Diamond Video Card Quick Start Manual

DIAMOND

VIDEO CARD MANUAL -

MANUEL D’UTILISATION DE CARTE GRAPHIQUE -

Version PCIE

PCIE Version

Quick Start Guide

Guide de démarrage rapide

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Table of Contents

Safety Notices Page 1

Package Contents Page 1

Before You Begin Page 1

Hardware Pre-Installation Page 2

Hardware Installation Page 2

Monitor Connections Page 3

Television Set Connection Page 4

Driver Installation Page 5

Additional Software Page 7

Troubleshooting Page 8

Technical Support Page 9

* Accessories and Adapters for this product can be

purchased online at www.diamondmm.com.

Safety Notices

Please make sure to read all the instructions thoroughly
before attempting the installation of this product.

• Do not attempt to install this product during an
electrical storm.

• Make sure your computer system is connected to a
properly grounded power outlet.

• Touching the exposed metal part of your computer
case (on the rear side) will discharge static electricity
from your body. We recommend you perform this
step before touching this product or any part inside
your computer and periodically while working inside
your PC.

• Internal Boards may contain “Lead” which may
cause birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Please wash your hands thoroughly after handling
these products.

This notice is required under California ” proposition 65 “ and
Health & Safety code.

Package Contents

Please verify your package contains the following items.

1. Diamond Video Card

2. Quick Start Guide

3. Warranty Card

4. Installation CD

Before You Begin

Please have the following items available prior to the installation

1. System / Motherboard manual (or working knowledge)

2. A philips head screwdriver

3. Can of compressed air (optional, recommended for upgraders)

4. Please check the outside of the package to verify that your
system meets the minimum system requirements.

PAGE 1

Hardware Pre-Installation

1. If you have on-board video, please follow the instructions
on page 8.

2. Install the most recent drivers for your motherboard.

3. Shutdown the computer.

4. Open the case to your computer.

5. Touch a metal part of the computer case to discharge static.

6. Remove the existing video card from its slot. (If applicable).

Hardware Installation

1. Locate the PCI Express slot on the motherboard.

2. Move any cables that may be blocking the slot.

3. Install the Diamond video card into the slot.

* Pictures are for reference only and may differ from the product

purchased

4. Screw the metal bracket into place.

5. Close the computer case.

6. Reconnect any loose cables (mouse, keyboard, etc.).

7. Close the computer case.

PAGE 2

Connecting a Displayport Digital Monitor

Connect a displayport digital monitor by following the step below.

1. Connect the DP cable from your monitor to the DP connector on the back of the video card.

Connecting a DVI-I Compatible Monitor

Connect a DVI-I compatible monitor by following the step below.

1. Connect the DVI-I cable from your monitor to the DVI-I connector on the back of the video card.

Connecting a High Definition Television Set or Digital LCD with HDMI input

Connect a HDMI compatible HDTV PLASMA/LCD/LED by following the step below.

1. Connect the HDMI cable from your Monitor/HDTV to the HDMI connector on the back of the video
card.

Connecting a Digital LCD with mini DP input

Connect a mini DP compatible Digital Monitor by following the step below.

1. Connect the mini DP Cable/Adapter from your Digital Monitor to the mini DP connector on the
back of the video card.

Connecting a VGA compatible Analog Monitor

Connect a VGA compatible Analog Monitor by following the step below.

1. Connect the VGA from your Analog Monitor to the VGA connector on the back of the video card.