User's Manual

User Guide for Chrome 500 Series Graphics
SG195-A.1 10/20/2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 6
1.1 How to Use this Guide 6
1.2 Technology Summary 7
1.3 System Requirements 7
1.4 Identification 8
1.5 Modes 8
1.5.1 Windows Modes 8
1.5.2 HDMI Compatible Modes 8
1.5.3 Device Specific Modes 9
SECTION 2 INSTALL HARDWARE 10
2.1 Before you Install your Board 10
2.2 Your Board Components 11
2.3 Install Your New Board 12
2.4 Attach Video Cables 13
2.5 Finish Connections and Power On 15
SECTION 3 INSTALL SOFTWARE 16
SECTION 4 DISPLAY SETTINGS BASICS 20
4.1 Screen Resolution and Color Quality 21
4.2 Basic Display Settings 23
4.3 Adjust Resolution, Color Quality and Refresh at the Same Time 27
4.4 Specify a Lower Color Quality for Older Applications 27
SECTION 5 MONITOR CONFIGURATION BASICS 28
5.1 Monitor Definition 28
5.2 Refresh Rate Adjustment 29
5.3 Using Multiple Monitors 31
5.3.1 Typical Display Device Combinations 32
5.3.2 Enabling a Multiple Monitor Clone Display 33
5.3.3 Display Device Attachment and Detection 35
SECTION 6 S3 SCREENTOYS BASICS 37
6.1 Basic Navigation to S3 ScreenToys 37
6.2 S3 ScreenToys Dialog Basics 38
6.2.1 Title Bar and Banner 38
6.2.2 Monitors List 39
6.2.3 Buttons 40
6.2.4 Window Exit 41
6.2.5 Left Menus 45