Gigabyte GV-R523D3-1GL Radeon R5 230 1GB GDDR3 (GVR523D3GL-00-G) User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................3
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ....................................................................................3
2. Hardware Installation ...................................................................................................4
2.1. Hardware Installation .....................................................................................................4
2.1.1. AMD Crossfi re ..................................................................................................................5
3. Software Installation ....................................................................................................7
3.1. Driver and Utility Installation ..........................................................................................7
3.1.1. Driver Installation ..............................................................................................................7
3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II .....................................................................................................9
3.2. Taskbar Icon ............................................................................................................19
3.3. Display Properties Pages ........................................................................................21
4. AMD Eyefi nity ............................................................................................................36
5. Appendix ....................................................................................................................37
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1. Introduction
1.1. Minimum System Requirements
• Hardware
- Intel®Pentium®4 / CoreTM 2 or AMD AthlonTM / PhenomTM
- 1 GB or more of system memory for best performance
- Optical drive for software installation (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive)
• Operating System
- Windows
® 8
- Windows ® 7
- Windows ® Vista
- Windows®XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
- Windows®XP Professional x64 Edition
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2.2. Hardware Installation
Step 3.
Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer and monitor. To connect a fl at panel display
to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card, use the
HDMI connector. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DisplayPort connector.
Step 1.
Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal
cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI
Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully
seated.
Step 2.
Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the
computer cover.
Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is
securely inserted.
After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics card, or the system
will not boot. Do not touch the card when it’s operating to prevent system instability.
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for
detailed instructions.
To Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor
To D-sub Monitor
To Mini HDMI Monitor
To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor
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2.1.1. How to enable the AMD CrossFireXTM technology?
• CrossFireXTM Confi guration
If you are planning on using this graphics card as part of a CrossFireX system, the following is required:
- A CrossFireX certifi ed motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset driver
- One or two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables
Two CrossFire bridge
interconnect cables. Two CrossFire graphics cards of the same type.
(Example: GV-RX195P256D-RH)
Figure 1
Step 2:
After installing graphics card driver in operating system, when an AMD CrossFireX confi guration is detected
for the fi rst time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and
the best possible GPU combination is selected based on the hardware confi guration.
If AMD CrossFireX is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to Page 14). From
the AMD Catalyst Control Center, enter the CrossFire menu and assure to select the Enable CrossFireXTM
check box (Figure 2).
Figure 2
Step 1:
Install two CrossFireX graphics cards of the same chipset on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and con-
nect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). Then users can enable the
CrossFireX technology through the graphics card driver.
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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 op-
erator 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 dam-
age 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 THE GRAPHICS CARD IS
DAMAGED.
In order to ensure that your graphics card can work correctly, please use
offi cial GIGABYTE BIOS only. Using non-offi cial GIGABYTE BIOS might
cause problem(s) on the graphics card.
AMD Graphics Accelerator 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 when HDMI output is activated.
If no need for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or the external sound card
to be the default Sound Playback device to obtain audio output from your system.
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3. Software Installation
Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers:
1. First make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version.
2. Make sure your system has installed the appropriate motherboard drivers
(for the motherboard drivers, please contact the motherboard manufacturer.)
Notice : The photos in this manual are for reference only and may not match what you exactly see on your screen
3.1. Driver and Utility Installation
3.1.1. Driver Installation
After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen
is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen
does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe
program.)
For software MPEG support in Windows XP, you must install DirectX fi rst. Users who run Windows
XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately.
Step 1:
Click the Install Display Driver item.
Step 2:
Select the displayed language and then click Next.
Step 3:
Click the Install button.
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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.
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3.1.2. GIGABYTE OC Guru II
Step 1:
Click the GIGABYTE OC Guru II item.
Step 2:
Choose the language for the installation and click the OK button.
Step 3:
Choose the Typical and click the Next button Step 4:
Click the Finish button. Then the installation of the
GIGABYTE OC Guru II is completed.
The system is installing the components.
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OC GURU II: Profi les
Users have 5 Profi les, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set different profi les.
By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profi les
This page indicates where users can set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、
GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT.
Function: When it’s locked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE /
MEMORY VOLTAGE can not be changed.
Function: When it’s unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE /
MEMORY VOLTAGE can be adjusted.
Function: Apply to what has just been setup.
Function: Return to the previous applied setup.
Function: Restore the default setup.
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MONITORING:
MONITORING PANEL:
Show real time GPU Clock/MEMORY Clock
Click MORE to MONITORING PANEL
Function: Monitoring Panel Settings.
Function: Start recording.
Function: Stop recording.
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Monitoring panel settings:
Function: Set up a folder to save the recorded fi les.
Function: Show the chosen items on the MONITORING PANEL.
Function: Return to MONITORING Page.
Function: Save the settings.
Function: Restore the default setup.
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GPU CLOCK:
MEMORY CLOCK:
When changing DEFAULT CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
Show GPU OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change GPU OFFSET.
MEMORY CLOCK is the combination of DEFAULT CLOCK and OFFSET.
When changing MEMORY CLOCK, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
Show MEMORY OFFSET, users can enter numbers directly to change MEMORY OFFSET.
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FAN
Show real time fan speed and fan mode
SETTINGS:
SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will show 0% if using a passive graphics card.
MODE: show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can set up in SETTINGS
AUTO mode, fans will be controlled automatically.
MANUAL mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph.
Return to PROFILES page.
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GPU VOLTAGE
Users can enter numbers directly to change GPU VOLTAGE.
Show and set up GPU VOLTAGE
When changing GPU VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
MEMORY VOLTAGE
Show and set up MEMORY VOLTAGE
When changing MEMORY VOLTAGE, represents PLUS and represents MINUS.
Show OSD HOT KEY and OSD location
Click SETTINGS to OSD settings
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OSD settings:
Function: Return to SETTINGS Page.
Function: Set up where OSD will show during games through clicking on one of the 9 squares.
Function: Setup a shortcut key for SOFTWARE On-Screen Display (OSD).
Function: Setup shortcut keys and a folder to save screenshots.
The settings can be adjusted by clicking on or by dragging the scrollbar.
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ONLINE SUPPORT
1.Update BIOS:
Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT
ONLINE SUPPORT:
The BIOS version of your VGA is shown in the page. By clicking the
item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if
there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the up-
dated BIOS version and it installs automatically.
2.Update Driver
The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page.
By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software
detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can down-
load the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically.
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3.Update OC GURU
The OC GURU version of your VGA is shown in the page.
By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the soft-
ware detects if there is an updated OC GURU version available. You
can download the updated OC GURU version and it installs automati-
cally.
4.PRODUCT INFO
When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the
offi cial GIGABYTE product page.
5.CONTECT US
6.FAQ
When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the
offi cial GIGABYTE CONTECT US page.
When you are connected to the internet, clicking the item will link to the
offi cial GIGABYTE product FAQ page.
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3.2. Taskbar Icon
After installation of the display driver, you will fi nd an ATI icon in the notifi cation area. Right-click the icon
to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to confi gure all your
graphics card settings.
Right-click the ATI icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center.
Or you can right-click on the desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center.
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Confi guring Audio Output
Confi gure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
Step 1:
Go to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices.
Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to be the
default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI).
Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard
audio controller.
Step 2:
In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3
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You can move the slider to change the resolution.
You can click the item to change the color quality.
Click the Advanced button for advanced settings.
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
windows will show up. Select Display Settings to adjust the screen resolution and color quality settings.
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AMD Catalyst
®
Control Center Basic View :
The Basic View is the default view when AMD Catalyst Control Center is launched for the fi rst time. This
interface provides access to the basic settings and advanced features of your AMD graphics products. You
can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time.
To access more settings in Basic View, click Basic, and
then click Next.
Easy Setup Wizards:
Choose a wizard from the central list and click Go for step-by-step assistance.
Avivo Video Converter
This wizard assists you to convert videos from one fi le format to another.
Step 1:
Select Avivo Video Converter, then click Go.Step 2:
Select the video fi le to be converted.
Step 3:
In the Output Folder area, select the destination folder where the new fi le will be located. Click Next.
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Step 4:
In the Output Video Format list, select a file
format for the new fi le. If you wish to change the
name of the new fi le, enter the new name in the
Output File area. Finally, click Next to start fi le
conversion.
The video fi le has been successfully converted.
Setup my display confi guration
This wizard allows you to confi gure display setting
for desktop viewing.
HydraVision Confi guration Settings
This wizard will take you to set up the HydraVision
Confi guration based on your own preference.
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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 better quality with a more balanced
setting.
Video Playback
Use this option to optimize video playback in dif-
ferent room environment or to select how video
playback appears on the second display.
Display Setup
This option allows you to confi gure your desktop,
including changing desktop resolution and desktop
mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more
than one display), and rotating desktop image to
match new display orientation.
Information Center:
The Information Center page in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information about
the installed graphics card.
Graphics Software
Provides software information including driver ver-
sion, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version and so
on.
Graphics Hardware
Provides hardware information including graphics
chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock
and so on.
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AMD Catalyst Control Center Advanced View
The Advanced page allows you to confi gure all of the many available settings of your ATI graphics card.
View Properties:
The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views.
Hotkeys Properties:
The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly perform tasks such as
changing a graphics setting or opening an application. A Hotkey is a combination of a modifi er key or keys,
such as Ctrl, Alt, or Shift, and any letter from the alphabet.
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Profi les Properties:
You can use profi les to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Defi ne
and save your own personal video settings that can be quickly activated manually, through a Hotkey, or by fi le
association.
Note:
A profi le applies to a specifi c graphics card. If there
is more than one graphics card installed in your
computer, you need to select the appropriate card
before creating, loading, or activating a Profi le.
Preferences Properties:
The Preferences page helps to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. The
Catalyst Control Center Preferences page contains the following options:
Always on Top
Hide Tooltips
Hide Splash Screen
Enable System Tray Menu
Select a Language ...
Restore Factory Defaults ...
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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.
The Catalyst Control Center Help feature offers the following options:
Help for this Page
Help Contents ...
Go to AMD.com
About Catalyst Control Center ...
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Display Options:
The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to optimize performance of OpenGL and Direct 3D
applications. Choose one of the Display Detection Option to prevent screen fl icker when detecting a display.
Note:
The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not
supported on systems running Windows Vista.
Note:
On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the
3D Refresh Rate Override item. Use 3D Refresh
Rate Override to set a refresh rate of your choice
when a full-screen application or game has a default
refresh rate that is lower than optimal.
Displays Manager:
Displays Manager is the central location for confi guring your display devices and arranging your desktop. Use
Displays Manager to change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment.
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Monitor Properties 1:
Attributes
Monitor Attributes provides information about the
attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Dis-
play Identifi cation Data (EDID). EDID uses the infor-
mation 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.
AvivoTM Colo
Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that
support per-display color settings. Independently
set the hue, saturation, and temperature for each
attached and enabled display.
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Standard Settings
The Standard Settings page provides access to a
universal slider control where you can simultane-
ously adjust all of the standard 3D settings for any
type of 3D application. The slider enables you to
adjust for overall system performance, overall 3D
image quality, or a balance between the two.
This page is useful when you are not aware of which
type of 3D settings your application uses, or when
you want to use an overall adjustment control that
rapidly confi gures your application.
Anti-Aliasing
Anti-Aliasing (AA) is a rendering technique de-
signed to remove jagged edges, shimmering, and
pixelation problems that are common in rendered
3D images. Rather than determining the color to
display for each pixel by sampling a single location
at the pixel’s center, anti-aliasing samples multiple
locations within each pixel and blends the results
together to produce the fi nal color .
Anti-Aliasing can be set to favor either system
processing performance or image quality, or the
application can decide:
• Setting for performance is best used when the
3D image is animated and smooth motion is the
most important consideration.
• Setting for quality is best used when highly de-
tailed and realistic 3D objects is the most important
consideration.
• If you are unsure of how to confi gure anti-alias-
ing, use the Use application settings option. Your
display will automatically adjust to the application’s
requirements.
Adaptive Anti-Aliasing
Adaptive anti-aliasing is a technique that applies a
combination of multi-sampling (MSAA) and super-
sampling (SSAA) on 3D objects to improve edge
smoothness and fine detail. This feature renders
3D objects containing transparencies more realistic,
providing exceptional levels of image quality while
maintaining performance.
3D:
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Anisotropic Filtering
Anisotropic Filtering is a technique that preserves
detail on surfaces that have three-dimensional
perspective and fade away into the background. It
works best when used in conjunction with Mipmap-
ping.
Anisotropic Filtering can be set to favor either an
increase in system processing performance or
improved image quality:
• Setting for performance is best used with ap-
plications that display objects with smooth, simple
surfaces, like those seen in CAD applications.
• Setting for quality is best used with applications
that display highly detailed scenes, backgrounds,
and textured objects, like those seen in 3D games.
• If you are unsure how to configure anisotropic
filtering, use the Use application settings option.
Your display will automatically adjust to the appli-
cation’s requirements.
All Settings
The All Settings page combines all of the principal
3D features onto a single page, without any pre-
view window, allowing for quick access and adjust-
ment. This page is useful when it is not necessary
to preview the adjusted settings because the effect
is already known or understood.
Color:
Adjust the overall richness of color by using the Gamma control. To adjust the overall brightness use the
Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Contrast control.
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AvivoTM 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 Color: Basic option to manually set
Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint
for video playback.
Note:
Certain video formats do not support these adjust-
ments. These settings will only affect applications
with video overlay support.
Advanced Color
Use the Advanced Color page to fine tune the
color of standard definition video (720x480) to
make the color more or less vibrant and to remove
excess red from skin tones. You can preview your
changes before applying them.
Note:
This page is only for Windows Vista.
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Theater Mode
Use Theater Mode to change the way you view
streaming video.
Note:
• These settings will only affect applications with
video overlay support. Extended Desktop Mode is
not supported on systems running Windows Vista.
• This item will be available when you connect
two monitors.
All Settings
The All Settings page combines all of the principal
Video features onto a single page, without any
preview window, allowing quick access and adjust-
ment. This page is useful when it is not necessary
to preview the adjusted settings because the effect
is already known or understood.
Note:
These settings will only affect applications with
video overlay support.
Basic Quality
You can control the deinterlacing settings by
checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item.
The bar determines how the two interlaced video
fi elds are converted into a non-interlaced form.
Note:
These settings will only affect applications with
video overlay support.
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AMD Overdrive:
Use Overdrive to maximize your viewing experience by dynamically and safely overclocking the graphics pro-
cessor and memory. Use the Automated clock confi guration utility to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for
the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your
specifi c requirements. Finally, Overdrive can be confi gured to run when the computer is booted or only when
running 3D applications.
CrossFireXTM:
CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two
or more Graphics Processing Units (GPUs).
Note:
If your computer cannot restart after setting a higher
clock speed, press and hold the <Shift> key during
system start-up until you hear three beeps.
Once your computer has full booted, disable Preserve
ATI Overdrive settings at logon.
Confi gure
When an ATI CrossFireX confi guration is detected
for the fi rst time by the ATI Catalyst display driver,
ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled. If
ATI CrossFireX is not enabled, select the Enable
CrossFireXTM check box.
Diagnostics
Use this page to determine whether your ATI
CrossFireX confi gurations are confi gured properly
and functioning optimally. You can also use the
page to view performance issues and suggested
solutions specifi c to a particular confi guration.
Note:
This page is only for ATI CrossFireX confi guration.
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AMD Eyefi nity setting:
Select Create Eyefi nity Display Group
Select Display (3 x 1)
Arrange the order of your displays
then the setting is completed
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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 seated properly in the PCI Express x16 slot.
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.
(NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the
secondary display.)
Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you install
the graphics driver.
Restart your computer.
Press <F8> on your keyboard after system starts up. When the Windows Advanced Options
Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press <Enter>.
After getting into Safe Mode, in Device Manager check whether the driver for the graphics card
is correct.
For more assistance, use the Troubleshooting Guide located in the Windows Help or contact
your computer manufacturer.
If necessary, adjust your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look
focused, crisp, and sharp. (Please refer to the monitor's manual.)
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5.1. 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. Contravention will be prosecuted. We
believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE
cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information
in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGA-
BYTE.
Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment
In addition to high-effi ciency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfi ll European Union regulations
for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety
requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of
our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or
reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement
GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6,
PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. More-
over, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned
toxic chemicals.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement
GIGABYTE will fulfi ll the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Elec-
tronic Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive specifi es the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of
electric and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked,
collected separately, and disposed of properly.
WEEE Symbol Statement
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste
collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.
The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help
to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human
health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local government offi ce, your household waste disposal service or where you
purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling.
When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or re-
gional waste collection administration for recycling.
If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the
Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your ef-
fort.
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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 packaging (including
shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic
equipment, minimize the use of landfi lls for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our
quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and
are disposed of properly.
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table
The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China
RoHS) requirements:
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