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    AMD FirePro™ S9000 User Guide Part Number: 52382_enu_1.0[...]

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    © 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 t[...]

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    Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.  iii ©  2012  Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ S9000[...]

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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. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    5.4.2 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 5.4.3 CE Compliance Information (European Union) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new AMD FirePro™ S9000 graphics card (P/N: 102- C480xx-xx), 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™ S9000 Minimum System Requirements Hard[...]

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    3. Record the serial number and 102 part number. Figure 1–1 Typical Serial Number and 102 Part Number Arrangement 1 Serial number (S/N) 2 102 part number (P/N) 2 Getting Started AMD FirePro™ S9000 ©  2012  Advanced Micro Devices Inc.[...]

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    Chapter 2 Hardware and Software Installation This chapter details how to install your graphics accelerator in your system as well as where to download associated software and drivers. 2.1 Installation Overview Once you have determined that your system meets the minimum requirements, perform the following tasks to install your new graphics accelerat[...]

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    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 your computer's c[...]

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    b. Screw in the extension bracket firmly. Note: Graphics card and extension bracket may not be exactly as depicted. Figure 2–2 Extension Bracket Attached to Graphics Card 7. Align your AMD FirePro graphics card with the PCIe slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. You may need to hold open the PCIe card slot- locking mechanism[...]

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    2.3 Installing Graphics Drivers and Software To install or remove the drivers and software, you must be logged on as a user with administrator rights. Drivers and configuration software, which include the Control Center software application, are provided to both operate and take advantage of all the features of the graphics accelerator. 2.3.1 AMD D[...]

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    Chapter 3 Display Configuration This chapter describes how to configure displays. It also lists available display connections for your graphics accelerator. 3.1 Baseplate Connections The following figure shows the display connections available on your graphics accelerator. Note: Baseplate may not appear exactly as depicted. Figure 3–1 AMD FirePro[...]

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    Display Configuration Card Connection Used DisplayPort display DisplayPort connection DFP (DVI) display DisplayPort connection with DisplayPort-to-DVI adapter (single- or dual-link) HDMI™ display DisplayPort connection with DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter CRT (VGA) display DisplayPort connection with DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter Note: One DisplayPort-t[...]

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    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[...]

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    Table 4–1 Control Center Access Routes in Windows® 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 [...]

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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 using the knowledgebase on the AMD Web site at http://s[...]

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    Make sure that you selected the appropriate monitor when you installed your enhanced driver. 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 [...]

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    5.1.6 There are bus address or interrupt conflicts. Make sure that the I/O and memory addresses reserved for the graphics board are not used by other hardware devices. The integrated on-board VGA controller of your AMD FirePro card uses the following addresses (hex): • I/O Address: Standard VGA I/O: 3B0-3DF • Memory Addresses: Video RAM: A000-B[...]

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    Region Contact Information Germany: • 49 (0) 89 4505 3199 • +49-(0)30-30808249 • Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 18:00 CET • Email Web Form United Kingdom: • +44 (0) 1276 932318 • +31-208080959 • Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 17:00 GMT • Email Web Form South America (Portuguese/ English/ Spanish) Argentina: • 0800-444-1186 (toll free) • +54[...]

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    Region Contact Information India: • +91-80-33230647-9 • Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00 IST • Online Warranty Request Singapore (English): • 8001204639 • Monday - Friday: 09:30 - 17:00 SST • Email Web Form Indonesia (English): • 007-803-011-0361 (Mobile: XL, Telkomsel, and M2 Only) • Monday- Friday: 09:30 - 17:00 BORT • Email Web F[...]

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    5.3 Workstation Warranty Service For warranty service instructions visit http://support.amd.com/us/warranty/Pages/ SupportWarrantyServices.aspx or contact one of our Customer Service Representatives. 5.3.1 Shipping Before shipping any unit for repair, obtain an RMA number for warranty service. When shipping your product, pack it securely, show the [...]

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    Unauthorized repairs to an AMD board level product will void the warranty offered by AMD. AMD reserves the right to refuse to service any product which has been altered, modified, or repaired by non-AMD service personnel. 5.4 International Compliance Information This section details the worldwide compliance information for this product, which is ma[...]

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    turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connec[...]

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    Class B EMC Directive 2004/108/EC CISPR 22/EN 55022—Class B: Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. CISPR 24/EN 55024—Information Technology Equipment—Immunity Characteristics —Limits and Methods of Measurements 5.4.4 Electrical Safety Europe: The Low Voltage Directive–2[...]

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    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 on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or[...]

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    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 change to household use be made. KN22 and KN24 Class B Translation: "Class B" Equipment (Household purpose info/telecommunications equipme[...]

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    CNS13438 5.4.8 C-Tick (Australia and New Zealand) ACMA — Australian Communications and Media Authority • Radiocommunications Act 1992 (Australia)—per notices of section 182 • AS/ NZS CISPR 22 5.4.9 Product Environmental Compliance This product may carry a marking similar to those below that indicates its level of compliance with China RoHS [...]