Gigabyte Gv-rx345256h User manual

GV-RX345256H

RadeonTM HD 3450 GraphicsAccelerator

User's Manual

Rev. 101

12MD-RX3452H-101R

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Table of Contents

1.Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4

1.1.Features ......................................................................................................................... 4

1.2.Minimum SystemRequirements .................................................................................... 4

2.HardwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 5

2.1.BoardLayout ................................................................................................................. 5

2.2.HardwareInstallation......................................................................................................7

3.SoftwareInstallation.................................................................................................. 10

3.1.Windows®XPDriverandUtilitiesInstallation ............................................................... 10

3.1.1. Operating System Requirements .............................................................................. 10

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

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

3.1.4. Utilities Installation........................................................................................................ 14

3.1.5. Taskbar Icons............................................................................................................... 15

3.1.6. Display Properties Pages........................................................................................... 20

4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 37

5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 38

ResolutionsandColorDepthTables(InWindowsXP) ........................................................ 38

RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 39

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1. Introduction

1.1. Features

• Powered by ATI RadeonTM HD 3450 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

• Supports PCI Express 2.0

• Integratedwith256MBGDDR2memory

• SupportsDirectX10.1

• SupportsCrossFireTM

• SupportsAVoutput

• Supports1Dual-LinkDVI-Iconnectors

• Supports1D-Subconnector

• SupportsHDMIconnector(byadapter,optional)

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

•Hardware

- Intel®Pentium®4orAMDAthlonTM

- 512MBof system memory;1 GB ormore forbest performance

- Opticaldrivefor software installation(CD-ROM orDVD-ROM drive)

•OperatingSystem

- Windows®Vista

- Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)

- Windows®XPProfessionalx64Edition

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2. Hardware Installation

2.1. Board Layout

DVI-I Connector

D-Sub monitor

Connector (15-pin)

RCA

DVI-I to HDMI Adapter

HDMI TV

RCA

DVI-I Connector

Digital LCD Monitor

DVI Output

D-Submonitor

Connector

(15-pin)

DVI-I to D-Sub

Adapter

AV Output

NTSC / PAL TV Projector

D-Sub

Output

Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor

or D-Sub Output

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Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To

protectthemagainstdamagefromstaticelectricity,youshouldfollowsome

precautions whenever you work on your computer.

1. Turnoffyourcomputerand unplug power supply.

2. Useagroundedwriststrapbeforehandlingcomputercomponents.Ifyoudonot

haveone,touchbothofyourhandstoasafelygroundedobjectortoametalobject,

suchasthe powersupplycase.

3. Placecomponentsonagroundedantistaticpadoronthebagthatcamewiththe

componentswheneverthecomponentsareseparatedfromthesystem.

Thecardcontainssensitiveelectriccomponents,whichcanbeeasilydamagedbystatic

electricity,sothecardshouldbeleftinitsoriginalpackinguntilitisinstalled.

Unpackingandinstallationshouldbedoneonagroundedanti-staticmat.Theoperator

shouldbewearingananti-staticwristband,groundedatthesamepointastheanti-static

mat.

Inspectthecardcartonforobviousdamage.Shippingandhandlingmaycausedamage

toyourcard.Besurethereare no shipping and handling damages on thecardbefore

proceeding.

DO NOTAPPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS

DAMAGED.

In order to ensure that your graphics card can work correctly, please use

official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might

cause problem(s) on the graphics card.

The entire Radeon HD 3450 series support HDMI output which can handle both audio and

video signals. However, audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external

sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is activated.

If no need for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound

card to be the default Sound Playback device to obtain audio output from your system. For

more details, refer to page 19.

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2.2. Hardware Installation

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

To remove the existing graphics card:

Step 1.

Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect

the display cable from the back of your computer.

Step 2.

Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult

your computer's manual for help in removing the

cover.

Step 3.

Remove any existing graphics card from your

computer.

To install your new graphics card:

Step 1.

Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, re-

move 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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Step 2.

Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and

replace the computer cover.

Step 3.

Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on

the computer and monitor. If your graphics card came

with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel

display to the appropriate connector, as shown below.

Or use the DVI-I-to-HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI

monitor.

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

chapter for detailed instructions.

ConnectaHDMImonitorviaDVI-ItoHDMIadapter

To Flat Panel Display ToD-SubMonitorToTV/VCR

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How to enable the ATI CrossFireTM technology:

After installing two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset (Figure 1) on a CrossFire-supported

motherboard, users can enable the CrossFire technology simply through the graphics card driver .

Figure 1

Step 1: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, access the Catalyst Control Center

(please refer to Page 18). From the Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to

select the Enable CrossFire checkbox (Figure 2).

Step 2: When the next confirmation dialog box appears (Figure 3), click Yes to complete the CrossFire

configurations.

Figure 2

Figure 3

(Note): Only Windows®XP operating system supports CrossFire mode. Please do not enable CrossFire

in Windows®2000.

TwoCrossFiregraphics cards of thesame type.

(Example: GV-RX16P128P-RH)

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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 Vista/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 instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3

Driver Installation" to install the driver for your graphics card.)

3.1. Windows®XP Driver and Utilities Installation

3.1.1. Operating System Requirements

Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers:

1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version.

2. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard

drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.)

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