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ATI Radeon HD 5450 User Guide Part Number: 137-41728-10[...]
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© 2009 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[...]
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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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iv ATI Radeon HD 5450 © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.[...]
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Contents Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Replacing an Existing Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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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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Record the Serial and Part Numbers Write down the serial number and part number before installing. The serial number and 102 part number on the graphics card are required for registration and free support. They are located on a sticker on the back of the card. The emphasized numbers in bold are required for registration and free support. Figure 1?[...]
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Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows Vista®/ Windows® 7) 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. Click Start ▷ Control Panel . 3. Double-click Hardware and Sound and then double-click [...]
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5. Locate the appropriate bus slot on the motherboard. If necessary, remove the corresponding back panel cover. 6. Align the new graphics card in the bus slot and press firmly until the card is fully seated. Figure 1–2 Graphics Card Installation 7. Fasten the graphics card securely to the back panel. 8. Make sure the cables are not interfering wi[...]
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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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Note: If you are not experiencing any troubles with the display, no adjustments are necessary. 1. Right-click on the desktop and, in the shortcut that appears, click Properties . The Display Properties dialog appears. 2. Click the Settings tab and then select the screen resolution and color depth that best suit your requirements and the display’s[...]
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Figure 1–3 Connections 1 VGA 2 HDMI 3 DVI-I 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 available connection types. Adapter Description DVI-to-VGA DVI-to-HDMI™ Supported Display Connections The graphics card provide[...]
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Table 1–1 Display Configurations Display Connections CRT analog display • VGA connection • DVI-I-to-VGA adapter LCD display • DVI-I connection and DVI cable • DVI-I connection and DVI-I-to-VGA adapter HDTV display • DVI connection and DVI cable HDMI HDTV • DVI connection and DVI-to-HDMI adapter and HDMI cable 8 Installation ATI Radeon[...]
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Chapter 2 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[...]
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Basic View A simplified view of the features that includes wizards to quickly make changes. Advanced View A powerful interface that enables complete configuration of the feature set of the graphics card. Custom View A customized view so that desired features can be accessed quickly. For information on the individual features of the software, access[...]
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➭ To access AMD's Web site, from either the Help or Options ▷ Help menu, choose Go to ATI.com . Searching the Help 1. Click Help in the Dashboard. 2. Click Search Help . 3. Enter the word(s) you wish to search for the in search box of the ATI Catalyst Control Center Help. 4. Click Go . Troubleshooting Note: Some troubleshooting tips may no[...]
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If using Windows operating system, restart your computer in Safe Mode. For information on Safe Mode, consult the Windows documentation. Check the system configuration utility for interrupt assignments. The computer boots up but there is no display. Verify that the monitor is connected properly to the computer and a power supply. If a DisplayPort™[...]
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Service Availability Language Access Online or mail 24 hours a day English, French, Spanish http://ati.amd.com/support/ or Attention: Customer Care Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 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.m. to 3:00 p.m. Note: AMD[...]
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FCC Compliance Information (USA) This product complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with[...]
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CISPR 22:2008-09/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 6[...]
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VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information (Japan) 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) 16 [...]
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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: 2006 C-Tick (Australia and New Zealand) 17 © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI Radeon HD 5450[...]
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18 Reference ATI Radeon HD 5450 © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.[...]