Gigabyte GV-RX55128D User manual

Jul. 29, 2005
VGA Card
GV-RX55128D/GV-RX55256D

VGA Card
Jul. 29, 2005
GV-RX55128D/GV-RX55256D

Oct. 26, 2005
VGA Card
GV-RX55256DP

VGA Card
Oct. 26, 2005
GV-RX55256DP

Apr. 20, 2006
VGA Card
GV-RX55256DP-RH

VGA Card
Apr. 20, 2006
GV-RX55256DP-RH

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a commitment to update the information contained herein.
User's Manual
Rev. 103
12MD-RX55128D-103R
GV-RX55128D /
GV-RX55256D /
GV-RX55256DP /
GV-RX55256DP-RH
Radeon X550 Graphics Accelerator
* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste
and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................... 3
1.1. Features ..................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Minimum System Requirement .................................................................. 3
2. Hardware Installation........................................................................... 4
2.1. Board Layout .............................................................................................. 4
2.2. Hardware Installation ................................................................................... 7
3. Software Installation ............................................................................ 9
3.1. Windows®XP Driver and Utilities Installation ................................................. 9
3.1.1. Operating System Requirement ................................................................................... 9
3.1.2. DirectX Installation ........................................................................................................ 10
3.1.3. Driver Installation ........................................................................................................... 11
3.1.4. Utilities on Driver CD ................................................................................................... 13
3.1.5. Taskbar Icon ................................................................................................................. 16
3.1.6. Display Properties pages ............................................................................................ 19
3.2. Windows®2000 Driver Installation ............................................................. 32
4. Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................ 33
5. Appendix .......................................................................................... 34
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ........................................................................... 34
5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode ................................................................................. 34
5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ................................................................................ 34
5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows®XP) ............................... 35

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1. Introduction
1.1. Features
•Powered by ATI X550 Visual Processing Unit (VPU)
•Supports the newest PCI Express x 16
•Integrated with 256MB DDR memory
(For GV-RX55256D only)
•Integrated with 256MB DDR II memory
(For GV-RX55256DP/GV-RX55256DP-RH only)
•Integrated with 128MB DDR memory
(For GV-RX55128D only)
•Supports DirectX 9.0
•Supports TV-Out
•Supports AV/S-Video and HDTV output
•Supports D-Sub and DVI-I connector
•Supports HDTV cable
1.2. Minimum System Requirement
•IBM®or 100% PC compatible with Pentium®III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz
class processor or higher
•One PCI Express x 16 slot
•Operating Systems Win®2000 / Win®XP
•64MB system memory
•50MB of available disk space for full installation
•CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

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2. Hardware Installation
2.1. Board Layout
TV-Out
DVI-I Connector
VGA Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
1) GV-RX55128D/GV-RX55256D
TV-out (S-Video)
VGA Monitor
Connector
(15pin)
DVI-I Connector
VGA Output
Analog LCD Monitor
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
VGA Output
DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter
Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor
OR
NTSC / PAL TV
Projector
Y
S-Video Output
Pb/AV Output
HDTV
Pr

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TV-Out
DVI-I Connector
VGA Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
2) GV-RX55256DP/GV-RX55256DP-RH
TV-out (S-Video)
VGA Monitor
Connector
(15pin)
DVI-I Connector
VGA Output
Analog LCD Monitor
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI Output
VGA Output
DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter
Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor
OR
NTSC / PAL TV
Projector
Y
S-Video Output
Pb/AV Output
HDTV
Pr

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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 IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON
THE CARD.
In order to ensure your graphics card working correctly, please use official
Gigabyte BIOS only. Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem
on the graphics card.

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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:
1. Power off the computer and monitor, then
disconnect the display cable from the back
of your computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary,
consult your computer's manual for help
in removing the cover.
3. Remove any existing graphics card from
your computer.
Or, if your computer has any on-board
graphics capability, you may need to
disable it on the motherboard. For more
information, see you computer
documentation.

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To install your new graphics card:
1. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. If
necessary, remove the metal cover from this
slot; then align your graphics card with the
PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in firmly
until the card is fully seated.
2. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place,
and replace the computer cover.
3. Plug the flat panel display cable into your
card; then turn on the computer and monitor.
If you wish to connect a VGA monitor via the
adapter, connect the 15-pin display cable
of the VGA monitor to the VGA connector of
the adapter.
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card drivers. Please
refer to next chapter for detailed instructions.
To TV or VCR
To Flat Panel Display To VGA Monitor

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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®2000 / Windows®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 guides to setup your graphics card
driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to install the driver for your
graphics accelerator.)
3.1. Windows®XP Driver and Utilities Installation
3.1.1. Operating System Requirement
•When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your
system has installed DirectX 9 or later version.
•If you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, or
VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that motherboard.
Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver.

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3.1.2. DirectX Installation
Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows®2000
or Windows®XP to achieve better 3D performance.
0Note: For software MPEG support in Windows®2000 or Windows®XP, you must install
DirectX first. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to
install DirectX separately.
Step 1. When autorun window show up, click the
Install DirectX 9 item.
Click the Install DirectX 9 item.
Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement
and Click "Next" button.
Step 3. Click "Next" button.
Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer.
Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed.
Installing the components.

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3.1.3. Driver Installation
A. New hardware found
After the graphics card is inserted into your computer at the first time, the windows will
automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop out a "New Hardware Found"
message. The following is the step-by-step installation guide.
Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible)
Click "Next" button to install the driver. (There is a
driver CD disk that came with your graphics
accelerator, please insert it now.)
Or click the "Cancel" button to install the driver
from AUTORUN window.
Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing
The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically.
Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish
Click the "Finish" button to finish the installation.

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B. Driver installation (Autorun Window)
Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window.
If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon
X550 Series) item.
Step 1. When autorun window show up, click the
Install Display Drivers (Radeon X550 Series)
item.
Step 2. Click "Next" button. Step 3. Click "Yes" button.
Setp 4. Click "Express" or "Custom" icon.
Step 5. Click "Finish" button to restart computer.
Then the driver installation is completed.
Windows installings the components.

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Step 4. Click the Finish button to restart computer.
Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed.
Step 2. Click the Next button.
Click the GIGABYTE Utility item.
3.1.4. Utilities on Driver CD
Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window.
If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe".
zInstall GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2):
Step 3. Enter your name and company.

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zInstall Hydravision :
Click the Hydravision Install item.
Step 2. Click "Next" button. Step 3. Click "Yes" button.
Step 4. Click "Next" button.
Step 6. Click "Finish" button to restart computer.
Then the Hydravision Install is completed.
Step 5. Click "Next" button.
Windows installings the components.