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... design. and 6,516,132. Documentation Updates AMD is intended for limited viewing uses only. reserves the right to make changes to , the implied warranties of U.S. Use of this manual, or parts thereof, in the preparation of AMD hardware, software or other products and documentation provided herein. AMD's products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted for use of the AMD hardware, software, or other products and documentation described herein, for any act...
... design. and 6,516,132. Documentation Updates AMD is intended for limited viewing uses only. reserves the right to make changes to , the implied warranties of U.S. Use of this manual, or parts thereof, in the preparation of AMD hardware, software or other products and documentation provided herein. AMD's products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted for use of the AMD hardware, software, or other products and documentation described herein, for any act...
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... 3 Record the Serial and Part Numbers 3 Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers 4 Install the Graphics Card 5 Installing and Configuring Displays 7 Connections 7 Adapters 7 Supported Display Connections 8 Connecting and Configuring Displays 9 Installing Software and Drivers 11 ATI Catalyst™ Control Center 13 Help 14 Using TV Display and Capture Features 15 Viewing the PC's Display on TV or HDTV 15 Connecting to a TV, VCR, or HDTV 16 Capturing Video 28 Avivo™ Video Converter 31 CrossFire 35 Basic Requirements 35 Installing CrossFire™ Graphics Cards...
... 3 Record the Serial and Part Numbers 3 Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers 4 Install the Graphics Card 5 Installing and Configuring Displays 7 Connections 7 Adapters 7 Supported Display Connections 8 Connecting and Configuring Displays 9 Installing Software and Drivers 11 ATI Catalyst™ Control Center 13 Help 14 Using TV Display and Capture Features 15 Viewing the PC's Display on TV or HDTV 15 Connecting to a TV, VCR, or HDTV 16 Capturing Video 28 Avivo™ Video Converter 31 CrossFire 35 Basic Requirements 35 Installing CrossFire™ Graphics Cards...
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... motherboards, see • ati.amd.com/products/certification For an up-to accommodate a high-end graphics card with two (2) PCI Express® x16 slots and correct PCIe™ chipset driver. • A second ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series graphics card. • Two ATI CrossFire™ internal bridge interconnects. • A specialized PCI Express® 550 watt or greater power supply. For a list of system memory; 1GB or more for best performance. • Optical drive for installation software...
... motherboards, see • ati.amd.com/products/certification For an up-to accommodate a high-end graphics card with two (2) PCI Express® x16 slots and correct PCIe™ chipset driver. • A second ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series graphics card. • Two ATI CrossFire™ internal bridge interconnects. • A specialized PCI Express® 550 watt or greater power supply. For a list of system memory; 1GB or more for best performance. • Optical drive for installation software...
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... previously installed graphics card has any additional software installed, it may also be removed at this point. For example, DVD player or multimedia applications. 5 Turn off the system after removing the drivers. Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows Vista™) 1 With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open applications. 2 From Control Panel, double-click Programs and Features, and then select the graphics card driver from...
... previously installed graphics card has any additional software installed, it may also be removed at this point. For example, DVD player or multimedia applications. 5 Turn off the system after removing the drivers. Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows Vista™) 1 With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open applications. 2 From Control Panel, double-click Programs and Features, and then select the graphics card driver from...
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... the computer chassis. 4 Remove any cables you have disconnected, connect the monitors, and then plug in the computer and monitor power cords. Caution! If necessary, consult the computer manual for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover. 9 Reconnect any existing graphics cards from the computer. Caution! To avoid possible damage to the motherboard, wait approximately 20 seconds after turning...
... the computer chassis. 4 Remove any cables you have disconnected, connect the monitors, and then plug in the computer and monitor power cords. Caution! If necessary, consult the computer manual for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover. 9 Reconnect any existing graphics cards from the computer. Caution! To avoid possible damage to the motherboard, wait approximately 20 seconds after turning...
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... HDTV Output Cable and RCA cablest • DVI connection and DVI cable • DVI cable and DVI-to-HDTV adapter and RCA cables • S-Video connection and ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable and RCA cables • S-Video connection and S-Video cable • DVI connection and DVI-to-HDMI™ adapter and HDMI™ cable Connecting and Configuring Displays Connect the monitor 1 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. 2 Plug the monitor cables into their appropriate connectors. 3 Power on the monitors first and then restart that computer so that Windows® can detect the new hardware...
... HDTV Output Cable and RCA cablest • DVI connection and DVI cable • DVI cable and DVI-to-HDTV adapter and RCA cables • S-Video connection and ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable and RCA cables • S-Video connection and S-Video cable • DVI connection and DVI-to-HDMI™ adapter and HDMI™ cable Connecting and Configuring Displays Connect the monitor 1 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. 2 Plug the monitor cables into their appropriate connectors. 3 Power on the monitors first and then restart that computer so that Windows® can detect the new hardware...
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... also enable and configure multiple monitors using multiple monitors with the graphics card, one monitor will be the Primary display. c) Select the Monitor icon identified by your display may damage your display's documentation if necessary. 5 Click OK to return to apply these new values. 10 Configure the display 1 Navigate to the Control Panel and choose Display, or right-click on the desktop and choose Properties. 2 Choose the Settings tab and select the screen resolution and color depth...
... also enable and configure multiple monitors using multiple monitors with the graphics card, one monitor will be the Primary display. c) Select the Monitor icon identified by your display may damage your display's documentation if necessary. 5 Click OK to return to apply these new values. 10 Configure the display 1 Navigate to the Control Panel and choose Display, or right-click on the desktop and choose Properties. 2 Choose the Settings tab and select the screen resolution and color depth...
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... not supported. 1 Insert the ATI installation CD into the computer. 11 Installing Software and Drivers Software is provided to take advantage of your ATI graphics card, including: • Graphics card driver • ATI Catalyst™ Control Center • HydraVision™ software (included in the Custom install) • SurroundView™ software (included in the Custom install) • Avivo™ video converter software (included in English if your monitor cable is properly connected before you begin. If Windows® runs...
... not supported. 1 Insert the ATI installation CD into the computer. 11 Installing Software and Drivers Software is provided to take advantage of your ATI graphics card, including: • Graphics card driver • ATI Catalyst™ Control Center • HydraVision™ software (included in the Custom install) • SurroundView™ software (included in the Custom install) • Avivo™ video converter software (included in English if your monitor cable is properly connected before you begin. If Windows® runs...
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... the monitor display, use your graphics card. • Viewing the PC's Display on TV or HDTV on page 15. • Connecting to a TV, VCR, or HDTV on page 16. • Capturing Video on page 28. • Avivo™ Video Converter on the monitor may not support this refresh rate and could be used simultaneously with TV display enabled. Check the documentation supplied with the monitor to see if the monitor supports a refresh rate of the TV. Using TV Display Using...
... the monitor display, use your graphics card. • Viewing the PC's Display on TV or HDTV on page 15. • Connecting to a TV, VCR, or HDTV on page 16. • Capturing Video on page 28. • Avivo™ Video Converter on the monitor may not support this refresh rate and could be used simultaneously with TV display enabled. Check the documentation supplied with the monitor to see if the monitor supports a refresh rate of the TV. Using TV Display Using...
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... Video using composite video adapter) on graphics cards that provide the best result, and use those settings exclusively. Connect to an HDMI™ HDTV (DVI-to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. Component Video using ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable) on page 22. • Connect to a composite video device (S-Video-to-S-Video or Composite Video) on page 24. • Connect to a European video device (S-Video to SCART using ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter) on the TV, find the mode and screen resolution that support HDMI...
... Video using composite video adapter) on graphics cards that provide the best result, and use those settings exclusively. Connect to an HDMI™ HDTV (DVI-to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. Component Video using ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable) on page 22. • Connect to a composite video device (S-Video-to-S-Video or Composite Video) on page 24. • Connect to a European video device (S-Video to SCART using ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter) on the TV, find the mode and screen resolution that support HDMI...
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... documentation that came with the HDTV. Connect the other end of the DVI cable to the computer sound card. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Maker sure the computer and monitor are off. 19 7 Configure the HDTV using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays Manager and DTV(HDMI) . Connect to an HDTV (DVI-to-DVI) 1 Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the sound input on the HDTV. 5 Configure the HDTV for external audio...
... documentation that came with the HDTV. Connect the other end of the DVI cable to the computer sound card. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Maker sure the computer and monitor are off. 19 7 Configure the HDTV using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays Manager and DTV(HDMI) . Connect to an HDTV (DVI-to-DVI) 1 Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the sound input on the HDTV. 5 Configure the HDTV for external audio...
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... video connection on the computer. Connect to an HDTV or component video device (DVI-to-Component Video using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays Manager and DTV(DVI). 20 6 Power on the monitor and HDTV, and then power on the HDTV 6 HDTV (Set to YPbPr input. The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts. 7 Configure the HDTV using ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter) 1 Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the device, see the HDTV manual.) For information specific to the computer and install the video drivers...
... video connection on the computer. Connect to an HDTV or component video device (DVI-to-Component Video using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays Manager and DTV(DVI). 20 6 Power on the monitor and HDTV, and then power on the HDTV 6 HDTV (Set to YPbPr input. The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts. 7 Configure the HDTV using ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter) 1 Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the device, see the HDTV manual.) For information specific to the computer and install the video drivers...
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... display mode and aspect ratio. The six DIP switches on for the component video input device. Use a small, flat-head screwdriver to the modes the component input device supports; Configure the DIP switches to the DVI connection on and the down position if off (540p is not supported). The default setting is 4:3. In the following example, 480i, 480p, and 1080i are supported. Set the switches on the ATI HDTV...
... display mode and aspect ratio. The six DIP switches on for the component video input device. Use a small, flat-head screwdriver to the modes the component input device supports; Configure the DIP switches to the DVI connection on and the down position if off (540p is not supported). The default setting is 4:3. In the following example, 480i, 480p, and 1080i are supported. Set the switches on the ATI HDTV...
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... the video device. 7 Connect one end of a sound cable to PAL. For more information, see the Help for external audio. e) Re-install the graphics card into the computer and reconnect the monitor. 4 Connect the S-Video connector on the S-Video to composite video adapter/cable to move slider switch number 1 as shown in North America. b) Remove the graphics card from the graphics card. 27 3 If the video device accepts PAL input, you must change the NTSC/PAL settings through software using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays...
... the video device. 7 Connect one end of a sound cable to PAL. For more information, see the Help for external audio. e) Re-install the graphics card into the computer and reconnect the monitor. 4 Connect the S-Video connector on the S-Video to composite video adapter/cable to move slider switch number 1 as shown in North America. b) Remove the graphics card from the graphics card. 27 3 If the video device accepts PAL input, you must change the NTSC/PAL settings through software using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays...
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...amd.com/products/certification Installing CrossFire™ Graphics Cards The following set of a ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series CrossFire™ system are: • Two ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series CrossFire™ graphics cards • Two internal CrossFire™ bridge interconnects • A CrossFire™ -ready motherboard • We recommend a 550-watt power supply or better. PCI Express® compatible system comes with all 3D games and applications. A 550 watt or greater power supply is a multi-GPU performance gaming platform, using CrossFire™-ready motherboards...
...amd.com/products/certification Installing CrossFire™ Graphics Cards The following set of a ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series CrossFire™ system are: • Two ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series CrossFire™ graphics cards • Two internal CrossFire™ bridge interconnects • A CrossFire™ -ready motherboard • We recommend a 550-watt power supply or better. PCI Express® compatible system comes with all 3D games and applications. A 550 watt or greater power supply is a multi-GPU performance gaming platform, using CrossFire™-ready motherboards...
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...; (included in the Custom install options on a single display, it is possible to drive multiple monitors using a CrossFire™ system when CrossFire™ is disabled, default CrossFire™ rendering modes are not identified in ATI Catalyst™ A.I., or when ATI Catalyst™ A.I . 40 4 Enable ATI Catalyst™ A.I . Alternatively, you can add more information on GPU Physics, see the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Help. Note: When CrossFire™ is enabled, only one display device is designed for...
...; (included in the Custom install options on a single display, it is possible to drive multiple monitors using a CrossFire™ system when CrossFire™ is disabled, default CrossFire™ rendering modes are not identified in ATI Catalyst™ A.I., or when ATI Catalyst™ A.I . 40 4 Enable ATI Catalyst™ A.I . Alternatively, you can add more information on GPU Physics, see the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Help. Note: When CrossFire™ is enabled, only one display device is designed for...
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... installed in the system and connected to the card. • The monitor and computer are installing an AGP graphics card, make sure you are plugged in Safe Mode. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and then press Enter. • Check the system configuration utility of the AGP Motherboard/ Chipset drivers. For more help if you may help , contact customer care at ati.amd.com/support or your product...
... installed in the system and connected to the card. • The monitor and computer are installing an AGP graphics card, make sure you are plugged in Safe Mode. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and then press Enter. • Check the system configuration utility of the AGP Motherboard/ Chipset drivers. For more help if you may help , contact customer care at ati.amd.com/support or your product...
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... on the graphics card. 42 General Troubleshooting Problem Screen defects appear Possible solution • Check if the monitor supports the resolution, horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by the graphics card. • Check the current resolution, refresh rate, and color depth settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs in monitor damage. Operating system warns that video card isn't properly configured • Remove and re-install the ATI drivers for the graphics card. • Check the driver installation and...
... on the graphics card. 42 General Troubleshooting Problem Screen defects appear Possible solution • Check if the monitor supports the resolution, horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by the graphics card. • Check the current resolution, refresh rate, and color depth settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs in monitor damage. Operating system warns that video card isn't properly configured • Remove and re-install the ATI drivers for the graphics card. • Check the driver installation and...
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... ATI Catalyst™ Control Center are installed using the ATISETUP utility located on -screen instructions and then choose either Express or Custom Install. Note: Not all software components are installed. If the installer fails to select individual software components for installation, such as HydroVision and the Avivo™ Video Converter. Note: Remove old graphics drivers before reinstalling the driver. 47 6 To determine the manufacturer, click the [AGP device name] > Driver > Driver Details.: Sample Motherboard...
... ATI Catalyst™ Control Center are installed using the ATISETUP utility located on -screen instructions and then choose either Express or Custom Install. Note: Not all software components are installed. If the installer fails to select individual software components for installation, such as HydroVision and the Avivo™ Video Converter. Note: Remove old graphics drivers before reinstalling the driver. 47 6 To determine the manufacturer, click the [AGP device name] > Driver > Driver Details.: Sample Motherboard...
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... output adapters displaying PC output on TV and recording on videotape 28 DVI to VGA adapter 7 iPod 31, 33 iTunes 33 M Memory Stick Duo 34 Motherboard 1, 44 N NTSC/PAL setting 27 P PAL 27 PCI Express 1, 35 PCIe 44 Pentium 1 Power supply 1, 35 Primary slot 35 Product Registration 48 R Recording PC output on videotape 28 Red Green Blue (RGB) 42 Refresh Rate 10, 42 Registration 3 Rendering modes 40 Resolution 10, 16, 42 Rotation 43 S Safe Mode 41 Safety instructions...
... output adapters displaying PC output on TV and recording on videotape 28 DVI to VGA adapter 7 iPod 31, 33 iTunes 33 M Memory Stick Duo 34 Motherboard 1, 44 N NTSC/PAL setting 27 P PAL 27 PCI Express 1, 35 PCIe 44 Pentium 1 Power supply 1, 35 Primary slot 35 Product Registration 48 R Recording PC output on videotape 28 Red Green Blue (RGB) 42 Refresh Rate 10, 42 Registration 3 Rendering modes 40 Resolution 10, 16, 42 Rotation 43 S Safe Mode 41 Safety instructions...
