Gigabyte GV-R557D3-1GI AMD Radeon HD5570 1GB graphics card
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1. Welcome 1 g E f Information Center i Monitor Properties EJ Displays Manager Display Options E E Monitor Properties 0 Attributes Video Converter VPU Recover ATI Overdrive RADEON PREMIUM GRAPHICS su Catalyst Control Center Graphics Adapter 1 4MD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 m Screen Position and Size Click the box and move it or use the arrows to adjust position or size l m Synchronization Horizontal I Composite sync Defaults l View Hotkeys v Profiles Bi Preferences gt Qieb Graphics Settings Hydralvision Welcome T l B El Information Center i Monitor Properties El Displays Manager Display Options Graphics Adapter g im Monitor Properties 0 1 AMD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 Attributes Adjustments En Support gt ii a 3 Color Video Video Converter VPU Recover ATI Overdrive ATI RADEON PREMIUM GRAPHICS Color Correction Hue Reset anta OR Saturation o j a my Adjustments Brightness 100 Contrast o ja my Color Temperature Control T Use Extended Display Identification Data EDID Temperature Reset 4000K H w e f Defaults j GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor You can also enable Extended Dis play Identification Data EDID EDID uses the infor mation prov2. 20060429_00031 Smo Net gt 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 What Would You Like to Do Select an Easy Setup Wizard or Quick Settings then click Go Easy Setup Wizards Quick Settings Information Center For step by step assistance choose a Wizard then click Go Avivo Video Converter L 4 Setup my display configuration Hydra Vision Configuration Settings This Wizard will take you through ra gizz a are car 1o coral preferences Up to 5 steps may be involved What Would You Like to Do Select an Easy Setup Wizard or Quick Settings then click Go Easy Setup Wizards Quick Settings Information Center For step by step assistance choose a Wizard then click Go g Avivo Video Converter 2 Setup my display configuration HydraVision Configuration Settings Te E Cinch Pe E a own preference Up to 5 steps could be involved GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator yst Control Center Basic Avivo Video Converter Completed AT The video file has been successfully converted Bitrat i Encoding Standard Video CD Open Folder Play File The video file has been successfully converted Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to
3. AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERN F THIS LICENSE come Select Express or Custom Install and then click Next 1 License The software accompanying this License hereinafter Software regardless of the media on which it is distributed are licensed to you by Advanced Micro Di AMD for use solely in conjunctior AMD hardware products purchased Software AMD Hardware You own the medium on which the Software is recorded but AMD and AMD s Licensors referred to collectively as AMD retain title to the Software and related documentation You may a use the Software solely in conjunction with the AMD Hardware on a single computer b make one copy of the Software in machine readable form for backup purposes only You must reproduce on such copy AMD s copyright notice and any other proprietary legends that vere on the original copy of the So e c transfer all your license rights in the Software provided you must also transfer a copy of this License the backup copv of the Software the AMD Hardware and the related documentation and provided the other partv reads and agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this License Upon such transfer vour license is then terminated Analvze Express eo Custom Customize Default Installation Location Install C Program FilesVATI Technologies Finished 2 Restrictions The Software contains copyrighted and patented material trade secrets and other proprietary material In order
4. Configuration Settings aria jil Computer i This wizard assists vou to convert a video file to a different video format E Documents YD E Pictures B Music B R tiv Chi d Advances to the first step of the selected Easv Setup ae nee Wizard B Searches B Public Folders a Fe nane 200604231003 Step 1 Step 2 Select Avivo Video Converter then click Go Select the video file to be converted Ti Catalyst Control Center Basic l l tea Te Anew video file will be created at the specified location Input File C Users GIGABYTE Videos 20060429_0003 mpa F Show the file name only Clear Select Source Value File Name C Users GIGABYTE Videos 20060429_000 Bitrate 0 27 mbps Frame Rate 29 97 frames sec 4 3 320x 240 8 1 2008 3 19 55 PM 22 727MB Step 3 In the Output Folder area select the destination folder where the new file will be located Click Next 13 Software Installation Catalyst Control Center Basic l Avivo Video Converter Step 2 No Associated Player AVIVO Use this format to produce generic MPEG 1 video files Output Video Format Standard MPEG 1 and MPEG 2 formats achieve very high compression rates and are portable to most MPEG 1 computers MPEG 4 DivX Compatible Portable Media Center Mal gt IL 1 Sony portable gaming device MPEG 2 Birate 0 27 mbps 1 42 mbps Encoding Standard MPEG 1 MPEG 1 Output File
5. In order to ensure that your graphics card can work correctly please use official GIGABYTE BIOS only Using non official GIGABYTE BIOS might cause problem s on the graphics card GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator 6 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 this slot then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is Nove securely inserted Step 2 Replace the screw to fasten the card in place and replace the computer cover Step 3 Plug the display cable into your card then turn on the computer and monitor To connect a D Sub monitor to your graphics card use the D Sub connector To connect a flat panel display to your graphics card use the DVI D connector To connect an HDMI monitor to your graphics card use the HDMI connector Connect a D Sub monitor i To D Sub Monitor To HDMI Monitor To Flat Panel Display baii Connect a flat panel display You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions Hardware Installation 3 Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers 1 First make sur
6. Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device mav not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept anv inference received including that mav cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature Eric Lu Date Dec 12 2011 Table of Contents A sc nioo LELE o a a E E i A tf A B U L T EE EE E E A E A disdecsauena T 4 1 2 Minimum System Requirements sssesmsenennznnnznnznnzenanninzanznnaznnnznnnzanzantrnazazznznzzazaza 4 2 Hardware Installation sssssesennennznnznnnnanznnzanznnznnznninnznnzznztnntnntazznzznnztnztnztantantaztazza 5 eE BOTE NOU L E nhobtiuaaeiincen ences at 5 2 2 Hardware Installation caisccszsaectiacncsecatnsicctacttnchespteiata sneer sutiadacupiasaitnddcneusitdebtmeeeseanemetsseaste T 3 SOE WTI ns alle ON ae agent i kin erta 8 3 1 Driver and Utility Installation seren ennnnnnnnn ann na nanna nanna tenna 8 Ma Driver MES AI i se tds tc cranes at eal pea epee Diodi 8 da JASKOMPICOT ti kai ab i e A e 10 Bios ISDA Propenies Pages a i cusutsnacnrsnvetcantonasaoatans suntan ieneiavaenmuaseianesit 12 4 Troubleshooting HDS sisceciisnasneohonssdssnmrastunnsnnaducainaduneuncdedacanadsiacniciadantinaiineiuanddcarnasinesdhs 26 TaN MT 2 5 1 Resolutions and Color Depth Tables ss sesmensnnznznnenzzonnnnnannnnnzznnnnnsinazznnzai 2 9 2 Regulatory Statements ace cccussscancasisascasscecnsnesesersaceastcansnecnsniw
7. configure display setting for desktop viewing mM HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you to set up the HvdraVision Configuration based on your own preference Quick Settings The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings Catalyst Control Center Basic What Would You Like to Do Select an Easy Setup Wizard or Quick Settings then click Go Easy Setup Wizards Quick Settings information Center Change a setting for Select a setting and click Go lea Display Setup YD Lets you adjust 3D settings in one easy step To fine tune other 3D settings for the ultimate gaming experience click the Advanced button below Information Center The Information Center page in Basic and Advanced View provides hardware and software information about the installed graphics card ZI Catalyst Control Center Basic What Would You Like to Do Select an Easy Setup Wizard or Quick Settings then click Go Easy Setup Wizards Quick Settings infe Graphics Software Graphics Hardware 2D Driver Version 8 01 01 961 REGISTRY MACHINE SYSTEM ControlSet001 Control Class 4D 8 14 10 0700 6 14 10 9017 2009 0918 2132 36825 45 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 Playb
8. full address G B T Technology Trading GMbH Bullenkoppel 16 22047 Hamburg Germany declare that the product description of the apparatus system installation to which it refers VGA Card GV R557D3 1Gl is in conformity with reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 2004 108 EC EMC Directive Limits and methods of measurement amp EN 61000 3 2 of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial scientific and medical ISM high frequency equipment amp EN 61000 3 3 Limits and methods of measurement K EN 55024 of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated Disturbances in supply systems caused Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations Information Technology equipment Immunitv characteristics Limits and methods of equipment measurement Limits and methods of measurement O EN 50082 1 Generic immunitv standard Part 1 of radio disturbance characteristics of Residual commercial and light industrv household electrical appliances portable tools and similar electrical O EN 50082 2 Generic immunitv standard Part 2 apparatus Industrial environment Limits and methods of measurement O EN 55014 2 Immunitv requirements for household of radio disturbance characteristics of appliances tools and similar apparatus fluorescent lamps and luminaries Immunitv from radio interference
9. gt Graphics Adapter Display Options 1 AMD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 E ha Monitor Properties 0 f Desktop and Display Setup Color Main H E Vid E ki w Video Converter Lj 1 B VPU Recover ATI Overdrive Attached displays currently disabled To make changes drag or right click the display Detect Displays icons Selected Display on AMD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 Single A t i Desktop area Color quality Refresh rate RADEON 1024 x 768 si High 32 bit si 60 Hz PREMIUM Rotation GRAPHICS Standard Landscape 0 Force 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 flicker when detecting a display mm r ae Preferences Help am a N ote z On systems Windows XP this page will show up the raphics Settings HydhraVision IE 3D Refresh Rate Override item Use 3D Refresh A Ne Giaies Adapter O Rate Override to set a refresh rate of vour choice E 8 Monitor Properties 0 1 AMD Radeon HD 6600 series L385 o sd TE Display Detection Option when a full screen application or game has a default Select how Catalyst Control Center will detect display devices 3 Video Converter C Detect whenever Catalyst Control Center is opened refre S h rate th at IS lower th a n O pti m al YPU R ATI EIR
10. of Hazardous Substances China RoHS requirements 10 KIA PH ETAR A mse SBD WA Management Methods on Control of Pollution from Electronic Information Products China RoHS Declaration Pmhash EWARITAWARRA ATA Hazardous Substances Table RAEREWRA ILA Hazardous Substances BB FR Parts A Pb XI Cr VI PBB PBDE PCB R x SARA EE HSH Connectors Raa F RBH S omponents x P assive G i id Cables IES Iz Soldering metal BSH KAWT MERAH Flux Solder Paste Label and other Consumable Materials O RTRRASASVREGADEM ARs PAS BI TESJ TI 1363 2006 EMEA PRES KAT Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in all homogenous materials of this part is below the limit requirement SJ T 11363 2006 X RAZA SASVREY ERAM R AME PAYS Bee SJ T1 1363 2006 ERE AY BR SEK Indicates that this hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogenous materials of this part is above the limit requirement in SJ T 11363 2006 FHEAE m RETRATAM E FEE MARE RIZEWR TB EMER FIBRES AI ERS A A FTA PIA AB This table shows where these substances mav be found in the supplv chain of our electronic information products as of the date of the sale of the enclosed products Note that some of the component tvpes listed above mav or mav not be a part of the enclosed product 29 Appendix GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator 230 TE Appendix GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator e
11. of O EN 50091 2 EMC requirements for uninterruptible broadcast receivers and associated power svstems UPS equipment Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technologv equipment Cabled distribution svstems Equipment for receiving and or distribution from sound and television signals EC conformitv marking The manufacturer also declares the conformitv of above mentioned product with the actual required safetv standards in accordance with LVD 2006 95 EC Safetv requirements for mains operated B EN 60950 electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use Safetv of household and similar O EN 50091 1 electrical appliances Manufacturer Importer Date Dec 12 2011 Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment General and Safety requirements for uninterruptible power systems UPS Signature Timmy Huang Name Timmy Huang DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 626 854 9338 626 854 9326 hereby declares that the product Product Name VGA Card Model Number GV R557D3 1GI Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementarv Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
12. online help register vour product or generate a problem report should vou require technical support The Catalvst Control Center Help feature offers the following options Catalyst Control Center _ E S Help for this Page sil View gt Hotkeys 8 Profiles GE Preferences Help Help Contents Help for this Page Graphics Settings HydraVision Help Contents Go to AMD com Problem Report Wizard a iometon Cerier JB About Catalyst Control Center H z Displays Manager Go to amd com Display Options 7 Monitor Properties 0 About Catalyst Control Center AMOD gt SOFTWARE Video Converter e VPU Recover ATI Overdrive Contact Customer Care Visit amd com Follow CatalystMaker on Twitter RADEON PREMIUM IV Allow Web content SRAPIUES IV Show this page on startup Defaults GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator 18 Displavs Manager Displavs Manager is the central location for configuring vour displav devices and arranging vour desktop Use Displays Manager to change your display setup and arrange your desktop in a multi monitor environment Saree Control Center 3 Note i sill Tiew Hotkeys QQ Profiles G Preferences Help l l l The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on svstems running Windows Vista Graphies Settings HydraVision Welcome FI L Information Center pe Displays Properties B 2 Displays Manager
13. 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 Catalyst Control Center i View Hotkeys Profiles dif Preferences Help Graphics Settings HydraVision Welcome Information Center E Displays Manager Display Options Monitor Properties 0 Hotkeys Manager i Hotkeys Manager o Video Converter IV Enable Hotkeys feature F List active Hotkeys only VPU Recover List Hotkeys for Catalyst Control Center nd ATI Overdrive According to all available actions O Launch Catalyst Control Center Hotkeys Actions Hotkeys RADEON PREMIUM GRAPHICS GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator 16 Profiles Properties Vou can use profiles to create customized environments for vour 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 Catalyst Control Center will View Hotkeys Profiles S Preferences Help b Profiles Manager Graphics Settings HydraVision gt Welcome r n a Information Zenter Profiles Manager 5 g Dipi Mensder r Create or Edit a Profile Display Options Ent leci fil Monitor Properties 0 met OL 38 60 A Pre name A Profile descrip ion ko Video Converter el VFU Recover ATI Overdrive L Compositi
14. 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 lt F8 gt on your keyboard after system starts up When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears select Safe Mode and press lt Enter gt 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 on focused crisp and sharp Please refer to the monitor s manual GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator 26 5 Appendix 5 1 Resolutions and Color Depth Tables Radeon HD 5570 Series 2D Single Displav Modes Displav Refresh Color Depth bpp Screen Rate 8bpp 256 color 16bpp 65K color 32bpp 16 7M Resolution Hz Standard mode High mode True mode 640 x 480 200 v v d 800 x 600 200 a v v 1024 x 768 200 a a v 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 v v v 1440
15. to protect them and except as permitted by applicable legislation you may not a decompile reverse engineer disassemble or otherwise reduce the Software to a human perceivable form b modify network rent lend loan distribute or create derivative works based upon the Software il ole or in part or Step 5 Click the Accept button Setp 4 Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next ATI Catalyst Install Manager Version 03 00 0678 Finished ATI Catalyst Install Manager Version 03 00 0678 Analyzing System r Analyzing Configuration Overall Progress Ss Detecting basic system configuration Installation complete Customize Install Finished The system is installing the components Step 6 Click the Finish button to restart the computer Then the driver installation is completed 9 Software Installation 3 2 Taskbar Icon After installation of the display driver you will find an ATI Bil icon in the notification area Right click the icon to enter the ATI Catalyst Control Center The ATI Catalyst Control Center is used to configure all your graphics card settings Catalyst Control Center N Activate Profile 1 ATI Radeon HD 5750 Series 2 ATI Radeon HD 5750 Series Svstem Messages Event Viewer Help About Exit Gil Catalvst TM Control Center N View Sort By Refresh a ie Canty 2 3 09PM Or you can righ
16. tones You can preview your changes before applying them Note This page is only for Windows Vista Software Installation mem MA nmn P a Basic Quality SS You can control the deinterlacing settings by U oa checking the Use automatic deinterlacing item octaves Ten The bar determines how the two interlaced video H e Monitor Properties 0 1 AMD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 L A oes Video Preview fields are converted into a non interlaced form G amp Video B 2o am N ote anes l These settings will only affect applications with msan S mi a video overlay support e Video Converter 1 VPU Recover m Basic Quality ATI Overdrive IV Use automatic deinterlacing Select the deinterlacing mode RADEON PREMIUM M Pulldown detection GRAPHICS Basic OK Apply Discard Defaults i Catalyst Control Center E ix E Theater Mode i mill View Hotkeys Profiles G Preferences gt Heb L Use Theater Mode to change the wav vou view Wome streaming video El Information Center Theater Mode g El Displays Manager p 7 ii i Display Options pi N ote Monitor Properties 0 1 4MD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 Single Display Mode e These settings will only affect applications with Theater Mode requires Dual Display To select another mode ciek Displays Manager video overlay support Extended Desktop Mode is Basic Color a Advanced Col not supported on
17. A Use manual detection only I must click the Detect Displays button 3D Refresh Rate Override By default some full screen applications operate at a refresh rate of 60 Hz instead of the desktop refresh rate To resolve this select the desired refresh rate override I Disabled m Display Management Options For displays of limited resolution capabilities RADEON I Only allow panning on limited resolution displays w PREMIUM GRAPHICS Basic OK Apply Discard Defaults l 19 Software Installation Monitor Properties 1 a Catalyst Control Center i will View Hotkeys Profiles G Preferences Help Graphics Settings HydhraVision Welcome E Information Center E Displays Manager Display Options E BB Monitor Properties 0 Adjustments HDT Support Video Converter VPU Recover ATI Overdrive RADEON PREMIUM APHICS su Catalyst Control Center E Monitor Properties Graphics Adapter 1 4MD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 m Monitor Information Display Data Channel DDC Supported Display Name L365 Maximum reported resolution 1280 768 Maximum reported refresh rate 75Hz m Monitor Attributes Vv Use Extended Display Identification Data EDID or driver defaults Maximum resolution Maximum refresh rate l will Tiew Hotkeys 8 Profiles GE Preferences PHelp Graphics Settings Hudravision
18. GV R557D3 1G1 AMD Radeon HD5570 Graphics Accelerator User s Manual Rev 101 12MM R557D3Gl 101GR Copyright 2011 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Copyright by GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD GBT No part of this manual may be reproduced or trans mitted in any form without the expressed written permission of GBT Trademarks Third party brands and names are the properties of their respective owners 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 Rovi Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited O EN 55011 O EN 55013 O EN 55014 1 O EN 55015 O EN 55020 amp EN 55022 O DIN VDE 0855 O part 10 O part 12 BI CE marking O EN 60065 O EN 60335 Stamp Declaration of Conformitv We Manufacturer Importer
19. ack 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 configure 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 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 Software Installation ATI Catalvst 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 supports three types of views Catalyst Control Center E View Hotkeys 8 Profiles GB Preferences Quel Basic View Advanced View Custom View Edit Custom View Display Options a Monitor Properties 0 ko Video Converter el YPU Recover ATI Overdrive visit amd com Follow CatalvstMaker on Twitter RADEON PREMIUM IV Allow Web content GRAPHICS IV Show this page on startup Defaults Hotkeys Properties The Hotkeys Manager allows you to create shortcut key combinations to quickly perform tasks such as changing a graphics setting or
20. ange size of on screen items How to correct monitor flicker refresh rate Scanners and Cameras View scanners and cameras Change what the power buttons do Require a password when the computer wakes Change when the computer sleeps Adjust screen resolution Scan a document or picture Check keyboard status Figure 2 In the Manage audio devices dialog box click the Playback tab Sound Playback Recording I Sounds Select a plavback device below to modifv its settings Digital Output Device HDMI 2 High Definition Audio Device N Working Speakers J High Definition Audio Device IO Not plugged in Headphones gt High Definition Audio Device Not plugged in Digital Output Device SPDIF ES d High Definition Audio Device Working Configure ho kem Apply System and Maintenance Get started with Windows Back up your computer Security Check for updates Check this computer s security statu e Allow a program through Windows Firewall Network and Internet Connect to the Internet View network status and tasks Set up file sharing Lf Hardware and aoe Play CDs or other medi automatically Printer Mouse Programs Uninstall a program Change startup programs User Accounts and Family Safety e Set up parental controls for any user Add or remove user accounts Appearance and Personalization Change desktop background Change the c
21. e Anisotropic Filterinc All Settings Video Converter VPU Recover ATI Overdrive Anti Aliasing IV Use application settings RADEON PREMIUM Z RAPHICS Filter Standard si Samples 2 Level Catalyst Control Center i sil Tiew Hotkeys Profiles G Preferences PHelp Graphics Settings Hydralvision Welcome IT El Information Center b 79 EJ l Displays Manager Greased Display Options a e Monitor Properties 0 AMD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 si Anti Aliasing Mode B 3D m 3D Preview Standard Settings Anti Aliasing Anti Aliasing Mode Anisotropic Filtering All Settings Color i f Video w Video Converter 1 VPU Recover ATI Overdrive 7 Anti Aliasing Mode RADEON PREMIUM f GRAPHICS Multi sample 44 Basic OK Apply Discard Defaults Performance Quality 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 configures your application Anti Aliasing Anti Aliasing AA is a rendering technique de signed t
22. e 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 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 Step 1 Click the Install Display Driver item GIGABYTE REAL GRAPHICS TRUE GAMING ATI Catalyst Install Manager Version 03 00 0678 xa Welcome ATI Catalyst Install Manager Version 03 00 0678 Select Installation Operation your oducts Step 3 Click the Install button Step 2 Select the displayed language and then click Next a For software MPEG support in Windows XP you must install DirectX first Users who run Windows 8 soc XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator 8 M ATI Catalyst Install Manager Version 03 00 0678 Installer Welcome End User License Agreement End User License Agreement PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE BY USING THE SOFTWARE YOU ARE
23. en you do everything from getting e mail to emptying your Recycle Bin Mouse Pointers Pick a different mouse pointer You can also change how the mouse pointer looks during such activities as clicking and selecting dt Theme Change the theme Themes can change a wide range of visual and auditory elements at one time including the appearance of menus icons backgrounds screen savers some computer sounds See also and mouse pointers Taskbar and Start Menu L Display Setio Ease of Access Adjust vour mb itor resolution which changes the view so more or fewer items fit on the screen Vou can also control monitor flicker refresh rate Monitor Drag the icons to match vour monitors 1 IB 1 Generic Non PaP Monitor on ATI Radeon HD8750 Series z You can move the slider to change the resolution This is my main monitor Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Colors tow Q High You can click the item to change the color quality 1024 by 768 pixels Click the Advanced button for advanced settings a apply Display Model B GV R557D3 1GI CRT DVI Yes Dviepvi Yes HDMIEDVI Yes HDMItCRT Yes Note By a HDMI to DVI adapter optional GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator 12 ATI Catalvst Control Center Basic View The Basic View is the default view when ATI Catalvst Control Center is launched for the first time This in terface provides access t
24. ering can be set to favor either an increase in system processing performance or improved image quality e Setting for performance is best used with ap plications that display objects with smooth simple surfaces like those seen in CAD applications e Setting for quality is best used with applications that display highly detailed scenes backgrounds and textured objects like those seen in 3D games e 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 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 su Catalyst Control Center will View Q Hotkeys v Profiles GB Preferences gt Help Graphics Settings Hydralvision Welcome E Information Center El Displays Manager Display Options E Monitor Properties 0 w S EEI Video Video Converter Cel YPU Recover ATI Overdrive ATI RADEON PREMIUM GRAPHICS Graphics Adapter 1 4MD Radeon HD 6600 serie
25. 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 amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002 96 EC WEEE Waste Electrical and Elec tronic Equipment directive The WEEE Directive specifies 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 d collection centers for activation of the treatment collection recvcling and disposal procedure game 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
26. ided 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 Avivo Colo Use Avivo Color for AMD graphics cards that support per display color settings Independently set the hue saturation and temperature for each attached and enabled display iu Catalyst Control Center i sill Tiew Hotkeys Profiles dif Preferences PHelp Graphics Settings Hudrawision Welcome El b Information Center b gt Standard Settin gs E Displays Manager Graphies ae Display Options a Monitor Properties 0 1 AMD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 5 3D r 3D Preview Anti Aliasing Anti Aliasing Mode Anisotropic Filtering All Settings Color fi Video Video Converter YPU Recover ATI Overdrive ATI I Use custom settings RADEON moore Performance Quality GRAPHICS k i Balanced su Catalyst Control Center i sil View Hotkeys Profiles G Preferences Help Graphics Settings HydhraVision Welcome E Information Center b gt El Displays Manager Display Options B e Monitor Properties 0 1 4MD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 E 3D M 3D Preview ML Anti Aliasing Graphics Adapter Standard Settings Anti Aliasing Anti Aliasing Mod
27. information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local government office 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 f 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 GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator 28 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 landfills 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
28. ll 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 Plavback device to obtain audio output from vour svstem For more details refer to page 11 Expansion cards contain verv delicate Integrated Circuit IC chips To protect them against damage from static electricitv vou should follow CAUTION some precautions whenever you work on your computer Turn off your computer and unplug power supply 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 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 e DO NOT APPLY POWER TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THE GRAPHICS CARD IS DAMAGED
29. manually set these speeds to meet your specific requirements Finally Overdrive can be configured to run when the computer is booted or only when EEA Sis running 3D applications View QHotkeys Profiles dif Preferences Help Graphics Settings HydraVision N 0 te l Welcome A n ay j i Information Center 9 ATI Overdrive Displays Manager If your computer cannot restart after setting a higher i l ma aona E clock speed press and hold the lt Shift gt key during tee system start up until you hear three beeps str GPL dock stg Once your computer has full booted disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon Graphics Adapter p Curent Values GPU Clock CrossFirex CrossFireX delivers exceptional performance on a single display by combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units GPUs ia Catalyst Control Center 3 X Config u re sil View Hotkeys Profiles dif Preferences gt Qlieb Te When an ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected ra CrossFireXx for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver Displays Manager Dae Ore ATI CrossFireX support is automatically enabled If E snipes 5 a ae b ATI CrossFireX is not enabled select the Enable combining the processing power of two or more Graphics Processing Units GPUs CrossFirex check box Configure CrossFireX Diagnostics IV Enable CrossFi
30. nd anaratceaccatdencnasensheenetanianes 28 1 Introduction 1 1 Features Powered by AMD Radeon HD 5570 Graphics Processing Unit GPU e Supports PCI Express 2 1 e Integrated with 1 GB DDR3 memory e Supports DirectX 11 Supports CrossFirex e Supports 1 Dual Link DVI D connector Supports 1 D Sub connector Supports 1 HDMI connector 1 2 Minimum System Requirements e Hardware Intel Pentium 4 Core 2 or AMD Athlon Phenom 1 GB or more of system memory for best performance Optical drive for software installation CD ROM or DVD ROM drive A power supply that provides at least 400 watt is required The power supply should be with a known brand and certified to conform to safety regulations For the list of certified power supplies go to http ati amd com certifiedpsu e Operating System Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP with Service Pack 2 SP2 Windows XP Professional x64 Edition GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator 4 2 Hardware Installation 2 1 Board Lavout HDMI Connector D Sub Monitor Connector 15 pin DVI D Connector HDMI Connector D Sub Monitor Connector 15 pin D Sub Output DVI D Connector DVI D Output 5 Hardware Installation The entire Radeon HD 5570 series support HDMI output which can handle both audio and MA video signals However audio output from the onboard audio controller or the external sound NOTE card wi
31. o 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 pixels center anti aliasing samples multiple locations within each pixel and blends the results together to produce the final color Anti Aliasing can be set to favor either svstem processing performance or image quality or the application can decide e Setting for performance is best used when the 3D image is animated and smooth motion is the most important consideration e Setting for quality is best used when highly de tailed and realistic 3D objects is the most important consideration e If you are unsure of how to configure 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 Software Installation s0 Catalyst Control Center sill View Hotkeys Profiles dif Preferences Help Graphics Settings Hydraision Welcome El Information Center E Displays Manager Display Options E E Monitor Prope
32. o the basic settings and advanced features of your ATI graphics products You can switch between Basic View and Advanced View at any time Catalyst Control Center Basic To access more settings in Basic View click Basic and then click Next Welcome to the ATI Catalyst Control Center What would you like to use e Basic Easy Setup Wizards and Quick Settings Provides both step by step assistance and Quick Settings for changing your display setup and other common tasks C Advanced Allows you to configure all of the many available settings of your TI graphics T Don t show this page again You can choose between Basic Easy and Quick or Advanced at any time Click Next to continue Easy Setup Wizards Choose a wizard from the central list and click Go for step by step assistance Mm Avivo Video Converter This wizard assists you to convert videos from one file format to another Till Catalyst Control Center Basic ii l ZI Catalyst Control Center Basic 22 What Would You Like to Do eS e a giri ss T A Select an Easy Setup Wizard or Quick Settings then click Go ee ZI Open Gv IB gt GIGABYTE Videos Search a Easy Setup Wizards Quick Settings Information Center rpe For step by step assistance choose a Wizard then click Go Prog L 4Avivo Video Converter ME Desktop lee Setup my display configuration Sm Recent Pl WI HvdraVision
33. olor scheme Adjust screen resolution H l Clock Language and L Region al Change kevboards or other input methods Change displav language Fi Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual displav Additional Options 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 11 Software Installation 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 PS es gQ Bik Appearance and Personalization Personalization v 4 Search p Tasks Personalize appearance and sounds Change desktop icons Fa Window Color and Appearance st t siz A i 9 Adjust font size DPI Fine tune the color and style of your windows Desktop Background Choose from available backgrounds or colors or use one of your own pictures to decorate the desktop wi Screen Saver Change vour screen saver or adjust when it displavs A screen saver is a picture or animation that covers your screen and appears when your computer is idle for a set period of time a Sounds Change which sounds are heard wh
34. on Activation Applications This profile includes C all Catayst Cortrol Center settings fe the following settngs J AMD Radeon HD 6600 ssries L335 RADEON y PREMIUM GRAPHICS Preferences Properties 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 Profile 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 is Catalyst Control Center si View Hotkeys 8 Profiles dif Preferences Help Always on Top Graphics Settings HydraVision Hide Tooltips Hide Toolbar Text E Information Center Displays Manager Hide Splash Screen 4 Display Options MM Monitor Properties 0 Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language Select a Skin Video Converter Lel YPU Recover Restore Factory Defaults ATI Overdrive F ollow CatalystMaker on Twitter RADEON PREMIUM IV Allow Web content GRAPHICS MV Show this page on startup Defaults 17 Always on Top Hide Tooltips Hide Splash Screen Enable System Tray Menu Select a Language Restore Factory Defaults Software Installation Help Properties The Catalvst Control Center Help feature allows vou to access the comprehensive
35. rex7 Identify GPU Your system is not functioning at optimal performance Please go to RADEON the Diagnostics page for a more detailed analysis PREMIUM GRAPHICS m Diagnostics i View Hotkeys Profiles Preferences gt Heb Use this page to determine whether your ATI CrossFireX CrossFireX configurations are configured properly eran and functioning optimally You can also use the il 4 A et pepe eae page to view performance issues and suggested a B Avivo BH Processing Unit KORRIBJEJI gt TE ARTAS l ESMA LLAJAJAE l Eat l l omen solutions specific to a particular configuration Configure m CrossFireX 2 Ef 4 BY Decree Note This page is only for ATI CrossFireX configuration ATERIAN EARS CrossfireX can now be enabled When you disable this feature a you will need to reboot then restore your previous display ATi settings creating a profile will make this easier ka 4 m r RADEON PREMIUM GRAPHICS g all GPU 25 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 AN 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
36. rties 0 S Standard Settings Anti Aliasing Anti Aliasing Mode All Settings Color A Video Video Converter VPU Recover ATI Overdrive b gt Anisotropic Filtering Graphics Adapter 1 4MD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 3D Preview ATi RADEON PREMIUM GRAPHICS Anisotropic Filtering IV Use application settings Per pixel samples 73 Catalyst Control Center Defaults mill View v Hotkeys a Profiles Preferences Help Graphics Settings HydraVision Welcome El Information Center El Displays Manager Display Options FI Monitor Properties 0 B 3D Standard Settings Anti Aliasing Anti Aliasing Mode Anisotropic Filtering Video Converter 1 YPU Recover ATI Overdrive RADEON PREMIUM GRAPHICS Basic OK Apply Discard Defaults A Color we Graphics Adapter All Settings 1 4MD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 Anti Aliasing IV Use application settings T Morphological filtering Level _ Fiter Standard r Anisotropic Filtering IV Use application settings Gard z Catalyst A I Samples 28 Texture Filtering Quality 1 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 Filt
37. s L365 3D r Color Adjustments Color correction curve Reactivate ATI color control GE E ABA Set color correction for SEB BZ E Desktop si BEI Bl fal Channels AH Gamma 7 a Click to change image Reset o j a fio 4 I Brightness 100 p HI Contrast 0 J apo 4 I Basic OK Discard Defaults GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator Eye Avivo Video Catalyst Control Center will View Hotkeys Profiles GB Preferences gt Quel Graphics Settings HydhaVision Welcome E Information Center EJ Displays Manager Display Options Monitor Properties 0 EEI 3D Basic Color Advanced Color Basic Quality Theater Mode All Settings Wideo Converter VPU Recover ATI Overdrive RADEON PREMIUM GRAPHICS Graphics Adapter TAMD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 y r Video Preview Presets To quickly adjust your video setting choose one of the video presets IV Use Application Settings Video Preset Basic OK i Catalyst Control Center l will View Hotkeys Profiles dif Preferences Help Graphics Settings HydhraVision Welcome E Information Center Displays Manager Display Options E Monitor Properties 0 E 3D Color B Video Presets L 2Basic Color Advanced Color Basic Quality Theater Mode All Settings Video Converter VPU Recover ATI Overdri
38. svstems running Windows Vista Basic Quality Al Seinas b Ei e This item will be available when you connect Video Converter Pana 7 two monitors H RADEON A PREMIUM e Mat video Scale to full screen GRAPHICS Catalyst Control Center a IX Al Setti ngs i ef View Hotkeys v Profiles Preferences Help l l See The All Settings page combines all of the principal E Video features onto a single page without any il forma preview window allowing quick access and adjust FI onitor Properties T AMD Radeon HD 6600 series L385 2 H i ifi soo 4 ment This page is useful when it is not necessary Brightness Saturation Pest A to preview the adjusted settings because the effect i CO Ta is already known or understood Advanced Color Sarees fica joon H l All Settings Note e Video Converter IV Use application settings atl verde These settings will only affect applications with m Advanced Color video overlay support RADEON PREMIUM GRAPHICS Basic OK Apply Discard Defaults GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator 24 ATI Overdrive Use Overdrive to maximize vour viewing experience bv dvnamicallv and safelv overclocking the graphics pro cessor and memorv Use the Automated clock configuration utilitv to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock Alternatively
39. t click on the desktop and select Catalyst TM Control Center GV R5570 Series Graphics Accelerator 10 Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs Step 1 Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Manage audio devices Internet Internet Explorer my E mail Windows Mail F Welcome Center e Windows Media Center ti Windows Ultimate Extras e Snaglt 7 ol Windows Media Player iy Windows Photo Gallery B Windows Live Messenger Download Windows DVD Maker a Notepad gt All Programs Figure 1 gO gt Control Panel gt e Control Panel Home Classic View GO b Control Panel Hardware and Sound b 4 Search Control Panel Home Printers System and Maintenance Security AutoPlay Network and Internet Hardware and Sound Programs Sound User Accounts and Family Safety Appearance and Personalization Mouse Clock Language and Region Ease of Access Power Options Additional Options Classic View m QO QG Personalization Keyboard Figure 3 Step 2 Adjust system volume Change button settings Change cursor blink rate Add a printer Change default printer Change default settings for media or devices Remove a printer Send a fax Play CDs or other media automatically Change system sounds Change pointer appearance Change power saving settings B Ch
40. ve ATI RADEON PREMIUM GRAPHICS Basic OK su Catalyst Control Center Basic Color Graphics Adapter 1 4MD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 Video Preview r Basic Color Brightness Saturation Contrast Tint IV Use application settings ii View Hotkeys Profiles dif Preferences Qieb Graphics Settings HydraVision Welcome E e Information Center E Displays Manager Display Options E Monitor Properties 0 Basic Quality Theater Mode All Settings Video Converter VPU Recover ATI Overdrive RADEON PREMIUM GRAPHICS Advanced Color Graphics Adapter 7 AMD Radeon HD 6600 series L365 si E Video Preview TA Advanced Color T Video Gamma IV Brighter Whites T Dynamic Range Discard Defaults 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
41. x 900 60 v 4 4 1600 x 1200 100 v v v 1680 x 1050 100 v v v 1792 x 1344 85 v v v 1800 x 1440 70 v v v 1856 x 1392 T5 v v v 1920 x 1080 75 v 4 a 1920 x 1200 85 v v 4 1920 x 1400 15 v 4 4 2048 x 1536 66 v v v The tables are for reference only The actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor you use 21 Appendix 5 2 Regulatorv Statements Regulatorv Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third partv nor be used for anv unauthorized purpose Contravention will be prosecuted We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing GIGABVTE cannot however assume anv responsibilitv 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 bv GIGA BVTE Qur Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high efficiency performance all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill 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
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