Gigabyte GV-RX80256D graphics card
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1. Anti aliasing Anisotropic filtering CATALYST A I e Mipmap detail level e TRUFORM Wait for display refresh e SMARTSHADER effects This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because the effect is already known or understood AP I S pecific Use the 3D API Specific dialog to select settings that are exclusively for the Direct3D and OpenGL Application Programmable Interfaces API These settings are provided for resolving certain incompatibilities within 3D applications that use one of these APIs Use this dialog when you are know which type of API Direct3D or OpenGL your 3D application uses and you want to select a particular AP l Specific feature If you are not sure which API your 3D application uses consult the documention of your 3D application Color Use the Color page to adjust the color properties of your Desktop and Full Screen 3D applications and games Use the Color Correction Images to e preview the changes before applying them The Color curve is a graphical representation of all the values of gamma brightness or contrast The color curve line will reflect any changes made to these elements amag E Color Desktop 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 Color Full screen 3D Adjusting the Gamma control alt2. IAL OP AT SHAMNA f Ho Pare EFI Epiie Ea Cokes 1 Wedd a VPU Alcove E Dii CATALYST AL Timid B ciel Gece Mipmap Detail Level Mipmapping is a texturing technique that pre serves the detail on a 3D object s surface as it sor moves into the background A series of low and bi high resolution texture maps are stored in memory and selectively used to create the object s surface depending on what level of detail is needed Mipmap detail level can be set to favor either an increase in system processing performance or improved image quality Setting for performance is best used when the 3D image is animated and smoothness of motion is the most important consideration Setting for quality is best used when high surface detail is required especially if the animated object rotates or moves into the background GV RX80256D GV RX80128D Graphics Accelerator 26 aoma E T R U F O R M 4 lt 2 TRUFORM is a technology developed by ATI that overcomes the bandwidth and memory constraints of traditional 3D rendering software to produce the smoothest and most natural 3D images TRUFORM not only enhances the smoothness but also provides highly detailed lighting effects This greatly enhances the realistic quality of 3D scenes by providing highlights on the surface of curved objects TRUFORM can be set to favor either an increase in system processing performance or improved image quality S
3. of the graphics card s enhanced and other functions You may click the Display Properties item and then click Settings Click Advanced after clicking Settings Click the appropriate tab to change your display settings Right click the icon ae S Dte A n uaes x r ew germ Click the VGA Information item into the VGA Info and Color Adjust tabs You can link to GIGABYTE website for updated information about the graphics accelerator latest drivers and other information 15 Software Installation VGA Information VGA Info lists the relevant information about your card Default Format i VGA Info W Coo dust DISPLAY INFORMATION Chp Vardir ATi Chip Type Radeon gt 00 R430 Pro Medel Name FMBO256D Rus Tyee PC Exceete a v l MAINBOARD INFORMATION OPU Verda Intel Systems Total Memory 523756 KR Systems Free Memory 276 796 KD Color Adjust Color Adjust allows you to make color adjustments such as brightness contrast and gamma values for each or all of RGB colors Default onal Pe E Cobor Ait jH m Deeteul Haide Coke petirey GV RX80256D GV RX80128D Graphics Accelerator 16 ATI CATALYST Control Center After installation of the display drivers you will find an ATICATALYST Control Center icon on the taskbar s status area The ATICATALYST Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings Right click the icon to
4. server and do the update for you VGA will not download update the BIOS if it detects the current BIOS on your card is the latest one 3 Update BIOS NOT through the Internet qd Download the BIOS ZIP file for your card from GIGABYTE website and extract it to your hard disk or floppy disk Select the From Local File check box and then click Flash Select the BIOS file from your hard disk or floppy disk Complete the update procedure following the on screen instructions 33 Appendix 5 2 Resolutions and Color Depth Table In Windows XP Radeon X800 2D Single Display Modes Display Maximum Color Depth bpp Screen Refresh Rate 8bpp 256 color 16bpp 65K color 32bpp 16 7M Resolution Hz Standard mode High mode True mode 640 x 480 200 v v v 800 x 600 200 V v v 1024 x 768 200 Vv v Vv 1152 x 864 100 v v v 1280 x 768 85 v v v 1280 x 960 160 v v v 1280 x 1024 120 Vv v 4 1600 x 1200 100 v v v 1792 x 1344 85 Vv v V 1800 x 1440 70 ve v v 1856 x 1392 75 v v v 1920 x 1080 75 v v v 1920 x 1200 85 v v v 1920 x 1440 75 v v v 2048 x 1536 66 vV v V Radeon X800 HDTV Display Modes Display Maximum Color Depth bpp Screen Refresh Rate 8bpp 256 color 16bpp 65K color 32bpp 16 7M Resolution Hz Standard mode High mode True mode 640 x 480 240 v v v 800 x 600 240 v v v 1024 x 768 240 v v X 1152 x 864 200 v
5. v X 1280 x 960 170 v v X 1280 x 1024 170 v v X 1600 x 900 150 v v X 1920 x 1080 100 v v X 1920 x 1200 100 v v X 1920 x 1440 85 V v X 2048 x 1536 75 v X X The table is for reference only The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use GV RX80256D GV RX80128D Graphics Accelerator 34
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8. GV RX80256D GV RX80128D Radeon X800 Graphics Accelerator User s Manual Rev 103 12MD RX80256D 103 Copyright 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Copyright by GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD GBT No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from without the expressed written permission of GBT Trademarks Third party brands and names are the property of their respective owners Notice Please do not remove any labels on VGA card this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet 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 Table of Contents Dee CUI UO stints dais cci oteaesys enletsesp A uncer 3 Meg CUES pas calaciestcs heiodd bar oe tateencncsenetca acct tantcuanastaatennsetatanbannieedeneaseuncsasaieiaentiah 3 1 2 Minimum System Requirement cccsesssssessscsssessssessserssssesstersstsrsersstsees 3 2 Hardware Installation ccateecccaceesccecresccexiriocug csaccen ens beaten statvetetecadsaacsaetnen 4 A AIM OU A E A E E E E TAE A A ata 4 2 2 Hardware Installation sssssssssesrisenrnennrnnnrrnnnrnnnnrnnnnrnnnnnnnrannnrnnnnrnnnrnnnnrnenrrnnrnns 6 3 Software Installation ssssssssessrsennrrnennrnennrrnnnrrnnnrnnnnnnrnnnrinenrrrnenrrnnnrrans 8 3 1 Window
9. 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 Contents m Search Help mM Go toATl com Information Center mM About CATALYST Control Center s Chock for driver apdates gt Contact CUSTOMER CARE Cosiomer reviews 3 Sond ATI your foedhack 2 Visit ati com caratysy a Information Center The Information Center provides detailed information in one location about the installed graphics hardware graphics software system hardware and system software m The System Software tab includes information such as the installed versions of Windows and Microsoft DirectX m The System Hardware tab includes information such as the installed CPU type and speed the installed BIOS and version and the installed motherboard chipset m The Graphics Software tab includes information such as installed 2D and 3D driver versions and OpenGL version m The Graphics Hardware tab includes information such as the installed graphics ID bus type and BIOS version 21 Software Installation Display Manager m Display Manager Standard View Use Display Manager Standard View to set your desktop resolution arrange your Prec displays enable secondary devices such as Caer eee a a TV or use
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11. color quality settings in this dialog box Display Proportics Dhea Oethliap Senha Sa Aare C stiis Diag ihe mirare keard he mirth the phaca arangi of pour marba You can move the slider to change the resolution You can click the item to change the color quality Duplay i Pig amd Piw Horii s geiter iiiki poder gey a j Maian 116i Ext w 14 by Fe poets Pe es Po Click the Advanced button for adapter and setting Display Model GV RX80256D GV RX80128D Matrix CRT TV Yes Yes CRT DVI Yes Yes DVI TV Yes Yes DVI TV CRT Yes Yes GV RX80256D GV RX80128D Graphics Accelerator 18 View Properties The CATALYST Control Center dashboard supports three types of views Standard View Advanced View Custom View m Standard View The Standard view is the default view when CATALY ST Control Center is launched for the first time It provides a single button in the left naviga Ee tion pane for each main page The Standard view PE is recommended for novice users m Advanced View The Advanced view provides access to the advanced features on each page The left Fara on aT aT navigation pane displays a tree view that lists all Daria Hanon ty carte Vow banat the advanced features The Advanced view is recommended for experienced users Custom View The Custom view allows you to display only the features you choose in the left navigation pane The Custom view is recommen
12. ded for experienced users who want to expose only the features they adjust most often or that their 3D application supports Lumend Bua Sers Buma Busu 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 modifier key or keys such as Ctrl Alt or Shift and any letter from the alphabet 19 Software Installation 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 manually through a Hotkey or by file association Note A profile applies to a specific 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 ig a CATALYST Centred Cantar seting D he hirer rgi E PAST OH I Sae Preferences Properties Use the Preferences page 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 Toolbar Text Enable System Tray menu Selecta Language Selecta Skin Restore facotry defaults GV RX80256D GV RX80128D Graphics Accelerator 20
13. e Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 e Integrated with 256MB 128MB DDRIII memory e Supports DirectX 9 0 e Supports TV Out and D Sub connector e Supports AV S Video and HDTV output e Supports DVI I connector e Supports HDTV cable 1 2 Minimum System Requirement e IBM or100 PC compatible with Pentium III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz class processor or higher e One PCI Express x 16 slot e Operating Systems Win 2000 Win XP e 64MB system memory e 50MB of available disk space for full installation e CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 3 Introduction 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 Board Layout 1 GV RX80256D GV RX80128D VGA Monitor Connector 15pin x Fah o VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor VGA Monitor Connector S Video Output 15 pin 3 NTSC PAL TV pee LH a ES DVI I Connector DVI Output DVI I to D Sub Connector VGA Output GV RX80256D GV RX80128D Graphics Accelerator 4 A 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 ground
14. ed 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 CAUTION 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 amp 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 5 Hardware Installation 2 2 Hardware Installation Installing Your Graphics card Now that you have prepared your computer you are ready to install your graphics accelerator card To install your graphics accelerator 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 3 Remove any existing graphics card from your computer Or if your computer has any o
15. enter the ATI CATALYST Control Center refer to Fig 1 Or you can right click on the desktop to select Properties S ettings Advanced ATI CATALYST Control Center tab and press ATI CATALYST tm Control Center button refer to Fig 2 N mii CarTarysr CONTROL CENTER Tha A CATALYST ie Coring Carim m eed io ceva ai pe ATI gipih poata ioei To capers Ha AT CALATI i pmj Doria Deta oki Ghee baton baks Start Fig 1 Fig 2 HYDRAVISION HY DRAVISION has everything you need to manage increased amounts of information across your computer desktop It allows you to quickly and easily tailor your computer desktop to the way you work You can arrange and rearrange monitors e assign Hot Key shortcuts e create up to 9 virtual desktops add special effects to windows and menus You can right click on ATI CATALYST Control Center icon jg to select HY DRAVISION gt HY DRAVISION Properties to set the HY DRAVISION refer to Fig 3 s z r Start 17 Software Installation 3 1 6 Display Properties pages To access Display Properties pages right click the GIGABYTE icon on the taskbar and select Display Properties or right click on Desktop and then select Properties The Display Properties dialog box shows the information of display adapter color the range of display area and the refresh rate Settings Resolutions and Color depth for Windows You may adjust the screen resolution and
16. ers the overall richness of color Adjusting the Brightness control alters the overall brightness Adjusting the Contrast control alters the overall contrast Adjusting the Gamma can be useful for CAD applications that rely heavily on color coding or applications that require realistic color Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast can be useful for 3D games that display dimly lit scenes With Video setting you can set for viewing video files SS4 m Standard Settings Video Overlay Standard Settings offers video pre sets that are comprised of Home Work Theater and Custom Select a preset from the Video Pre sets drop down menu Overlay VIDEOVISION Use this page to manually setGamma Brightness Contrast Saturation and Hue Theater Mode hoone ore gi fhe veka poets Thee ry SS di i ee Fe Eppes eae pets 29 Software Installation VPU Recover VPU Recover enables the ATI display driver to detect when the graphics processor stops responding to display driver instructions When this happens the display driver attempts to reset the graphics hardware In most cases VPU Recover will be able to reset the graphics processor without requiring a system restart Should the computer be unable to recover from a crash VPU Recover will switch the computer to software rendering mode allowing you to save any work in progress before restarting the computer Se ans I Enable VPU Recover Prepare an error re
17. etting for performance is best used for 3D images that do not require a high level of smooth ness and lighting detail Setting for performance is best used for situations where a high level of realism is required for the object s shape and reflective properties SMARTSHADER SMARTSHADER technology incorporates major advances in the area of Pixel Shaders which are Small programs that execute on every pixel rendered to the display device With support for up to six textures in a single rendering pass the memory bandwidth constraints associated with multi pass rendering can be greatly reduced which translates into better rendering performance By doubling the maximum allowable length of the shader programs more complex effects can be created to accurately model the visual properties of materials and surfaces including hair skin wood and water Software Installation Graphs Adapter LAADEOH HEDD Scone del E Let the spp ates decd p ap Fr E Letha ppi te ere EE Erste geomet reile D Suppi DOT bidure foots E hans ped center E Tii buerg E Pace Dibi Zitui daph GV RX80256D GV RX80128D Graphics Accelerator ErP ca E No Preview The No Preview page combines all of the principal 3D features onto a single page without any preview window allowing for quick access and adjustement You can change the settings for the following 3D features as you normally would on each feature own page
18. k h ia MonitorAdjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposi TEE r tion the computer desktop on your monitor s r display screen You can also adjust the horizontal and vertical sync or enable composite sync ch Ghee Gece seid oc ih ca ue fhe aces io adpan porion ce oe anpontal Veta Cai M concn oe Bus Ears Buna Bupu Software Installation Bh lise anad ven wirya Poiome a GV RX80256D GV RX80128D Graphics Accelerator 24 3D Standard View You can use 3D settings to adjust features found in such 3D applications as graphic design and CAD programs and games 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 configures your application Standard Settings The Standard settings page provides access to a universal slider control where you can simultaneously 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 m Anti aliasing Anti aliasing is a technique used to smooth out the jagged edges of three dimensional curved objects or objects with diagonal edges Anti aliasing can be set to favor either an increase in system processing performance or improved image quality Setting for performance is best used when the 3D image is animated and s
19. lled Windows 2000 Service caution Pack or later before installing the graphics accelerator driver 31 Software Installation 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 x 16 slot m 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 Mm f 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 m Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the graphics driver Restart your computer Press the F8 key 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 by monitor s adjust panel to make the screen looks focused crisp and sharp Please refer t
20. moothness of motion is the most important consideration Setting for quality is best used when having highly detailed and realistic 3D objects is the primary concern If you are unsure of how to configure anti aliasing use the Let the Application Decide option Your display will automatically adjust to the application s requirements m 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 Mipmapping 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 appli cations 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 Let the Application Decide option Your display will automatically adjust to the application s requirements W Honiy Proper Ti TF 25 Software Installation agm CATALYST ALL Use this feature to enable or disable application Specific optimization of the video driver You Bont 7 can set the level of optimization by moving the slider from low to high Hipmap Deis Ler
21. n board graphics capability you may need to disable it on the motherboard For more information see you computer documentation GV RX80256D GV RX80128D Graphics Accelerator 6 4 Locate the PCI Express x 16 slot If necessary remove the metal cover from this slot then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x 16 slot and press itin firmly until the card is fully seated Warning caron When installing the graphics card do not push down the heat pipe This may displace the heat pipe and cause bad contact between the VPU and thermal pad as wellas affect the heat dissipation To avoid system instability do nottouch the graphics card when itis runnnig 5 Replace the screw to fasten the card in place and replace the computer cover 6 Plug the display cable into your graphics card then turn on the computer and monitor 7 Pin for TV out only oie i S 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 Hardware Installation 3 Software Installation In this manual we assume that your CD ROM Drive letter to be Drive D The installation of Windows 2000 Windows XP drivers is very simple When you insert the driver CD into your CD ROM drive you can see the AUTORUN window if it does not show up run D setup exe Then you can follow the guides to setup your gra
22. nd click the Next button Inetalling Micrssoli H Direci X K Ireetalling Micrssoli H Direci xH Restart Computer Pieire ay wehbe Chp corpi ra thee bakes sv hn b belay Compared e Searching fel upelated Distt Punta Corpore and updating af martes Pee LY Thag rey bah paba irira bber Installing the components Step 4 Click Finish to restart computer Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed 9 Software Installation 3 1 3 Driver Installation A New hardware found After the graphics card is inserted into your computer at the first time the windows will automatically detect a new hardware in the system and pop outa New Hardware Found message The following Is the step by step installation guide Step 1 Found new hardware wizard Video controller VGA Compatible lowed Mew Hardware Wirand Click the Next button to install the driver There is a driver CD disk that came with your graphics accelerator please insert it now Or click the Cancel button to install the driver from AUTORUN window Step 2 Found new hardware wizard Searching and installing The wizard will search for the driver and install it automatically loge Mew Hardware Wirand larei New Hardware Wirand Phare sa able the er bale iha rdbaana a Ween onigba pii Companble Step 3 Found new hardware wizard Finish Click the Finish button to finish the installation laret Hew Hardware Wiradi Comple
23. o the monitor s manual GV RX80256D GV RX80128D Graphics Accelerator 32 5 Appendix 5 1 How to Reflash the BIOS 5 1 1 Reflash BIOS in MS DOS mode 1 Extract the downloaded Zip file to your hard disk or floppy disk This procedure assumes drive A 2 Restart the computer in MS DOS mode For Windows 2000 XP you need a startup disk to restart the computer in MS DOS mode 3 Change the command prompt to A gt 4 To back up the currentBIOS attheA gt prompt type BIOS flash utility name s BIOS file name example gvf13 s rx80256d e2 and press Enter 5 To flash BIOS atthe A gt prompt type BIOS flash utility name p BIOS file name example gvf13 p rx80256d f1 and press Enter 6 Waituntil it s done then restart your computer 5 1 2 Reflash BIOS in Windows mode 1 After installing the display drivers you will find a GIGABYTE amp icon in the lower right corner of the Taskbar Right click to select the VGA utility Gigabyte 2VGA BIOS Writer Fema 7004 11 19 Update Method Coren Wie Card iatermation LiveUpdate MOS Verba FOUTS GD EF amp Fro L tal File Pls LEPHOM PME PM2SL 512 EEPROM AOM Sines SS bytes Backup VGA BIOS Flash io Exil VRA BIOS Firik Status Ls VGA flash BIOS utility 2 Update BIOS through the Internet qd Select the Live Update check box and click Flash Then VGA will automatically download the BIOS for your card from GIGABYTE VGA
24. phics card driver Please follow the subsection 3 1 3 Driver installation to install the driver for your graphics accelerator 3 1 Windows XP Driver and Utilities Installation 3 1 1 Operating System Requirement e When loading the graphics card drivers for the system please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version e Ifyou install the graphics card drivers for the motherboard which consist of SIS or VIA chipsets please install the appropriate driver program for that motherboard Or please contact your motherboard nearest dealer for motherboard driver GV RX80256D GV RX80128D Graphics Accelerator 8 3 1 2 DirectX Installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows 2000 or Windows XP to achieve better 3D performence Note For software MPEG support in Windows 2000 or Windows XP you must install DirectX first GIGABYTE Step 1 When autorun window show up click the e Install DirectX 9 item Click the Install DirectX 9 item GIGABYTE Litmry Power OVD Browse this CO Rasdme Exit Inetalling Micrasoli H Cinect amp H Inetalling M cresott H Direcix H haerir ete val ai Dirtti punt Somborne Diets 30 Humas bariai Thar reial pociaga ell cech Po upclated Desci Hunts Congarinin are upih ii sap il eip Lahi fire raia Te nae milalati please chek Med Step 2 Choose l accept the agreement Step 3 Click the Next button a
25. port if VPU Recover Is activated for submission to ATI Technologies Allows the VPU Recover once it is actived to VEU Reco se ily dot te ga een genrate an error report that you can send to ATI oe via e mail Urg MPU Receete the dipli chests welll r pce Gace be able to ood fhe AGRESI pap ha pag ai yen recta GV RX80256D GV RX80128D Graphics Accelerator 30 3 2 Windows 2000 Driver Installation With Windows running on your computer you need to install the graphics card driver to take advantage of the higher performance resolutions and special graphics features of the graphics card To ensure you install the latest driver insert the Installation CD that shipped with your graphics card To install the graphics card driver for Windows 2000 please insert the Installation CD Then the AUTORUN window will show up Click Install Display Driver item and follow the wizard to install the driver If Windows does not show the CD automatically please run following steps L Z 3 4 5 6 8 Click the Start button on the control bar Select Run Type the following D SETUP exe If D is not your CD ROM drive substitute D with the correct drive letter Click OK Click on Install Display Drivers to begin the Installation Wizard Click Next Click Yes to the license agreement Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation Please make sure the Windows 2000 have insta
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