User manual GIGABYTE GV-R725O5-2GI

[. . . ] Notice Please do not remove any labels on this graphics card. Doing so may void the warranty of this card. Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual. 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. [. . . ] Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. When the autorun window shows up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and click the Next button. Step 3. Click the Next button. The system is installing the components. Step 4. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. GV-R725O5-2GI Graphics Accelerator - 12 - 3. 1. 3. 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. - 13 - Software Installation B. Driver Installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup. exe". When the autorun window shows up, click the Install Display Driver item. Step 2. Use Displays Manager to quickly change your display setup, arrange your desktop in a multimonitor environment, and enable TV Out. Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Display Options: The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to optimize performance of OpenGL® and Direct 3D ® applications. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to set a refresh rate of your choice when a fullscreen application or game has a default refresh rate that is lower than optimal. Choose one of the Display Detection Options to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. If you are using an older TV or one that has non-standard inputs that may not be automatically detected, use Force TV Detection. Note: On systems running Windows Vista the 3D Refresh Rate Override and the Display Detection Option to configure panning on displays with limited resolution capabilities are not supported since refresh rate is better controlled by Windows Vista and Windows Vista does not support panning. GV-R725O5-2GI Graphics Accelerator - 24 - Monitor Properties 0: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data. Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync. HDTV Support Use HDTV Support when your CRT, DFP, or DTV display device supports one or more HDTV modes that are not initially listed in the Displays Manager due to an incomplete EDID (Extended Display Identification Data). Selecting one or both of the HDTV modes adds them to the Force button located in the Displays Manager when the associated display is selected. If you have both CRT and DFP or DTV display devices and want both to support HDTV, select the Add 720. . . [. . . ] Ensure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. [. . . ]