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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 connection types available on

the graphics card.

Adapter

Description

DVI-to-VGA

DVI-to-HDMI
The HDMI adapter is a proprietary adapter manufactured and sold

by approved manufacturers (like Wieson Technologies Co., Ltd.)

that has a specific detection mechanism to allow properly

configured graphics cards to pass HDMI signals through a DVI

connection to an HDMI compliant device.
7-pin HDTV output cable

Supported Display Connections

To ensure the highest possible performance, only one display device is supported

when ATI CrossFireX™ 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). It also provides TV output.

Table  1–1 Display Configurations (ATI CrossFireX Inactive)

Display

Connections

CRT analog

display

DVI-I connection and DVI-I-to-VGA adapter

LCD digital

monitor

DVI-I connection and DVI cable

DVI-I connection and DVI-I-to-VGA adapter

TV

7-pin HDTV output cable

HDTV display

DVI connection and DVI cable

7-pin HDTV output cable and RCA cables

HDMI HDTV

DVI connection and DVI-to-HDMI adapter and HDMI cable

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Installation

ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series

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  Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Summary of Contents for ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series

Page 1: ...ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series User Guide Part Number 137 41521 10...

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: ...n 9 Installing ATI CrossFireX Graphics Cards 9 Enabling ATI CrossFireX 11 Reference 13 System Requirements 13 Hardware 13 ATI CrossFireX Requirements 13 Using ATI Catalyst Control Center 13 ATI Cataly...

Page 6: ...VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information 21 MIC Certification Information 22 BSMI Certification Information 22 vi ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series 2008 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

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: ...also need to 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...

Page 9: ...icity by touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis Tip If necessary consult the computer manual for help in removing the cover 4 Remove any existing graphics card from the...

Page 10: ...Figure 1 2 Card with One Power Connection 1 Power supply 2 Graphics card 4 Installation ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series 2008 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 11: ...ything inside the computer for example a cooling fan and then replace the computer cover 10 Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and then plug in the computer power cord 11 Turn on the monitor a...

Page 12: ...e 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 soft...

Page 13: ...the graphics card one monitor will always be the primary display additional monitors will be designated as secondary d Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor e Set the Screen Resolution and...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...dering 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...

Page 16: ...cs 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...

Page 17: ...r example a cooling fan and then replace the computer cover 12 Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the computer power cord 13 Turn on the monitor and then the computer You now need...

Page 18: ...ting a Slave GPU dialog appears where you must select the graphics card that will partner with the Master GPU Note Enabling ATI CrossFireX for the selected graphics card automatically disables GPU Acc...

Page 19: ...4800 Series graphics card ATI CrossFireX certified motherboard For an up to date listing of ATI CrossFireX certified motherboards see ati amd com products certification A second ATI CrossFireX graphi...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...ck 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 Graphics Card Installation T...

Page 22: ...30 minutes to make sure the software has finished installing and then restart the computer Troubleshooting ATI CrossFireX The following are suggested solutions for common ATI CrossFireX troubleshooti...

Page 23: ...k that the graphics cards are installed correctly Check that the interconnect cable is installed correctly Close all running 3D applications Re install the ATI Catalyst Control Center and drivers Scre...

Page 24: ...ed DVDs will not play in high quality modes Copy protected DVDs restrict playback to 480i and 480p modes The entire display is not visible If the component input device supports it try 720p mode The d...

Page 25: ...her 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 e...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...ormation Technology Equipment USA Canada UL 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1 General Requirements CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1 General Requ...

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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