AMD FirePro W600, User Manual

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Chapter 3
Drivers and Software Installation
This chapter describes the installation of the drivers and software associated with
your AMD FirePro workstation graphics card.
3.1 AMD Drivers and 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 FirePro drivers when you have
reinstalled or upgraded your operating system or when you install updated drivers
from AMD's Web site.
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."
3.2 Installing AMD Drivers and Software in Windows
7 or Windows Vista
In order to install the drivers and software necessary for your AMD FirePro W600 card
to function properly, the following must be true:
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You must download the correct driver from the AMD website http://
www.amd.com
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Your AMD FirePro W600 card must be physically installed in your computer.
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Your operating system must be installed and operational.
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You must log in as a user with administrator rights.
1. Turn on your monitor and then turn on your computer. Wait for your operating
system to boot up. You may receive a warning that the graphics driver failed to
install. Close this dialog.
2. Run the Setup utility by doing the following:
a. In the task bar, click the Start (Windows® icon) button.
The Start Menu opens.
b. Select All Programs
▷
Accessories
▷
Run .
The Run dialog appears.
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