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GV-R687SO-1GD AMD RadeonTM HD6870 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R6870SO-101R Copyright © 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual date before publication of this this manual. The author assumes no responsibility - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 2
VGA Card GV-R687SO-1GD Feb. 09, 2011 VGA Card GV- R 6 8 7 S O - 1 G D Feb. 09, 2011 - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 3
...7 3. Software Installation ...9 3.1. Driver and Utility Installation 9 3.1.1. Driver Installation ...9 3.2. Taskbar Icon ...15 3.3. Display Properties Pages 17 4. Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. Appendix ...33 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables 33 5.2. Regulatory Statements 34 - 3 - - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 4
6870 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.1 • Integrated with 1 GB GDDR5 memory • Supports DirectX 11 • Supports CrossFireXTM • Supports DVI-I / DVI-D / HDMI / mini Display portx2 • Supports Dual-Link DVI-I connector • Supports Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 ( Two GV-R687SO-1GD - - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 5
2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout CrossFire Connector Mini DisplayPort Connector Mini DisplayPort Connector HDMI Connector DVI-D Connector DVI-I Connector Digital LCD Monitor HDMI TV HDMI TV Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output or Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor D-Sub Output DVI-I to D- - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 6
The entire Radeon HD 6870 series support HDMI output which can handle both audio and video signals. 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. GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 - - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 7
display Connect a DisplayPort monitor You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 8
cables. Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same type. (Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH) Figure 1 Step 2: After installing graphics card driver for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 9
item. 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. - 9 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 10
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-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 10 - - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 11
are provided for different user needs in OC Guru: OC, Gaming, and Green modes. All GIGABYTE Super Overclock series cards equip with OC Guru for extreme performance boost. OC Mode: Under option "Manual", users have five profiles to save preferred GPU/Memory voltage, GPU/Memory clock, and fan speed - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 12
clock and adjust screen brightness, contract value, and Gamma value under Gaming mode. Through GIGABYTE software On-Screen-Display (OSD), users can monitor hardware information in games and adjust setting Press "Apply" to apply preferred display settings GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 13
Green Mode: The best 2D and 3D power saving setting to avoid unnecessary power consumption. Under Green mode, users can choose PWM working frequency to lower power consumption and monitor current GPU power consumption. In addition, Green mode provides information of power saved through this mode. - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 14
Hardware Monitor: Through GIGABYTE hardware monitor, users can easily monitor GPU/Memory clock, GPU temperature, GPU voltage, GPU GPU current • Fan speed and GPU usage Record/Pause hardware monitor information Export hardware monitor record information GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 15
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-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 16
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-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 17
DVI+HDMI+miniDP+miniDP DVI+DVI+mini DP+mini DP CRT(Note)+DVI+mini DP+mini DP CRT(Note)+HDMI+DVI+mini DP+mini DP GV-R687SO-1GD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Note) By a DVI-to-D-Sub adapter. - 17 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 18
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-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 19
Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for the new file. If you wish to change 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 - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 20
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 on. GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 21
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 when CATA- LYST Control - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 22
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 Menu „ Select a Language ... „ Select a Skin ... „ Restore Factory Defaults ... GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 23
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-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 24
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-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 25
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. - 25 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 26
(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-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 27
„ 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-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 28
, 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-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 29
video settings choose one of the video presets. 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 video playback. Note: Certain video formats do not - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 30
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 will only affect applications with video overlay support. GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 30 - - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 31
for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your specific requirements. Finally, Overdrive 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-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 32
if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. „ card is correct. „ For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact your computer manufacturer manual.) GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 33
x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1400 2048 x 1536 RadeonTM HD 6870 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. - 33 - Appendix - Gigabyte GV-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 34
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-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 35
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-R687SO-1GD | Manual - Page 36
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GV-R687SO-1GD
AMD Radeon
TM
HD6870 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MM-R6870SO-101R
Copyright
© 2011 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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