User manual GIGABYTE GV-3D1-7950-RH

[. . . ] GV-3D1-7950-RH GeForceTM 7950 GX2 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 102 12MD-3D17950R-102R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states. Copyright © 2006 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. , LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO. , LTD. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form 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this may void the warranty of this VGA card Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet. [. . . ] Operating system requirement · When loading the graphics card drivers for the system, please make sure your system has installed DirectX 9. 0C or later version. · If you 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. 3. 1. 2. DirectX installation Install Microsoft DirectX to enable 3D hardware acceleration support for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP to achieve better 3D performance. Note: For software MPEG support in Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP, you must install DirectX first. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to install DirectX separately. Step 1. When autorun window show up, click the Install DirectX 9 item. GV-3D1-7950-RH Graphics Accelerator - 10 - Step 2. Choose I accept the agreement and click the "Next" button. English Step 3. Click the "Next" button. Installing the components. Step 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. Then the DirectX 9 installation is completed. - 11 - Software Installation English 3. 1. 3. 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 out a "New Hardware Found" message. Step 1: Found new hardware wizard: Video controller (VGA Compatible) 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. Step 3: Found new hardware wizard: Finish Click the "Finish" button to finish the installation. GV-3D1-7950-RH Graphics Accelerator - 12 - B. Driver installation (Autorun Window) Insert the driver CD disk into your CD-ROM, and then you can see the AUTORUN window. If it does not show up, please run "D:\setup. exe". English Step 1. When autorun window show up, click Install Display Driver item. Step 3. Click "Next" button. Windows installings the components. Step 4. · General Timing Formula (GTF) is a standard used by most new displays. Discrete Monitor Timing (DMT) is an older standard still in use on some displays. · Coordinated Video Timing Standard (CVT) became the VESA standard on March 2003. · Fixed aspect ratio timing forces the displayed image to retain the aspect ratio of the mode rather than aspect ratio of the display. Note: The driver may place black borders around the displayed image, as needed. [. . . ] Click on "Install Display Drivers" to begin the Installation Wizard. Follow the Wizard's on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Please make sure the Windows® 2000 have installed Windows® 2000 Service Pack (or later) before installing the graphics accelerator driver. English - 25 - Software Installation English 4. Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. [. . . ]