User manual AMD ATI RADEON HD 5850 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

[. . . ] ATI RadeonTM HD 5850/5870 User Guide Part Number: 137-41675-11 ii © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. The contents of this document are provided in connection with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 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 products, specifications, product descriptions, and documentation at any time without notice. No license, whether express, implied, arising by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this publication. [. . . ] · One DVI-I Dual Link connection, one VGA connection (via a DVI-I Dual Link connection and DVI-to-VGA adapter), and one DisplayPort connection. · One VGA connection (via a DVI-I Dual Link connection and DVI-to-VGA adapter), one HDMI connection, and one DisplayPort connection. For a list of all possible display configuration combinations, visit http:// www. amd. com/us/products/desktop/graphics/ati-radeon-hd-5000/Pages/ displayport-support. aspx. ©2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI RadeonTM HD 5850/5870 10 Display Configuration ATI RadeonTM HD 5850/5870 ©2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Chapter 3 ATI CrossFireXTM Technology Note: These features are only available for ATI Radeon HD 5850/5870 graphics cards with ATI CrossFireX connections. ATI CrossFireX Introduction ATI CrossFireX is a multi-GPU (graphics processing unit) performance gaming platform. It enables multiple graphics processors installed in a single computer to work together to improve system performance, creating a high-performance gaming platform. Typically, setup involves two or more graphics cards, but with the appropriate motherboard, the technology can use a single card and the builtin GPU of the motherboard Note: The ATI Catalyst Control Center software contains a different ATI CrossFireX user interface for each configuration type and automatically loads the appropriate one when a valid ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected in the system. is enabled in the ATI Catalyst Control Center software, the optimal rendering mode available for the application is automatically selected. Installing ATI CrossFireX Graphics Cards These instructions assume that a PCIe® graphics card has already been successfully installed in the secondary slot (slot one), and that the primary slot (slot zero) is empty. Note: Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure that your system has an adequate power supply. For an up-to-date listing of ATI CrossFireX certified motherboards and power supplies, see ati. amd. com/products/certification. Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off. ©2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI RadeonTM HD 5850/5870 12 ATI CrossFireXTM Technology 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 disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from the motherboard. If necessary, consult the computer manual for help removing the cover. Caution: Remember to discharge your body's static electricity by touching the power supply case or the metal surface of the computer chassis. 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. Locate the PCIe slots on the motherboard. If necessary, also remove the corresponding back panel cover. Align the new graphics card in the secondary PCIe slot next to the existing graphics card and press firmly until the card is fully seated. Tip: The location of power connections may vary between models. They can be located on either the side or back of the card. ATI RadeonTM HD 5850/5870 ©2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 13 Figure 3­1 Connecting the Power Cables 1 2 3 Power supply Existing card New card 8. [. . . ] If your issue is not resolved, our technicians will determine whether the difficulty you are experiencing is the ©2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI RadeonTM HD 5850/5870 24 Reference result of the 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 exchangespecific 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. [. . . ]