Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Radeon HD 4650 Gigabyte
Go to page of 32
GV -R465D2-1GI A TI Radeon TM HD 4650 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MM-R465AGP-102R Copyright © 2009 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. ("GBT") . No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT .
Apr. 07, 2009 VGA Card GV-R465D2-1GI V GA Card G V -R465D2-1GI Apr. 07, 2009.
- 3 - T able of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4 1.1. Features .................................................................................
- 4 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator 1. Introduction 1.1. Features Powered by A TI Radeon TM HD 4650 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) (For GV-R465D2-1GI only) Supports AGP Integrated with 1GB DDR2 memory (For GV-R465D2-1GI only) Supports DirectX 10.
- 5 - Hardware Installation 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. Board Layout D-Sub Moni- tor Connec- tor (15-pin) DVI-I Connector Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor or DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Digital LCD Moni.
- 6 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator Expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. T o 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.
- 7 - Hardware Installation 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. Step 1. Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the AGP slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated.
- 8 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator 3. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1 . First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version.
- 9 - Software Installation Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next . Step 5: Click the Accept button. The system is installing the components. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer. Then the driver installation is completed.
- 10 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator 3.2.T askbar Icon After installation of the display driver , you will find an A TI icon in the notification area. Right-click the icon to enter the A TI Catalyst Control Center . The A TI Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings.
- 1 1 - Software Installation 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.
- 12 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator Display Matrix Y ou can move the slider to change the resolution. Y ou can click the item to change the color quality .
- 1 3 - Software Installation A TI Catalyst ® Control Center Basic View : The Basic View is the default view when A TI Catalyst Control Center is launched for the first time. This interface provides access to the basic settings and advanced features of your A TI graphics products.
- 14 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator Step 4: 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 the Output File area. Finally, click Next to start file conversion.
- 1 5 - Software Installation 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 better quality with a more balanced setting.
- 16 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator A TI 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 CA T AL YST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views: Basic View/ Advanced V iew/ Custom View.
- 1 7 - Software Installation Profiles Properties: Y ou 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 manually, through a Hotkey, or by file association.
- 18 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator 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.
- 1 9 - Software Installation 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 in a multi- monitor environment.
- 20 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor . Y ou can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). EDID uses the information provided by the attached monitor to determine the limits for the resolution and re- fresh rate.
- 2 1 - Software Installation 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).
- 22 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator 3D: 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.
- 2 3 - Software Installation 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 conjunction with Mipmapping.
- 24 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator 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 not necessary to preview the adjusted settings be- cause the effect is already known or understood.
- 2 5 - Software Installation Avivo TM Video: Presets T o 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 Color: Basic option to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for video playback.
- 26 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator All Settings The All Settings page combines all of the princi- pal Video features onto a single page, without any preview window, allowing quick access and adjustment. This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood.
- 2 7 - Software Installation VPU Recover VPU Recover allows the A TI display driver to reset the graphics processor in the event that it stops responding to commands from the display driver. Using VPU Recover the display driver will,in most cases,be able to reset the graphics processor with- out requiring a system restart.
- 28 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator 4. T roubleshooting T ips 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 seated properly in the AGP 8x slot.
- 29 - Appendix 5. Appendix 5.1. Resolutions and Color Depth T ables Radeon TM HD 4650 Series 2D Single Display Modes Display Refresh Color Depth (bpp) Screen Rate 8bpp(256 color) 16bpp(65K color) 32bpp(16.
- 30 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator 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 unauthorized purpose.
- 31 - Appendix 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 packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
- 32 - GV-R465D2-1GI Graphics Accelerator.
An important point after buying a device Gigabyte Radeon HD 4650 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Gigabyte Radeon HD 4650 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Gigabyte Radeon HD 4650 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Gigabyte Radeon HD 4650 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Gigabyte Radeon HD 4650 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Gigabyte Radeon HD 4650, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Gigabyte Radeon HD 4650.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Gigabyte Radeon HD 4650. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Gigabyte Radeon HD 4650 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
