User's Manual

User Guide for Chrome 400/500 Series Graphics
SG195-B.1 1/6/2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 7
1.1 How to Use this Guide 7
1.2 Technology Summary 8
1.3 System Requirements 8
1.4 Identification 9
1.5 Modes 9
1.5.1 Windows Modes 9
1.5.2 HDMI Compatible Modes 9
1.5.3 Device Specific Modes 10
SECTION 2 INSTALL HARDWARE 11
2.1 Before you Install your Board 11
2.2 Your Board Components 12
2.3 Install Your New Board 13
2.4 Attach Video Cables 14
2.5 Finish Connections and Power On 16
SECTION 3 INSTALL SOFTWARE 17
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 34
SECTION 6 S3 SCREENTOYS BASICS 36
6.1 Basic Navigation to S3 ScreenToys 36
6.2 S3 ScreenToys Dialog Basics 37
6.2.1 Title Bar and Banner 37
6.2.2 Monitors List 38
6.2.3 Buttons 39
6.2.4 Window Exit 40
6.2.5 Left Menus 44
6.2.6 Right Panel Controls 45