AMD FirePro V7900 SDI, User Manual

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Before you begin installing your new AMD FirePro V7900 SDI graphics card, please
make sure you have the proper system requirements and have completed the
required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter.
System Requirements
Table 1–1 AMD FirePro V7900 SDI Minimum System Requirements
Hardware All of the following:
• AMD Athlon™ or Intel Pentium® 4 CPU.
•
512 MB RAM.
• Motherboard with available ×16 lane PCI Express® connection slot and correct chipset
driver.
• Certified power supplies are strongly recommended. For a list of certified power
supplies, see support.amd.com/us/certified/power-supplies .
For SDI functionality:
•
A certified SDI I/O card. For a list of AMD-certified SDI I/O cards, see www.amd.com/sdi-
tech .
Operating
System
Any of the following:
• Windows® 7 (32- or 64-bit).
•
Windows Vista® (32- or 64-bit).
• Windows® XP Home or Pro with Service Pack 1 or higher (32- or 64-bit).
•
Linux® (32- or 64-bit).
Monitor Any of the following:
•
High-resolution multisync or multi-frequency monitor, or any VGA monitor.
• DisplayPort monitor.
•
Digital flat-panel (DFP) display or digital CRT display.
• HDMI™ display.
Performing a Quick Installation
Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief instructions for
installing this AMD FirePro product.
Other users should refer to the detailed installation instructions, starting with
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation .
1. Uninstall the drivers and software for any installed graphics card(s).
Note: If you are using a motherboard containing an on-board graphics solution
and do not intend to use it as part of a multiple monitor display, disable it.
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