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instructions detailing user installation of this class of product.
Read all instructions before beginning installation. All safety and installation instructions should be
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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 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
If you are replacing an existing graphics card, you need to:
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Installation
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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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 appears and removes 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.
Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows Vista®/
Windows® 7)
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
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.
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.
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.
Display Configuration
This section describes how to configure the display and lists the available display
connections.
Configure the Display (Optional)
To change the display configuration or if you are experiencing an issue with the
display, do the following:
Note: 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 Display Properties 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:
Connections
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.
f. Click OK.
The following figure shows the possible connection types on the ATI Radeon
graphics card. Available connections may vary between models of this series
graphics card.
The following illustrates the adapters you can use to connect the graphics card to
other display devices not directly supported by the available connection types.
Adapter
Supported Display Connections
Description
DVI-to-VGA
DVI-to-HDMI™
The graphics card provides hardware support for DVI-I monitors, and HDMI
HDTVs (using a DVI-to-HDMI adapter).
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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Reference
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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.
Using ATI Catalyst Control Center
ATI Catalyst Control Center Overview
The ATI Catalyst Control Center software provides access to the display features
of your ATI Radeon HD 5450. 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:
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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 http://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:
Table 2–1 ATI Catalyst Control Center Access Routes
Access RouteInstructions
Windows Desktop1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop.
2. From the shortcut menu that appears, click ATI CATALYST(TM)
Control Center.
Windows Start Menu1. Click Start on the Windows task bar.
2.
Select All Programs ▷ Catalyst Control Center.
Windows Notification
Area
Desktop ShortcutWhen you first installed the ATI Catalyst Control Center, the setup
1. Right-click the ATI icon in the Windows Notification Area.
2. From the short menu, select ATI Catalyst Control Center.
wizard provided you with the option of placing a shortcut on the
desktop. If you chose this option, you can double-click the ATI CatalystControl Center desktop shortcut.
Accessing ATI Catalyst Control Center Help
ATI Catalyst Control Center Help provides information on the features and
concepts of your ATI Radeon product. You can also use the
ATI Catalyst Control Center Help feature to access usage information, generate a
problem report, and get software version details.
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.
➭ To browse the entire help contents, from either the Help or
Note: AMD reserves the right to
change hours of support. For
more information, please refer to
ati.amd.com/support/terms/.
English1-877-284-1566 (toll-free)
http://ati.amd.com/support/
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
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.
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.
•
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 and 15.109.
For further compliance information:
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
62 Forest Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
USA Tel: 508-303-3900
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
CISPR 22:2008-09/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)
To meet UL safety requirements, the computer’s maximum room temperature
should not exceed 40 °C.
Electrical Safety 15
This product complies with the PCI Express 300W Electromechanical
Specification — please refer to the manufacturer for additional information.
Other relevant input power data will also be available.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
Compliance (European Union)
This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.