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    ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series User Guide Part Number: 137-41521-10[...]

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    © 2008 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 make changes to specifications[...]

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    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. 1. Read all the instructions. Read all the safety and operating instructions before the product is operated. 2. Retain the instructions. Retain the sa[...]

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    Caution: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines f[...]

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    Contents Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Replacing an Existing Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 MIC Certification Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 BSMI Certification Information . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Chapter 1 Installation For support, you will need to record the serial number and the part number for the card before installation. 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 briefl[...]

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    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 applications. 2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start ▷ Control Panel and then double-click Add or Remove Programs . 3. S[...]

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    6. Turn off the system. Installing the Graphics Card 1. Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. 2. Unplug the computer power cord and disconnect the monitor cable from the back panel of the computer. Caution: To avoid possible damage to the motherboard, wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disco[...]

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    Figure 1–2 Card with One Power Connection 1 Power supply 2 Graphics card 4 Installation ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series ©  2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.[...]

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    Figure 1–3 Card with Two Power Connections 1 Power supply 2 Graphics card 8. Fasten the graphics card securely to the back panel. 9. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover. 10. Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and then plug in the comput[...]

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    Installing the ATI Catalyst™ Software Suite (Windows OS) To install or remove software, you must have administrator rights or be logged on as a user with administrator rights. Note: The installation dialog displays in English if the operating system’s language is not supported. Software is provided to both operate and take advantage of all the [...]

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    4. Choose a refresh rate from the drop-down list. Caution: Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by the display may damage it. Consult the display’s documentation if necessary. 5. Click OK . Once you have configured the main display you can configure any other displays that are connected. 6. To configure another display, do the following: a. Right-[...]

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    Display Adapters (Optional Accessories) The following illustrates the adapters you can use to connect the graphics card to other display devices not directly supported by the connection types available on the graphics card. Adapter Description DVI-to-VGA DVI-to-HDMI The HDMI adapter is a proprietary adapter manufactured and sold by approved manufac[...]

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    Chapter 2 ATI CrossFireX Technology ATI CrossFireX Introduction ATI CrossFireX technology harnesses two or more GPUs (graphics processing units) to be used in a single computer to run up to 2 displays, creating a high- performance gaming platform. Typically, setup involves 2 or more graphics cards, but with the appropriate motherboard, the technolo[...]

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    Caution: Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the power supply case or the metal surface of the computer chassis. 4. Remove any unneeded graphics cards from the computer. Warning: Some graphics cards can get hot while operating. Wait approximately five minutes after turning off the computer before touching the card. 5.[...]

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    Figure 2–2 ATI CrossFireX Installation 1 Power supply 2 ATI CrossFireX graphics cards 3 Interconnect 9. Connect the power supply to the cards. 10. Fasten the graphics cards securely to the back panel. 11. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover. 12[...]

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    3. Select the Enable CrossFire™ check box. 4. If your system has more than two ATI CrossFireX-capable graphics cards, the Selecting a Slave GPU dialog appears where you must select the graphics card that will partner with the Master GPU. Note: Enabling ATI CrossFireX for the selected graphics card automatically disables GPU Accelerated Physics fo[...]

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    Chapter 3 Reference The following section offers troubleshooting tips and provides customer care, warranty, and compliance information. System Requirements Hardware Minimum requirements are: • Motherboard with one PCIe ×16 lane graphics slot. • AMD Athlon™ or Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU. • 1 GB RAM. • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for installing s[...]

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    ATI Catalyst Control Center Overview The ATI Catalyst Control Center software provides access to the display features of the graphics card. Use the software to fine-tune graphics settings, enable or disable connected display devices, and change the orientation of the desktop. Many features display previews of the changes before they are applied. Ba[...]

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    ATI Catalyst Control Center Help feature to access usage information, generate a problem report, and get software version information for your graphics card. 1. Open ATI Catalyst Control Center in the Advanced view . 2. Choose one of the following options: ➭ Press the F1 key at any time to get specific help on the currently displayed information.[...]

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    The computer does not boot up properly. Verify that the installation instructions were followed correctly. Make certain that the graphics card is properly connected to the power supply and the motherboard. If using Windows operating system, restart your computer in Safe Mode. For information on Safe Mode, consult the Windows documentation. Check th[...]

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    Note: When disabling ATI CrossFireX you will be given the option to restart your computer to restore the original graphics memory size or continue with the reduced memory size. Card Reversal Recommended A recommendation message to reverse the graphics card positions may appear if the primary graphics card is not installed into the primary PCIe slot[...]

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    HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting For more advanced troubleshooting information, contact AMD Customer Care for ATI products at ati.amd.com . Table 3–2 HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Solution The colors on the TV display are incorrect. Ensure that the connections between the component video adapter and the HDTV are correct[...]

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    Service Availability Language Access Online or mail 24 hours a day English, French, Spanish http://ati.amd.com/ support/ or Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Graphics Product Group, Attention: Customer Care, 1 Commerce Valley Drive East, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3T 7X6 Telephone US & Canada Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a[...]

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    Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Compliance Information This product complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device[...]

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    CISPR 22:2006/EN 55022:2006—Class B: Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. CISPR 24:1997/EN 55024:1998—Information Technology Equipment—Immunity Characteristics—Limits and Methods of Measurements Electrical Safety Europe: The Low Voltage Directive—2006/95/EC • EN 6095[...]

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    MIC Certification Information "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 22 Reference ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series ©  2008 Advanced Micro Dev[...]