Gigabyte GV-RX60P128DE, GV-RX60P256DP User Manual

VGA Card

GV-RX60P128DE

Oct. 25, 2004

VGA Card

GV-RX60P128DE

Oct. 25, 2004

VGA Card

GV-RX60P256DP

Sep. 9, 2005

VGA Card

GV-RX60P256DP

Sep. 9, 2005

GV-RX60P128DE/ GV-RX60P256DP

Radeon X600 Pro Graphics Accelerator

User's Manual

Rev. 104 12MD-RX60P128D-104

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Table of Contents

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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

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1. Introduction

1.1. Features

• Powered by ATI X600 Pro Visual Processing Unit (VPU)

• Supports the newest PCI Express x 16

• Integrated with 256MB DDR memory

(For GV-RX60P256DP only)

• Integrated with 128MB DDR memory

(For GV-RX60P128DE only)

• Supports DirectX 9.0

• Supports TV-Out

• Supports D-Sub and DVI-I connector

1.2. Minimum System Requirement

• 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

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Introduction- 3 -

2.1. Board Layout

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1) GV-RX60P128DE

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

NTSC / PAL TV

Projector

Analog LCD Monitor

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Analog Monitor

AV Output

VGA Output

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DVI-I Connector

TV-out (S-Video)

VGA Monitor

Connector

(15pin)

2) GV-RX60P256DP

Digital LCD Monitor

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DVI-I Connector

TV-Out

VGA Monitor Connector

(15-pin)

DVI Output

DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter

Analog LCD Monitor

NTSC / PAL TV

Projector

Analog Monitor

VGA Output

AV Output

VGA Output

DVI-I Connector

TV-out (S-Video)

VGA Monitor

Connector

(15pin)

Hardware Installation- 5 -

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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.

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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.

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To install your new graphics card:

1. Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot. If

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2. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place,

3. Plug the flat panel display cable into your

necessary, remove the metal cover from this

slot; then align your graphics card with the

PCI Express x 16 slot, and press it in firmly

until the card is fully seated.

and replace the computer cover.

card; then turn on the computer and monitor.

If you wish to connect a VGA monitor via the

adapter, connect the 15-pin display cable

of the VGA monitor to the VGA connector of

the adapter.

To TV or VCR

To Flat Panel Display

To VGA Monitor

You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card drivers. Please

refer to next chapter for detailed instructions.

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