MSI R4830 Quick user guide
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CAUTION!!
Do not force the GPU
cooler against the
fragile GPU to avoid
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damage to the GPU.
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Installing MSI Live Update
MSI Live Update offers you with brand-new update service experience, which can
significantly save your time while searching files. MSI Live Update is capable to
automatically analyze and list drivers, BIOS, and utilities you need. With the easy-touse updating approaches, you can increase the performance of your system easily and
quickly. Follow the instructions below, with a few mouse clicks, you can acquire the
related files for the system updating.
Installing from the Disk
1. Insert the supplied disk into the CD-ROM drive, and start the Setup program.
2. Click the Utility tab on the setup screen.
3. Click the MSI Live Update. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Installing from the MSI Web Site
1. Link to MSI's website at
http://www.msi.com.tw
2. Find and click Live Update Online
on the left side of the web page to
enter MSI Download Center.
3. Click Start to Check to download
the Live Update application.
4. Click Install the continue.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
6. Launch MSI Live Update and to
enter the main page of this utility
as shown here.
Using MSI Live VGA Driver Update
This service enables you to update the latest VGA driver for your VGA card.
1. To update the MSI Live VGA Driver , click Live VGA Driver item on the left
column of the main page.
2. This utility will start checking your platform and the information on the VGA card, and
display the information in a list.
3. Click the graph button on the bottom to connect MSI Live Update Series Server.
Then, it will automatically connect the Internet and compare the version of the driver
in the database.
4. It may take several minutes to detect the required drivers. Please wait while
proceeding detection.
5. Click the InstallShield Wizard button on the right side of the table to download and
update the driver. All actions will proceed automatically.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updating procedure.
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Using MSI Live VGA BIOS Update
This service enables you to update the latest VGA BIOS for your VGA card.
1. To update your VGA BIOS, click Live VGA BIOS item on the left column of the main page.
2. If your VGA card does not support the Live VGA BIOS function, you will receive a warning
message on the screen.
3. If your VGA card do support the Live VGA BIOS function, please pay attention to the message
shown on the screen telling you that in what circumstance flashing BIOS may fail to reboot.
4. Click Yes if you would like to try it at your own risk or No to return to the main page with
everything unchanged.
5. If you click Yes to continue, it will check the information and BIOS version of your VGA card,
and list them in a table.
6. Click the graph button at the bottom to connect the MSI Live Update 3 Server.
7. The MSI Live VGA BIOS will automatically connect the Internet and search the supported
8. If it has found one (or several) supported BIOS for your VGA card, click the InstallShield
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updating procedure.
Note that the SDK of OD5 or OD5+ is not available for BIOS live updating currently.
The latest news and Live Update function will be released on MSI web site.
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BIOS in the database of MSI .
Wizard button on the right side of the table to have the new BIOS downloaded and updated
automatically.
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R4830 series
Overview
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Getting Started
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Getting Started
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Quick Installation
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Refer to the section of Enabling
HDMI Output to enable the HDMI
function.
Optional Bracket
Note: The VGA card shown here may vary from the actual card.
For further information, please visit MSI website at www.msi.com.tw
Power Connector
2G DDR3 memory or
1G DDR3 memory or
512MB DDR3 memory
Fan Connector
ATI Radeon HD4830
PCI Express Interface
CrossFire Interface
TV_Out Connector (S)
HDTV-Output integrated
DVI-I Ports
- HDMI supported**
- Dual dual-Link DVI output
supported
Unpacking
Please check out the following items to make sure that you get the complete product:
VGA card
Disk: Drivers, documentation, and applications
Consult your dealer immediately if anything is missing or damaged.
System Requirements
To install the VGA card, your computer system needs to meet the following requirements:
PCI Express based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboardt
450 Watt or greater power supply with 75 Watt 6-pin PCI Express power connector recommended
(550 Watt and two 6-pin connectors for ATI CrossFireX technology in dual mode)
Certified power supplies are recommended. Refer to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedPSUfor a list of
Certified products
1G of system memory
Installation software requires CD-ROM drive
DVD /
For a complete ATI CrossFireX system, a second ATI RadeonX HD 4830 graphics card, an ATI
CrossFireX Ready motherboard and one ATI CrossFireX Bridge Interconnect cable per board
(optional) are required
For DVI-HDMI adapter, please visit http://ati.amd.com/ to get the compatible mainboard
information.
Visiting MSI website for further information of operating system support
Card Features
256-bit GDDR3 memory interface
DirectX 10.1 support
Play today while preparing for tomorrow with state-of-the-art DirectX 10.1 graphics
capabilities.
24x custom filter anti-aliasing (CFAA) and high performance anisotropic filtering
ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU support for highly scalable performance
ATI CrossFireX technology with up to quad GPU support offers superior scalability so
your system is ready to level up when you are.
PCI Express 2.0 support
Support for PCI Express 2.0 will prepare you for bandwidth-hungry games and 3D
applications.
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Blu-rayX / HD DVD playback requires DVD / Blu-ray / HD DVD drive
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Dynamic geometry acceleration
Game physics processing capability
ATI Avivo HD video and display technologyUnified Video Decoder 2 (UVD) for Blu-ray
and HD VideoBuilt-in HDMI with 7.1 surround sound support On-chip HDCP
Unified Video Decoder 2
Unified Video Decoder 2 frees up your CPU for other tasks so you get The Ultimate Visual
Experience for even the most processing-intensive content, including VC-1, H.264 and
now MPEG-2. Also, take full advantage of Blu-ray functionality with dual-stream, picture in
picture (PIP) capabilities.
Upscale Beyond 1080p
Watch the hottest Blu-ray movies or other HD content at full 1080p display resolution and
beyond.
On-chip HDCP
On-chip HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) makes life easier by allowing
you to playback HDCP protected content.
HDMI Supported
Enjoy the latest audio technologies using HDMI with 7.1 digital surround sound support.
Also, xvYCC support allows the user to enjoy a wider range of color when connected to a
capable HDTV.
ATI PowerPlay technology
ATI PowerPlay Technology delivers high performance when needed and conserves power
when the demand on the graphics processor is low.
Energy Efficient Manufacturing Process
Second generation 55nm chip uses the industry's most energy efficient manufacturing
process.
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Enabling HDMI Output
Follow the steps to enable HDMI Output function:
1. Find the DVI-to-HDMI adapter that comes with the package,
if provided.
is not provided.
2. Attach the
3. Ensure that the adapter is firmly installed.
below
Consult your dealer to purchase the adapter if it
DVI-to-HDMI adapter to the DVI connector.
Hardware
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expansion
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please follow the steps below:
Tip : If, on your computer, the
Autorun program does not execute
automatically, please 1) enable the
CD-ROM drive Auto-detect function
from Control Panel; or 2) find and
run the setup.exe file manually from
the CD.
Follow the steps to install the VGA card:
1. Remove the computer case.
2. Locate the expansion slot on your mainboard.
Warning: Inserting the VGA card into a wrong
slot may damage your card (refer to your
mainboard manual for more Information).
3. Put the card directly over the slot and
press one end of the card into the slot first.
Gently but firmly press the other end until the
card is fully seated in the slot.
4. Secure the card with a bracket screw.
5. Install all other cards and devices and connect
all the cables, and then install the case.
6. Connect the monitor. Now, you are ready to
install the software on your computer.
Software
To install the driver of the VGA card to your computer,
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Insert the into the CD-ROM drive. The Autorun program will start the Setup
program, and show the setup screen as follows:
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3. Click ATI VGA Drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. After finishing the installation, restart the computer as instructed.
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