GV-R687D5-1GD-BAMD RadeonTM HD6870 Graphics AcceleratorUser's ManualRev. 10212MM-R687GDB-102RCopyright© 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDCopyrig

- 10 -GV-R687 Series Graphics AcceleratorSetp 4:Click the Express or Custom icon and thenclick Next.Step 5:Click the Accept button.The system is insta

- 11 - Software Installation3.2. Taskbar IconAfter installation of the display driver, you will find an ATI icon in the notification area. Right-cli

- 12 -GV-R687 Series Graphics AcceleratorConfiguring Audio OutputConfigure the default audio output device based upon your needs.Step 1:Go to Start &g

- 13 - Software InstallationYou can move the slider to change the resolution.You can click the item to change the color quality.Click the Advanced but

- 14 -GV-R687 Series Graphics AcceleratorATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View :The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center

- 15 - Software InstallationStep 4:In the Output Video Format list, select a fileformat for the new file. If you wish to change thename of the new fil

- 16 -GV-R687 Series Graphics AcceleratorQuick Settings:The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality3D Performance

- 17 - Software InstallationATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced ViewThe Advanced page allows you to configure all of the many available settings of y

- 18 -GV-R687 Series Graphics AcceleratorProfiles Properties:You can use profiles to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D ap

- 19 - Software InstallationHelp Properties:The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to access the comprehensive online help, registeryour

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- 20 -GV-R687 Series Graphics AcceleratorDisplays Manager:Displays Manager is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging

- 21 - Software InstallationMonitor Properties 1: AttributesMonitor Attributes provides information about theattached monitor. You can also enable Ex

- 22 -GV-R687 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-R687 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-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator All SettingsThe All Settings page combines all of the princi-pal Video features onto a single page, without

- 27 - Software InstallationATI Overdrive:Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking thegraphics process

- 28 -GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator4. Troubleshooting TipsThe following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your d

- 29 - Appendix5. Appendix5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth TablesRadeonTM HD 6870 Series 2D Single Display ModesDisplay Refresh Color Depth (bpp)Scree

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- 30 -GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator5.2. Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission,

- 31 - AppendixFinally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding andusing the energy-saving features of th

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- 4 -GV-R687 Series Graphics Accelerator1. Introduction1.1. Features• Powered by AMD RadeonTM HD 6870 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)• Supports PCI Exp

- 5 - Hardware Installation2. Hardware Installation2.1. Board LayoutMini DisplayPort ConnectorHDMI ConnectorDVI-I ConnectorDVI-DConnectorAnalog LCD Mo

- 6 -GV-R687 Series Graphics AcceleratorExpansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Toprotect them against damage from static

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

- 8 -GV-R687 Series Graphics AcceleratorHow to enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology?Step 1:Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset

- 9 - Software Installation3. Software InstallationNotice the following guidelines before installing the drivers:1. First make sure your system has in