Gigabyte Radeon HD5670 manual

GV -R567D3-1GI GV -R567ZL-1GI/ GV -R567OC-1GI rev2.0 A TI Radeon TM HD 5670 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 202 12MM-R567OGI-202R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. ("GBT") . No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, wri[...]

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- 5 - T able of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 6 1.1. Features .................................................................................................................. ....... 6 1.2. Minimum System Requirements ......................[...]

- 6 - GV-R567 Series Graphics Accelerator 1. Introduction 1.1. Features • Powered by A TI Radeon TM HD 5670 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) • Supports PCI Express 2.1 • Integrated with 1 GB DDR3 memory (For GV -R567D3-1GI only) • Integrated with 1 GB GDDR5 memory (For GV -R567ZL-1GI/GV -R567OC-1GI rev2.0 only) • Supports DirectX 1 1 • Su[...]

- 7 - Hardware Installation 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector DVI-I Connector Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor or DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output D-Sub Output HDMI TV HDMI Connector HDMI TV D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT M[...]

- 8 - GV-R567 Series Graphics Accelerator HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector DVI-I Connector Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor or DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output D-Sub Output HDMI TV HDMI Connector HDMI TV CrossFire Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor or[...]

- 9 - Hardware Installation HDMI Connector DVI-I Connector DVI-I Connector Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor or DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output D-Sub Output HDMI TV HDMI Connector HDMI TV CrossFire Connector D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) D-Sub monitor Connector (15-pin) Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor or D-Sub Output [...]

- 10 - GV-R567 Series Graphics Accelerator Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. T o protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Turn off your computer and unplug power supply. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer comp[...]

- 1 1 - Hardware Installation 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seat[...]

- 12 - GV-R567 Series Graphics Accelerator 3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1 . First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2 . Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufact[...]

- 1 3 - Software Installation 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.[...]

- 14 - GV-R567 Series Graphics Accelerator 3.2. T askbar Icon After installation of the display driver , you will find an A TI icon in the notification area. Right-click the icon to enter the A TI Catalyst Control Center . The A TI Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings. Right-click the A TI icon to enter the A[...]

- 1 5 - Software Installation 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. Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI)[...]

- 16 - GV-R567 Series Graphics Accelerator Y ou can move the slider to change the resolution. Y ou can click the item to change the color quality . Click the Advanced button for advanced settings. 3.3. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for Windows) T o access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and s[...]

- 1 7 - Software Installation A TI Catalyst ® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when A TI Catalyst Control Center is launched for the first time. This interface provides access to the basic settings and advanced features of your A TI graphics products. Y ou can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time. T[...]

- 18 - GV-R567 Series Graphics Accelerator 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 conf[...]

- 1 9 - Software Installation Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings.      3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your 3D games and applications to get faster perfor- mance and better quality with a more balanced setting.      Video Playback Use this option to opti[...]

- 20 - GV-R567 Series Graphics Accelerator A TI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all of the many available settings of your A TI graphics card. View Properties: The CA TAL YST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views. Hotkeys Properties: The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut k[...]

- 2 1 - Software Installation Profiles Properties: Y ou can use profiles to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D 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 m[...]

- 22 - GV-R567 Series Graphics Accelerator Help Properties: The 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 Cont[...]

- 2 3 - Software Installation Display Options: Choose one of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display.  Color Adjust the overall richness of color by using the Gamma control. T o adjust the overall bright- ness use the Brightness control, and the over- all contrast use the Contrast control.  Mode Use Mod[...]

- 24 - GV-R567 Series Graphics Accelerator 3D:  Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you can simulta- neously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for any type of 3D application. The slider enables you to adjust for overall system performance, overall 3D image quality, or a balance be[...]

- 2 5 - Software Installation  Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that have three-dimensional per- spective 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 processing performa[...]

- 26 - GV-R567 Series Graphics Accelerator  All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the princi- pal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quick access and adjustment. This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings be- cause the effect is already known or understood.[...]

- 2 7 - Software Installation Avivo TM Video:  Presets T o quickly adjust your 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:[...]

- 28 - GV-R567 Series Graphics Accelerator  All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the princi- pal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood. Note: [...]

- 2 9 - Troubleshooting Tips 4. T roubleshooting T ips The following troubleshooting 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'[...]

- 30 - GV-R567 Series Graphics Accelerator 5. Appendix 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth T ables Radeon TM HD 5670 Series 2D Single Display Modes Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolution (Hz) Standard mode High mode True mode 640 x 480 200 33 3 800 x 600 200 33 3 1024 x 768 200 33 3 1152 [...]

- 31 - Appendix 5.2. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at th[...]

- 32 - GV-R567 Series Graphics Accelerator 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 recycling used[...]