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..., to specifications and product descriptions at any time without further notice to a product or system described herein to , the implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or infringement of any time without the express written permission of this manual, or parts thereof, in any form, without notice. AMD's documentation contains helpful installation/configuration tips...
..., to specifications and product descriptions at any time without further notice to a product or system described herein to , the implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or infringement of any time without the express written permission of this manual, or parts thereof, in any form, without notice. AMD's documentation contains helpful installation/configuration tips...
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... Graphics Card 3 Before You Begin 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...
... Graphics Card 3 Before You Begin 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...
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...8482; certified motherboards, see • ati.amd.com/products/certification For an up-to-date listing of system memory; 1GB or more for best performance. • Optical drive for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive). • A 550 Watt or better power supply. Use the ATI... This guide will help system, generate a problem report, and get your computer system manual to ensure the power supply is designed 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 ...
...8482; certified motherboards, see • ati.amd.com/products/certification For an up-to-date listing of system memory; 1GB or more for best performance. • Optical drive for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive). • A 550 Watt or better power supply. Use the ATI... This guide will help system, generate a problem report, and get your computer system manual to ensure the power supply is designed 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 ...
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...configure any other displays that best suit your requirements and your display's performance. 3 Click Advanced and then select the Monitor tab. 4 Choose a refresh rate from the drop-down list. d) Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. ...Any additional monitors will always be designated as appropriate for the second monitor. Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by the number 2. 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. e) Set...
...configure any other displays that best suit your requirements and your display's performance. 3 Click Advanced and then select the Monitor tab. 4 Choose a refresh rate from the drop-down list. d) Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. ...Any additional monitors will always be designated as appropriate for the second monitor. Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by the number 2. 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. e) Set...
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... software components for installation. Custom installation allows you can download the latest software from ati.amd.com and then install it. If Windows® runs the CD automatically, proceed to install the driver or you have administrator rights or be logged on -screen instructions, and then select either Express or Custom Install. Tip! If the installer fails to step 3. 2 Double-click the...
... software components for installation. Custom installation allows you can download the latest software from ati.amd.com and then install it. If Windows® runs the CD automatically, proceed to install the driver or you have administrator rights or be logged on -screen instructions, and then select either Express or Custom Install. Tip! If the installer fails to step 3. 2 Double-click the...
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... how to access usage information, generate a problem report, and get specific help you can define your graphics environment. Press the predefined combination of the following access points: Access Point Instructions Windows® Desktop 1. When you first installed the ATI Catalyst® Control Center, the setup wizard provided you can also use the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center...
... how to access usage information, generate a problem report, and get specific help you can define your graphics environment. Press the predefined combination of the following access points: Access Point Instructions Windows® Desktop 1. When you first installed the ATI Catalyst® Control Center, the setup wizard provided you can also use the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center...
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.... • Connect to an HDTV or component video device (DVI-to-Component Video using composite video adapter) on graphics cards that provide the best result, and use those settings exclusively. Component Video using ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable) on page 22. • Connect to a composite video device ... support HDMI™. 1 Before connecting an HDMI™ HDTV, attach a monitor to - 17 Note: For maximum performance when watching DVD movies or playing computer games on page 20. • Connect to an HDTV or component video device (S-Video-to the computer and install the video drivers....
.... • Connect to an HDTV or component video device (DVI-to-Component Video using composite video adapter) on graphics cards that provide the best result, and use those settings exclusively. Component Video using ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable) on page 22. • Connect to a composite video device ... support HDMI™. 1 Before connecting an HDMI™ HDTV, attach a monitor to - 17 Note: For maximum performance when watching DVD movies or playing computer games on page 20. • Connect to an HDTV or component video device (S-Video-to the computer and install the video drivers....
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...specific to the device, see the HDTV manual.) Connect to an HDTV or component video device (DVI-to-Component Video using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays Manager and DTV(DVI). DVI to component video connectors Legend 1 Computer 2 DVI connection on the graphics card 3 ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter (standard dip-switch settings...computer. 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 computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor ...
...specific to the device, see the HDTV manual.) Connect to an HDTV or component video device (DVI-to-Component Video using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays Manager and DTV(DVI). DVI to component video connectors Legend 1 Computer 2 DVI connection on the graphics card 3 ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter (standard dip-switch settings...computer. 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 computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor ...
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... the Windows® XP or Windows Vista™ procedure: • Display the Line Input settings (Windows®) • Display the Line Input settings (Windows Vista™) Display the Line Input settings (Windows®) 1 On the taskbar, right-click the Volume icon, which is not visible, click Options, and then click Properties. Setting the Windows® Volume Control For correct audio performance, the...
... the Windows® XP or Windows Vista™ procedure: • Display the Line Input settings (Windows®) • Display the Line Input settings (Windows Vista™) Display the Line Input settings (Windows®) 1 On the taskbar, right-click the Volume icon, which is not visible, click Options, and then click Properties. Setting the Windows® Volume Control For correct audio performance, the...
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...install when installing the ATI software and drivers from the installation CD. DVD Video for viewing on a Sony® portable gaming device. The ATI Avivo™ Video Converter software is best for creating video CDs. MPEG-1 Generic MPEG-2 video files. MPEG-2 Generic MPEG-4 video files. Video CD Video for DVD authoring. MPEG-4 (DivX Compatible) Generic Windows...MPEG-4 format provides good quality at low bit rates; Portable Media Center* Video for ...user's guide or Help. Basic. 2 Click the Easy Setup Wizards tab. 3 From the list of the Custom install. 1 From the Windows...
...install when installing the ATI software and drivers from the installation CD. DVD Video for viewing on a Sony® portable gaming device. The ATI Avivo™ Video Converter software is best for creating video CDs. MPEG-1 Generic MPEG-2 video files. MPEG-2 Generic MPEG-4 video files. Video CD Video for DVD authoring. MPEG-4 (DivX Compatible) Generic Windows...MPEG-4 format provides good quality at low bit rates; Portable Media Center* Video for ...user's guide or Help. Basic. 2 Click the Easy Setup Wizards tab. 3 From the list of the Custom install. 1 From the Windows...
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... 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. The latest graphics-intensive programs will generally see : ati.amd.com/products/certification Installing CrossFire™ Graphics Cards The following set of instructions assumes that your...
... 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. The latest graphics-intensive programs will generally see : ati.amd.com/products/certification Installing CrossFire™ Graphics Cards The following set of instructions assumes that your...
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... Settings tree, click CrossFire™. 3 Select the Enable CrossFire™ checkbox. Right-click the Windows® desktop. 2. Right-click the ATI icon in the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. When you first installed the ATI Catalyst® Control Center, the setup wizard provided you with the option of the following access points: Access Point Instructions Windows...
... Settings tree, click CrossFire™. 3 Select the Enable CrossFire™ checkbox. Right-click the Windows® desktop. 2. Right-click the ATI icon in the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. When you first installed the ATI Catalyst® Control Center, the setup wizard provided you with the option of the following access points: Access Point Instructions Windows...
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...best performance. While CrossFire™ is designed for target applications. Note: CrossFire™ Super Anti-Aliasing can add more information on GPU Physics, see the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Help. For more displays if the motherboard contains an integrated video connection and SurroundView™ is possible to drive multiple monitors using...When CrossFire™ is enabled, only one display device when CrossFire™ is active, use on the installation CD) or an additional graphics card. Note: GPU Physics is only available when CrossFire™ is ...
...best performance. While CrossFire™ is designed for target applications. Note: CrossFire™ Super Anti-Aliasing can add more information on GPU Physics, see the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Help. For more displays if the motherboard contains an integrated video connection and SurroundView™ is possible to drive multiple monitors using...When CrossFire™ is enabled, only one display device when CrossFire™ is active, use on the installation CD) or an additional graphics card. Note: GPU Physics is only available when CrossFire™ is ...
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..., see the Windows® Advanced Options Menu. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and then press Enter. • Check the system configuration utility of the AGP Motherboard/ Chipset drivers. Make sure: • The card is seated properly in its expansion slot. • The monitor cable is properly installed in Safe Mode. General Troubleshooting Problem Computer does...
..., see the Windows® Advanced Options Menu. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and then press Enter. • Check the system configuration utility of the AGP Motherboard/ Chipset drivers. Make sure: • The card is seated properly in its expansion slot. • The monitor cable is properly installed in Safe Mode. General Troubleshooting Problem Computer does...
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...is available) to 75 ohms, with the sync set to external. • LCD monitor users: Refer to the monitor documentation for the appropriate cable and connector to plug into the DVI-I connector on the screen • Set the monitor RGB inputs (and sync switches, if... warns that video card isn't properly configured • Remove and re-install the ATI drivers for recommended resolutions and refresh rates. 42 General Troubleshooting Problem Screen defects appear Possible solution • Check if the monitor supports the resolution, horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as ...
...is available) to 75 ohms, with the sync set to external. • LCD monitor users: Refer to the monitor documentation for the appropriate cable and connector to plug into the DVI-I connector on the screen • Set the monitor RGB inputs (and sync switches, if... warns that video card isn't properly configured • Remove and re-install the ATI drivers for recommended resolutions and refresh rates. 42 General Troubleshooting Problem Screen defects appear Possible solution • Check if the monitor supports the resolution, horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as ...
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...component input device supports it, try 720p mode. I can't see the entire display • If your HDTV are two possible card bus types, AGP and PCIe™. Restart green the computer with the CRT monitor connected. 44 HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting Problem Possible solution ...connected and the TV input is in 720p or 1080i modes • Copy-protected DVDs restrict playback 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 an AGP card you have AGP or PCIe™...
...component input device supports it, try 720p mode. I can't see the entire display • If your HDTV are two possible card bus types, AGP and PCIe™. Restart green the computer with the CRT monitor connected. 44 HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting Problem Possible solution ...connected and the TV input is in 720p or 1080i modes • Copy-protected DVDs restrict playback 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 an AGP card you have AGP or PCIe™...
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... motherboard/chipset If you may prevent Windows® from the motherboard or chipset manufacturer. 46 • ALi GART Driver • AMD AGP Miniport • Intel VGART • VIA AGP Driver Obtain AGP drivers for advice. Make sure that contains these drivers on the motherboard manufacturer's Web site. Update AGP drivers for the motherboard/chipset 1 Navigate to function correctly with the AGP chipset drivers, you experience problems with the motherboard...
... motherboard/chipset If you may prevent Windows® from the motherboard or chipset manufacturer. 46 • ALi GART Driver • AMD AGP Miniport • Intel VGART • VIA AGP Driver Obtain AGP drivers for advice. Make sure that contains these drivers on the motherboard manufacturer's Web site. Update AGP drivers for the motherboard/chipset 1 Navigate to function correctly with the AGP chipset drivers, you experience problems with the motherboard...
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...SIS) www.sis.com Intel Technologies support.intel.com General Motherboard/chipset information www.motherboards.org Reinstalling Drivers You can download the latest software from ati.amd.com and then install the software. Tip! Manually reinstall drivers If CD auto-run is not ...steps. 1 Double-click the CD, double-click ATISETUP, and then click OK. 2 Follow the on the ATI installation CD. Note: Not all software components are installed. The ATISETUP utility usually starts automatically when you can install new drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a Windows...
...SIS) www.sis.com Intel Technologies support.intel.com General Motherboard/chipset information www.motherboards.org Reinstalling Drivers You can download the latest software from ati.amd.com and then install the software. Tip! Manually reinstall drivers If CD auto-run is not ...steps. 1 Double-click the CD, double-click ATISETUP, and then click OK. 2 Follow the on the ATI installation CD. Note: Not all software components are installed. The ATISETUP utility usually starts automatically when you can install new drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a Windows...
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... exchange specific inquiries. 49 Service Availability Language Access Telephone Latin America / South America 7:00AM to 3:30 PM EST Spanish, Portuguese +0800-333-5277(Argentina) +0800-891-9068 (Brazil) +001800-514-3276 (Mexico) 7:00AM to 7:00PM EST English other accessories for any expense incurred accessing Customer Care. Additional Accessories Additional and replacement cables, installation CD-ROMs, manuals...
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53 Index Numerics 102 part number 3 1080i 21 16:9 21 3D 35, 43 4:3 21 480i 21, 44 480p 21, 44 540p 21 720p 44 A Accessories 49 Adapters 9-Pin Cable for Video Input/Video Output 8 9-Pin HDTV output cable 23 9-pin HDTV Output Cable 8 Composite video connector 24 DVI to VGA 7 DVI-to-...39, 40, 43 CrossFire bridge interconnects 43 CrossFire ready 35 CrossFire-Specific Troubleshooting 43 CRT 44 Customer Care 48, 49 D Dashboard 13 DIP switches 21 Displaying PC output on TV 28 Displays Manager 19 distortion causes of 15 Dot pitch 16 Drivers chipset 44 reinstalling 47 uninstall 4 DTV(HDMI) 19 DVD 1, 4,...
53 Index Numerics 102 part number 3 1080i 21 16:9 21 3D 35, 43 4:3 21 480i 21, 44 480p 21, 44 540p 21 720p 44 A Accessories 49 Adapters 9-Pin Cable for Video Input/Video Output 8 9-Pin HDTV output cable 23 9-pin HDTV Output Cable 8 Composite video connector 24 DVI to VGA 7 DVI-to-...39, 40, 43 CrossFire bridge interconnects 43 CrossFire ready 35 CrossFire-Specific Troubleshooting 43 CRT 44 Customer Care 48, 49 D Dashboard 13 DIP switches 21 Displaying PC output on TV 28 Displays Manager 19 distortion causes of 15 Dot pitch 16 Drivers chipset 44 reinstalling 47 uninstall 4 DTV(HDMI) 19 DVD 1, 4,...