User manual AMD ATI RADEON HD 4800

[. . . ] ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series User Guide Part Number: 137-41521-10 ii © 2008 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 make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. The information contained herein may be of a preliminary or advance nature and is subject to change without notice. [. . . ] 7-pin HDTV output cable Supported Display Connections To ensure the highest possible performance, only one display device is supported when ATI CrossFireXTM is active. When ATI CrossFireX is active, other display devices connected to the other connections on both graphics cards are rendered inactive. If additional displays are required when ATI CrossFireX is active, use either SurroundView (included on the installation CD, custom software install), or an additional graphics card. The graphics card provides hardware support for DVI-I and VGA monitors, and HDMI HDTVs (using a DVI-to-HDMI adapter). Table 1­1 Display Configurations (ATI CrossFireX Inactive) Display CRT analog display LCD digital monitor TV HDTV display HDMI HDTV Connections DVI-I connection and DVI-I-to-VGA adapter · DVI-I connection and DVI cable · DVI-I connection and DVI-I-to-VGA adapter 7-pin HDTV output cable · DVI connection and DVI cable · 7-pin HDTV output cable and RCA cables · DVI connection and DVI-to-HDMI adapter and HDMI cable ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series ©2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 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 highperformance gaming platform. Typically, setup involves 2 or more graphics cards, but with the appropriate motherboard, the technology can use a single card and the built-in GPU of the motherboard. ATI CrossFireX works with all 3D games and applications. 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. A 550 watt or greater power supply is recommended. For an up-to-date listing of ATI CrossFireX certified motherboards, see ati. amd. com/products/certification 1. Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off. 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. 3. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult the computer manual for help removing the cover. 10 ATI CrossFireX Technology 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. Locate the PCIe slots on the motherboard. If necessary, remove the corresponding back panel cover. 6. 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. 7. If using a 3-card configuration, align the third graphics card in the third PCIe 8. [. . . ] Note: AMD reserves the right to change hours of support. For more information, please refer to ati. amd. com/support/ terms/. English AMD Customer Care for Graphics Products will work to resolve your issue and help you to get your ATI product up and running. If your issue is not resolved, our technicians will determine whether the difficulty you are experiencing is the result of the ATI 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 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. [. . . ]