ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series
User Guide
Part Number: 137-41566-10 Rev B
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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.
Read all instructions before beginning installation. All safety and installation
instructions should be read before the product is installed or operated.
Retain all instructions. Safety, installation, and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
Heed all warnings. All warnings regarding the product and its operating instructions
should be obeyed.
Use appropriate grounding.
Caution:
For continued protection against the risk of electric shock and fire, install this
accessory only in products equipped with a three-wire grounding plug, a plug having
a third (grounding) pin. This is a safety feature. Do not remove the grounding pin of a
three-pin plug.
Attach product securely. All product-securing screws or fasteners should be completely
tightened in order to provide continuous bonding between the product and the PC
chassis, as appropriate.
For cards with TV tuners:
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Ground outdoor antenna appropriately.
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Caution:
Since an outdoor antenna or cable system may be connected to the product, be
sure that the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and the Canadian Electrical Code, Section
54 provide useful information.
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Unplug system during storms or prolonged disuse.
Caution:
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet
and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will help prevent damage to the
product from power-line surges.
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Install outdoor antenna system away from power lines.
Warning:
When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.
Caution:
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits.
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Note to CATV System Installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installer’s attention to Section 820-40
of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close
to the point of cable entry as is practical.
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Contents
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Replacing an Existing Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
First Card for this PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Record the Serial and Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows Vista) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the Graphics Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the ATI Catalyst Software Suite (Windows OS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Display Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Configure the Display (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Display Adapters (Optional Accessories) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Supported Display Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ATI CrossFireX Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ATI CrossFireX Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing ATI CrossFireX Graphics Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Enabling ATI CrossFireX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ATI CrossFireX Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using ATI Catalyst Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ATI Catalyst Control Center Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Starting the ATI Catalyst Control Center Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Accessing ATI Catalyst Control Center Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Searching the Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting ATI CrossFireX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
International Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FCC Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Industry Canada Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CE Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
MIC Certification Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
BSMI Certification Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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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 card in a PC
for the first time. This section briefly describes the high-level steps for both cases.
Replacing an Existing Card
Chapter 1
Installation
If you are replacing an existing graphics card, you need to:
1. Start the computer and then uninstall the old graphics driver.
2. Turn off the computer and then remove the old card.
3. Install the new card and then connect the monitor.
4. Start the computer and then install the new drivers and software.
5. Restart the computer.
First Card for this PC
If this is the first graphics card for this PC, you need to:
1. With the computer off, install the new card and then connect the monitor.
2. Start the computer and then install the new drivers and software.
3. Restart the computer.
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Record the Serial and Part Numbers
Write down the serial number and part number before installing. The serial
number and 102 part number on the graphics card are required for registration
and free support. They are located on a sticker on the back of the card.
The emphasized numbers in bold are required for registration and free support.
Figure 1–1 Sample Serial and Part Numbers
Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows® XP)
Follow these steps to uninstall the existing graphics card driver in preparation
for installation of a new card.
1. With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open
applications.
2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start ▷ Control Panel and then double-click
Add or Remove Programs.
3. Select the current graphics card driver and then click Add/Remove.
The wizard will appear and help remove the current display drivers.
4. Turn off the system after the driver has been removed.
Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional software
installed, this software may also need to be removed before restarting the
computer. For example, DVD Player or Multimedia applications.
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Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows Vista®)
Follow these steps to uninstall the existing graphics card driver in preparation
for installation of a new card.
1. With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open
applications.
2. Click Start ▷ Control Panel.
3. Double-click Hardware and Sound and then double-click Device Manager.
4. Expand Display Adapter and then right-click the driver for the graphics
card you are replacing.
5. In the shortcut menu that appears, click Uninstall.
The driver for the old graphics card is uninstalled.
6. Turn off the system.
Installing the Graphics Card
Note: Make sure that your system has an adequate power supply.
1. Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off.
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 the power cord before disconnecting a
peripheral or removing a component from the motherboard.
3. Remove the computer cover.
Caution:
Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the
power supply case or the metal surface of the computer chassis.
Tip: If necessary, consult the computer manual for help removing the
cover.
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4. Remove any existing graphics cards from the computer.
Warning:
Some graphics cards can get hot while operating. Wait approximately
five minutes after turning off the computer before touching the card.
5. Locate the appropriate bus slot on the motherboard. If necessary, remove
the corresponding back panel cover.
6. Align the new graphics card in the bus slot and press firmly until the card
is fully seated.
Figure 1–2 Graphics Card Installation
7. Fasten the graphics card securely to the back panel.
8. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer
(for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover.
9. Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the computer
power cord.
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10. Turn on the monitor and then the computer.
The computer should start normally and the software must be installed next.
Installing the ATI Catalyst™ Software Suite
(Windows OS)
To install or remove software, you must have administrator rights or be logged
on as a user with administrator rights.
Note: The installation dialog displays in English if the operating system’s
language is not supported.
Software is provided to both operate and take advantage of all the features of the
graphics card. Software includes:
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The graphics card drivers.
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ATI Catalyst™ Control Center software.
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HydraVision™ software (included in the custom install).
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SurroundView™ software (included in the custom install).
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ATI Avivo™ video converter software (included in the custom install).
1. Insert the Software and Documentation CD.
Note: If the install wizard does not start, navigate to the CD drive and
double-click ATISETUP.exe.
2. From the menu that appears, click Software Install.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, select either Express
or Custom .
Not all software components are installed using the Express installation.
Custom installation allows you to select individual software components for
installation.
Tip: If the installer fails to install the driver, or you have a software conflict, you
can download the latest software from ati.amd.com/support/driver.html and
then install it.
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Display Configuration
This section describes how to configure the display and lists the available display
connections.
Configure the Display (Optional)
If you are not experiencing any troubles with the display, no adjustments are
necessary.
1. Right-click on the desktop and, in the shortcut that appears, click
Properties.
The dialog appears.
2. Click the Settings tab and then select the screen resolution and color depth
that best suit your requirements and the display’s performance.
3. Click Advanced and then select the Monitor tab.
4. Choose a refresh rate from the drop-down list.
Caution:
Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by the display may damage it.
Consult the display’s documentation if necessary.
5. Click OK.
Once you have configured the main display you can configure any other
displays that are connected.
6. To configure another display, do the following:
a. Right-click on the desktop and, in the shortcut that appears, click
Properties.
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
monitor will always be the primary display, additional monitors will
be designated as secondary.
d. Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.
e. Set the Screen Resolution and Color Quality as appropriate for the
second monitor.
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f. Click OK.
ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series Connections
The following figure illustrates the available connections on the ATI Radeon HD
4600 Series graphics card. Available connections may vary between models.
Figure 1–3 ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series Connections
1 HDMI™. Carries video and audio signals to HDMI-compliant devices.
Supports display resolutions up to 1920x1080.
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2 DisplayPort™. Carries video and audio signals to DisplayPort-compliant
devices.
3 DVI-I Dual Link connection (It provides audio and video digital signals
and HDMI output that is compatible with most HDMI devices.)
4 TV/HDTV out
Display Adapters (Optional Accessories)
The following illustrates the adapters you can use to connect the graphics card to
other display devices not directly supported by the connection types available on
the graphics card.
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Adapter Description
DVI-to-VGA adapter
DVI-to-HDMI
DVI-to-YPrPb (for a component cable connection to a LCD or plasma TV)
7-pin HDTV output cable
DisplayPort-to-DVI adapter
Supported Display Connections
To ensure the highest possible performance, only one display device is supported
when ATI CrossFireX™ is active. When ATI CrossFireX is active, display devices
connected to the other connections on both graphics cards are rendered inactive.
The graphics card provides hardware support for DVI-I and VGA monitors, and
HDMI HDTVs (either directly or using a DVI-to-HDMI adapter). It also provides TV
output.
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Table 1–1 Display Configurations (ATI CrossFireX Inactive)
Display Connections
CRT analog display DVI-I-to-VGA adapter
LCD digital monitor
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DVI-I connection
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DVI-I-to-VGA adapter
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DisplayPort connection
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DisplayPort-to-DVI adapter
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TV
HDTV display
HDMI HDTV
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DVI-to-HDTV adapter and RCA cables
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7-pin S-Video output cable
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7-pin S-Video-to-composite adapter and RCA cables
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DVI connection
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DVI-to-HDTV adapter and RCA cables
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DisplayPort-to-DVI adapter
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HDMI connection
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DVI-to-HDMI adapter and HDMI cable
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ATI CrossFireX Technology
ATI CrossFireX Introduction
ATI CrossFireX technology harnesses two or more GPUs (graphics processing
units) to be used in a single computer to run up to 2 displays, creating a highperformance gaming platform. Typically, setup involves 2 or more graphics
cards, but with the appropriate motherboard, the technology can use a single
card and the built-in GPU of the motherboard. ATI CrossFireX works with all 3D
games and applications.
Note: The ATI Catalyst Control Center software contains a different
ATI CrossFireX user interface for each configuration type and automatically
loads the appropriate one when a valid ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected
in the system.
Chapter 2
If ATI Catalyst™ A.I. is enabled in the ATI Catalyst Control Center software, the
optimal rendering mode available for the application is automatically selected.
Installing ATI CrossFireX Graphics Cards
These instructions assume that a PCIe® graphics card has already been
successfully installed in the secondary slot (slot one), and that the primary slot
(slot zero) is empty.
Note: Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure that your system has an
adequate power supply. For more information, see System Requirements.
For an up-to-date listing of ATI CrossFireX certified motherboards, see
ati.amd.com/products/certification
1. Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off.
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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 the power cord before disconnecting a
peripheral or removing a component from the motherboard.
3. Remove the computer cover.
If necessary, consult the computer manual for help removing the cover.
Caution:
Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the
power supply case or the metal surface of the computer chassis.
4. Remove any unneeded graphics cards from the computer.
Warning:
Some graphics cards can get hot while operating. Wait approximately
five minutes after turning off the computer before touching the card.
5. Locate the PCIe slots on the motherboard. If necessary, remove the
corresponding back panel cover.
6. Align the new graphics card in the secondary PCIe slot next to the existing
graphics card and press firmly until the card is fully seated.
➭ If using a 3-card configuration, align the third graphics card in the third
PCIe slot next to the existing graphics card and press firmly until the
card is fully seated.
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Figure 2–1 ATI CrossFireX Installation
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7. Fasten the graphics cards securely to the back panel.
8. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer
(for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover.
9. Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the computer
power cord.
10. Turn on the monitor and then the computer.
You now need to enable ATI CrossFireX in ATI Catalyst Control Center.
Enabling ATI CrossFireX
1. From the Graphics Settings tree, click CrossFire™.
2. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card that acts as the
Master VPU.
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3. Select the Enable CrossFire™ check box.
4. If your system has more than two ATI CrossFireX-capable graphics cards,
the dialog appears where you must select the graphics card that will partner
with the Master GPU.
Note: Enabling ATI CrossFireX for the selected graphics card automatically
disables GPU Accelerated Physics for that same card.
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The following section offers troubleshooting tips and provides customer care,
warranty, and compliance information.
System Requirements
Hardware
Minimum requirements are:
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Motherboard with one PCIe ×16 lane graphics slot.
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AMD Athlon™ or Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU.
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1 GB RAM.
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CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for installing software.
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A 400 watt or better power supply.
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Certified power supplies are strongly recommended; for a list of certified
power supplies, see ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.
ATI CrossFireX Requirements
Minimum requirements for ATI CrossFireX configuration using the ATI Radeon
HD 4600 Series graphics card:
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ATI CrossFireX-certified motherboard. For an up-to-date listing of
ATI CrossFireX certified motherboards, see ati.amd.com/products/
certification.
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A second ATI CrossFireX graphics card compatible with the ATI Radeon HD
4600 Series. (In most cases, a third and fourth card may be installed, if
desired.)
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For two card setup, a PCIe 475 watt or higher power supply.
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For three card setup, a PCIe 525 watt or higher power supply.
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For four card setup, a PCIe 600 watt or higher power supply.
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For an up-to-date listing of certified power supplies, see ati.amd.com/
certifiedpsu.
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Certified system cases with good airflow and cooling are recommended. For
list of certified cases, see ati.amd.com/certifiedcases.
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 the desktop.
Many features display previews of the changes before they are applied.
The following configurations are available:
Basic View
A simplified view of the features that includes wizards to quickly make
changes.
Advanced View
A powerful interface that enables complete configuration of the feature set of
the graphics card.
Custom View
A customized view so that desired features can be accessed quickly.
For information on the individual features of the software, access the
comprehensive in-program help system (see Accessing ATI Catalyst Control
Center Help or visit the AMD Customer Care Web site at ati.amd.com/support/).
Starting the ATI Catalyst Control Center Software
The following table shows the ways you can start the
ATI Catalyst Control Center software:
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Table 3–1 ATI Catalyst Control Center Access Routes
Access Route Instructions
Windows Desktop 1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop.
2. From the shortcut menu that appears, click ATI CATALYST(TM) Control
Center.
Windows Start Menu 1. Click Start on the Windows task bar.
2.
Select All Programs ▷ Catalyst Control Center.
Windows System
Tray
Desktop Shortcut When you first installed the ATI Catalyst Control Center, the setup wizard
Predefined Hot Keys You can define your own hot key sequence by using the
1. Right-click the ATI icon in the Windows System Tray.
2. From the short menu, select ATI Catalyst Control Center.
provided you with the option of placing a shortcut on the desktop. If you
chose this option, you can double-click the ATI Catalyst Control Center
desktop shortcut.
ATI Catalyst Control Center Hotkey Manager.
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 version information for your graphics card.
1. Open ATI Catalyst Control Center in the Advanced view.
2. Choose one of the following options:
➭ Press the F1 key at any time to get specific help on the currently
displayed information.
➭ From the ATI Catalyst Control Center Dashboard, choose Help ▷ Help
Contents to browse the entire help contents.
➭ From the ATI Catalyst Control Center Dashboard, choose Help ▷
Search Help to search the help contents for a specific term.
➭ To access AMD's Web site, from the ATI Catalyst Control Center
Dashboard, choose Help ▷ Go to ATI.com.
Searching the Help
1. Click Help in the Dashboard.
2. Click Search Help.
3. Enter the word(s) you wish to search for the in search box of the
ATI Catalyst Control Center Help.
4. Click Go.
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Troubleshooting
Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting
For more advanced troubleshooting information, contact AMD Customer Care
for ATI products at ati.amd.com.
The graphics card doesn't fit any of the motherboard slots.
The graphics card needs to be exchanged for one with a bus that matches the
motherboard.
The computer beeps and the boot process stops.
Make certain that the graphics card is properly connected to the internal power
supply and the motherboard.
No display on power up.
Possible SBIOS issue. Replace old card and then try these possible solutions:
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 using Windows operating system, restart your computer in Safe Mode. For
information on Safe Mode, consult the Windows documentation.
Check the system configuration utility for interrupt assignments.
The computer boots up but there is no display.
Verify that the monitor is connected properly to the computer and a power
supply.
If your motherboard has on-board graphics capabilities, you may need to disable
them. Consult your motherboard documentation for more information.
Note: Some manufacturers do not allow the on-board graphics to be disabled or
to become the secondary display.
During software installation on a PC with the Windows Vista OS, the screen goes blank
The software is still installing. Wait 20–30 minutes to make sure the software has
finished installing and then restart the computer.
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Troubleshooting ATI CrossFireX
The following are suggested solutions for common ATI CrossFireX
troubleshooting issues.
Change Motherboard BIOS Settings
Some motherboards may have a system BIOS option to switch between single
and dual PCIe slot support. The default setting may be single slot support. Refer
to the motherboard’s manual for information to enable dual PCIe slot support.
For more information see the ATI CrossFireX Web page at ati.amd.com/
crossfire.
Use Graphics Cards with Different Amounts of Memory
In some ATI CrossFireX configurations, graphics cards with different amounts of
memory can by used; however, restarting your computer is required after
enabling ATI CrossFireX. This will cause ATI CrossFireX to reduce the amount of
memory on the card with the most amount of memory to match the memory size
of the graphics card with the least amount of memory.
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Clicking OK to the memory mismatch error message will restart your computer.
Note: When disabling ATI CrossFireX you will be given the option to restart your
computer to restore the original graphics memory size or continue with the
reduced memory size.
Card Reversal Recommended
A recommendation message to reverse the graphics card positions may appear
if the primary graphics card is not installed into the primary PCIe slot. Although
ATI CrossFireX can be enabled, performance may be improved by reversing the
graphics cards in the computer.
See your motherboard’s manual to determine which is the primary PCIe slot.
3D Client is Active
You will not be able to start ATI CrossFireX if a 3D application, game, or video
playback, such as a DVD movie, is running.
Close all open 3D applications, games, and movie player applications, and then
enable ATI CrossFireX.
ATI CrossFireX is Currently Unavailable
This error has occurred because ATI CrossFireX did not correctly detect your
graphics hardware or there is a problem with the software.
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Check that the graphics cards are installed correctly.
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Check that the interconnect cable is installed correctly.
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Close all running 3D applications.
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Re-install the ATI Catalyst Control Center and drivers.
Screen Rotation is Unavailable or Does Not Work
Screen rotation is not an available feature on ATI CrossFireX systems.
Video Displays Flicker During System Startup
This is normal during ATI CrossFireX start-up.
ATI CrossFireX Starts in Software Mode
This is normal when starting up for the first time after installing two
ATI CrossFireX graphics cards if neither card is installed in the primary
PCI Express® slot. You can change the ATI CrossFireX mode in the
ATI Catalyst Control Center.
ATI CrossFireX Disabled After Swapping/Moving Cards
If you change the ATI CrossFireX configuration by moving the graphics cards to
different slots on the motherboard, disable ATI CrossFireX and restore factory
default settings in ATI Catalyst Control Center first. Once the cards have been
swapped, enable ATI CrossFireX. This ensures the new configuration is detected
by the computer.
HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting
The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems with
HDTV.
More troubleshooting information can be found on the AMD Web site. Please visit
ati.amd.com and select Customer Care.
The colors on the TV display are incorrect.
Ensure that the connections between the component video adapter and the HDTV
are correct.
There is no display on the TV.
The TV will not display anything until Windows starts; this may take several
minutes.
Make sure the TV is set to YPbPr input.
Also, make sure that the HDTV component video adapter is properly connected.
DVDs will not play in high-quality modes.
Copy-protected DVDs restrict playback to 480i and 480p modes.
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The entire display is not visible.
If the component input device supports it, try 720p mode.
The display appears tilted.
Consult the HDTV documentation.
The CRT display is green.
The system is in component output mode. Restart the computer with only the
CRT monitor connected.
Customer Care
For detailed instructions on how to use your product, refer to the documentation
included on the installation CD.
To activate Customer Care, you must register your product at ati.amd.com/
online/registration.
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If you require further assistance with your product, the following Customer Care
options are available:
Service
Online or mail 24 hours a day English,
Telephone
US & Canada
Availability Language Access
http://ati.amd.com/support/
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to
5:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Note: AMD reserves the right to
change hours of support. For
more information, please refer to
ati.amd.com/support/terms/.
French,
Spanish
English 1-877-284-1566 (toll-free)
or
Attention: Customer Care
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.,
1 Commerce Valley Drive East,
Markham, Ontario,
Canada L3T 7X6
or
1-905-882-2626 (Canada)
(International and/or local toll
charges to Canada will apply).
AMD Customer Care for Graphics Products will work to resolve your issue and
help you to get your product up and running. If your issue is not resolved, our
technicians will determine whether the difficulty you are experiencing is the
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result of the product, whether your product contains a defect, and whether your
product is under warranty.
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AMD Customer Care is unable to assist with refunds, returns, or exchangespecific inquiries. If resolving the problem being experienced is critical to
your decision to keep the product, it is your responsibility to ensure that
you know and are within the period of time your reseller will allow for
refunds, returns, or exchange.
•
AMD is not responsible for any expense incurred accessing Customer Care.
It is expected that customers will review the expense associated with the
available support options and will choose the method that best meets their
needs and budget.
•
AMD Customer Care reserves the right to limit support options for products
that are not registered or are reaching end of life.
International Compliance Information
This section details the worldwide compliance information for this product,
which is manufactured to be compliant in the regions where it is sold.
Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance Information
This product complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference.
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This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
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Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Complies with FCC 15.107, 15.109, 15.111, and 15.117.
For further compliance information:
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
62 Forest Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
USA Tel: 508-303-3900
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and with BETS-7,
Section 3.6.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada, et NTMR-7, Section 3.6.
CE Compliance Information
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
CISPR 22:2006/EN 55022:2006—Class B: Limits and methods of measurement of
radio disturbance characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.
CISPR 24:1997/EN 55024:1998—Information Technology Equipment—Immunity
Characteristics—Limits and Methods of Measurements
Electrical Safety
Europe: The Low Voltage Directive—2006/95/EC
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EN 60950-1—Safety of Information Technology Equipment
USA/Canada:
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UL 60950-1 (Information Technology Equipment—Safety—Part 1: General
Requirements)
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CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 (Information Technology Equipment—Safety—Part 1:
General Requirements)
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To meet UL safety requirements, the computer’s maximum room temperature
should not exceed 40 °C.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance
VCCI Class B ITE Compliance 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.
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