Gigabyte AP64D-H, AP64D User Manual

AP64D/AP64D-H

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RADEONTM 8500 Series Graphics Accelerator

USER'S MANUAL

中文使用手冊

REV. 1.04

12MD-AP64DH-104

AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator

Chapter 1 User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

1.INTRODUCTION

1.1. PREFACE ...................................................................................4

1.2.Overview .....................................................................................4

2.HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1. UNPACKING ............................................................................... 5

2.2. BOARD LAYOUT ........................................................................ 6

2.3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................... 7

3.SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

3.1 Win98 /98SE or WinME / Win XP Driver And Utilities Installation .. 9

3.1.1 Operating system requirement ................................................9

3.1.2 DirectX installation ................................................................ 10

3.1.3 Driver installation .................................................................. 12

3.1.4 Utilities on driver CD ............................................................. 15

3.1.5 Taskbar Icon ......................................................................... 15

3.1.6 Property pages .....................................................................19

3.2.WINDOWS NT 4.0 DRIVER INSTALLATION .............................25

3.3.WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION ................................. 26

3.4 BIOS FLASH UTILITY ................................................................ 26

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4.Troubleshooting Tips ................................................................................. 27

5.Appendix ..................................................................................................28

5.1.How to refash the BIOS .............................................................. 28

5.2.Resolutions and Color Depth Table .............................................30

AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator

1.INTRODUCTION

Chapter

1.1. PREFACE

Unsurpassed graphics performance

AP64D(-H) provides the fastest and most advanced 2D, 3D and multimedia graphics

performance for the latest applications and enables use of progressive new features in

upcoming third party applications - without compromising performance. AP64D(-H)'s com-

prehensive support of DirectX® 8.1 features, highly optimized OpenGL® support, and

flexible memory configurations allow implementations targeted at gaming, enthusiast and

workstation platforms.

1.2. KEY FEATURES

n Powered by the RADEON

memory for advanced 3D graphics

n HYPER Z

n SMOOTHVISION

ages and without seriously compromising performance

n Supports high-speed double data rate (DDR) SDRAM memory at 275 / 250

(AP64D-H/AP64D) MHz

II technology integrate

8500/8500LE(AP64D-H/AP64D) GPU and 64MB DDR

eliminates distracting visual artifacts for smoother looking im

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n 165 MHz integrated TMDS transmitter supports panels up to (2048x1536)

resolution

n Supported DVI-I and TV-Out

n Supported V-Tuner for hardware monitor and performance tweaker.

n Bundle six of 3D Games(4 full version,2 lite version) and CyberLink PowerDVD.

Hardware Installation

2.HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1. UNPACKING

The AP64D series package contains the following:

l The AP64D(-H) graphics accelerator l This USER'S MANUAL l Power DVD XP CDx1

l Full Version game CD x4 (CD x 4), Lite version game x2 (CDx1) l Driver CDwith V-Tuner utilities l One cable support S-video and AV output ; DVI-I to D-Sub connector

WARNING!

Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To 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 components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case.

3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the system.

The card contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be left in its original packing until it is installed. Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the anti-static mat. Inspect the card carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your card. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on the card before proceeding.

MDO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON THE

CARD.

MIn order to ensure your graphics card working correctly, please use official Gigabyte

BIOS only Use none official gigabyte BIOS might cause problem on the graphics card.

AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator

2.2. BOARD LAYOUT

AP64D/AP64D-H (4Mx16 64MB DDR)

S-Vi deo

(TV-O ut)

VGA Monitor

C onnec to r

(15 pin )

DVI Connector

AV Output

S-Vi deoO utput

VGA Output

DVI Output

S-Vi deo

VGA Monitor

C onnec to r

(15 pin )

DVI Connector

Hardware Installation

2.3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Installing Your Graphics card..

Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics

accelerator card.

To install your graphics accelerator card

1. Power off the computer and monitor , then disconnect the display cable from the

backof your computer.

2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for help

in removing the cover.

3. Remove any existing graphics card from your computer.

Or, if your computer has any on-board graphics capability, you may need to disable it

on the motherboard. For more information, see your computer documentation.

AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator

4.Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align

your Graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully eated.

AP64D/A P64D-H

Graph ics card

AGP Slot

5.Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover.

AP64D/A P64D-H

Grap hics card

6.Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer and monitor. If your

Graphics card came with a DVI connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the

appropriate connector, as shown below...

To TV or VCR

To Flat Panel Display

To VGA MON ITOR

You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the Graphics card driver. For

detailed instructions, select your operating system from the list below:

Software Installation

3.SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM Drive letter to be Drive D:

3.1. WINDOWS®98 /98SE / WINDOWS ME /WINDOWS XP DRIVER

AND UTILITIES INSTALLATION

The installation of Win 98/98SE / Win ME / Win XP drivers is very simple.

When you insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, you can see the AUTORUN

window (if it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe"). Then you can follow guides to

setup your AP64D(-H) driver (Please follow the subsection 3.1.3 "Step By Step

Installation" to install the driver for your AP64D/AP64D-H graphics accelerator.

3.1.1.Operating system requirement

l If your OS is Microsoft Windows, when loading the AP64D(-H) drivers for the

system, please make sure your system ( Windows 98/98SE or Windows ME)has

installed DirectX8.1 or later.

l If you install the AP64D(-H) drivers for the mainboard, which

consist of SIS, ALI or VIA chipsets, please install the appropriate Driver program for

that mainboard. Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for M/B Diver.

AP64D /AP64D-H Graphics Accelerator

3.1.2.DirectX Installation

Install Microsoft DirectX 8.1 to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Win98/

98SE or WinME to achieve better 3D performence.

Note: For software MPEG support in Win98/98SE or WinME, you must DirectX first

install. MMust be install DirectX 8.1 (or later)

1. Installation DirectX Driver

Click "Install DirectX 8.1” Item.

2.Click "Yes" icon.

3.Click "Yes“ icon.

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