Gigabyte GV-R557D5-1GI User Manual Page 1

GV-R555D5-1GI/GV-R555D3-1GIATI RadeonTM HD 5550 Graphics AcceleratorUser's ManualRev. 10212MM-R555D3GI-102RCopyright© 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO

- 10 -GV-R555 Series Graphics Accelerator3. Software InstallationNotice the following guidelines before installing the drivers:1. First make sure your

- 11 - Software InstallationSetp 4:Click the Express or Custom icon and thenclick Next.Step 5:Click the Accept button.The system is installing the com

- 12 -GV-R555 Series Graphics Accelerator3.2. Taskbar IconAfter installation of the display driver, you will find an ATI icon in the notification ar

- 13 - Software InstallationConfiguring Audio OutputConfigure the default audio output device based upon your needs.Step 1:Go to Start > Control Pa

- 14 -GV-R555 Series Graphics AcceleratorYou can move the slider to change the resolution.You can click the item to change the color quality.Click the

- 15 - Software InstallationATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View :The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched f

- 16 -GV-R555 Series Graphics AcceleratorStep 4:In the Output Video Format list, select a fileformat for the new file. If you wish to change thename o

- 17 - Software InstallationQuick Settings:The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality3D Performance and Quality S

- 18 -GV-R555 Series Graphics AcceleratorATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced ViewThe Advanced page allows you to configure all of the many available

- 19 - Software InstallationProfiles Properties:You can use profiles to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications.De

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- 20 -GV-R555 Series Graphics AcceleratorHelp Properties:The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to access the comprehensive online help,

- 21 - Software InstallationDisplay Options:Choose one of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. ColorAdjus

- 22 -GV-R555 Series Graphics Accelerator3D: Standard SettingsThe Standard Settings page provides access to auniversal slider control where you can s

- 23 - Software Installation Anisotropic FilteringAnisotropic Filtering is a technique that preservesdetail on surfaces that have three-dimensional p

- 24 -GV-R555 Series Graphics Accelerator All SettingsThe All Settings page combines all of the princi-pal 3D features onto a single page, without an

- 25 - Software InstallationAvivoTM Video: PresetsTo quickly adjust your video settings chooseone of the video presets.Note:These settings will only

- 26 -GV-R555 Series Graphics Accelerator All SettingsThe All Settings page combines all of the princi-pal Video features onto a single page, without

- 27 - Troubleshooting Tips4. Troubleshooting TipsThe following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer orGIGABY

- 28 -GV-R555 Series Graphics Accelerator5. Appendix5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth TablesRadeonTM HD 5550 Series 2D Single Display ModesDisplay Refr

- 29 - Appendix5.2. Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of

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- 30 -GV-R555 Series Graphics AcceleratorFinally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding andusing the en

- 31 - Appendix

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- 4 -Table of Contents1. Introduction ...

- 5 - Introduction1. Introduction1.1. Features• Powered by ATI RadeonTM HD 5550 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)• Supports PCI Express 2.1• Integrated

- 6 -GV-R555 Series Graphics Accelerator2. Hardware Installation2.1. Board LayoutHDMI ConnectorDVI-I ConnectorDVI-IConnectorAnalog LCD Monitor Analog

- 7 - Hardware InstallationHDMI ConnectorDVI-I ConnectorDVI-IConnectorAnalog LCD Monitor Analog MonitororDVI-I to D-SubAdapterDigital LCD MonitorDVI O

- 8 -GV-R555 Series Graphics AcceleratorExpansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Toprotect them against damage from static

- 9 - Hardware Installation2.2. Hardware InstallationNow that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card.Step 1.Loca