Gigabyte GV-R487D5-1GD User Manual

GV-R487D5-1GDATI RadeonTM HD 4870 Graphics AcceleratorUser's ManualRev. 10112MM-R4870S-101RCopyright© 2008 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDCopyright

- 10 -GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics AcceleratorSetp 4:Click the Express or Custom icon and thenclick Next.Step 5:Click the Accept button.The system is instal

- 11 - Software Installation3.1.2. GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite on Driver DiskStep 1:Click the GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite item.Step 3:Click the Next button.St

- 12 -GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics AcceleratorGIGABYTE Gamer HUD LiteThe GIGABYTE Gamer HUD Lite allows you to adjust the the working frequency of the GPU a

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

- 14 -GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics AcceleratorConfiguring Audio OutputConfigure the default audio output device based upon your needs.Step 1:Go to Start >

- 15 - Software InstallationDisplayMatrixModel GV-R487D5-1GDDVI+DP YesHDMI+DVI YesHDMI+DP YesCRT(Note)+HDMI YesCRT(Note)+DP YesYou can move the

- 16 -GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics AcceleratorATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View :The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center i

- 17 - 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

- 18 -GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics AcceleratorQuick Settings:The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality3D Performance a

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

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- 20 -GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics AcceleratorProfiles Properties:You can use profiles to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D app

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

- 22 -GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics AcceleratorDisplays Manager:Displays Manager is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging y

- 23 - Software InstallationMonitor Properties 0: AttributesMonitor Attributes provides information about theattached monitor. You can also enable Ex

- 24 -GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator3D: Standard SettingsThe Standard Settings page provides access to auniversal slider control where you can si

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

- 26 -GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator All SettingsThe All Settings page combines all of the princi-pal 3D features onto a single page, without any

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

- 28 -GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator All SettingsThe All Settings page combines all of the princi-pal Video features onto a single page, withouta

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

- 3 -Table of Contents1. Introduction ...

- 30 -GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator4. Troubleshooting TipsThe following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your de

- 31 - Appendix5. Appendix5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth TablesRadeonTM HD 4870 Series 2D Single Display ModesDisplay Refresh Color Depth (bpp)Scree

- 32 -GV-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator5.2. Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, a

- 33 - 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-R487D5-1GD Graphics Accelerator1. Introduction1.1. Features• Powered by ATI RadeonTM HD 4870 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)• Supports PCI Expr

- 5 - Hardware Installation2. Hardware Installation2.1. Board LayoutDVI-IConnectorAnalog LCD Monitor Analog MonitororDVI-I to D-SubAdapterDigital LCD

- 6 -GV-R487D5-1GD 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-R487D5-1GD 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