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GV-RX80T256V Radeon X800XT Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX80T256V-101 Copyright © 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGYCO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in anyfrom without the expressed, written permission of - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 2
Taskbar Icon ...14 3.1.6. Display Properties Pages 18 3.2. Win® 2000 Driver Installation 28 3.3. BIOS Flaseh Utility 28 4. Troubleshooting Tips 29 5. Appendix 30 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS 30 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP 30 GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator - 2 - - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 3
1.1. Features • Powered by ATI X800XT Visual Processing Unit (VPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory • Supports DirectX 9.X • Features VIVO and D-Sub connectors • Supports DVI-I connector • Supports HDTV cable 1.2. Minimum System Requirement • IBM® or 100% PC - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 4
oj ec tor S-V ideo Input AV Input AV Output S-Video O utput VGA Output A nalog LC D M onitor Digital LCD M onitor DVI Output DV I-I to D-Sub Connector GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator - 4 - VGA Monitor C onnector (15pin) VIVO DVI -I Connector - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | 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-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 6
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 capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, see you computer documentation. GV-RX80T256V Graphics - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 7
the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. After installing the GV-RX80T256V to your computer, please remember to connect at lease one power cable on the graphics card to drivers. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 7 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 8
3. Software Installation In this manual, we assume that your CD if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow the guides to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Driver installation" to motherboard driver. GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator - 8 - - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 9
Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performence. M Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Install DirectX 9 item. Click "Install DirectX 9" item. - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 10
and pop out a "New Hardware Found" message. The following is the step-by-step installation guide. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGACompatible) Click "Next" button to install the Click the "Finish" button to finish the installation. GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator - 10 - - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 11
English B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see theAUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Drivers (Radeon X800 Series) item. Click "Install Display - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 12
not show up, please run "D:\setup.exe". l Install V-Tuner2: Click "GIGABYTE Utility" item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Step 3 . Enter your name and co mpany. Step 4. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the V-Tuner2 installation is completed. GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator - 12 - - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 13
English l Install Hydravision : Click "Hydravision Install" item. Step 2. Click "Next" button. Step 3. Click "Yes" button. Step 4. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 5. Click "Next" button. Step 6. Click "Finish" button to restart computer. Then the Hydravision - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 14
the "VGA Info" and "Color Adjust"ta bs. You can link to GBT website for updated information about the graphics accelerator, latestdrivers, and other information. GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator - 14 - - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 15
English V-Tuner 2 (Overclock Utility) V-Tuner 2 lets you adjust the working frequency of the graphic engine and video memory (Core Clock and Memory Clock). Displays core clock status Displays memoryclock status Core speed adjustment Enables auto adjustm ent of core/ memory cloc k settings set - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | 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-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator - 16 - - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 17
Desktop Manager. 2.Hydravision HYDRAVISION™ is primarily software designed for multiple monitor settings. GV-RX80T256V graphic cards that have more than one display output can benefit fully from this software. GV-RX80T256V with only one display output can still take advantage of the many features - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 18
. You can click the item to change the color depth. Click "Advanced" icon for adapter and setting. Click "Advanced", into details settings: Display M atrix Model GV-RX8 0T256V CRT+TV Yes CRT+DVI Yes DVI+TV Yes DVI+TV+CRT Yes GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator - 18 - - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 19
graphics warning messages. n Enable ATI taskbar icon application enables or disables the ATI taskbar icon. However, this feature must be enabled forATI hotkey support. n Show ATI icon on taskbar adds or removes the ATI icon from the taskbar. n Disable quick resolution feature is accessible by left - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 20
default values. n Clone mode options button allows overlay settings are only available in dual-controller Clone mode, and not single-display or extended desktop configurations. GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator - 20 - - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 21
English 3D Properties: You can adjust Direct3D and OpenGL settings from 3D properties page. Direct3D Settings: n Use custom settings checkbox When Use sustom settings is checked,you can click "Custom" button to access Custom Settings. Using Custom Settings is recommended for advanced users only. n - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 22
compatibility issues for a few specific Direct 3D applicatio ns. l Support DTX texture formats allows applications to use this kind of texture format cause problems with other games. l Defaults button allows you to reset the Direct3D Compatibility Settings to default values. GV-RX80T256V Graphics - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 23
English OpenGL Settings: n Use custom settings checkbox When Use custom settings is checked, you can click "Custom" button to access Custom Settings. Using Custom Settings is recommended for advanced users only. n SMOOTHVISION 2.1 l Anti-Aliasing checkbox improves image quality by removing jagged - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 24
. Note that most applications will not be affected by activating this feature. l Defaults button allows you to reset the OpenGL Compatibility Settings to default values. GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator - 24 - - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 25
English VPU Recover Properties: The VPU Recover Properties allows the ATI display driver to reset the graphics accelerator when it stops responding to commands from the display driver. Using VPU Recover the display driver will, in most cases, be able to reset the graphics accelerator without - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 26
Secondary displays. Connecting your graphics card to a TV or VCR To connect your GV-RX80T256V graphics card to a TV (or VCR), use an S-Video cable. However, your computer and installing the enhanced graphics driver, see the user's manual.) 3. Determine ifyour television (or VCR) has an S-Video - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 27
increase or decrease the color gamma/brightness/contrast of Direct 3D and OpenGL games played in fullscreen mode. (NOTE: Game Gamma is NOT supported in Windows NT4.0) n Default resets the desktop brightness and color settings to the default values. n Full Screen 3D radio button SelectFull Screen 3D - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 28
procedure: MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your local dealer for the file. MIf you want to realize the BIOS flash information, please refer to detail on subsection 5.1. "How to reflash the BIOS". GV-RX80T256V Graphics Accelerator - 28 - - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 29
experience problems. Contact your dealer or GBT for more advanced troubleshooting information . For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not correct. n For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows® Help or contact - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 30
C:\>. 4. Begin to flash BIOS by typing atiflash -p 0 filename (ex:r955128d.f1) at the C:\> prompt and press Enter. (atiflash is the name of 1440 1856 x 1392 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 GV-RX80T256V 2D Single Display Modes Refresh Ra te (Hz) 200 200 200 100 85 160 120 100 - Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V | Manual - Page 31
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GV-RX80T256V
User's Manual
Radeon X800XT Graphics Accelerator
Rev. 101
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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
a commitment to update the information contained herein.