Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI Manual
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-R485ZL-512I/ GV-R485MC-1GI/ GV-R485OC-1GI ATI RadeonTM HD 4850 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 201 12MM-R4850S-201R Copyright © 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-R485ZL-512I/GV-R485MC-1GI/GV-R485OC-1GI Jan. 15, 2009 VGA Card GV-R485ZL-512I /GV-R485MC-1GI / GV-R485OC-1GI Jan. 15, 2009 - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 3
Hardware Installation ...8 3. Software Installation 10 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 10 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...10 3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD on Driver Disk 12 3.2. Taskbar Icon ...14 3.3. Display Properties Pages 16 4. Troubleshooting Tips 31 5. Appendix ...32 5.1. Resolutions and - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 4
on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is required: - A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver - Two GV-R485ZL-512I/GV-R485MC-1GI/GV-R485OC-1GI - A power supply that provides at least 550-watt and with two - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 5
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-R485ZL-512I/GV-R485OC-1GI CrossFire Connector HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV HDMI TV or Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor D-Sub Output Digital LCD - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 6
2. GV-R485MC-1GI CrossFire Connector HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV HDMI TV or Analog LCD Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 7
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. - 7 - Hardware - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 8
To D-Sub Monitor To Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor Connect a flat panel display You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 9
-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 10
the Install button. Step 2: Select the displayed language and then click Next. For software MPEG support in 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. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 11
Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is installing the components. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is completed. - 11 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 12
Gamer HUD on Driver Disk Step 1: Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD item. Step 2: Choose the language for the installation and click the installing the components. Step 5: Click the Finish button. Then the installation of the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD is completed. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 13
Gamer HUD The GIGABYTE Gamer HUD allows you to adjust the voltage of your graphics card and the working Power PWM working frequency for 3D gaming mode Displays the GPU usage and temperature, the GPU usage/thermal curve, and your graphics card information Opens Help page • Incorrectly doing overclock - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 14
3.2. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you will find an ATI icon in the notification area. Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click the ATI icon to enter the - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 15
Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Step 1: Go to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Using the picture to the - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 16
select Personalize, then the Personalization windows will show up. Select Display GV-R485ZL-512I Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-R485MC-1GI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-R485OC-1GI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note 1) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. (Note 2) By an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (optional). GV-R4850 Series Graphics - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 17
when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for the first time. This interface provides access to the basic settings and advanced features of your ATI graphics products. You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and then - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 18
configure display setting for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 19
information about the installed graphics card. Graphics Software Provides software information including driver version, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version and so on. Graphics Hardware Provides hardware information including graphics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock and so - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 20
settings of your ATI graphics card. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of graphics setting or opening an application. A Hotkey is a combination of a modifier key or keys, such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet. GV-R4850 Series Graphics - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 21
applications. Define and save your own personal video settings that can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association. Note: A profile applies to a specific graphics card. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to select the appropriate - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 22
Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options: Help for this Page Help Contents ... Go to - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 23
display setup and arrange your desktop in a multimonitor environment. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to optimize performance of OpenGL and Direct 3D - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 24
the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Color Use AvivoTM Color for ATI graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each attached and enabled display. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 25
that rapidly configures your application. Anti-Aliasing Anti-Aliasing (AA) is a rendering technique designed to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and pixelation problems that are common in rendered 3D images. Rather than determining the color to display for each pixel by sampling a single location - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 26
- proving image quality. It analyzes individual textures as they are loaded to determine the best and fastest way to display them. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator Mipmap Detail Level Mipmapping is a texturing technique that preserves the detail on a 3D object's surface as it moves into the - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 27
, consult the documentation of your 3D application. Note: The Alternate Pixel center Direct 3D setting is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. This setting corrected a corruption problem that occurred with some older games that should not occur with modern games. Color: Adjust the overall - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 28
Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for applying them. Note: This page is only for Windows Vista. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 29
to change the way you view streaming video. Note: • These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Extended Desktop Mode is not supported on systems running Windows Vista. • This item will be available when you connect two monitors. All Settings The All Settings page - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 30
on a single display by combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Configure When an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. If ATI CrossFireX is not - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 31
Safe Mode and press . After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card is correct. For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If you are not able to find the desired - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 32
x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1400 2048 x 1536 RadeonTM HD 4850 Series 2D Single Display Modes Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Rate 8bpp(256 .7M) True mode * The tables are for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 33
" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. - Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GI | Manual - Page 34
substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 34 -
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GV-R485ZL-512I/
GV-R485MC-1GI/
GV-R485OC-1GI
ATI Radeon
TM
HD 4850 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 201
12MM-R4850S-201R
Copyright
© 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by
GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT")
. No part of this manual may
be reproduced or transmitted
in any form without the expressed, written permission of
GBT
.
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Third-party brands and names are the properties of their respective owners.
Notice
Please do not remove any labels on this graphics card. Doing so may void the warranty of this card.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author
make a commitment to update the information contained herein.
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limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.