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1. supplies see ati amd com certifiedpsu AMD CrossFireX Requirements Minimum requirements for installing an additional graphics card for AMD CrossFireX configuration AMD CrossFireX certified motherboard For an up to date listing of AMD CrossFireX certified motherboards see ati amd com products certification A second AMD CrossFireX graphics card compatible with the AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2 Getting Started One AMD CrossFireX internal bridge interconnect per additional board included A 600 watt or better power supply with either four 6 pin PCIe power connectors for the AMD Radeon HD 6950 or two 6 pin power connectors and two 8 pin power connectors for the AMD Radeon HD 6970 For an up to date listing of certified power supplies see ati amd com certifiedpsu Certified system cases with good airflow and cooling are recommended For list of certified cases see ati amd com certifiedcases For more information see Chapter 5 AMD CrossFireX Technology Recording 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 1 Sample Serial and Part Numbers S N 02. 31 D33A27 0 C Tick Australia and New Zealand Q ACMA Australian Communications and Media Authority Radiocommunications Act 1992 Australia per notices of section 182 AS NZS CISPR 22 2006 Product Environmental Compliance This product may carry a marking similar to those below that indicates its level of compliance with China RoHS standards For information on China RoHS EU RoHS or EU REACH compliance please refer to Product Environmental Compliance on the AMD Web site 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 32 Reference AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc
3. Software Drivers are small but important programs that enable an operating system to communicate with a piece of hardware such as a graphics card When you install a new graphics card you must also install the driver and configuration software the card requires to function properly You also need to install or reinstall your AMD Radeon drivers when you have reinstalled or upgraded your operating system or when you download updated drivers from AMD s Web site http ati amd com support driver html Note When reinstalling drivers always uninstall any previous drivers that are on your system even if they are for the same graphics card Always start fresh Installing the AMD 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 features of the graphics card Software includes The graphics card drivers e Catalyst Control Center software HydraVisionT software included in the custom install SurroundView software included in the custom install AMD Video Converter software included in the custom install 1 Insert the Software and Documentation CD Note If the install wizard does not start navigate to the CD drive and double cli
4. circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Complies with FCC 15 107 and 15 109 For further compliance information Advanced Micro Devices Inc 62 Forest Street Marlborough MA 01752 USA Tel 508 303 3900 Industry Canada Compliance Statement Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 005 Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada CE Compliance Information European Union EMC Directive 2004 108 EC CISPR 22 2008 09 EN 55022 2006 Class B Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of Information Technology Equipment AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Reference 29 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 60950 1 Safety of Information Technology Equipment USA Canada UL 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1 General Requirements e CSA
5. electric shock and fire install this accessory only in products equipped with a three wire grounding plug a plug having a third grounding pin This is a safety feature Do not remove the grounding pin of a three pin plug Attach product securely All product securing screws or fasteners should be completely tightened in order to provide continuous bonding between the product and the PC chassis as appropriate 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started oor esse YA 1 1 21 SYSTEM Reqg lretients da dieta ete Ass atus cete 1 TT T Hardware thee ec ed e ade te e pte eet he 1 1 12 Recording the Serial and Part N rbers tte st ett eget een 2 1 3 Uninstalling the Old Driver Windows XP 2 1 4 Uninstalling the Old Driver Windows Vista Windows 7 3 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 5 2 31 dinstallation OVeFy seed on tta tem e 5 2 1 Replacing an Existing Gard ee eee e redet bete teas 5 2 1 2 Installing the First Card for this PC 5 2 2 Installing the Graphics Card eet tte teer er pee A A pe Pec eges 5 Chapter 3 Software Installation 9 Bul ATM Drivers and SoftWare e nS V tbt a ba d de t i a e
6. supply and connect it or them to the graphics card s supplementary power connector s Note If applicable before installing a card that requires a supplementary power connection make sure your existing power supply has such a connection available Tip The location of power connections may vary between models They can be located on either the side or back of the card AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Hardware Installation 7 Figure 2 1 Possible Power Connection Locations on the Graphics Card Power supply Graphics card 8 Fasten the graphics card securely to the back panel 9 Make sure no internal cables are interfering with components inside the computer for example a cooling fan and then replace the computer cover 10 Reconnect any cables you have disconnected during installation and then plug in the computer s power cord 11 Turn on the monitor and then the computer If you have properly installed the graphics card the computer should start normally Proceed to install the software and drivers for your AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 graphics card 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 8 Hardware Installation AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Chapter 3 Software Installation This chapter describes the installation of the software and drivers associated with your AMD Radeon product ATI Drivers and
7. 00000 000000 P N 1028360100 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 AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Getting Started 3 5 Select the current graphics card driver and then click Change Remove Use the wizard that appears to remove the current display driver 4 Turn off the system after the driver has been removed Note If the previously installed graphics card has any additional software installed this software may also need to be removed before restarting the computer For example DVD Player or Multimedia applications Uninstalling the Old Driver Windows Vista WindowsQ 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 5 Click Device Manager If you are using the Category View of the Control Panel do one of the following 5 For Windows Vista click System and Maintenance and then Device Manager 5 For Windows 7 click System and Security and then Device Manager under the System group 4 Expand D
8. 022 2 No 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1 General Requirements To meet UL safety requirements the computer s maximum room temperature should not exceed 40 C This product complies with the PCI Express 500W Electromechanical Specification please refer to the manufacturer for additional information Other relevant input power data will also be available C US LISTED TE ACCESSORY CU X Etsi Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Compliance European Union This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices Inc 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 30 Reference VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information Japan CY 503 AER 1 5 2 eB RERO L TEH SND r 2 Jo Bu LAA SIC GEO CIE LV TRV LT F EL VCCI B KCC Certification Information Korea Bii7l7I CEPS S 5 SMZIPD 4 2 ccc ol AS 56 5 2 UNYA SES 2121 BA RE PIAA ASHE AS 523 5 H SE Al eio 4 AT VIS 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 6 5 191919 BSMI Certification Information Taiwan CNS13438 96 4 AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Reference
9. AMD The future is fusion AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 User Guide Part Number 137 41807 10 2010 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 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 Except as set forth in AMD s Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale AMD assumes no liability whatsoever and disclaims any express or implied warranty relating to its products including but not limited to the implied warranty of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or infringement of any intellectual property right AMD s products are not designed intended authorized or warranted for use as components in systems intended for surgical implant into the body or in other applications intended to support or sustain life or in any other application in which the failure of AMD s product could create a situation where personal injury death or severe property or environmental damage may occur AMD reserves the right to discontinue or make changes to its products at any time wi
10. DP HDMI DVI I Total Configuration Connector Connector Connector Connector Connector Output 6xmDP Native x6 6 DVI 2xmDP Native Native x2 Native x2 Native 6 2xmDP DVI 2xmDP VGA Native x2 mDP to VGA Native DVItoVGA 5 HDMI VGA A DVI 2xmDP mDP to DVI Native x2 Native Native 5 HDMI DVI A DVI HDMI mDP Native mDP to DVI Native Native 4 HDMI A DVI mDP mDP Native Native Native DVIto VGA 4 VGA DVI DVI DVI Native DP to DVI A Native 3 DVI DVI VGA Native mDP to DVI DVI to VGA 3 A For additional configuration information visit http www amd com eyefinity Once displays are connected to the graphics card you can change how your displays are configured using Catalyst Control Center For more information see Chapter 6 Using Catalyst Control Center Using Adapters The following procedure describes how to connect a display to your graphics card using an adapter 1 Turn off your computer and display 2 Plug the adapter into the connection from your AMD Radeon graphics card and tighten the thumbscrews if there are any 3 Connect your display s cable to the adapter and tighten the thumbscrews if there are any 4 Turn on your display first then your computer Use the Catalyst Control Center to configure the new display Configuring the Display Optional To change the display configuration or if you are experiencing an issue with the display do the follo
11. EU 9 3 2 Installing the AMD Catalyst Software Suite Windows 9 Chapter 4 Display Configuration 11 4 1 AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 Connections 11 AD Displa Configurations tpe e Te e Rete at Re Se etre e Tecos 12 ADs MUI PIE Displays ii e Ne RR SERRE o t 12 4 3 Using Adapters oe c meten esee EG Ett eno gut 13 4 4 Configuring the Display Optional sii ue fttt t eto Feb aeu teta aera 13 Chapter 5 AMD CrossFireX Technology 15 5 1 AMD CrossFireX Introduction 15 15 5 3 Enabling AMD CrOSSFITeX tr RC be obe ap tercie terim ore pee editae 19 Chapter 6 Using Catalyst Control Center 21 21 21 6 3 Accessing Catalyst Control Center Help 22 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 vi Chapter 7 23 Zl Troubleshooting nte bretagne Deed efe EHE 23 7 1 1 Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting 23 7 1 2 24 7 1 3 HDTV HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting RR een 25 26 27 7 3 1 FCC Compliance Information USA 28 7 3 2 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 28 7 3 3 CE Compliance Information European Union cece ett tttete
12. Quality as appropriate for the second monitor Click OK 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Chapter 5 AMD CrossFireX Technology Note These features are only available for AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 graphics cards with AMD CrossFireX connections AMD CrossFireX Introduction AMD 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 A AMD CrossFireX setup involves two graphics cards and works with all 3D games and applications Once your graphics cards have been installed you can enable and configure AMD CrossFireX support using Catalyst Control Center For more information see Chapter 6 Using Catalyst Control Center Installing AMD CrossFire 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 AMD CrossFire certified motherboards and power supplies see ati amd com products certification 1 Make sure the computer monitor and other peripheral devices are off 2 Unplug the computer power cord and disconnect the monitor cable from the back panel of the computer To a
13. Startup This is normal during AMD CrossFireX startup AMD CrossFireX Disabled After Swapping Moving Cards If you change the AMD CrossFireX configuration by moving the graphics cards to different slots on the motherboard disable AMD CrossFireX and restore factory default settings in Catalyst Control Center first Once the cards have been swapped enable AMD CrossFireX This ensures the new configuration is detected by the computer HDTV HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems with HDTV More troubleshooting information can be found on the AMD Web site Please visit ati amd com and select Customer Care The colors on the TV display are incorrect Ensure that the connections between the component video adapter and the HDTV are correct There is no display on the TV The TV will not display anything until Windows starts this may take several minutes Make sure the TV is set to YPbPr input 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 26 Reference Also make sure that the HDTV component video adapter is properly connected DVDs will not play in high quality modes For displays connected using an analog connection playback of CSS protected DVDs may be restricted to certain modes For displays connected using a digital connection playback on certain DVD players may also berestricted if HDCP high bandwidth content protection cannot be enabled Thi
14. ard doesn t fit any of the motherboard slots The graphics card needs to be exchanged for one with a bus that matches the motherboard The computer beeps and the boot process stops Make certain that the graphics card is properly connected to the internal power supply and the motherboard No display on power up This may be an SBIOS issue Replace the old card and then try these possible solutions 1 Check the motherboard manufacturer s Web site for an SBIOS update 2 Turn off the on board video 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 the system configuration utility for interrupt assignments AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 24 Reference 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 adapter passive dongle or active dongle is used visit www amd com eyefinity and make sure it appears on AMD s listing of AMD Eyefinity Multi Display Ready or AMD Eyefinity Multi Display Verified adapters dongles If your motherboard has on board graphics capabilities you may need to disable them Consult your motherboard documentation for
15. ck ATISETUP exe 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 10 Software Installation 2 From the menu that appears click Software Install 3 Follow the on screen instructions When prompted select either Express or Custom Not all software components are installed using the Express installation Custom installation allows you to select individual software components for installation Tip If the installer fails to install the driver or you have a software conflict you can download the latest software from ati amd com support driver html and then install it AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Chapter 4 Display Configuration This section describes how to configure the display and lists the available display connections AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 Connections The following figure shows the display connections available on your AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 graphics card Note The baseplate may not appear exactly as depicted Figure 4 1 AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 Display Connections 1 Single link DVI D connection Provides video digital signals and HDMI output that is compatible with most HDMI compliant devices 2 Mini DisplayPort DP connection Carries video and audio signals to DisplayPort compliant devices 5 Mini DisplayPort DP connection Carries video and audio signals to DisplayPort compliant devices 4 HDMI connection Type A Carries vide
16. computer monitor s and other peripheral devices 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 6 Hardware Installation 2 Unplugthe computer s power cord and then disconnect all cables from the back of the computer 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 the computer s case Note If necessary consult the computer manual for help in removing the cover Static electricity can seriously damage computer components Discharge your body s static electricity by touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis before you touch any components inside the computer s case to avoid damaging them 4 Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from the computer if necessary 5 Locate the appropriate bus slot and if necessary remove the corresponding metal backplate cover s Make sure all internal cables are clear of the slot Note If you cannot find a bus slot to match the card you need a graphics card with the correct bus to match the motherboard 6 Align the graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated 7 If your card requires supplementary power and must be connected directly to the power supply locate the appropriate power connector cable s from the power
17. e of the following gt Navigation menu On the Graphics menu click CrossFirex Navigation tree From the tree in the Graphics Settings tab click CrossFireXTM Click Configure From the Graphics Adapter list select the graphics card to act as the display GPU Select Enable CrossFirex Note The Choose from the following Rendered GPU combinations drop down list automatically populates with all available render GPUs based on the selected display GPU The list displays only GPUs that can be enabled for AMD CrossFireX Other combinations are not listed here but may be listed on the CrossFire lt Diagnostics page From the list select the appropriate combination Note Iftheselected combination is notthe most optimal choice for your system a message appears at the bottom of the page notifying you of this Click Apply In some configurations when AMD CrossFire is enabled GPU Accelerated Physics is automatically disabled for all cards in the configuration as are all displays except the one used by AMD CrossFire 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 20 AMD CrossFireX Technology AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Chapter 6 Using Catalyst Control Center Catalyst Control Center Overview Catalyst Control Center provides access to the display features of your AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 graphics card Use the software to fine tune graphics se
18. eee 28 Ted AT Electrical Sale EMA a Lent te ete o RE Een ea a HM Dr EST 29 7 3 5 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Compliance European eem moneda ta Lir Sate 29 7 3 6 VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information Japan 30 7 3 7 KCC Certification Information Korea 30 7 3 8 BSMI Certification Information Taiwan 30 7 3 9 C Tick Australia and New Zealand 31 7 3 10 Product Environmental Compliance 31 AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 please make sure you have the proper system requirements and have completed the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter System Requirements Hardware Minimum requirements for installing a single AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 graphics card e Motherboard with one PCIe x16 lane graphics slot AMD Athlon or Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1 GB CD ROM or DVD ROM drive for installing software The following power supply and connector configurations A 500 watt or better power supply with two 75 watt 6 pin PCIe power connectors for the AMD Radeon HD 6950 A 550 watt or better power suplly with one 75 watt 6 pin PCIe connector and one 150 watt 8 pin PCIe connector for the AMD Radeon HD 6970 Certified power supplies are strongly recommended for a list of certified power
19. he 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 Although AMD CrossFireX can be enabled performance may be improved by reversing the graphics cards in the computer See your motherboard s manual to determine which is the primary PCIe slot AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Reference 25 3D Client is Active You will not be able to start AMD CrossFireX if a 3D application game or video playback such as a DVD movie is running Close all open 5D applications games and movie player applications and then enable AMD CrossFireX AMD CrossFireX is Currently Unavailable This error has occurred because AMD CrossFireX did not correctly detect your graphics hardware or there is a problem with the software e Check that the graphics cards are installed correctly Check that the interconnect cable if applicable is installed correctly Close all running 3D applications Check that the AMD CrossFireX mode is set to Software in the Catalyst Control Center The AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 can only use AMD CrossFireX technology in software mode Reinstall the Catalyst Control Center and drivers Screen Rotation is Unavailable or Does Not Work Screen rotation is not an available feature on AMD CrossFireX systems Video Displays Flicker During System
20. isplay Adapter and then right click the driver for the graphics card you are replacing 5 Inthe shortcut menu that appears click Uninstall The driver for the old graphics card is uninstalled 6 Turn off the system 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 4 Getting Started AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter details how to install your AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 in your system Installation Overview The installation of the card has slightly different procedures depending on whether you replacing an existing card or installing a graphics card in a PC for the first time This section briefly describes the high level steps for both cases Replacing an Existing Card If you are replacing an existing graphics card you need to Start the computer and then uninstall the old graphics driver Turn off the computer and then remove the old card Install the new card and then connect the monitor Start the computer and then install the new drivers and software ao e QU N e Restart the computer Installing the First Card for this PC If this is the first graphics card for this PC you need to 1 With the computer off install the new card and then connect the monitor 2 Start the computer and then install the new drivers and software 3 Restart the computer Installing the Graphics Card 1 Turn off the
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22. more information Note Some manufacturers do not allow the on board graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display During software installation on a PC with the Windows Vista OS the screen goes blank The software is still installing Wait 20 30 minutes to make sure the software has finished installing and then restart the computer Troubleshooting AMD CrossFireX The following are suggested solutions for common AMD CrossFireX troubleshooting issues Change Motherboard BIOS Settings Some motherboards may have a system BIOS option to switch between single and dual PCIe slot support The default setting may be single slot support Refer to the motherboard s manual for information to enable dual PCIe slot support For more information see the AMD CrossFireX Web page at ati amd com crossfire Use Graphics Cards with Different Amounts of Memory In some AMD CrossFireX configurations graphics cards with different amounts of memory can by used however restarting your computer is required after enabling AMD CrossFireX This will cause AMD CrossFireX to reduce the amount of memory onthe card with the most amount of memory to match the memory size ofthe graphics card with the least amount of memory Clicking OK to the memory mismatch error message will restart your computer Note When disabling AMD CrossFireX you will be given the option to restart your computer to restore the original graphics memory size or continue with t
23. nd connect the cards Always handle the AMD CrossFire bridge interconnect by the connector only Do not push or pull on the flexible cable 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 18 AMD CrossFireX Technology Figure 5 2 AMD CrossFire Bridge Interconnect Protection Tag Figure 5 3 AMD CrossFire Installation AMD CrossFire graphics cards 2 Interconnect AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD CrossFireX Technology 19 10 11 12 Fasten the graphics cards securely to the back panel Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer for example a cooling fan and then replace the computer cover Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the computer power cord Turn on the monitor and then the computer AMD CrossFireX must now be enabled using Catalyst Control Center Enabling AMD CrossFireX When AMD CrossFireX support is enabled the best possible GPU combination is selected based on the current hardware configuration If necessary you can change the existing AMD CrossFireX configuration using the following procedure AMD Radeon dual GPU graphics cards are designed based on AMD CrossFireX technology As a result AMD CrossFireX support is always enabled for such cards 1 Based on the navigation system contained in the Catalyst Control Center window do on
24. ng DisplayPort signals e Passive dongles Allows connection from a DisplayPort connection to a non DisplayPort display using non DisplayPort signals The type of adapter dongle used determines the number of displays that can be supported by your graphics card In general more displays can be supported with DisplayPort adapters and active dongles than with passive ones Note A list of compatible adapters dongles for your graphics card can be found at http support amd com us eyefinity Pages eyefinity dongles aspx Multiple Displays Your AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 graphics card provides display functionality for up to six displays using any combination of the following Any number of Mini DisplayPort connections You can connect more than on display to a Mini DisplayPort connection using a daisy chain configuration or a hub multi display support is made possible through the DisplayPort v1 2 standard Two connections between the single link DVI dual link DVI and HDMI connections AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Display Configuration The following table shows some examples of multiple display configurations A indicates an active adapter is used and P indicates a passive adapter is used Display abbreviations are mDP Mini DisplayPort DVI single link DVI Table 4 2 Sample Display Configurations Sample Display DVI D mDP m
25. o and audio signals to HDMI compliant devices 5 Dual link DVI I connection Provides video digital signals and HDMI output that is compatible with most HDMI compliant devices 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 12 Display Configuration Display Configurations The following table lists options for attaching displays that are indirectly supported by the connections on your graphics card For best graphics performance and quality always use native connections when available Note Adapters not provided with your graphics card can be purchased directly from AMD s Web site or through your local AMD resellers Table 4 1 Display Configurations Display Configuration Connection Options CRT VGA display DVI connection and DVI to VGA adapter Mini DisplayPort connection with Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter HDMI HDTV DVI connection with DVI to HDMI adapter Mini DisplayPort connection with Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter If your graphics card includes a DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort connection you can the following types of DisplayPort compliant adapters dongles with your graphics card Adapters Uses DisplayPort signals to transmit audio and video information between variants of the same connection type for example Mini DisplayPort to standard DisplayPort Active dongles Allows connection from a DisplayPort connection to a non DisplayPort display usi
26. product which is manufactured to be compliant in the regions where it is sold Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 28 Reference 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 the limits designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee thatinterference will notoccur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by 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
27. s restriction also applies to displays connected using active DisplayPort adapters The entire display is not visible If the component input device supports it try 720p mode The display appears tilted Consult the HDTV documentation The CRT display is green The system is in component output mode Restart the computer with only the CRT monitor connected TVs monitors connected cannot be enabled If TVs and or monitors connected using DisplayPort adapters passive dongles or active dongles cannot be enabled visit ww w amd com eyefinity to check the connectivity options available for your graphics card and that your chosen configuration is supported Check individual connections to the TVs monitors Customer Care For detailed instructions on how to use your product refer to the documentation included on the installation CD To activate Customer Care you must register your product at ati amd com online registration If you require further assistance with your product the following Customer Care options are available AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Reference 27 Service Availability Language 8 Online or mail 24 hours a day English http ati amd com support French Spanish Attention Customer Care Advanced Micro Devices Inc 1 Commerce Valley Drive East Markham Ontario Canada L3T 7X6 Telephone Monday to Thursday 9 00 a m to 5 30 Eng
28. ss otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document Advanced Micro Devices Inc assumes no liability with respect to the operation or use of AMD hardware software or other products and documentation described herein for any act or omission of AMD concerning such products or this documentation for any interruption of service loss or interruption of business loss of anticipatory profits or for punitive incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of the AMD hardware software or other products and documentation provided herein Ensure that you have the latest documentation AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc 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 operated Retain all instructions Safety installation and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed all warnings All warnings regarding the product and its operating instructions should be obeyed Use appropriate grounding For continued protection against the risk of
29. tcut on the desktop If you chose this option you can double click the Catalyst Control Center desktop shortcut 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 22 Using Catalyst Control Center Accessing Catalyst Control Center Help Catalyst Control Center Help provides information on the features and concepts of your AMD Radeon product You can also use the Catalyst Control Center Help feature to access usage information generate a problem report and get software version details 1 Open Catalyst Control Center in the Advanced view 2 Choose one of the following options Press the F1 key to view context sensitive help for a particular page 5 To browse the entire help contents from either the Help or Options gt Help menu choose Help Contents To access AMD s Web site from either the Help or Options gt Help menu choose Go to AMD com AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Chapter 7 Reference The following section offers troubleshooting tips and provides customer care warranty and compliance information Troubleshooting Note Some troubleshooting tips may not be applicable depending on the display options supported by and configured for your card Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting For more advanced troubleshooting information contact AMD Customer Care for ATI products at ati amd com The graphics c
30. thout notice Trademarks AMD the AMD Arrow logo ATI the ATI logo AMD Athlon AMD LIVE AMD Phenom AMD Sempron AMD Turion AMD64 All in Wonder Avivo Catalyst CrossFireX FirePro FireStream HyperMemory OverDrive PowerPlay PowerXpress Radeon Remote Wonder Stream SurroundView Theater TV Wonder The Ultimate Visual Experience and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc HyperTransport is a licensed trademark of the HyperTransport Technology Consortium Blu ray Disc is a licensed trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association HDMI is a licensed trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC DisplayPort is a licensed trademark of Video Electronic Standards Association Microsoft Windows and Vista are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other jurisdictions Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Dolby Laboratories Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Macrovision Licensed for limited viewing uses only This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unle
31. ttings enable or disable connected display devices and change the orientation of the desktop Many features display previews of the changes before they are applied The following configurations are available 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 the comprehensive in program help system see Accessing Catalyst Control Center Help or visit the AMD Customer Care Web site at http ati amd com support Starting Catalyst Control Center The following table shows the ways you can start Catalyst Control Center Table 6 1 Catalyst Control Center Access Routes Access Route Instructions Windows Desktop 1 Right click anywhere on the desktop 2 From the shortcut menu that appears click Catalyst Control Center Windows Start Menu 1 Click Start on the Windows task bar 2 Select Programs gt Catalyst Control Center Windows Notification 1 Right click the Catalyst Control Center icon in the Windows Notification Area Area 2 From the shortcut menu click Catalyst Control Center Desktop Shortcut When you installed the Catalyst Control Center the setup wizard provided you with the option of placing a shor
32. void 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 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 16 AMD CrossFireX Technology 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 also 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 Connect the power supply to the cards Tip The location of power connections may vary between models They can be located on either the side or back of the card AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD CrossFireX Technology 17 Figure 5 1 Connecting the Power Cables Power supply Existing card 3 New card 8 Remove protection tags from the ends of the AMD CrossFire interconnect a
33. wing 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 14 Display Configuration Note If you are not experiencing any troubles with the display no adjustments are necessary 1 AMD Radeon HD 6950 6970 Right click on the desktop and in the shortcut that appears click Properties The Display Properties dialog appears Click the Settings tab and then select the screen resolution and color depth that best suit your requirements and the display s performance Click Advanced and then select the Monitor tab Choose a refresh rate from the drop down list Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by the display may damage it Consult the display s documentation if necessary Click OK Once you have configured the main display you can configure any other displays that are connected a To configure another display do the following Right click on the desktop and in the shortcut that appears click Properties Note The Catalyst Control Center software can also enable and configure multiple monitors To access the basic multi monitor configuration settings click the Settings tab Select the monitor icon identified by the number 2 Note When using multiple monitors with the graphics card one monitor will always be the primary display additional monitors will be designated as secondary Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Set the Screen Resolution and Color
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