Gigabyte Gv-rx385256h-b User manual

GV-RX385256H-B

RadeonTM HD 3850 GraphicsAccelerator

User's Manual

Rev. 101

12MD-RX385256-101R

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VGA Card

GV-RX385256H-B

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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...................................................................................................11

3.1.Windows®XPDriverandUtilitiesInstallation ................................................................11

3.1.1. Operating System Requirements ...............................................................................11

3.1.2. DirectX Installation........................................................................................................ 12

3.1.3. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 13

3.1.4. Taskbar Icon................................................................................................................. 15

3.1.5. Display Properties Pages........................................................................................... 17

4.TroubleshootingTips................................................................................................ 35

5.Appendix ................................................................................................................. 36

ResolutionsandColorDepthTables(InWindowsXP) ........................................................ 36

RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................................. 37

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1. Introduction

1.1. Features

• Powered by ATI HD RadeonTM 3850 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

• Supports PCI Express 2.0

• Integratedwith256MBGDDR3memory

• SupportsDirectX10.1

• SupportsCrossFireTM

• SupportsAV/S-Video/TV-Out and HDTV output

• Supports2Dual-LinkDVI-Iconnectors

• Supports2D-Subconnectors(byadapters)

• SupportsHDTVoutput(byadapter)

• SupportsHDMIconnector(byadapter)

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)

- Apowersupply that provides atleast400-watt.Thepowersupplyshouldbewitha

knownbrandandcertifiedtoconformtosafetyregulations.(Forthelistofcertifiedpower

supplies,gotohttp://ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.)

•OperatingSystem

- Windows®Vista

- Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)

- Windows®XPProfessionalx64Edition

•CrossFireTM Configuration

Ifyouare planning on usingthisgraphicscardaspartofaCrossFiresystem, the following

isrequired:

- ACrossFirecertifiedmotherboardwithtwoPCIExpressx16slotsandcorrectchipsetdriver

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- Apowersupplythatprovidesatleast450-watttoensurethepowersupplyisdesigned

toaccommodateahigh-endgraphicscardwithapeakdissipationabove100-watt.The

powersupplyshouldbewithaknownbrandandcertifiedtoconformtosafetyregulations.

(Forthelistofcertifiedpowersupplies,gotohttp://ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.)

- TwoCrossFirebridgeinterconnectcables

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2. Hardware Installation

2.1. Board Layout

CrossFire Connector

TV-Out

DVI-I Connector 1

DVI-I Connector 2

AnalogLCDMonitor AnalogMonitor

or DVI-I to D-Sub

Adapter

TV-Out

DVI-I

Connector 1

DVI-I

Connector 2

HDTV

NTSC/PALTV Projector

Pb/AV Output

S-Video Output

Digital LCD Monitor

DVI Output

DVI-I to HDMI Adapter

D-Sub

Output

HDMI TV

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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 3800 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 16.

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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.

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.)

After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics

card, or the system will not boot. Do not touch the card when it's operating

to prevent system instability.

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

chapter for detailed instructions.

To TV/ VCR To Flat Panel Display

Connectaflatpanel

ConnectaD-SubmonitorviaDVI-ItoD-Subadapter

ConnectaHDMImonitorviaDVI-ItoHDMIadapter

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GIGABYTEVideo Adapter

Connect to the TV-Out port on

the graphics card.

S-Video Out HDTV Component

(Y+Pr+Pb)

AV Out

(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.

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How to enable the ATI CrossFireTM technology?

Step 1:

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

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

enable the CrossFire technology through the graphics card driver.

Two CrossFire bridge

interconnect cables. TwoCrossFiregraphics cards of thesame type.

(Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH)

Figure 1

Step 2:

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

refer to Page 15). From the ATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to select

the Enable CrossFire check box (Figure 2).

Step 3:

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

configurations.

Figure 2

Figure 3

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