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    U AP128DG-H RADEONTM 8500 Graphics Accelerator USER'S MANUAL REV. 1.02 12MD-AP1 28G-102 p
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    AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator Chapter 1 User's Manual Copyright Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT") No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from without the expressed, written permission of GB T. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of
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    17 3.1.5 Taskbar Icon 17 3.1.6 Display Proper ty pages 22 3.2.WIND OWS NT 4.0 DRIVER IN STALLATION 28 3.3.WINDOWS 2000 D RIVER INSTALLATION 29 3.4 BIOS FLASH UTILITY 29 4.Troubleshooting Tips 27 5.Appendix ...30 5.1.How to refash the BIOS 30 5.2.Resolutions and Color Depth Table 33 3
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    of progressive new features in upcoming third party applications - without compromising performance. AP128DG-H 's comprehensive support of DirectX® 8.1 features, highly optimized OpenGL® support, and flexible memory configurations allow implementations targeted at gaming, enthusiast and w orkstation
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    powers an incredible 2.4 gigatexels/ second for high fill rates in 32-bit at high resolut ions n Leading-edge HYDRAV ISIONTM technology supports traditional CRT monitors, flat panel displays and TVs n VIDEO IMMERSIONTM II t echnology enables integration of indust ry-leading digital video features
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    INSTALLATION 2.1. UNPACKING The AP128DG-H package cont ains the following: l The A P128DG-H graphics accelerator l This USER'S MANUAL l Power DVD XP CDx1 l Full Version game CD x4 (CD x 4), Lite version game x2 (CDx1) l Driver CDwith V-Tuner utilities l One cable support S-video and AV-Output
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    2.2. BOARD LAYOUT AP128DG-H (128MB DDR) TV-Out VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) DVI-I Connector NTSC / PAL TV Projector AV Ou tp u t S-VideoOutput OR VGA Ou tp u t Analog LCD Monitor
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    AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator 2.3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION Installing Your Graphics card. Now that from the backof 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,
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    cover fr om this slot; then align your Graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully eated. AP128DG-H Graphics card AGP Slot 5.Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. 6.Plug the display cable into your card
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    AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator 3.SOFTWARE INSTALLATION In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow guides to setup your AP128DG-H driver (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Step By Step Installation" to install the driver for
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    SoftwareInstallation 3.1.2.DirectX Installation Install Microsoft Dir ectX 8.1 to enable 3D hardw are acceleration support for Win98/ 98SE or WinME to achieve better 3D performence. Note: F or software MPEG support in Win98/98SE or WinME, you must DirectX first in stal l. MMust be install Dir ectX
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    AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator 4.Click "OK" item. Then the DirectX 8.1 installation is completed. 12
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    SoftwareInstallation 3.1.3.Driver Installation The following is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 1: New Hardware Found After AP128DG-H 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"
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    -H Graphics Accelerator 3..Clic k "NO" icon. After the system has finished loading, insert the AP128DG- H driver C D disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 5:
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    SoftwareInstallation 4.Click "Finish" icon torestart computer. 15
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    AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator Step 6: Other Utility ( V-Tuner / Demo Utility / Hydravision Install) Follow the setup that showing on the scween to install the Utility. Step 6-1: Demo Utility
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    SoftwareInstallation 3.1.4.Utilities on driver CD The utilities include Display Driver and V-Tunner utilities. Please browse the driver CD for detail. 3.1.5 Taskbar Icon After installation of the display drivers, you will find an GBT icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-clicking this icon opens
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    and video memory (C ore Clock and Memory Clock) Display & Adjust Min V-Tuner Core Clock Display Core Clock Close V-Tuner Display Memory Clock Link to the Websit of Gigabyte 18 Display & Adjust Memory Clock This Page Close V-Tuner To system Tray
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    VGA Info VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. SoftwareInstallation Color Adjust Color A djust allow s you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast, and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. 19
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    AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator After installation of the display drivers,you will find an ATI icon on the taskbar's status area. Clicking this icon open the ATi
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    SoftwareInstallation Desktop Management Controls: The Desktop Management dialog lets you determine the behavior of pop-up windows and dialog boxes. Hot Keys Controls HYDR AVISION™ allows you to specify hot key shortcuts for common operations such as starting applications and changing display
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    AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator 3.1.6.Display Property pages The screen shows the information of display adapter, color, the or disables the ATI taskbar icon. However, this feature must be enabled for ATI hotkey support. n Show ATI icon on taskbar adds or removes the ATI icon f rom the taskbar. 22
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    SoftwareInstallation OpenGL Properties: The OpenGL properties page gives you complete cont rol of t he OpenGL settings. n Optimization Preference l Quality allows you to optimize your OpenGL settings for quality. l Performance allows you t o optimize your O penGL settings for performance n OpenGL
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    AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator n Anisotropic texture fi lteri ng allows you to set a formats. Disabling compressed texture format the video driver ceases t o support this feature. n Alternate pixel center may eliminate problems with some 3D games that displays vertical and horizont al lines around
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    SoftwareInstallation n Anti-ali asing provides you with an overall higher quality video image with a slight reduct ion in performance. When "Application Preference" mode is selected, the video driver will useanti-aliasing only when an application requests it. When "Always On" mode is selected, the
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    AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator Display Properties: If you VGA card is equipped with a S-Video about placing the card in your computer and inst alling the enhanced graphics driver, see the user's manual. Determine if your television (or VCR) has an S -Video or Composite video connection. Looking
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    SoftwareInstallation Overlay Properties The Overlay Properties is used to adjust the Brightness / Cont rast / Saturation / Hue/ Gamma settings. 27
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    N T 4.0 have installed Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack version 6.0 (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. To install the AP128DG-H driver for Windows NT 1. Insert the Yes" to the license agreement. 9. Follow the Wizard's on- screen instructions to complete the installation. 28
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    8. Click "Yes" to the license agreement. 9. Follow the Wizard's on- screen instructions to complete the installation. 3.4.BIOS FLASH UTILITY AP128DG-H BIOS update procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) . or contact your local dealer for the file. MIf
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    AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator 4.Troubleshooting Tips The following tr oubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting computer's manual or manufacturer Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact your computer
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    5.Appendix 5-1 How to reflash the BIOS How to reflash the BIOS for your (Chip by ATi) graphics card? 1. Extract the Zip file to the drive C : or A: Appendix 2. Restart your PC in MS- DOS mode (This function only for Windows 98/98SE, If your OS is Windows 2000 / Windows Me / Windows XP. please use
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    AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator 3. Change the command path to the file location C:\> or A:\> 4. Reflash BIOS command as below : C:\> atiflash -p 0 5. Reboot your PC when it's done. 32
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    5.2.Resolutions and Color Depth Table Appendix Radeon 8500 2D Single Display Modes Display Screen Resolution 640x480 800x600 1024x768 Refresh Rate (Hz) 60 72 75 85 90 100 120 160 200 60 70 72 75 85 90 100 120 160 200 60 70 72 75 85 90 100 Hor. Scan (KHz) 31.5 37.9 37.5 43.3 45.4 50.9 61.8 84.3
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    AP128DG-H Graphics Accelerator Display Refresh Screen Rate Resolution (Hz) 120 140 150 1024x768 160 200 43 47 60 70 75 1152x864 80 85 100 120 150
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    Display Refresh Screen Rate Resolution (Hz) 92 1600x1200 100 120 60 1792x1344 75 85 90 1800x1440 60 70 90 1856x1392 60 75 60 1920x1080 70 75 80 1920x1200 60 72 75 76 80 85 1920x1440 60 75 2048x1536 60 70 75 Hor. Scan (KHz) 116.4 127.1 154.3 83.5 105.2 119.9 127.4 89.4 104.9 136.4 86.5 109.0 67.0 78
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AP128DG-H
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TM
8500 Graphics Accelerator
REV. 1.02
12MD-AP1
28G-102
USER'S MANUAL
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