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AMD Radeon™ HD 6450 User Guide Part Number: 137-41820-10[...]

© 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. All rights reserved. The contents of this document are provided in connection with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (“AMD”) products. AMD makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this publication and reserves the right to discontinue or make changes to[...]

Important Safety Instructions Note: This product is for use only with compatible UL-listed personal computers that have installation instructions detailing user installation of this class of product. Read all instructions before beginning installation. All safety and installation instructions should be read before the product is installed or operat[...]

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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6.3.3 CE Compliance Information (European Union) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 6.3.4 Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new AMD Radeon HD 6450, please make sure you have the proper system requirements and have completed the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter. System Requirements Hardware Minimum requirements for installing a single AMD Radeon HD 6450 graphics card: • Motherboard wit[...]

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[...]

3. Click Device Manager . If you are using the Category View of the Control Panel, do one of the following: ➭ For Windows Vista, click System and Maintenance and then Device Manager . ➭ For Windows 7, click System and Security and then Device Manager under the System group. 4. Expand Display Adapter and then right-click the driver for the graph[...]

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter details how to install your AMD Radeon HD 6450 in your system. 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-lev[...]

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 the computer's ca[...]

Figure 2–1 Possible Power Connection Locations on the Graphics Card 1 Power supply 2 Graphics card 8. Fasten the graphics card securely to the back panel. 9. Make sure no internal cables are interfering with components inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan), and then replace the computer cover. 10. Reconnect any cables you have disconne[...]

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Chapter 3 Software Installation This chapter describes the installation of the software and drivers associated with your AMD Radeon product. ATI 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 mus[...]

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 [...]

Chapter 4 Display Configuration This section describes how to configure the display and lists the available display connections. AMD Radeon HD 6450 Connections The following figure shows the display connections available on your AMD Radeon HD 6450 graphics card. Note: The baseplate may not appear exactly as depicted. Figure 4–1 AMD Radeon HD 6450[...]

Table 4–1 Display Configurations Display Configuration Connection Options CRT (VGA) display • DVI-I connection and DVI-I-to-VGA adapter • DisplayPort connection and DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter DFP (digital flat-panel) display • DisplayPort connection and DisplayPort-to-DVI adapter HDMI HDTV • DVI-I connection and DVI-I-to-HDMI adapter • [...]

2. Plug the adapter into the connection from your AMD Radeon graphics card and tighten the thumbscrews (if there are any). 3. Connect your display's cable to the adapter and tighten the thumbscrews (if there are any). 4. Turn on your display first, then your computer. Use the Catalyst Control Center to configure the new display. Configuring th[...]

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Chapter 5 Using Catalyst Control Center Catalyst Control Center Overview The Catalyst Control Center software provides access to the display features of your AMD Radeon HD 6450 product. Use the software to fine-tune graphics settings, enable or disable connected display devices, and change the orientation of the desktop. Many features display previ[...]

Accessing the Catalyst Control Center Help Catalyst Control Center Help provides information on the features and concepts of your AMD Radeon product. You can also use the Catalyst Control Center Help feature to access usage information, generate a problem report, and get software version details. 1. Open Catalyst Control Center in the Advanced view[...]

Chapter 6 Reference The following section offers troubleshooting tips and provides customer care, warranty, and compliance information. Troubleshooting Note: Some troubleshooting tips may not be applicable depending on the display options supported by and configured for your card. Customer Care For detailed instructions on how to use your product, [...]

whether your product contains a defect, and whether your product is under warranty. • AMD Customer Care is unable to assist with refunds, returns, or exchange- specific 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[...]

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 com[...]

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance (European Union) This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information (Japan) 20 Reference AMD Radeon™ HD 6450 ©  2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.[...]

KCC Certification Information (Korea) "Class B" Equipment (Household purpose info/telecommunications equipment) As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose, this product can be used in any area including residential area. BSMI Certification Information (Taiwan) C-Tick (Australia and New Zealand) ACMA — Austral[...]

Product Environmental Compliance This product may carry a marking similar to those below that indicates its level of compliance with China RoHS standards. For information on China RoHS, EU RoHS, or EU REACH compliance, please refer to Product Environmental Compliance on the AMD Web site. 22 Reference AMD Radeon™ HD 6450 ©  2010 Advanced Micro [...]