Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Note: This product is for use only with compatible UL listed personal computers that have installation instructions detailing user installation of this class of product. 1. Read all the instructions. Read all the safety and operating instructions before the product is o...
Page 5 - Contents
Contents Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Replacing an Existing Card . ...
Page 7 - Installation Overview; Replacing an Existing Card; Record the Serial and Part Numbers
Chapter 1 Installation For support, you will need to record the serial number and the part number for the card before installation. Installation Overview The installation of the card has slightly different procedures depending on whether you are replacing an existing card or installing a graphics ca...
Page 9 - Installing the Graphics Card
Installing the Graphics Card 1. Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. 2. Unplug the computer power cord and disconnect the monitor cable from the back panel of the computer. Caution: To avoid possible damage to the motherboard, wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging t...
Page 10 - Installing the ATI CatalystTM Software Suite
1 Power supply 2 Graphics card 8. Fasten the graphics card securely to the back panel. 9. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover. 10. Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and then plug in the c...
Page 11 - Display Configuration
• ATI Catalyst™ Control Center software. • HydraVision™ software (included in the custom install). • SurroundView™ software (included in the custom install). • ATI Avivo™ video converter software (included in the custom install). 1. Insert the Software and Documentation CD. Note: If the install wiza...
Page 12 - ATI Radeon HD 3800 series Connections
Note: The ATI Catalyst Control Center software can also enable and configure multiple monitors. b. To access the basic multi-monitor configuration settings, click the Settings tab. c. Select the monitor icon identified by the number 2 . Note: When using multiple monitors with the graphics card, one ...
Page 15 - ATI CrossFireX Introduction
Chapter 2 ATI CrossFireX ATI CrossFireX Introduction ATI CrossFireX technology harnesses two or more GPUs (graphics processing units) to be used in a single computer to run a display, creating a high- performance gaming platform. Typically, setup involves 2 or more graphics cards, but with the appro...
Page 17 - Enabling ATI CrossFireX
Figure 2–2 ATI CrossFireX Installation 1 Power supply 2 ATI CrossFireX graphics cards 3 Interconnect 9. Connect the power supply to the cards. 10. Fasten the graphics cards securely to the back panel. 11. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cool...
Page 19 - System Requirements; Hardware
Chapter 3 Reference The following section offers troubleshooting tips and provides customer care, warranty, and compliance information. System Requirements Hardware Minimum requirements are: • Motherboard with one PCIe ×16 lane graphics slot. • AMD Athlon™ or Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU. • 1 GB RAM. • CD-...
Page 20 - Using ATI Catalyst Control Center; ATI Catalyst Control Center Overview; Starting the ATI Catalyst Control Center Software
Using ATI Catalyst Control Center ATI Catalyst Control Center Overview The ATI Catalyst Control Center software provides access to the display features of the graphics card. Use the software to fine-tune graphics settings, enable or disable connected display devices, and change the orientation of th...
Page 21 - Troubleshooting; Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting; The graphics card doesn't fit any of the motherboard slots.
Accessing ATI Catalyst Control Center Help ATI Catalyst Control Center Help provides information on the features and concepts of your ATI Radeon graphics card. You can also use the ATI Catalyst Control Center Help feature to access usage information, generate a problem report, and get software versi...
Page 22 - The computer does not boot up properly.; ATI CrossFireX Troubleshooting; Change Motherboard BIOS Settings; Use Graphics Cards with Different Amounts of Memory
1. Check motherboard manufacturer Web site for SBIOS update. 2. Turn off the on-board video. The computer does not boot up properly. Verify that the installation instructions were followed correctly.Make certain that the graphics card is properly connected to the power supply and the motherboard.If ...
Page 24 - HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting; Customer Care
swapped, enable ATI CrossFireX. This ensures the new configuration is detected by the computer. HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting For more advanced troubleshooting information, contact AMD Customer Care for ATI products at ati.amd.com . Table 3–2 HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possib...
Page 25 - International Compliance Information
Service Availability Language Access Online or mail 24 hours a day English, French, Spanish http://ati.amd.com/ support/ or Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Graphics Product Group, Attention: Customer Care, 1 Commerce Valley Drive East, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3T 7X6 TelephoneUS & Canada Monday t...
Page 27 - VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information
Electrical Safety Europe: The Low Voltage Directive—2006/95/EC EN 60950-1, 1st edition—Safety of Information Technology EquipmentUSA/Canada: • UL 60950-1, 1st edition, 2006-07-07 (Information Technology Equipment— Safety—Part 1: General Requirements) • CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, 1st edition, 2006-07 ...
Page 28 - MIC Certification Information; BSMI Certification Information
MIC Certification Information "Class B" Equipment (Household purpose info/telecommunications equipment)As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose, this product can be used in any area including residential area. BSMI Certification Information 22 Reference ATI Rade...