Gigabyte GV-R697OC-2GD User Manual

GV-R697OC-2GD/
GV-R697OC-1GD/
GV-R695OC-1GD
AMD Radeon
TM
HD6900 Graphics Accelerator
User's Manual
Rev. 102
12MM-R6900S-102R
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Gigabyte GV-R697OC-2GD Specifications

General

GPU	AMD Radeon HD 6970
Memory	2GB GDDR5
Memory Interface	256-bit
DirectX Support	DirectX 11
Chipset Manufacturer	AMD
Interface	PCI Express 2.1 x16
Cooling	Windforce 3X
Recommended PSU	550W
Max Resolution	2560 x 1600
Memory Clock	1375 MHz
OpenGL	OpenGL 4.2
Ports	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini DisplayPort

Summary

Declaration of Conformity

Introduction

Features

Lists the key features and specifications of the AMD Radeon HD 6900 series graphics accelerator.

Minimum System Requirements

Details the hardware and operating system prerequisites for installing the graphics card.

Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the graphics card into the computer system.

Enable CrossFireX Technology

Instructions for enabling and configuring ATI CrossFireX technology for multi-GPU setups.

Software Installation

Driver and Utility Installation

Guide for installing the graphics card drivers and associated software utilities from the provided disk.

Configuring Audio Output

Display Properties and Settings

Setup Display Configuration Wizard

HydraVision Configuration Settings

Catalyst Control Center Advanced View

Accessing advanced features and detailed settings within the ATI Catalyst Control Center.

Catalyst Control Center Profiles

Catalyst Control Center Displays Manager

Configuring display devices, arranging the desktop, and setting up multi-monitor environments.

Catalyst Control Center Display Options

Catalyst Control Center Monitor Properties

Catalyst Control Center 3D Settings

3D Standard Settings

Adjusting overall 3D performance and image quality using a universal slider control.

3D Anti-Aliasing Settings

Configuring anti-aliasing techniques to improve image quality and reduce jagged edges.

3D Adaptive Anti-Aliasing

Applying a combination of sampling techniques for smoother edges and finer detail.

3D Anisotropic Filtering

Preserving detail on surfaces with three-dimensional perspective using filtering techniques.

Catalyst AI Settings

3D Mipmap Detail Level

Preserving texture detail on 3D objects as they move into the background.

3D All Settings Page

3D More Settings for APIs

Color Adjustments

ATI Overdrive

CrossFireX Configuration and Diagnostics

Troubleshooting Tips