Gigabyte GV-R697OC2-2GD User Manual

GV-R697OC2-2GD/GV-R697OC-2GD/GV-R695OC-1GD/GV-R695UD-1GDAMD RadeonTM HD6900 Graphics AcceleratorUser's ManualRev. 10312MM-R6900S-103ARCopyright©

- 10 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics AcceleratorDisplayPort ConnectorHDMI ConnectorDVI-I ConnectorDVI-DConnectorAnalog LCD Monitor Analog MonitororDVI-I to

- 11 - Hardware InstallationDisplayPort ConnectorHDMI ConnectorDVI-I ConnectorDVI-DConnectorAnalog LCD Monitor Analog MonitororDVI-I to D-SubAdapterDi

- 12 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics AcceleratorExpansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Toprotect them against damage from stat

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

- 14 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics AcceleratorHow to enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology?Step 1:Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chips

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

- 16 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics AcceleratorSetp 4:Click the Express or Custom icon and thenclick Next.Step 5:Click the Accept button.The system is inst

- 17 - Software InstallationIncorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to your system and reducethe life of the system components.Cl

- 18 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics AcceleratorDrag the bar left/right to decrease/increase GPU/Memory clockStock GPU/Memory clock settingPress “Apply” to

- 19 - Software InstallationGreen Mode:The best 2D and 3D power saving setting to avoid unnecessary power consumption. Under Green mode,users can choo

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- 20 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics AcceleratorGraphics card power phase statusReal time monitor:• GPU/Memory clock• GPU temperature• GPU voltage• GPU curr

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

- 22 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics AcceleratorConfiguring Audio OutputConfigure the default audio output device based upon your needs.Step 1:Go to Start &

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

- 24 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics AcceleratorATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View :The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center

- 25 - 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

- 26 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics AcceleratorQuick Settings:The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality3D Performance

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

- 28 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics AcceleratorProfiles Properties:You can use profiles to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D a

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

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- 30 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics AcceleratorDisplays Manager:Displays Manager is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging

- 31 - Troubleshooting TipsMonitor Properties 1: AttributesMonitor Attributes provides information about theattached monitor. You can also enable Ext

- 32 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator3D: Standard SettingsThe Standard Settings page provides access to auniversal slider control where you can

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

- 34 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics AcceleratorAvivoTM Video: PresetsTo quickly adjust your video settings chooseone of the video presets.Note:These setti

- 35 - Software Installation All SettingsThe All Settings page combines all of the princi-pal Video features onto a single page, withoutany preview w

- 36 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics AcceleratorATI Overdrive:Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking thegr

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

- 38 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator5. Appendix5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth TablesRadeonTM HD 6900 Series 2D Single Display ModesDisplay Ref

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

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- 40 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics AcceleratorFinally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding andusing the e

- 41 - Appendix

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- 6 -Table of Contents1. Introduction ...

- 7 - Introduction1. Introduction1.1. Features• Powered by AMD RadeonTM HD 6970 / 6950 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)• Supports PCI Express 2.1• Integ

- 8 -GV-R6900 Series Graphics Accelerator2. Hardware Installation2.1. Board LayoutHDMI ConnectorDVI-I ConnectorDVI-DConnectorAnalog LCD Monitor Analog

- 9 - Hardware InstallationHDMI ConnectorDVI-I ConnectorDVI-DConnectorAnalog LCD Monitor Analog MonitororDVI-I to D-SubAdapterDigital LCD MonitorDVI O