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GV-R697D5-2GD-B/ GV-R695D5-2GD-B AMD Radeon TM HD6900 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MM-R6900SB-101R Copyright © 2010 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO.,...
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VGA Card GV-R697D5-2GD-B/GV-R695D5-2GD-B ard -R 697D 5-2G -B -R 695D 5-2G -B ec. 07, 2010 Dec.07, 2010
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1. Features 1.2. Minimum System Requirements 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 2.2. Hardware Installation 3. Software Installation 3.1. Driver and Utility ...
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1. Introduction 1.1. Features Powered by AMD Radeon TM HD 6970 / 6950 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Supports PCI Express 2.1 Integrated with 2 GB GDDR5 memory Supports Direct X 11 Supports Cross Fire...
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2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout 1. GV-R697D5-2GD-B Cross Fire Connector Mini Display Port Connector Mini Display Port Connector HDMI Connector DVI-D Connector DVI-I Connector Mini Display P...
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2. GV-R695D5-2GD-B Cross Fire Connector Mini Display Port Connector Mini Display Port Connector HDMI Connector DVI-D Connector DVI-I Connector Mini Display Port Connector Mini Display Port Digital LCD...
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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 ...
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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 thi...
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How to enable the ATI Cross Fire XTM technology? Step 1: Install two Cross Fire X graphics cards of the same chipset on a Cross Fire X-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two Cros...
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3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. First make sure your system has installed Direct X 9 or later version. 2. Make sure your system has installed...
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Step 5: Click the Accept button. Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is installing the components. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then th...
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3.2. Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver, you will find an ATI icon in the notification area. Right-click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The ATI Catalyst Control ...
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Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs. Step 1: Go to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Figure 2 Figure 1 Fi...
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3.3. Display Properties Pages Display Settings (Resolutions and Color Quality for Windows) To access Display Settings page, right-click on desktop and select Personalize, then the Personalization wind...
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ATI Catalyst® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalyst Control Center is launched for the first time. This interface provides access to the basic settings and a...
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Step 4: The video file has been successfully converted. In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for the new file. If you wish to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in th...
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Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your 3D games and applications to get faster perfor- mance and bet...
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ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced View The Advanced page allows you to configure all of the many available settings of your ATI graphics card. View Properties: The CATALYST Control Center dashboard...
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Profiles Properties: You can use profiles to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Define and save your own personal video settings that can be quickly activated...
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Help Properties: The Catalyst Control Center Help feature allows you to access the comprehensive online help, register your product, or generate a problem report should you require technical support. ...
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Displays Manager: Displays Manager is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop. Use Displays Manager to change your display setup and arrange your desktop i...
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Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). EDID uses the information provided...
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Standard Settings The Standard Settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you can simulta- neously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for any type of 3D application. The sli...
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Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic Filtering is a technique that preserves detail on surfaces that have three-dimensional per- spective and fade away into the background. It works best when used in con...
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All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the princi- pal 3D features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing for quick access and adjustment. This page is useful when it is ...
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Avivo TM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your video settings choose one of the video presets. Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo ...
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Basic Quality You can control the deinterlacing settings by checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item. The bar determines how the two inter- laced video fields are converted into a non- interlaced...
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ATI Overdrive: Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics processor and memory. Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the A...
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4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or GIGABYTE for more advanced troubleshooting information. Check that the card is se...
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5. Appendix 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth Tables Radeon TM HD 6900 Series 2D Single Display Modes Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.7M) Resolut...
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5.2. Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unaut...
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Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer pac...
