AMD 2600 manual

A TI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series User ’ s Guide[...]

ii © 2007 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights re served . The contents of this documen t are provided in connection with Advanced Micro Dev i ces, Inc. (“AMD”) products. AMD makes no representations or warra nties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this publica tion and re serves th e right to make changes to s[...]

iii Important Safety Instructions • Read Instructions —All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. • Retain Instructions —The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed War nings —All wa rnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhe[...]

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v Content s Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements 1 Installing the Graphics Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before You Begin 3 Record the Serial and Part Numbers 3 Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers 4 Install the Graphics Card 5 Installing and Configuring Disp lays . . . . . . . . . . [...]

vi Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Troubleshooting 39 Determine the System Card Bus Type 42 Updating your AGP Motherbo ard/Chipset Drivers 43 Reinstalling Drivers 45 Product Registration 46 Customer Care 46 Additional Accessories 47 Compliance Info rmation 48 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

1 Introduction This guide will h elp you get your h ardware and software in stalled. Use the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center to acce ss the comprehensive help system, generate a problem report, and get the software version information. System Requirement s Hardware • AMD Athlon® or Intel® Pentium® 4 • 512MB of system memory; 1GB or more for b[...]

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3 Inst alling the Graphics Card This topic guides you through the installati on of th e graph ics card. Before Y ou Begin Before you begin installi ng the graphi cs card, do the following. • Record the Serial and Part Numbers on page 3. • Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers on p age 4. When you have completed the abov e procedures, do the following:[...]

4 Uninst all Old Graphics Drivers To ensure successful instal lation of the graphics card driver, unin stall the graphic drivers for the existing graphics card before remov ing the graphics card from the computer. Depending on the operating system, choo se eit her the Windows® XP or Windows Vista® uninstall proced ure: • Uninstall old graphics [...]

5 Inst all the Graphics Card 1 Make sure the computer, monitor , and other peripheral devices are off. 2 Unplug the computer power cord a nd disconnect cables from the back of the computer . Caution! T o avoid possible damage to the motherb oard, wait approximately 20 seconds after unp lugging the power cord be fore disconnecting a peripheral or re[...]

6 10 T urn on the monitor and then the computer . Note: For troubleshooting information, see Reference on page 39. Note: For information on connecting m onitors, see Installing and Configuring Displays on page 7. Note: If you are installing a CrossFire™ configuration , see CrossFire™ on page 33.[...]

7 Inst alling and Configuring Displays Connections The following illustrate the typical connections on the ATI Radeo n™ HD 2600 Series graphics card. The conn ections available may vary between models of this series graphics card. Sample 1: ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series Connections Sample 2: ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series Connections Legend 1 DVI-I [...]

8 Adapters The following illustrates the adapters you can use to connect the graphics card to other disp lay devices. Supported Display Connections To ensure the highest possi ble perf orman ce, only one display device is supported when CrossFire™ is active. When CrossFire™ is active other display devices connected to the other conn ections on [...]

9 If additional displays are required wh en CrossFire™ is active, use either SurroundView™ (in cluded on the installation CD, custom software install) or an additional graphics card. The graphics card provides hard ware support fo r DVI-I and VGA monitors, and HDMI™ HDTVs (using a DVI-t o-HDMI™ adapter). It also provides TV output via the S[...]

10 4 When the New Hardware Found W izard appears, at the appropriate prompt insert the installation CD to load the drivers for th e graphi cs card. Once the drivers and softwa re have been in stalled, configure the display . Configure the disp lay 1 Navigate to the Control Panel and choose Display , or right-click on the desktop and choose Properti[...]

11 Inst alling Sof tware and Drivers Software is provided to take advan t age of all the features of your ATI graphics card, including: • Graphics card driver • A TI Catalyst™ Control Center • HydraV ision™ software (included in the Custom instal l) • SurroundV iew™ software (included in the Cust om install) • A vivo™ video conver[...]

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13 A TI Cat alyst™ Control Center The ATI Catalyst™ Control Center is software that provides access to the display features of the graphics card. Use the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center to fine-tune your graphics settings, enable or disab le connect ed display devices, and change the orientation of the desk top. Many features display previews of[...]

14 S t art A TI Catalyst™ Control Center Start ATI Catalyst™ Control Center from one of the following access points: Help The ATI Catalyst™ Control Center He lp provides con ceptual information to help you understand the graphics technology im plem ented in the graphics card, and detailed instructio ns on how to op timize your graphics enviro[...]

15 Using TV Display These topics describe how to use the TV display feature of your graphics card. • Vi ewing the PC Disp lay on TV or HD TV on pa ge 15. • Connecting to a TV , VCR, or HDTV on p age 16. • Connect to a European video device (S-Video to SCART using composite video adapter) o n page 27. • Using the Avivo™ V ideo Converter o [...]

16 V iewing T ext on a TV A TV is designed primarily to show moving images. The large dot pitch o f a TV will yield poor q uality static im ages. The small text sizes commonly used for PC desktops can appear bl urred or unclear on a TV. You can compensate for this degradat ion by using larger fonts. Using a TV as the Only Display If you plan to mov[...]

17 Note: For maximum performance when wat c hing DVD mo vies or playing computer games on the TV , find the mode and screen resolution that provide the best result, an d use those set tings exclusively . This topic includes th e following procedures: • Connect to an HDMI™ HD TV (DVI-to-HDMI™) o n page 18. • Connect to an HDTV ( DVI-to-DVI) [...]

18 Connect to an HDMI™ HDTV (DVI-to-HDMI™ / PCI Express only ) Note: This option is available on graphics cards t hat support HDMI™. 1 Before connecting an HDMI™ HD TV , attach a monitor to th e computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. HDMI™-to-HDMI™ connectors 3 Connect the DVI-to-HDMI™ ad[...]

19 4 Connect one end of the HDMI™-to-HDMI™ cable to the DVI-to- HDMI™ adapter . Connect the othe r end of the HDMI™-to-HDM I™ cable to the HDMI™ connect ion on the HDMI™ HDTV . 5 If necessary , configure the HDTV for external audio. For more information, see the document ation that came with the TV . 6 Power on the monitor and HDTV , [...]

20 Connect to an HDTV (DVI-to-DVI) 1 Before connecting an HD TV , attach a monitor to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. DVI-to-DVI connectors 3 Connect one end of the DVI cable to the DVI connection on the graphics card. Connect the other end of the DVI cable to the DVI connection on the HDTV [...]

21 6 Power on the monitor and HDTV , and then power on the comp uter . The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts. 7 Configure the HDTV using th e A T I Catal yst™ Con trol Center, Displays Manager and DTV (DVI). Connect to an HDTV or component video device (DVI-to-Component V ideo using A TI DVI-to-HDTV adapter) 1 Before connectin[...]

22 3 Set the A TI HDTV C omponent V ideo Adapter DIP switches. Configure the DIP switches to set the appropriate display mode and aspect ratio. This sets the modes which appear when you select Show all Modes in the A TI Control Panel. a) S et the display mode Note: DIP switch 3 i s always off (540p is not support ed). Note: Set all DIP switches on [...]

23 4 Attach the A TI DVI-to-HDTV comp onent video adapter to the DVI connection on the graphics card. 5 Matching the colors on the connections, connect one end of the RCA patch cables to the A TI DVI-to-HDTV component video adapter . Connect the other end of the RCA patch cables to the component video connections on the HDTV . 6 Connect one end of [...]

24 S-Video to Component Video (using the ATI 9-Pin HDTV Ou tput Cable) 3 Attach the A TI 7 -Pin HDTV Output Cable to the S-V ideo connection on the graphics card. 4 Matching the colors on the connectors, connect one end of the RCA patch cables to the A T I 7 -Pin HDTV output cable. Connect the other end of the RCA patch cables to the component vide[...]

25 7 Power on the monitor and HDTV , and then power on the comp uter . The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts. 8 Configure the HDTV using th e A T I Catal yst™ Con trol Center, Displays Manager . Connect to a composite video device (S-V ideo-to-S- V ideo or Composite V ide o) 1 Before connecting a composite vide o device, attac[...]

26 3 Connect the S-V ideo connector on the composite video cable to the S-V ideo connection on the graphics card. Connect the other end of the composite video cable to either the S-V ide o or composite video connection on the composite video device. 4 Power on the monit or and composite vide o device, and then power o n the computer . The composite[...]

27 Connect to a European video de vice (S-V ideo to SCART using composite video adap ter) 1 Before connecting a European video devi ce, attach a monitor and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and the monitor are off. S-Video to SCART connectors Legend 1 S-Video out connection on graphics card 2 S-Video to composite adapter/cable 3 [...]

28 3 If the video device accepts P AL inpu t, you must change the NTSC/ P AL sett ing on the video card to P AL. NTSC is the TV standard used in North America. P AL is the TV st andard for most of Europe, Africa, Asia, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. Note: Y ou can also change the NTSC/P AL settings through soft ware using the A TI Display[...]

29 Setting the Windows® V olume Control For correct audio performance, the sound card line input must be active. Depending on the op erating syst em you use, choose either the Windows® XP or Windows Vista® procedure: • Display the Line Input settings (Windows®) • Display the Line Input settings (Windows Vista®) Display the Line Input setti[...]

30 • Make files compatible with a specific video format. • Reduce video file size. • Convert video fi les for uploading t o an Apple® iPod® V ideo, Sony® PSP , or W indows® Mobi le-b ased Portable Media Center device. Avivo™ V ideo Converter Forma ts *For details on uploading files to a portable device see the device manufacturer’s us[...]

31 1 From the W indows® deskto p, cli c k start, and then select Programs > Cat alyst Control Centre > Catalyst Control Center - Basic . 2 Click the Easy Setup Wizards tab. 3 From the list of wizards, choose A vivo Video Converter . 4 Click Go . The A vivo™ V ideo Co nverter W izard opens. 5 Follow the A vivo™ V ideo Converter wizard ins[...]

32 1 Connect a Sony® PSP to the co mputer using a USB connector . 2 Switch on the Sony® PSP . 3 Using the Sony® PSP system software, navigate to the top of the Settings list and select USB Connection . The system detects a new removable disk drive. 4 T ransfer the video files to the MP_ROOT100MN V01 folder of the Memory Stick Duo™.[...]

33 CrossFire™ CrossFire™ is a multi-GPU performance gaming platform, using CrossFire™-ready motherboards and CrossFire™-compatible graphics cards. CrossFire™ works with all 3D games and applications. If ATI Catalyst™ A.I. is enabled in the AT I Catalyst™ Control Center software, the optimal rendering mode available for the appl icatio[...]

34 For an up-to-date listing of Cros sFire™ certified motherboards, see ati.amd.com/products/certification For an up-to-date listing of certified power supplies, see: ati.amd.com/certifiedp su Install CrossFire™ cards 1 Make sure the computer, monitor , and other peripheral devices are off. 2 Unplug the computer power cord a nd disconnect cable[...]

35 7 Install the CrossFire™ bridge in terco nnects. Caution! Always handle the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects by the connector only . Do not push or pull on the flexible cable. Proper handling of the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects a) Remove protection tags from th e connectors at each end of the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects. b) Press o[...]

36 CrossFire™ connections 8 Fasten the graphics card securely . Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooli ng fan) and replace the computer cover . 9 Connect the monitor to the graphi cs card in the primary slot. Legend 1 550 watt (or better) power supp ly 2 Primary graphics card 3 Secondary g[...]

37 10 Reconnect any peripherals you have disconnected and plug in the computer ’ s power cord. 11 Power on the monito r and th en the computer . Enabling CrossFire™ To take full advantage of runn ing dual graphics cards, enable and configure CrossFire™ in the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. S t art A TI Catalyst™ Control Center Start ATI Ca[...]

38 4 Enable A TI Catalyst™ A.I. to au tomatically select the preferred rendering mode for target applications. For applications that are not identified in A T I Catalyst™ A.I., or when A TI Catalyst™ A.I. is disa bled, default CrossFire™ rendering modes are used. Alternatively , you can enable the S uper Anti-aliasing mode in A TI Catalyst?[...]

39 Reference This topic provides information on troublesho otin g, updating AGP/ motherboard chipset drivers, reinstalling driv ers, where to get additional accessories, and how to register your product, plus warranty and compliance information. T roubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. For more help, [...]

40 Screen defects appear • Check if the monitor supports the resolution, horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by the graphics card. • Check the current resolution, refresh rate, and color depth settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs in the Display Properties dialog. Caution! Ensure that both video card and monitor sup[...]

41 CrossFire™-Specific T roubleshooting Problem Possible solution CrossFire™ is not functioning In order for CrossFire™ to function, the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects must correctly connect the CrossFire™ graphics cards. 1. Connect one end of the CrossFir e™ bridge interconnect to the internal VMO connection on one of the cards. 2. Co[...]

42 Determine the System Card Bus T ype There are two possible card bus types, A GP and PCIe™. If you have an AGP card you may need to update th e motherboard and chipset drivers. 1 Look at the motherboard and card. 2 Using the illustrat ion below for comparison, determ ine whether you have AGP or PCIe™ connectors. HDTV/HDTV Adapter T roubleshoo[...]

43 AGP and PCIe™ graphics cards and system bus connectors 3 If you have AGP connectors and the graphics card is not working correctly , you may need to updat e the motherboard and chipset drivers for the computer . Up dating your AGP Motherboard/Chip set Drivers Note: This section applies o nly if yo u are inst alling an AGP graphics card. If you[...]

44 Often you will see the name of a motherboard chipset in connectio n with these terms. For example: • ALi GAR T Driver • AMD AGP Miniport • Intel VGAR T • VIA AGP Dri ver Obt ain AGP drivers for your motherboard/chip set If you experience problems with th e AGP chipset drivers, you may need a software update from the motherboar d or chips[...]

45 6 T o determ ine the manufacturer, click the [ AGP device name ] > Driver > Driver Det ails : Reinst alling Drivers You can install new drivers or reinst all existing drivers if there was a Windows® conflict. Note: T o ensure you have access to all the new features and performance options, download the latest driver from ati.amd.com/supp [...]

46 Tip ! If the installer fails to inst all th e driver or you have conflicts, you can download the latest software from ati.amd.com and then install th e software. Product Registration To activate your warranty and o btain product support through Customer Care, register your graphics card at: ati.amd.com/online/registration[...]

47 Customer Care w ill work t o resolve your issue and help you to get the graphics card product up and running. If your issue is not resolved, ou r technicians will determine whether the diffi cult y you are experiencing is the result of the ATI product, whether the product contains a defect, and whether the product is under warranty. • Customer[...]

48 Compliance Information This section details the complian ce information for thi s produ ct. FCC Compliance Information This equipment has b een tested and found to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of t he FCC Rules. These limit s are des igned to provide reasonable pr otection against harmf ul interferenc[...]

49 CE Compliance Information EMC Directive 89/336/EEC an d amendments 91/ 263/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/ EEC, Class B Digital Device EN 55022:2003/ CISPR 22 Class B, Limits and Met hods of Measurement of Radio Interf erence Characteristics I nformation Technology Equipme nt. EN 55024:1998/CISPR 24:19 97 +A1:2001 +A2:2003, Immunity of Inf ormat ion T[...]

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51 Index Numerics 102 part number 3 1080i 22 16:9 22 3D 33, 41 4:3 22 480i 22, 42 480p 22, 42 540p 22 720p 42 A Accessories 47 Adapters 9-Pin Cable for Video Input/Video Output 8 9-Pin HDTV output cable 24 9-pin HDTV Output Cable 8 Composite video connector 25 DVI to VGA 8 DVI-to-HDMI 8, 18 DVI-to-HDTV 8, 21 DVI-to-VGA 8 SCART 27 Add/Remove Program[...]

52 G Games TV display 16 H HDMI 8, 9, 18, 19 HDMI™ 18 HDTV 17, 18, 21 HDTV Adapter Troubles hooting 42 Help 4, 14, 47 High Definition Television (HDTV) 42 Hot key 14, 37 HydraVision 11 I Industry Cana da Com plian c e 48 Input and output adapters DVI to VGA adapter 8 iPod 30, 31 iTunes 31 M Memory Stick Duo 32 Motherboard 1, 42 N NTSC/PAL setting[...]