Gigabyte Gv-rx387512h User manual

GV-RX387512H

RadeonTM HD 3870 Graphics Accelerator

User's Manual

Rev. 101

12MD-RX3875H-101R

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Table of Contents

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

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

1.2. Minimum System Requirements .................................................................................... 4

2. Hardware Installation.................................................................................................. 5

2.1. Board Layout ................................................................................................................. 5

2.2. Hardware Installation ......................................................................................................7

3. Software Installation ...................................................................................................11

3.1. Windows®XP Driver and Utilities Installation ................................................................ 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. Troubleshooting Tips................................................................................................ 35

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

Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP) ........................................................ 36

Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 37

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1. Introduction

1.1. Features

• Powered by ATI HD RadeonTM 3870 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

• Supports PCI Express 2.0

• Integrated with 512 MB GDDR3 memory

• Supports DirectX 10.1

• Supports CrossFireTM

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

• Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors

• Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by adapters)

• Supports HDTV output (by adapter)

• Supports HDMI connector (by adapter)

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 CrossFire system, the following

is required:

- A CrossFire certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver

- Two GV-RX387512H

- 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 CrossFire bridge interconnect cables

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2. Hardware Installation

2.1. Board Layout

Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor

or DVI-I to D-Sub

Adapter

TV-Out

DVI-I

Connector 1

DVI-I

Connector 2

HDTV

NTSC / PAL TV Projector

Pb/AV Output

S-Video Output

Digital LCD Monitor

DVI Output

DVI-I to HDMI Adapter

D-Sub

Output

HDMI TV

CrossFire Connector

TV-Out

DVI-I Connector 1

DVI-I Connector 2

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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 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 screws 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

Connect a flat panel

Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter

Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I to HDMI adapter

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GIGABYTE Video 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.

Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same 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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