Gigabyte GV-R597D5-2GD-B User Manual

Two CrossFire bridge

Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same type.

interconnect cables.

(Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH)

GV-R597D5-2GD-B

ATI RadeonTM HD 5970 Graphics Accelerator

User's Manual

Rev. 101

12MM-R597DB-101R

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	Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................		4
1.1. Features .........................................................................................................................		4
1.2. Minimum System Requirements ....................................................................................		4
2. Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................		5
2.1. Board Layout .................................................................................................................		5
2.2. Hardware Installation ......................................................................................................		7
3. Software Installation ..................................................................................................		10
3.1. Driver and Utility Installation .........................................................................................		10
	3.1.1. Driver Installation .........................................................................................................	10
3.2.	Taskbar Icon .............................................................................................................	12
3.3.	Display Properties Pages ........................................................................................	14
4. Troubleshooting Tips ................................................................................................		27
5. Appendix .................................................................................................................		28
5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP) .................................................		28
5.2. Regulatory Statements .................................................................................................		29

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1. Introduction

1.1.Features

•Powered by ATI RadeonTM HD 5970 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

•Supports PCI Express 2.1

•Integrated with 2 GB GDDR5 memory

•Supports DirectX 11

•Supports CrossFireXTM

•Supports 2 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors

•Supports 2 D-Sub connectors (by optional adapters)

•Supports HDMI connector (by adapter)

•Supports Display port

1.2.Minimum System Requirements

•Hardware

-Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD AthlonTM

-1 GB or more of system memory for best performance

-Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive)

-A power supply that provides at least 650-watt and with one 2x3-pin and one 2x4-pin PCIe power connector is required. The power supply should be with a known brand and certified to conform to safety regulations. (For the list of certified power supplies, go to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.)

-A certified system case with good airflow and cooling is recommended. (For the list of certified system cases, go to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedcases.)

•Operating System

-Windows® 7

-Windows® Vista

-Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)

-Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition

•CrossFireXTM Configuration

If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is required:

-A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver

-Two GV-R597D5-2GD-B

-A power supply that provides at least 1000-watt and with two 2x3-pin and two 2x4-pin PCIe power connectors is required. The power supply should be with a known brand and certified to conform to safety regulations. (For the list of certified power supplies, go to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.)

-Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables

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2. Hardware Installation

2.1. Board Layout

CrossFire Connector

DVI-I Connector 1

Mini Display Port Connector

DVI-I Connector 2

DVI Output

Digital LCD Monitor

DVI-I

Connector 1

Mini Display Port

Digital LCD Monitor

Connector

D-Sub

DVI-I to D-Sub

DVI-I

Connector 2

Output

Adapter

Analog LCD Monitor

Analog Monitor

HDMI TV

DVI-I to HDMI Adapter

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Hardware Installation

The entire Radeon HD 5970 series support HDMI output which can handle both audio and video signals. However, audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound card will be disabled when HDMI output is activated.

If no need for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card to be the default Sound Playback device to obtain audio output from your system. For more details, refer to page 14.

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.

DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED.

In order to ensure that your graphics card can work correctly, please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem(s) on the graphics card.

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2.2. Hardware Installation

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

To remove the existing graphics card:

Step 1.

Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display cable from the back of your computer.

Step 2.

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

Step 3.

Remove any existing graphics card from your computer.

To install your new graphics card:

Step 1.

Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated.

*Please make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is securely inserted.

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Step 2.

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

After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system will not boot. Do not touch the card when it's operating to prevent system instability.

Step 3.

This graphics card provides two DVI-I digital connectors. You can connect a monitor that supports DVI-I function or use the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter to connect a 15-pin D-Sub monitor. Or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI monitor. (Note: Only the DVI-I Connector 2 supports the DVI-I to

HDMI adapter.)

Connect a flat panel

To Mini Display Port

To Flat Panel Display

Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter

Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I to HDMI adapter

You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions.

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How to enable the ATI CrossFireXTM technology?

Step 1:

Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Then users can enable the CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver.

Figure 1

Step 2:

After installing graphics card driver in operating system, access the ATI Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 13). From the ATI Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to select the Enable CrossFire check box (Figure 2).

Step 3:

When the next confirmation dialog box appears (Figure 3), click Yes to complete the CrossFireX configurations.

Figure 3

Figure 2

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