AMD FirePro W600 2GB manual

AMD FirePro W600 User Guide Part Number: 51633_enu_1.0[...]

© 2012 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5.2.4 Surface Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 5.2.5 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new AMD FirePro W600 graphics card, please make sure you have the proper system requirements and have completed the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter. 1.1 System Requirements Table 1–1 AMD FirePro W600 System Requirements Hardware • AMD Athlon™/AMD Opteron™ [...]

6. Install the AMD FirePro drivers and configuration software from the AMD Installation disc. 1.3 Before You Begin Installation Once you have determined that your system meets the minimum requirements, please perform the following tasks before installing your AMD FirePro W600 workstation graphics card. 1.3.1 Recording Serial Numbers The serial numb[...]

2. Click Start ▷ Control Panel . Double-click Programs and Features and then select the graphics card driver from the list of software programs. 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 a[...]

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter details how to install your AMD FirePro W600 card in your system. Note: AMD recommends that you install/upgrade all AMD FirePro hardware products in your system before you install/upgrade your drivers and the AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing (APP) Software Development Kit (SDK). 2.1 Installing a PCI E[...]

4. Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from your computer, if necessary. Caution: Make sure the PCIe card slot-locking mechanism is unlocked or open before trying to remove a graphics card. Failure to do so may damage the card and/ or the motherboard. This locking mechanism may be hidden from view by a card's fansink. Fig[...]

If you have properly installed your graphics card, operating system messages will appear and the boot procedure will proceed. Your monitor will be running in a basic (VGA) video mode. Higher refresh rates are not available at this stage of the installation. Once you have installed the AMD FirePro drivers and software, you can use the Windows® Disp[...]

Display Configuration Card Connection Used Comments Mini DisplayPort display Mini DisplayPort connection DisplayPort display Mini DisplayPort connection with Mini DisplayPort-to- DisplayPort connection DFP (DVI) display Mini DisplayPort connection with Mini DisplayPort-to- DVI adapter (single- or dual-link) DFP = digital flat- panel HDMI™ display[...]

Table 2–1 Sample Display Configurations Sample Display Configuration mDP Connector mDP Connector mDP Connector mDP Connector mDP Connector mDP Connector Total Output mDP-mDP- mDP-mDP- mDP-mDP Native Native Native Native Native Native 6 DP-DP-DP-DP- DP-DP mDP to DP (A) mDP to DP (A) mDP to DP (A) mDP to DP (A) mDP to DP (A) mDP to DP (A) 6 dDVI-dD[...]

Use the following procedure to attach a display using an adapter. 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2. Plug the adapter into the connection from your AMD FirePro 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 monitor first,[...]

Chapter 3 Drivers and Software Installation This chapter describes the installation of the drivers and software associated with your AMD FirePro workstation graphics card. 3.1 AMD 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 i[...]

c. Select Browse and select setup.exe from the folder in which you have saved the driver download. setup.exe appears in the Open field of the Run dialog. d. Click OK . Note: The User Account Control dialog may appear; if so, click Continue . The Catalyst Install Manager dialog may prompt you to close all open applications; if so, do so. 3. In the S[...]

Chapter 4 Using the Control Center Software 4.1 Control Center Overview The Control Center software application contains settings for configuring and fine- tuning your AMD product. Use it to manage desktops and displays, optimize your graphics processor for enhanced 3D application and video quality, and configure your CPU for improved power savings[...]

Table 4–1 Control Center Access Routes Access Route Instructions Windows® Desktop 1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop. 2. From the shortcut menu that appears, click the Control Center option. Windows Start Menu 1. Click Start on the Windows task bar. 2. Click All Programs followed by the Control Center option. Windows Notification Area 1. Rig[...]

1. Open Catalyst Pro Control Center in the Advanced view. Note: For more information, see Starting the Control Center Software (p. 13) . 2. Select the Desktops & Displays page. The Desktops & Displays page is the central location for configuring displays and arranging desktops (the workspace shown on a display). It contains a display palett[...]

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Chapter 5 Reference This chapter provides notices, troubleshooting tips, and customer care, warranty, and standards-compliance information. 5.1 Workstation Card Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. More troubleshooting information can be found on the AMD Web site http:// support.amd.com/ . 5.1.1 Co[...]

Make sure that the display resolution and refresh rate settings you have selected are supported by the monitor you have connected. 5.1.3 There are screen defects. Make sure your monitor supports the resolution and horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by the graphics card. Check your current resolution, refresh rate, and colo[...]

You cannot change the addresses of your AMD FirePro card. In case of an address conflict, try to modify the I/O address of the add-on card that causes the conflict. To support the special graphics processor on the AMD FirePro card, the system BIOS should automatically assign a system interrupt to the slot where the card is installed. However, there[...]

Country Telephone Number Language/Times Notes Italy 800-877-224 Italian/English: 10:30 - 17:00 CET (Mon-Fri) Complimentary for registered users. Toll-free. Germany +49 (0)89-4505-3199 German/English: 10:30 - 17:00 CET (Mon-Fri) Complimentary for registered users. International and local toll charges to Germany will apply. Argentina +0800-333-5277 P[...]

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 of time your reseller will allow for refunds, returns, or exchange. AMD is not responsib[...]

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Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Class B This product complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interfere[...]

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Class B 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. 5.5.3 CE Compliance Information (European Union) Class A Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic envir[...]

5.5.5 VCCI ITE Compliance Information (Japan) Class A Translation: This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions. VCCI V-3 Class B Translation: This is a Class B product based o[...]

5.5.6 KC Certification Information (Korea) Class A Translation: "Class A" Equipment (Business purpose info/telecommunications equipment) As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for business purpose, the seller and/or buyer is asked to beware of this point and in case a wrongful sale or purchase has been made, it is asked that a c[...]

Translation: This is a Class A Information Product, when used in residential environment, it may cause radio frequency interference, under such circumstances, the user may be requested to take appropriate countermeasures. CNS13438 Class B CNS13438 5.5.8 C-Tick (Australia and New Zealand) ACMA — Australian Communications and Media Authority • Ra[...]

For information on China RoHS, EU RoHS, or EU REACH compliance, please refer to Product Environmental Compliance on the AMD Web site. 5.5.10 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance (European Union) This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 28 Reference AMD FirePro W600 ©  2012  Advanced Micro[...]

Appendix A Glossary - Workstation Products 2D Acronym for “two dimensional,” a term applied to computer graphics that are “flat.” Typical desktop applications such as word processors, spreadsheet programs, or other programs that manipulate print or simple graphics (such as pictures or line art) are generally considered to be operating withi[...]

CRT Acronym for “cathode ray tube,” which is the main component of computer monitors and TVs. Color CRTs use three separate electron beams fired through a shadow mask and onto the back of the glass screen. The electron beams activate separate red, green, and blue values in various strengths in order to produce a colored image. DisplayPort Displ[...]

HydraVision™ HydraVision™ is AMD's multi-monitor management software, enabling users to manage the display of multiple windows and applications across two or more adjacent monitors. It also includes a range of productivity features designed to effectively manage applications in this environment. PCI Express® (PCIe®) The successor standar[...]

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