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Before you begin installing your new AMD FirePro™ W8000 graphics card (P/N: 102C38301-xx), please make sure you have the proper system requirements and have
completed the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter.
1.1 System Requirements
The following are minimum requirements for installing a single AMD FirePro™ W8000
graphics accelerator:
Motherboard with available ×16 lane PCI Express® connection slot and correct
chipset driver.
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1 GB of system memory.
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Internet connection or CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive for installation software.
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500-watt or better power supply with two PCIe® AUX 6-pin power connectors.
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Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP, or Linux® operating
system (64-bit is recommended). Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 is
recommended for full feature functionality.
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High-resolution multi-sync or multi-frequency display(s). Use of three of more
displays with AMD Eyefinity technology requires DisplayPort-capable displays
or AMD Eyefinity validated dongles. For more information, see Connecting
Displays (p. 7).
1.1.1 Requirements for AMD CrossFire™ Pro Technology
The following are requirements for installing an additional graphics accelerator for
AMD CrossFire™ Pro configurations:
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AMD CrossFire certified motherboard. For more information, see
The serial number and 102 part number on the graphics card are required for product
registration and warranty (proof of purchase may be required). They are located on
a sticker on the back of the graphics card and are shown in boldface and underlined
in the illustration below.
Record these numbers in the space provided below and retain for future use.
Figure 1–1 Typical Serial Number and 102 Part Number Arrangement
1. Remove the graphics card from packing.
2. Locate the white label on the back of the graphics card.
This chapter details how to install your graphics accelerator in your system as well as
where to download associated software and drivers.
2.1 Installation Overview
Once you have determined that your system meets the minimum requirements,
perform the following tasks to install your new graphics accelerator. Detailed
installation instructions are provided in the following sections.
1. If you are replacing an existing graphics accelerator, uninstall the old graphics
driver and software.
Note: If you are using a motherboard containing an on-board graphics solution
and do not intend to use it as part of a multiple monitor display, disable it.
2. Turn off and disconnect your computer system.
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3. If needed, remove any old graphics accelerator(s).
4. Install the new graphic accelerator.
5. Reassemble and connect your computer system and display(s).
6. Start the computer system and install the AMD FirePro™ drivers and
configuration software.
7. Restart the computer system.
2.2 Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card
Please read all installation instructions completely before you begin.
If your computer has on-board graphics, you may need to disable it through the BIOS
configuration. For more information, see your motherboard documentation.
Note: Always handle a graphics card with care when adding or removing it from
your system.
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Never twist or bend your card.
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Avoid interference from the card's fan housing with mechanical hinges or clips
inside your system's chassis.
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Make sure that the PCIe® card slot-locking mechanism on the motherboard is
unlocked or open before inserting or removing a card. Please consult your
motherboard manual for instructions, if necessary.
1. Turn off your computer, monitor(s), and other peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the computer's power cord, and then disconnect all cables from the back
of the computer.
Caution:
Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before
disconnecting a peripheral cable or removing a component from the
motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard.
3. Remove the cover to your computer's case.
Note: If necessary, consult your computer's manual for help in removing the
cover.
Caution:
Static electricity can seriously damage computer components. Discharge
your body's static electricity by touching the power supply or the metal
surface of the computer chassis before you touch any components inside
your computer's case to avoid damaging them.
4. Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from your
computer, if necessary.
Caution:
Make sure the PCIe card slot-locking mechanism is unlocked or open before
trying to remove a graphics card. Failure to do so may damage the card and/
or the motherboard. This locking mechanism may be hidden from view by a
card's fansink.
Figure 2–1 Example PCIe Card Slot-locking Mechanism
5. Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back-plate cover.
Make sure all internal cables are clear of the slot.
6. Align your AMD FirePro graphics card with the PCIe slot and press it in firmly
until the card is fully seated. You may need to hold open the PCIe card slotlocking mechanism with your finger when you seat the card.
8. If your card requires supplementary power and must be connected directly to
the power supply, locate the appropriate power connector cable (or cables) from
the power supply and connect it (or them) to the graphics card's supplementary
power connector(s), which are usually located in the upper corner of the card.
Note: Before installing a card that requires a supplementary power connection,
make sure your existing power supply has such a connection available.
9. Make sure no internal cables are interfering with components inside the
computer (for example, a cooling fan) and replace the computer cover.
10. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected during installation and plug in the
computer's power cord.
11. Turn on the monitor, and then your computer.
If you have properly installed your graphics card, operating system messages will
appear and the boot procedure will proceed.
Your monitor will be running in a basic (VGA) video mode. Higher refresh rates are
not available at this stage of the installation. Once you have installed the AMD FirePro
drivers and software, you can use the Windows®Display Properties dialog to adjust
your video settings and configure multiple monitors.
Proceed to install the software and drivers for your AMD FirePro graphics card.
2.3 Installing Graphics Drivers and Software
To install or remove the drivers and software, you must be logged on as a user with
administrator rights.
Drivers and configuration software, which include the Control Center software
application, are provided to both operate and take advantage of all the features of the
graphics accelerator. For information on some the key features that are available for
your product, see Chapter 4 Using the Control Center Software (p. 11).
2.3.1 AMD Drivers and Software
Drivers are small but important programs that enable an operating system to
communicate with a piece of hardware, such as a graphics card.
When you install a new graphics card, you must also install the driver and
configuration software the card requires to function properly.
You also need to install (or reinstall) your AMD FirePro drivers when you have
reinstalled or upgraded your operating system or when you download updated
drivers.
The latest drivers are available from AMD's Web site at: support.amd.com/us/
gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx.
Note: When reinstalling drivers, always uninstall any previous drivers that are on
your system, even if they are for the same graphics card. Always start "fresh."
2.3.2 AMD Automatic Application Detection and Configuration
AMD FirePro drivers offer automatic application detection and configuration, which
enables the graphics driver to automatically detect an application when it starts and
configure the graphics driver settings for optimal performance.
This detection feature works with multiple open applications. As you switch between
multiple applications, the graphics settings are always automatically configured for
maximum performance for the particular application currently running.