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GV-R485SL-1GI/ GV-R485SL-1GH ATI RadeonTM HD 4850 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-R485SL-102R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual this graphics card. Doing so may void the warranty of this card. Due - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-R485SL-1GI Mar. 18, 2009 VGA Card GV- R 4 8 5 S L - 1 G I Mar. 18, 2009 - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 3
VGA Card GV-R485SL-1GH Feb. 10, 2010 VGA Card GV- R 4 8 5 S L - 1 G H Feb. 10, 2010 - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 4
...9 3. Software Installation 11 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 11 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...11 3.2. Taskbar Icon ...13 3.3. Display Properties Pages 15 4. Troubleshooting Tips 30 5. Appendix ...31 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 31 5.2. Regulatory Statements 32 - 4 - - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 5
(For GV-R485SL-1GI only) • Supports 1 D-Sub connector (For GV-R485SL-1GI only) • Supports 1 HDMI connector (For GV-R485SL-1GI only) • Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connector (by optional adapter for GV-R485SL-1GH only) • Supports 1 D-Sub connector (by optional adapter for GV-R485SL-1GH only) • Supports - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 6
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-R485SL-1GI CrossFire Connector HDMI Connector D-Sub Monitor Connector (15-pin) DVI-I Connector HDMI TV HDMI 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-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 7
2. GV-R485SL-1GH CrossFire Connector DVI-I Connector 1 TV-Out DVI-I Connector 2 HDTV or NTSC / PAL TV Projector or NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y Pr Pb/AV Output S-Video Output Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter DVI-I - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 8
The entire Radeon HD 4850 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 - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 9
Flat Panel Display Connect a D-Sub monitor To TV / VCR 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. - 9 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 10
of the same type. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 11
. Step 3: Click 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. - 11 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 12
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. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 13
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 ATI Catalyst Control Center. Or you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 14
audio to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 15
Matrix Model CRT+DVI CRT+CRT(Note 1) DVI +DVI (Note 2) HDMI+DVI HDMI+CRT GV-R485SL-1GI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Display Model Matrix CRT+TV (Note 3) CRT+DVI CRT+CRT DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT DVI +DVI GV-R485SL-1GH Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes (Note 1) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. (Note 2) By - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 16
you to convert videos from one file format to another. Step 1: Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go. Step 2: Select the video file to be converted. Step 3: In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new file will be located. Click Next. GV-R4850 Series Graphics - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 17
the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. Finally, click Next to start file conversion. The video file has been successfully converted. „ Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for desktop viewing. „ HydraVision Configuration - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 18
Video Playback Use this option to optimize video playback in different room environment or to select how video software information about the installed graphics card. „ Graphics Software Provides software graphics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock and so on. GV-R4850 Series Graphics - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 19
Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all of the many available settings of your ATI graphics card. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views: Basic View/ Advanced View/ Custom View. „ Basic View The Basic view is the default view - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 20
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 a Language ... „ Select a Skin ... „ Restore Factory Defaults ... GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 21
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-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 22
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 or game has a default refresh rate that is lower than optimal. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 23
can also adjust 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. - 23 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 24
(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 exceptional levels of image quality while maintaining performance. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 25
„ Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that have three-dimensional perspective and fade away into the background. It works best when used in conjunction with Mipmapping. Anisotropic Filtering can be set to favor either an increase in system - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 26
, 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-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 27
Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for video playback. Note: Certain video formats do not support these adjustments. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. „ Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 28
it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. GV-R4850 Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 29
recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your specific requirements. the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. If ATI CrossFireX is not enabled, select the - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 30
tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. „ Check that the card is seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot. „ Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. „ Make sure that the - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 31
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 ) True mode 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 * The tables are for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. - 31 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 32
GIGABYTE GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE resources, GIGABYTE provides RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not at GIGABYTE are continuing GIGABYTE service manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 33
Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or - Gigabyte GV-R485SL-1GH | Manual - Page 34
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GV-R485SL-1GI/
GV-R485SL-1GH
ATI Radeon
TM
HD 4850 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 102
12MM-R485SL-102R
Copyright
© 2010 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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