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For information on the individual features of the software, access the

comprehensive in-program help system (see 

Accessing Help

 or visit the AMD

Customer Care Web site at 

http://ati.amd.com/support/

).

Starting the ATI Catalyst Control Center Software

The following table shows the ways you can start the

ATI Catalyst Control Center software:

Table  3–1 ATI 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 

ATI

CATALYST(R) Control Center

.

Windows Start

Menu

1.

Click 

Start

 on the Windows task bar.

2.

Select 

All Programs 

 Catalyst Control Center

.

Windows System

Tray

1.

Right-click the ATI icon in the Windows System Tray.

2.

From the short menu, select 

ATI Catalyst Control

Center

.

Desktop Shortcut

When you first installed the ATI Catalyst Control Center,

the setup wizard provided you with the option of placing

a shortcut on the desktop. If you chose this option, you can

double-click the 

ATI Catalyst Control Center

 desktop

shortcut.

Predefined Hot

Keys

Press the predefined hot keys, 

Ctrl+Alt+C

, to launch

ATI Catalyst Control Center. You can also define your own

hot key sequence by using the

ATI Catalyst Control Center Hotkey Manager.

Accessing ATI Catalyst Control Center Help

ATI Catalyst Control Center Help provides information on the features and

concepts of your ATI Radeon graphics card. You can also use the

ATI Catalyst Control Center Help feature to access usage information, generate a

problem report, and get software version information for your graphics card.

1.

Open ATI Catalyst Control Center in the 

Advanced view

.

2.

Choose one of the following options:

Press the 

F1

 key at any time to get specific help on the currently

displayed information.

From the ATI Catalyst Control Center Dashboard, choose 

Help 

 Help

Contents

 to browse the entire help contents.

From the ATI Catalyst Control Center Dashboard, choose 

Help 

 Search

Help

 to search the help contents for a specific term.

To access AMD's Web site, from the ATI Catalyst Control Center

Dashboard, choose 

Help 

 Go to ATI.com

.

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Reference

ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series

© 

2007

  Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Summary of Contents for ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series

Page 1: ...ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series User Guide Part Number 137 41448...

Page 2: ...Technology Consortium Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their resp...

Page 3: ...computer chassis 6 For cards with TV tuners a Ground outdoor antenna appropriately Caution Since an outdoor antenna or cable system may be connected to the product be sure that the antenna or cable sy...

Page 4: ...ATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies th...

Page 5: ...9 Installing the Second Card for ATI CrossFireX Setup 11 Enabling ATI CrossFireX 13 ATI CrossFireX Troubleshooting 13 Change Motherboard BIOS Settings 13 Use Graphics Cards with Different Amounts of M...

Page 6: ...ooting 17 Customer Care 18 International Compliance Information 19 FCC Compliance Information 20 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 20 CE Compliance Information 20 Electrical Safety 21 Waste Electri...

Page 7: ...ve the old card 3 Install the new card and then connect the monitor 4 Start the computer and then install the new drivers and software 5 Restart the computer First Card for this PC If this is the firs...

Page 8: ...o be removed before restarting the computer For example DVD Player or Multimedia applications Uninstalling the Old Driver Windows Vista Follow these steps to uninstall the existing graphics card drive...

Page 9: ...Remember to discharge your body s static electricity by touching the power supply case or the metal surface of the computer chassis Tip If necessary consult the computer manual for help removing the...

Page 10: ...ed next Installing the ATI Catalyst Software Suite To install or remove software you must have administrator rights or be logged on as a user with administrator rights Note The installation dialog dis...

Page 11: ...the Display Optional 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 P...

Page 12: ...connections may vary between models Table 1 1 Supported Connectors Connector Description The DVI I Dual Link connection provides audio and video digital signals and HDMI output that is compatible wit...

Page 13: ...cable DisplayPort to DVI adapter Supported Display Connections To ensure the highest possible performance only one display device is supported when ATI CrossFireX is active When ATI CrossFireX is acti...

Page 14: ...adapter DisplayPort connection DisplayPort to DVI adapter TV DVI to HDTV adapter and RCA cables 7 pin S Video output cable 7 pin S Video to composite adapter and RCA cables HDTV display DVI connection...

Page 15: ...your system If ATI Catalyst A I is enabled in the ATI Catalyst Control Center software the optimal rendering mode available for the application is automatically selected Installing a Graphics Cards f...

Page 16: ...ng back panel cover 6 Align the new graphics card in the PCIe slot and press firmly until the card is fully seated Figure 2 1 Graphics Card Installation 7 Fasten the graphics card securely to the back...

Page 17: ...omputer 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 4 Remove any unne...

Page 18: ...ossFireX graphics card 2 Interconnect 8 Fasten the graphics cards securely to the back panel 9 Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer for example a cooling fan and...

Page 19: ...4 Click Apply When ATI CrossFireX is enabled GPU Accelerated Physics is automatically disabled for all cards in the configuration as are all displays except the one used by ATI CrossFireX ATI CrossFir...

Page 20: ...rs Screen Rotation is Unavailable Screen rotation function does not work or is unavailable Screen rotation is not an available feature on ATI CrossFireX systems Video Displays Flicker During System St...

Page 21: ...amd com products certified A PCIe 400 watt or greater power supply For an up to date listing of certified power supplies see ati amd com certifiedpsu Using ATI Catalyst Control Center ATI Catalyst Con...

Page 22: ...click the ATI Catalyst Control Center desktop shortcut Predefined Hot Keys Press the predefined hot keys Ctrl Alt C to launch ATI Catalyst Control Center You can also define your own hot key sequence...

Page 23: ...ctions 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 Fo...

Page 24: ...ict playback to 480i and 480p modes 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...

Page 25: ...ur 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 experie...

Page 26: ...on between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician fo...

Page 27: ...2 2 No 60950 1 03 1st edition 2006 07 Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1 General Requirements To meet UL safety requirements the computer s maximum room temperature should not exceed 40 C...

Page 28: ...fo 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 22...

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