Gigabyte GV-RX55128D User Manual
VGA Card
GV-RX55128D/GV-RX55256D
Jul. 29, 2005
VGA Card
GV-RX55128D/GV-RX55256D
Jul. 29, 2005
VGA Card
GV-RX55256DP
Oct. 26, 2005
VGA Card
GV-RX55256DP
Oct. 26, 2005
VGA Card
GV-RX55256DP-RH
Apr. 20, 2006
VGA Card
GV-RX55256DP-RH
Apr. 20, 2006
GV-RX55128D /
GV-RX55256D /
GV-RX55256DP /
GV-RX55256DP-RH
Radeon X550 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 103
12MD-RX55128D-103R
* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste
and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
Copyright
© 2006 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in
any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT.
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Notice
Please do not remove any labels on VGA card, this may void the warranty of this VGA card
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make
a commitment to update the information contained herein.
Table of Contents
English
1. Introduction ......................................................................................... 3
2. Hardware Installation...........................................................................4
3. Software Installation ............................................................................ 9
4. Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................33
1.1. Features ..................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Minimum System Requirement .................................................................. 3
2.1. Board Layout .............................................................................................. 4
2.2. Hardware Installation ................................................................................... 7
3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation ................................................. 9
3.1.1. Operating System Requirement ................................................................................... 9
3.1.2. DirectX Installation ........................................................................................................ 10
3.1.3. Driver Installation ...........................................................................................................11
3.1.4. Utilities on Driver CD ................................................................................................... 13
3.1.5. Taskbar Icon ................................................................................................................. 16
3.1.6. Display Properties pages ............................................................................................ 19
3.2. Windows® 2000 Driver Installation ............................................................. 32
5. Appendix .......................................................................................... 34
5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ........................................................................... 34
5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode ................................................................................. 34
5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ................................................................................ 34
5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) ............................... 35
GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 -
1. Introduction
1.1. Features
• Powered by ATI X550 Visual Processing Unit (VPU)
• Supports the newest PCI Express x 16
• Integrated with 256MB DDR memory
(For GV-RX55256D only)
• Integrated with 256MB DDR II memory
(For GV-RX55256DP/GV-RX55256DP-RH only)
• Integrated with 128MB DDR memory
(For GV-RX55128D only)
• Supports DirectX 9.0
• Supports TV-Out
• Supports AV/S-Video and HDTV output
• Supports D-Sub and DVI-I connector
• Supports HDTV cable
1.2. Minimum System Requirement
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• IBM® or 100% PC compatible with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz
class processor or higher
• One PCI Express x 16 slot
• Operating Systems Win® 2000 / Win® XP
• 64MB system memory
• 50MB of available disk space for full installation
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Introduction- 3 -
2.1. Board Layout
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1) GV-RX55128D/GV-RX55256D
2. Hardware Installation
DVI-I Connector
TV-Out
VGA Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
DVI Output
Digital LCD Monitor
DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter
Analog LCD Monitor
VGA Output
Pr
HDTV
NTSC / PAL TV
Projector
OR
Analog LCD Monitor
Pb/AV Output
Y
S-Video Output
VGA Output
Analog Monitor
GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 -
DVI-I Connector
TV-out (S-Video)
VGA Monitor
Connector
(15pin)
2) GV-RX55256DP/GV-RX55256DP-RH
DVI-I Connector
TV-Out
English
Digital LCD Monitor
Analog LCD Monitor
HDTV
NTSC / PAL TV
Projector
VGA Monitor Connector
(15-pin)
DVI Output
S-Video Output
VGA Output
Pr
Pb/AV Output
Y
DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter
DVI-I Connector
TV-out (S-Video)
VGA Monitor
Connector
(15pin)
Analog LCD Monitor
OR
Analog Monitor
VGA Output
Hardware Installation- 5 -
English
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 IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED ON
THE CARD.
In 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.
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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:
1. Power off the computer and monitor, then
disconnect the display cable from the back
of your computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary,
consult your computer's manual for help
in removing the cover.
English
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 you computer
documentation.
Hardware Installation- 7 -
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