Gigabyte GV-RX345256H User Manual
GV -RX345256H
TM
Radeon
User's Manual
Rev. 101
12MD-RX3452H-101R
HD 3450 Graphics Accelerator
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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. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation ............................................................... 1 0
3.1.1. Operating System Requirements .............................................................................. 10
3.1.2. DirectX Installation.........................................................................................................11
3.1.3. Driver Installation .........................................................................................................12
3.1.4. Utilities Installation........................................................................................................ 14
3.1.5. Taskbar Icons ............................................................................................................... 15
3.1.6. Display Properties Pages ........................................................................................... 20
4. Troubleshooting Tips................................................................................................ 37
5. Appendix ................................................................................................................. 38
Resolutions and Color Depth T ables (In Windows XP)........................................................ 38
Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 39
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1. Introduction
1.1. Features
• Powered by ATI RadeonTM HD 3450 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
• Supports PCI Express 2.0
• Integrated with 256 MB GDDR2 memory
• Supports DirectX 10.1
• Supports CrossFire
• Supports AV output
• Supports 1 Dual-Link DVI-I connectors
• Supports 1 D-Sub connector
• Supports HDMI connector (by adapter, optional)
1.2. Minimum System Requirements
• Hardware
®
- Intel
Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon
- 512 MB of system memory; 1 GB or more for best performance
- Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive)
TM
TM
• Operating System
- Windows
- Windows
- Windows
®
Vista
®
XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
®
XP Professional x64 Edition
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2.1. Board Layout
D-Sub monitor
Connector (15-pin)
2. Hardware Installation
RCA
DVI-I Connector
or
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
or
NTSC / PAL TV Projector
Digital LCD Monitor
or
Analog LCD Monitor Analog CRT Monitor
HDMI TV
D-Sub Output
DVI Output
AV Output
D-Sub
Output
D-Sub monitor
Connector
(15-pin)
RCA
DVI-I Connector
DVI-I to D-Sub
Adapter
DVI-I to HDMI Adapter
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The entire Radeon HD 3450 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 19.
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.
Step 3.
Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on
the computer and monitor. If your graphics card came
with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel
display to the appropriate connector, as shown below.
Or use the DVI-I-to-HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI
monitor.
T o Flat Panel Display To D-Sub MonitorTo TV/VCR
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 CrossFireTM technology:
After installing two CrossFire graphics cards of the same chipset (Figure 1) on a CrossFire-supported
motherboard, users can enable the CrossFire technology simply through the graphics card driver .
Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same type.
(Example: GV-RX16P128P-RH)
Figure 1
Step 1: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, access the Catalyst Control Center
(please refer to Page 18). From the Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to
select the Enable CrossFire checkbox (Figure 2).
Step 2: When the next confirmation dialog box appears (Figure 3), click Yes to complete the CrossFire
configurations.
Figure 3
Figure 2
(Note): Only Windows® XP operating system supports CrossFire mode. Please do not enable CrossFire
in Windows® 2000.
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3. Software Installation
In this manual, we assume that your CD-ROM drive letter to be Drive D:
The installation of Windows Vista/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 the instructions to setup your graphics card driver. (Please follow the subsection "3.1.3
Driver Installation" to install the driver for your graphics card.)
3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation
3.1.1. Operating System Requirements
Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers:
1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version.
2. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers (for the motherboard
drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.)
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3.1.2. DirectX Installation
Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows Vista/XP to achieve
better 3D performance.
For software MPEG support in Windows Vista/XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who
run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately.
Step 1.
When the autorun window shows up, click the
Install DirectX 9 item.
Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement
and click the Next button.
The system is installing the components. Step 4. Click Finish to restart computer.
Step 3. Click the Next button.
Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed.
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3.1.3. Driver Installation
A. New Hardware Found
When the graphics card is inserted into your computer for the first time, the operating system will detect
the graphics card automatically and display a New Hardware Found message. The following are stepby-step installation instructions.
Step 1: Found New Hardware Wizard: Video Controller (VGA Compatible)
Click the Next button to install the driver. (Insert the
driver CD-ROM that came with your graphics card.)
Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from
the autorun window.
Step 2: Found New Hardware Wizard: Searching and Installing
The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically.
Step 3: Found New Hardware Wizard: Finish
Click the Finish button to finish the installation.
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