32 4. Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................ 33 5. Appendix .......................................................................................... 34 5.1. How to Reflash the BIOS ........................................................................... 34 5.1.1. Reflash BIOS in MS-DOS mode ................................................................................. 34 5.1.2. Reflash BIOS in Windows mode ................................................................................ 34 5.2. Resolutions and Color Depth Table (In Windows® XP) ............................... 35 GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 2 1. Introduction English 1.1. Features • Powered by ATI X550 Visual Processing Unit (VPU) • Supports the newest PCI Express x 16 • Integrated with 256MB DDR memory (For GV-RX55256D only) • Integrated with 256MB DDR II memory (For GV-RX55256DP/GV-RX55256DP-RH only) • Integrated with 128MB DDR memory (For GV-RX55128D only) • Supports DirectX 9.0 • Supports TV-Out • Supports AV/S-Video and HDTV output • Supports D-Sub and DVI-I connector • Supports HDTV cable 1.2. Minimum System Requirement • IBM® or 100% PC compatible with Pentium® III 650MHz or AMD Athlon 650MHz class processor or higher • One PCI Express x 16 slot • Operating Systems Win® 2000 / Win® XP • 64MB system memory • 50MB of available disk space for full installation • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive -3 - Introduction 2. Hardware Installation English2.1. Board Layout TV-Out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) 1) GV-RX55128D/GV-RX55256D TV-out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) DVI-I Connector VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output VGA Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y S-Video Output Pb/AV OutputHDTV Pr GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 TV-Out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) 2) GV-RX55256DP/GV-RX55256DP-RH TV-out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) DVI-I Connector VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output VGA Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y S-Video Output Pb/AV OutputHDTV Pr TV-Out DVI-I Connector VGA Monitor Connector (15-pin) 2) GV-RX55256DP/GV-RX55256DP-RH TV-out (S-Video) VGA Monitor Connector (15pin) DVI-I Connector VGA Output Analog LCD Monitor Digital LCD Monitor DVI Output VGA Output DVI-I to D-Sub Adapter Analog LCD Monitor Analog Monitor OR NTSC / PAL TV Projector Y S-Video Output Pb/AV OutputHDTV Pr English -5 -Hardware Installation English 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 operator should be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the antistatic 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. 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. GV-RX55 Series Graphics Accelerator - 6 2.2. Hardware Installation Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card. To remove the existing graphics 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 on-board graphics capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, see you computer documentation. English -7 - Hardware Installation English To install your new graphics card: 1. 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 it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 2. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. 3. Plug the flat panel dis...