GIGABYTE GV-R697OC2-2GD Owner's Manual

GV -R697OC2-2GD/ GV -R697OC-2GD/ GV -R695OC-1GD/ GV -R695UD-1GD

AMD RadeonTM HD6900 Graphics Accelerator

User's Manual

Rev. 103 12MM-R6900S-103AR

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 7

1.1. Features .........................................................................................................................7

1.2. Minimum System Requirements .................................................................................... 7

2. Hardware Installation.................................................................................................. 8

2.1. Board Layout ................................................................................................................. 8

2.2. Hardware Installation.................................................................................................... 13

3. Software Installation.................................................................................................. 15

3.1. Driver and Utility Installation......................................................................................... 15

3.1.1. Driver Installation .........................................................................................................15

3.2. T askbar Icon............................................................................................................. 21

3.3. Display Properties Pages ........................................................................................ 23

4. Troubleshooting Tips................................................................................................ 37

5. Appendix ................................................................................................................. 38

5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables ............................................................................. 38

5.2. Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 39

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1. Introduction

1.1. Features

• Powered by AMD Radeon

• Supports PCI Express 2.1

• Integrated with 1GB GDDR5 memory (for GV-R695OC-1GD/GV-R695UD-1GD)

• Integrated with 2GB GDDR5 memory ( for GV-R697OC2-2GD/GV-R697OC-2GD )

• Supports DirectX 11

• Supports CrossFireX

• Supports DVI-I / DVI-D / HDMI / Display portx1

• Supports Dual-Link DVI-I connector

• Supports D-Sub connectors (by adapter)

• Supports HDMI connector

• Supports Display portx1

HD 6970 / 6950 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

1.2. Minimum System Requirements

• Hardware

- Intel® Pentium® 4/CoreTM 2 or AMD Athlon

- 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 550-watt and with one 75w 2x3-pin PCIe power and one 150w 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.) (GV-R697OC2-2GD/GV-R697OC-2GD)

- A power supply that provides at least 500-watt and with two 75w 2x3-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.)(GV-R695OC-1GD/GV-R695UD-1GD)

• 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-R697OC2-2GD/GV-R697OC-2GD/GV-R695OC-1GD/GV-R695UD-1GD

- A power supply that provides at least 600-watt and with two 2x3-pin PCIe power and two2x4 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.)(GV-R697OC2-2GD/GV-R697OC-2GD)

- A power supply that provides at least 600-watt and with four 2x3-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.)(GV-R695OC-1GD/GV-R695UD-1GD)

- One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables

/Phenom

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2.1. Board Layout

1. GV-R697OC2-2GD

CrossFire Connector

DisplayPort Connector

HDMI Connector

DVI-D Connector

DVI-I Connector

Digital LCD Monitor

HDMI TV

2. Hardware Installation

DisplayPort Connector

HDMI Connector

DVI-I Connector

Digital LCD Monitor

Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor

DVI Output

DVI-D Connector

D-Sub Output

DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter

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2. GV-R697OC-2GD

CrossFire Connector

DisplayPort Connector

HDMI Connector

DVI-D Connector

DVI-I Connector

Digital LCD Monitor

HDMI TV

DisplayPort Connector

HDMI Connector

DVI-I Connector

Digital LCD Monitor

Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor

DVI Output

DVI-D Connector

D-Sub Output

DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter

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3. GV-R695OC-1GD

CrossFire Connector

DisplayPort Connector

DVI-D Connector

DVI-I Connector

Digital LCD Monitor

HDMI TV

HDMI Connector

DisplayPort Connector

HDMI Connector

DVI-I Connector

Digital LCD Monitor

Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor

DVI Output

DVI-D Connector

D-Sub Output

DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter

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3. GV-R695UD-1GD

CrossFire Connector

DisplayPort Connector

DVI-D Connector

DVI-I Connector

Digital LCD Monitor

HDMI TV

HDMI Connector

DisplayPort Connector

HDMI Connector

DVI-I Connector

Digital LCD Monitor

Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor

DVI Output

DVI-D Connector

D-Sub Output

DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter

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The entire Radeon HD 6900 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.

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.

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.

Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is securely inserted.

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. Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the HDMI connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector.

Connect an HDMI monitor

Connect a flat panel display

DisplayPort Monitor

To Flat Panel DisplayT o HDMI Monitor

Connect a DisplayPort monitor

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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