Gigabyte GV-RX345256HI User manual

GV-RX345256HI
ATI RadeonTM HD 3450 GraphicsAccelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 201
12MM-RX3452HI-201R
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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
• Supports1D-Subconnector
• Supports1HDMIconnector
1.2. Minimum System Requirements
•Hardware
- Intel®Pentium®4orAMDAthlonTM
- 512MBof system memory;1GBor more for bestperformance
- Opticaldrivefor software installation(CD-ROMor DVD-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
D-Sub monitor
Connector (15-pin)
HDMI Connector
D-Submonitor
Connector
(15-pin)
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or D-Sub Output
HDMI TV
HDMI Connector

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Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protectthemagainstdamagefromstaticelectricity,youshouldfollowsome
precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Turnoffyour computer and unplug powersupply.
2. Useagroundedwriststrapbeforehandlingcomputercomponents.Ifyoudonot
haveone,touchbothofyourhandstoasafelygroundedobjectortoametalobject,
suchasthe power supply case.
3. Placecomponentsonagroundedantistaticpadoronthebagthatcamewiththe
componentswheneverthecomponentsareseparatedfromthesystem.
Thecardcontainssensitiveelectriccomponents,whichcanbeeasilydamagedbystatic
electricity,sothecardshouldbeleftinitsoriginalpackinguntilitisinstalled.
Unpackingandinstallationshouldbedoneonagroundedanti-staticmat.Theoperator
shouldbewearingananti-staticwristband,groundedatthesamepointastheanti-static
mat.
Inspectthecardcartonforobviousdamage.Shippingandhandlingmaycausedamage
toyour card. Be surethereare no shipping andhandlingdamages on the cardbefore
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. To connect a D-Sub moni-
tor to your graphics card, use the D-Sub connector.
To connect a HDMI monitor to your graphics card,
use the HDMI connector.
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next
chapter for detailed instructions.
ToD-SubMonitor ToHDMIMonitor
ConnectaD-Submonitor
ConnectaHDMImonitor

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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®Vista/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.)