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GV-RX387512H Radeon TM HD 3870 Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 101 12MD-RX3875H-101R Copyright © 2007 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). 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 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 Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this this manual.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. Macrovision corporation 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 Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Dec. 20, 2007 VGA Card GV-RX387512H VGA Card GV-RX387512H Dec. 20, 2007 - 3 - Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4 1.1. Features ......................................................................................................................... 4 1.2. Minimum System Requirements .................................................................................... 4 2. Hardware Installation.................................................................................................. 5 2.1. Board Layout ................................................................................................................. 5 2.2. Hardware Installation...................................................................................................... 7 3. Software Installation ...................................................................................................11 3.1. Windows® XP Driver and Utilities Installation ................................................................11 3.1.1. Operating System Requirements ...............................................................................11 3.1.2. DirectX Installation ........................................................................................................ 12 3.1.3. Driver Installation ......................................................................................................... 13 3.1.4. Taskbar Icon ................................................................................................................. 15 3.1.5. Display Properties Pages ........................................................................................... 17 4. Troubleshooting Tips................................................................................................ 35 5. Appendix ................................................................................................................. 36 Resolutions and Color Depth Tables (In Windows XP) ........................................................ 36 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 37