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GV-R80L256V Radeon X800 XL Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-R80L256V-101 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD 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 - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 2
3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation 31 4. Troubleshooting Tips 32 5. Appendix 33 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 33 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode 33 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 33 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 34 GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - 2 - - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 3
ATI Radeon X800 XL Visual Processing Unit (VPU) • Supports AGP 8X • Integrated with 256MB DDRIII memory • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports TV-Out and D-Sub connector • Supports AV/S-Video and HDTV output • Supports AV/S-Video In • Supports DVI-I connector 1.2. Minimum System Requirement • IBM® or 100 - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 4
VGA Output HDTV NTSC / PAL TV Projector S-Video Output Y Pr Pb/AV Output AV Input S-Video Input Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output Analog LCD Monitor GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator VGA Output DVI-I to D-Sub Connector - 4 - VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) VIVO DVI-I Connector - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 5
APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE CARD. In order to ensure your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte BIOS only. Use none official Gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the graphics card. - 5 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 6
computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of 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, if your computer has any on-board graphics - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 7
card when it is runnnig . After installation, please connect the power cable to your GV-R80L256V graphics card, or the system will not boot. 5. Replace the screw to fasten the of the graphics card drivers. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 8
later version. • If you install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard, which consist of SIS, or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate driver program for that motherboard. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver. GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - 8 - - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 9
for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performance. 0 Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 1. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Click the Install - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 10
to install the driver from AUTORUN window. Step 2: Found new hardware wizard: Searching and installing The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the Finish button to finish the installation. GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 11
it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When autorun window show up, click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X800 Series) item. Click the Install Display Drivers (Radeon X800 Series) item. Step 2. Click Next button. Step 3. Click Yes button. Setp 4. Click Express or Custom icon - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 12
"D:\setup.exe". z Install GIGABYTE Utility (V-Tuner2): Click the GIGABYTE Utility item. Step 2. Click the Next button. Step 3. Enter your name and company. Step 4. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 13
English z Install Hydravision : Click the Hydravision Install item. Step 2. Click the Next button. Step 3. Click the Yes button. Step 4. Click the Next button. Windows installings the components. Step 5. Click the Next button. Step 6. Click the Finish button to restart computer. Then the - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 14
Clock and Memory Clock). Displays core clock status Adjust core speed Displays memory clock status Adjust memory speed Open Help page Select choice of skin GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 15
English 3.1.5. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar's status area. Right-clicking this icon opens the GIGABYTE control panel, showing a menu composed of shortcut of the graphics card's enhanced and other functions. You may click the " - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 16
English VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card. Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments, such as brightness, contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors. GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 17
English ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center: After installation of the display drivers, you will find an ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center icon on the taskbar's status area. The ATI CATALYSTTM Control Center is used to configure all your - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 18
3.1.6. Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages, right-click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right-click on Desktop . Display Matrix Model CRT+TV CRT+DVI DVI+TV DVI+TV+CRT GV-R80L256V Yes Yes Yes Yes GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 19
Custom view is recommended for experienced users who want to expose only the features they adjust most often or that their 3D application supports. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly perform tasks such as changing a graphics setting or - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 20
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 Tray menu „ Select a Language ... „ Select a Skin ... „ Restore facotry defaults ... GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - 20 - - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 21
online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. The CATALYST Control Center Help feature offers the Graphics Software tab includes information such as installed 2D and 3D driver versions and OpenGL version. „ The Graphics Hardware tab includes - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 22
configure your display(s). „ Displays Manager Advanced View Use Display Manager Advanced View to set your desktop resolution, the display refresh rate, and arrange your displays. GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - 22 - - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 23
English Display Options: „ Use Display Options to configure a number of features, including 3D Refresh Rate Override, Display Detection, and Force TV detection. Monitor Properties 0: „ MonitorAttributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 24
associated display is selected. If you have a CRT and DFP device and want both to support HDTV, you must go to both Troubleshoot pages and check the boxes. 3D : „ 3D Standard View You can use 3D , overall 3D image quality, or a balance between the two. GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 25
English „ Anti-aliasing Anti-aliasing is a technique used to smooth out the jagged edges of three-dimensional curved objects or objects with diagonal edges. Anti-aliasing can be set to favor either an increase in system processing performance or improved image quality: Setting for performance is - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 26
CATALYSTTMA.I. Use this feature to enable or disable application specific optimization of the video driver. You can set the level of optimization by moving the slider from low to high , especially if the animated object rotates or moves into the background. GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - 26 - - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 27
major advances in the area of Pixel Shaders, which are small programs that execute on every pixel rendered to the display device. With support for up to six textures in a single rendering pass, the memory bandwidth constraints associated with multi-pass rendering can be greatly reduced, which - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 28
you want to select a particular APIspecific feature. If you are not sure which API your 3D application uses, consult the documention of your 3D application. GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 29
presets that are comprised of Home, Work, Theater, and Custom. Select a preset from the Video Presets drop dpwn menu. „ Overlay/VIDEOVISION Use this page to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Hue. „ Theater Mode - 29 - Software Installation - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 30
normally, you do not need to adjust anything. You can manually adjust the AGP bus settings to meet the individual requirements driver to detect when the graphics processor stops responding to display-driver instructions. When this happens, the display driver GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - 30 - - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 31
OK. 5. Click on Install Display Drivers to begin the Installation Wizard. 6. Click Next. 7. Click Yes to the license agreement. 8. Follow the Wizard's on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 32
, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact your computer manufacturer. If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting by monitor's adjust panel to make the screen looks focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.) GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 33
5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 1. After installing the display drivers, you will find a GIGABYTE icon in the lower-right corner of the Taskbar. Right- .) 3. Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a. Download the BIOS ZIP file for your card from GIGABYTE website and extract it to your hard disk ( - Gigabyte GV-R80L256V | Manual - Page 34
3 3 240 3 3 240 3 3 200 3 3 170 3 3 170 3 3 150 3 3 100 3 3 100 3 3 85 3 3 75 3 X 32bpp(16.7M) True mode 3 3 X X X X X X X X X * The table is for reference only. The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use. GV-R80L256V Graphics Accelerator - 34 -
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Copyright
© 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by
GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
("GBT").
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GBT
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Please do not remove any labels on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make
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User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-R80L256V-101
GV-R80L256V
Radeon X800 XL Graphics Accelerator