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ii © 2007 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. The contents of this document are provided in connection with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (“AMD”) products. AMD makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this publication and res...
Page 3 - iii; Important Safety Instructions
iii Important Safety Instructions • Read Instructions —All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. • Retain Instructions —The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings —All warnings on the product and the o...
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v Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements 1 Installing the Graphics Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before You Begin 3 Record the Serial and Part Numbers 3 Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers 4 Install the Graphics Card 5 Installi...
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vi Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Troubleshooting 39 Determine the System Card Bus Type 42 Updating your AGP Motherboard/Chipset Drivers 43 Reinstalling Drivers 45 Product Registration 46 Customer Care 46 Additional Accessories 47 Compliance Information ...
Page 7 - Introduction; System Requirements
1 Introduction This guide will help you get your hardware and software installed. Use the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center to access the comprehensive help system, generate a problem report, and get the software version information. System Requirements Hardware • AMD Athlon® or Intel® Pentium® 4 • 512MB...
Page 9 - Installing the Graphics Card; Before You Begin; Before you begin installing the graphics card, do the following.; When you have completed the above procedures, do the following:; Record the Serial and Part Numbers; Look for the serial number and part number on the graphics card.; Write down these numbers before installing the graphics card.
3 Installing the Graphics Card This topic guides you through the installation of the graphics card. Before You Begin Before you begin installing the graphics card, do the following. • Record the Serial and Part Numbers on page 3. • Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers on page 4. When you have completed th...
Page 10 - Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers; Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows® XP)
4 Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers To ensure successful installation of the graphics card driver, uninstall the graphic drivers for the existing graphics card before removing the graphics card from the computer. Depending on the operating system, choose either the Windows® XP or Windows Vista® uninsta...
Page 11 - Install the Graphics Card
5 Install the Graphics Card 1 Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off. 2 Unplug the computer power cord and disconnect cables from the back of the computer. Caution! To avoid possible damage to the motherboard, wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power co...
Page 12 - For information on connecting monitors, see; If you are installing a CrossFireTM configuration, see
6 10 Turn on the monitor and then the computer. Note: For troubleshooting information, see Reference on page 39. Note: For information on connecting monitors, see Installing and Configuring Displays on page 7. Note: If you are installing a CrossFire™ configuration, see CrossFire™ on page 33.
Page 13 - Installing and Configuring Displays; Connections
7 Installing and Configuring Displays Connections The following illustrate the typical connections on the ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series graphics card. The connections available may vary between models of this series graphics card. Sample 1: ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series Connections Sample 2: ATI Radeon™ H...
Page 15 - not; Connecting and Configuring Displays; Connect the monitor
9 If additional displays are required when CrossFire™ is active, use either SurroundView™ (included on the installation CD, custom software install) or an additional graphics card. The graphics card provides hardware support for DVI-I and VGA monitors, and HDMI™ HDTVs (using a DVI-to-HDMI™ adapter)....
Page 16 - Configure the display; OK
10 4 When the New Hardware Found Wizard appears, at the appropriate prompt insert the installation CD to load the drivers for the graphics card. Once the drivers and software have been installed, configure the display. Configure the display 1 Navigate to the Control Panel and choose Display , or rig...
Page 17 - Installing Software and Drivers; Install the software
11 Installing Software and Drivers Software is provided to take advantage of all the features 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)• A...
Page 19 - ATI CatalystTM Control Center; The ATI CatalystTM Control Center offers two views:
13 ATI Catalyst™ Control Center The ATI Catalyst™ Control Center is software that provides access to the display features of the graphics card. Use the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center to fine-tune your graphics settings, enable or disable connected display devices, and change the orientation of the des...
Page 20 - Start ATI CatalystTM Control Center; Help; Access help
14 Start ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Start ATI Catalyst™ Control Center from one of the following access points: Help The ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Help provides conceptual information to help you understand the graphics technology implemented in the graphics card, and detailed instructions on h...
Page 21 - Using TV Display; Viewing the PC Display on TV or HDTV; IMPORTANT INFORMATION for European Customers.; cannot; be used simultaneously with TV; and could be damaged; Using a Monitor vs. Using TV Display
15 Using TV Display These topics describe how to use the TV display feature of your graphics card. • Viewing the PC Display on TV or HDTV on page 15. • Connecting to a TV, VCR, or HDTV on page 16. • Connect to a European video device (S-Video to SCART using composite video adapter) on page 27. • Usi...
Page 33 - Make sure the computer and the monitor are off.
27 Connect to a European video device (S-Video to SCART using composite video adapter) 1 Before connecting a European video device, attach a monitor and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and the monitor are off. S-Video to SCART connectors Legend 1 S-Video out connection on graphic...
Page 35 - Setting the Windows® Volume Control; Display the Line Input settings (Windows®); Using the AvivoTM Video Converter
29 Setting the Windows® Volume Control For correct audio performance, the sound card line input must be active. Depending on the operating system you use, choose either the Windows® XP or Windows Vista® procedure: • Display the Line Input settings (Windows®) • Display the Line Input settings (Window...
Page 39 - CrossFireTM; Basic Requirements; Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure that your
33 CrossFire™ CrossFire™ is a multi-GPU performance gaming platform, using CrossFire™-ready motherboards and CrossFire™-compatible graphics cards. CrossFire™ works with all 3D games and applications. If ATI Catalyst™ A.I. is enabled in the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center software, the optimal rendering...
Page 40 - Install CrossFireTM cards
34 For an up-to-date listing of CrossFire™ certified motherboards, see ati.amd.com/products/certification For an up-to-date listing of certified power supplies, see: ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu Install CrossFire™ cards 1 Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off. 2 Unplug th...
Page 42 - Connect the monitor to the graphics card in the primary slot.
36 CrossFire™ connections 8 Fasten the graphics card securely. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and replace the computer cover. 9 Connect the monitor to the graphics card in the primary slot. Legend 1 550 watt (or better) power s...
Page 43 - Power on the monitor and then the computer.; Enabling CrossFireTM
37 10 Reconnect any peripherals you have disconnected and plug in the computer’s power cord. 11 Power on the monitor and then the computer. Enabling CrossFire™ To take full advantage of running dual graphics cards, enable and configure CrossFire™ in the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Start ATI Cataly...
Page 44 - Display Configurations
38 4 Enable ATI Catalyst™ A.I. to automatically select the preferred rendering mode for target applications. For applications that are not identified in ATI Catalyst™ A.I., or when ATI Catalyst™ A.I. is disabled, default CrossFire™ rendering modes are used. Alternatively, you can enable the Super An...
Page 45 - Reference; Troubleshooting; or your PC
39 Reference This topic provides information on troubleshooting, updating AGP/motherboard chipset drivers, reinstalling drivers, where to get additional accessories, and how to register your product, plus warranty and compliance information. Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may hel...
Page 46 - General Troubleshooting
40 Screen defects appear • 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 the Display Properties dialog. Cautio...
Page 48 - Determine the System Card Bus Type; Look at the motherboard and card.
42 Determine the System Card Bus Type There are two possible card bus types, AGP and PCIe™. If you have an AGP card you may need to update the motherboard and chipset drivers. 1 Look at the motherboard and card. 2 Using the illustration below for comparison, determine whether you have AGP or PCIe™ c...
Page 50 - Obtain AGP drivers for your motherboard/chipset; Update AGP drivers for the motherboard/chipset
44 Often you will see the name of a motherboard chipset in connection with these terms. For example: • ALi GART Driver • AMD AGP Miniport • Intel VGART • VIA AGP Driver Obtain AGP drivers for your motherboard/chipset If you experience problems with the AGP chipset drivers, you may need a software up...
Page 51 - AGP device name; Reinstalling Drivers; Manually reinstall drivers
45 6 To determine the manufacturer, click the [ AGP device name ] > Driver > Driver Details : Reinstalling Drivers You can install new drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a Windows® conflict. Note: To ensure you have access to all the new features and performance options, downlo...
Page 52 - Product Registration
46 Tip! If the installer fails to install the driver or you have conflicts, you can download the latest software from ati.amd.com and then install the software. Product Registration To activate your warranty and obtain product support through Customer Care, register your graphics card at: ati.amd.co...
Page 53 - Additional Accessories
47 Customer Care will work to resolve your issue and help you to get the graphics card product up and running. If your issue is not resolved, our technicians will determine whether the difficulty you are experiencing is the result of the ATI product, whether the product contains a defect, and whethe...
Page 54 - Compliance Information; FCC Compliance Information; Industry Canada Compliance Statement
48 Compliance Information This section details the compliance information for this product. FCC Compliance Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonabl...
Page 57 - Index; Numerics
51 Index Numerics 102 part number 3 1080i 22 16:9 22 3D 33, 41 4:3 22 480i 22, 42 480p 22, 42 540p 22 720p 42 A Accessories 47 Adapters 9-Pin Cable for Video Input/VideoOutput 8 9-Pin HDTV output cable 24 9-pin HDTV Output Cable 8 Composite video connector 25 DVI to VGA 8 DVI-to-HDMI 8, 18 DVI-to-HD...
