step installation guide.
Step1:Found newhardwarewizard:Videocontroller(VGACompatible)
Click "Next"button toinstall the driver.(Thereis
adriverCD disk thatcamewithyourgraphics
accelerator,pleaseinsertitnow.)
Orclick the "Cancel"button toinstall the driver
fromAUTORUN window.
Step2:Found newhardwarewizard:Searching and installing
The wizardwill searchforthe driverand install itautomatically.
Step3:Found newhardwarewizard:Finish
Click the "Finish"button tofinishthe installation.

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B.Driverinstallation (Autorun Window)
Insertthe driverCD disk intoyourCD-ROM,and then you can see the AUTORUN window.
If itdoesnotshowup,pleaserun "D:\setup.exe".
Click "Install DisplayDriver"item.
Step 1.When autorun windowshowup,click
Install Display Drivers(Radeon X300 Series)
item.
Step 2.Click "Next"button.Step 3.Click "Yes"button.
Setp4.Click "Express"or"Custom"icon.
Step 5.Click "Finish"button torestartcomputer.
Then the driverinstallation iscompleted.
Windowsinstallingsthe components.

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Step 3.Enteryournameand company.
Step 4.Click "Finish"button torestartcomputer.
Then the V-Tuner2installation iscompleted.
Step 2.Click "Next"button.
Click "V-Tuner2"item.
3.1.4.Utilities on driverCD
Insertthe driverCD disk intoyourCD-ROM,and then you can see the AUTORUN window.
If itdoesnotshowup,pleaserun "D:\setup.exe".
lInstall V-Tuner2:

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lInstall Hydravision :
Step 2.Click "Next"button.
Click "Hydravision Install"item.
Step 3.Click "Yes"button.
Step 4.Click "Next"button.
Step 6.Click "Finish"button torestartcomputer.
Then the Hydravision Install iscompleted.
Step 5.Click "Next"button.
Windowsinstallingsthe components.

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3.1.5.TaskbarIcon
Afterinstallation ofthe displaydrivers,you will find an GIGABYTEicon on the taskbar's
statusarea.Right-clicking thisicon opensthe GIGABYTEcontrolpanel,showing amenu
composed ofshortcuteofthe graphics card'senhanced and otherfunctions.
You mayclick the "DisplayProperties"item,and then click Settings.Click "Advanced"
afterclickng Settings.Click the appropriatetab tochange yourdisplaysettings.
Rightclick the icon.
You can linktoGIGABYTEwebsiteforupdated information about
the graphics accelerator,latestdrivers,and otherinformation.
Click "VGAInformation"item
intothe "VGAInfo"and "Color
Adjust"tabs.

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V-Tuner2(Overclock Utility)
V-Tuner2letsyou adjustthe working frequency ofthe graphicengine and video memory
(CoreClock and MemoryClock).
Corespeed
adjustment
Displays coreclock statusDisplays memoryclock status
Corespeed
adjust
SelectchoiceofskinOpensHelppage

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VGAInformation
VGAInfoliststhe relevantinformation aboutyourcard.
ColorAdjust
ColorAdjustallowsyou tomakecoloradjustments,suchasbrightness,contrastand
gammavaluesforeachorall ofRGBcolors.

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Afterinstallation ofthe displaydrivers,you will find an ATIicon on the taskbar's
statusarea.Clicking thisicon open the ATicontrolpanel.
HYDRAVISION™isprimarilysoftwaredesigned formultiplemonitorsettings.
GV-RX30128D(DE)graphiccardsthathavemorethan one displayoutputcan benefit
fullyfromthissoftware.GV-RX30128D(DE)withonlyone displayoutputcan still take
advantage ofthe manyfeaturesofHYDRAVISION™.
HYDRAVISION™installation enablesthe Desktop Managerand createsaWindows®
programgroup forHYDRAVISION™displaymanagementsoftware.
HYDRAVISION™
HYDRAVISION™and the Desktop Managerareactivated wheneverWindows®starts.
Installing HYDRAVISION™addsmenu optionstothe ATIIcon.
Click on the ATIicon toaccess the application'sfeaturesand help,ortounload the
HYDRAVISION™Desktop Manager.
1.Using SingleDisplay
2.Hydravision

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3.1.6.Display Properties Pages
The screen showsthe information ofdisplayadapter,color,the range ofdisplayarea
and the refreshrate.
Settings(Resolutionsand Colordepthforwindows)
The Setting propertiespage allowsyou toadjustthe Direct3Dsettings.
You can movethe slidertothe change resolution.
Click "Advanced",intodetailssettings:
Click "Advanced"icon foradapterand setting.
You can click the itemtochange the colorquality.
DisplayModelGV-RX30128D(DE)
MatrixCRT+TV Yes
CRT+DVIYes
DVI+TV Yes
DVI+TV+CRTYes

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ColorProperties:
TheColorProperties isused toadjustthe colorsettings.It alsoallowsgammacontrol
forvideo playing ofthe Video Overlay.The colorsettingsaffectall displaydevicesmapped
tothe view.You can change red,green,and blue displaycolors.SetDesktop and Video
Overlaybrightness (gamma)levelscan alsobe changed.
nDesktop increasesordecreasesthe colorbrightness of
yourdesktop.The higherthe gammavalue,the higher
the brightness and contrastofyourdisplay.
nAll Colorscheckboxadjustthe RGBindividuallyorad-
justall three colorsatthe sametime.
nGamma/Brightness/Contrastadjustthe colorbymov-
ing the sliderwithyourmouse,toincreaseordecrease
the colorgammacorrection/colorbrightness/colorcontrast
ofyourdesktop orfull screen 3Dapplication.(NOTE:
GameGammaisNOTsupported inWindowsNT4.0)
nDefaultresetsthe desktop brightness and colorsettingstothe defaultvalues.
nFull Screen3DSelectFull Screen 3Dtoconfigurethe
colorsettingsforyour3Dapplication.Notethatthe
configured settingswill onlybe apparentwithinafull
screen 3Dapplication environment.