Gigabyte GV-RX60P128D User manual

GV-RX60P128D(DE)
User'sManual
Radeon X600 ProGraphics Accelerator
Rev.103
12MD-RX60P128D-103
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TableofContents
1.Introduction ............................................................................................ 3
1.1.Features.................................................................................................3
1.2.MinimumSystemRequirement ................................................................3
2.HardwareInstallation ............................................................................. 4
2.1.BoardLayout ..........................................................................................4
2.2.HardwareInstallation ...............................................................................7
3.SoftwareInstallation .............................................................................. 9
3.1.Win®XP Driverand UtilitiesInstallation ....................................................9
3.1.1.Operating SystemRequirement ......................................................................... 9
3.1.2.DirectXInstallation ............................................................................................. 10
3.1.3.DriverInstallation ................................................................................................11
3.1.4.Utilitieson DriverCD ......................................................................................... 13
3.1.5.TaskbarIcon ....................................................................................................... 15
3.1.6.DisplayPropertiesPages................................................................................. 19
3.2.Win®2000 DriverInstallation .................................................................. 29
4.Troubleshooting Tips........................................................................... 30
5.Appendix............................................................................................... 31
5.1.HowtoReflashthe BIOS....................................................................... 31
5.1.1.ReflashBIOSinMS-DOSmode ................................................................................ 31
5.1.2.ReflashBIOSinWindowsmode ............................................................................... 31
5.2.Resolutionsand ColorDepthTable(InWindows®XP)............................. 32

Introduction-3-
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1.Introduction
1.1.Features
•Powered byATIX600 ProVisualProcessing Unit(VPU)
•Supportsthe newestPCIExpress x16
•Integrated with128MBDDR memory
•SupportsDirectX9.0
•SupportsD-Sub,TV-Outand DVIconnectors
1.2.MinimumSystemRequirement
•IBM®or100%PCcompatiblewithPentium®III 650MHzorAMDAthlon 650MHz
class processororhigher
•One PCIExpress x16 slot
•Operating SystemsWin®2000 /Win®XP
•64MBsystemmemory
•50MBofavailabledisk spaceforfull installation
•CD-ROMorDVD-ROMdrive

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2.HardwareInstallation
2.1.BoardLayout
TV-Out
VGAMonitorConnector
(15pin)
DVI-IConnector
1)GV-RX60P128D
TV-out(S-Video)
VGAMonitor
Connector
(15pin)
DVI-IConnector
NTSC/PALTV
Projector
Analog LCD MonitorAnalog Monitor
OR
VGAOutput
AV Output
Analog LCD Monitor
DigitalLCD Monitor
DVIOutput
DVI-ItoD-Sub Connector
VGAOutput

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TV-out(S-Video)
VGAMonitor
Connector
(15pin)
DVI-IConnector
NTSC/PALTV
Projector
Analog LCD MonitorAnalog Monitor
OR
VGAOutput
AV Output
Analog LCD Monitor
DigitalLCD Monitor
DVIOutput
DVI-ItoD-Sub Connector
VGAOutput
TV-Out
VGAMonitorConnector
(15pin)
DVI-IConnector
2)GV-RX60P128DE

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Expansion cardscontainverydelicateIntegrated Circuit(IC)chips.To
protectthemagainstdamage fromstaticelectricity,you shouldfollow
someprecautionswheneveryou workon yourcomputer.
1.Turnoff yourcomputerand unplug powersupply.
2.Useagrounded wriststrap beforehandling computercomponents.If you do not
haveone,touchbothofyourhandstoasafelygrounded objectortoametalobject,
suchasthe powersupplycase.
3.Placecomponentson agrounded antistaticpad oron the bag thatcamewiththe
componentswheneverthe componentsareseparated fromthe system.
The cardcontainssensitiveelectriccomponents,whichcan be easilydamaged by
staticelectricity,sothe cardshouldbe left initsoriginalpacking until itisinstalled.
Unpacking and installation shouldbe done on agrounded anti-staticmat. The operator
shouldbe wearing an anti-staticwristband,grounded atthe samepointasthe anti-
staticmat.
Inspectthe cardcarton forobviousdamage.Shipping and handling maycausedamage
toyourcard.Besurethereareno shipping and handling damageson the cardbefore
proceeding.
DONOTAPPLYPOWERTOYOUR SYSTEMIFITHASBEENDAMAGEDON
THECARD.
Inordertoensureyourgraphics cardworking correctly,please use official
GigabyteBIOSonly.Use noneofficialGigabyteBIOSmightcause problem
on thegraphics card.

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2.2.HardwareInstallation
Installing YourGraphics card.
Nowthatyou haveprepared yourcomputer,you arereadytoinstall yourgraphics
acceleratorcard.
To install yourgraphics acceleratorcard:
1.Poweroff the computerand monitor,then
disconnectthe displaycablefromthe back
ofyourcomputer.
2.Removethe computercover.If necessary,
consultyourcomputer'smanualforhelp
inremoving the cover.
3.Removeanyexisting graphics cardfrom
yourcomputer.
Or,ifyourcomputerhasanyon-board
graphics capability,you mayneed to
disableiton the motherboard.Formore
information,see you computer
documentation.

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4.Locatethe PCIExpress x16 slot. If
necessary,removethe metalcoverfrom
thisslot; then align yourgraphics cardwith
the PCIExpress x16 slot, and press itin
firmlyuntil the cardisfullyseated.
5.Replacethe screwtofasten the cardin
place,and replacethe computercover.
6.Plug the displaycableintoyourcard;then
turnon the computerand monitor.If your
graphics cardcamewithaDVIconnector,
you can connectaflatpaneldisplaytothe
appropriateconnector,asshownbelow...
You arenowreadytoproceed withthe installation ofthe graphics carddrivers.Please
refertonextchapterfordetailed instructions.
ToFlatPanelDisplay
ToTVorVCR
ToVGAMonitor

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3.SoftwareInstallation
Inthismanual, weassumethatyourCD-ROMDrive lettertobeDrive D:
The installation ofWin®2000 /Win®XP driversisverysimple.When you insertthe driver
CD intoyourCD-ROMdrive,you can see the AUTORUN window(ifitdoesnotshowup,
run "D:\setup.exe").Then you can followthe guidestosetup yourgraphics carddriver.
(Pleasefollowthe subsection 3.1.3"Driverinstallation"toinstall the driverforyourgraphics
accelerator.)
3.1.Win®XP Driverand Utilities Installation
3.1.1.Operating SystemRequirement
•When loading the graphics carddriversforthe system,pleasemakesureyour
systemhasinstalled DirectX9orlaterversion.
•If you install the graphics carddriversforthe motherboard,whichconsistofSIS,or
VIAchipsets,pleaseinstall the appropriatedriverprogramforthatmotherboard.
Orpleasecontactyourmotherboardnearestdealerformotherboarddriver.

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3.1.2.DirectXInstallation
Install Microsoft DirectXtoenable3Dhardwareacceleration supportforWindows®2000
orWindows®XP toachievebetter3Dperformence.
MNote:ForsoftwareMPEGsupportinWindows®2000 orWindows®XP,you must
install DirectXfirst.
Step 2.ChooseIaccepttheagreementand
Click "Next"button.
Step 3.Click "Next"button.
Installing the components.Step 4.Click "Finish"torestartcomputer.
Then the DirectX9installation iscompleted.
Step 1.When autorun windowshowup,click
Install DirectX9item.
Click "Install DirectX9"item.