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6.

Install the AMD FirePro drivers and configuration software from the AMD

Installation disc.

1.3  Before You Begin Installation

Once you have determined that your system meets the minimum requirements,

please perform the following tasks before installing your AMD FirePro W600

workstation graphics card.

1.3.1  Recording Serial Numbers

The serial number and 102 part number on the graphics card are required for product

registration. They are located on a sticker on the back of the graphics card and are

shown in boldface and underlined in the illustration below.
Record these numbers in the space provided below and retain for future use.

1.

Remove the graphics card from packing.

2.

Locate the white label on the back of the graphics card.

3.

Record the serial number and 102 part number.

Figure  1–1  Typical Serial Number and 102 Part Number Arrangement

1

Serial number (S/N)

2

102 part number (P/N)

1.3.2  Uninstalling Previous Drivers in Windows 7 or Windows Vista

Follow these steps to uninstall the existing graphics card driver in Windows 7 or

Windows Vista in preparation for installation of a new card.

1.

With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open applications.

2 Getting Started

AMD FirePro W600

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2012

 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Summary of Contents for FirePro W600

Page 1: ...AMD FirePro W600 User Guide Part Number 51633_enu_1 0...

Page 2: ...and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc HyperTransport is a licensed trademark of the HyperTransport Technology Consortium HDMI is a licensed trademark of HDMI Licensing...

Page 3: ...reference Heed all warnings All warnings regarding the product and its operating instructions should be obeyed Use appropriate grounding Caution For continued protection against the risk of electric s...

Page 4: ...iv AMD FirePro W600 2012 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 5: ...or Windows Vista 11 Chapter 4 Using the Control Center Software 13 4 1 Control Center Overview 13 4 2 Starting the Control Center Software 13 4 3 Using the Control Center Help System 14 4 4 Configuri...

Page 6: ...5 3 CE Compliance Information European Union 24 5 5 4 Electrical Safety 24 5 5 5 VCCI ITE Compliance Information Japan 25 5 5 6 KC Certification Information Korea 26 5 5 7 BSMI Certification Informati...

Page 7: ...nel DFP display HDMI display using third party adapter Note This product is not tested or certified on Windows XP which supports a maximum of two displays 1 2 Performing a Quick Installation Experienc...

Page 8: ...underlined in the illustration below Record these numbers in the space provided below and retain for future use 1 Remove the graphics card from packing 2 Locate the white label on the back of the grap...

Page 9: ...ick Hardware and Sound and then double click Device Manager 4 Expand Display Adapter and then right click the driver for the graphics card you are replacing 5 In the shortcut menu that appears click U...

Page 10: ...4 Getting Started AMD FirePro W600 2012 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 11: ...s chassis Make sure that the PCIe card slot locking mechanism on the motherboard is unlocked or open before inserting or removing a card Please consult your motherboard manual for instructions if nec...

Page 12: ...our finger when you seat the card 7 Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely 8 If your card requires supplementary power and must be connected directly to the power supply locate the appropriate...

Page 13: ...lowing figures show the display connections available on your graphics card Note Baseplate may not appear exactly as depicted Figure 2 2 AMD FirePro W600 Baseplate Connections 1 Mini DisplayPort 2 Min...

Page 14: ...ini DisplayPort to standard DisplayPort Active dongles Allows connection from a DisplayPort connection to a non DisplayPort display using DisplayPort signals Passive dongles Allows connection from a D...

Page 15: ...ion No connection No connection 2 HDMI HDMI mDP to HDMI P mDP to HDMI P No connection No connection No connection No connection 2 Note HDMI audio is limited to a single display the last HDMI device co...

Page 16: ...rePro 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 monitor first then your computer Use t...

Page 17: ...tem 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...

Page 18: ...ard s on screen instructions to complete the installation Select Express to install typical drivers and software Select Custom to choose individual software components for installation Note The Custom...

Page 19: ...s and settings It also provides a search feature for finding specific pages as well as the ability to bookmark pages by pinning them within the application The following is a list of common configurat...

Page 20: ...help system 1 Open the Control Center application 2 Choose one of the following options Set the mouse focus to the application window by clicking the window and press F1 on your keyboard Click the Hel...

Page 21: ...at you want to set as primary and click Make Primary Enable a display In the display palette right click the display that you want to enable and click Duplicate or Extend as appropriate Click Duplicat...

Page 22: ...16 Using the Control Center Software AMD FirePro W600 2012 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 23: ...see the Advanced Options Menu Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and press Enter Check the system configuration utility of your operating system for the interrupt assignments Contact AMD s Custom...

Page 24: ...c switches if this option is available to 75 Ohms with the sync set to external DFP monitor users Make sure that the DVI plug of your monitor data cable is digital only DVI D not integrated analog dig...

Page 25: ...ket Submission Page The Web site is complimentary and available at all times The address is support amd com 5 2 2 E mail Customer Care is available by e mail at tech support amd com E mails must have...

Page 26: ...registered users Toll free Other Latin American Countries 1 905 882 3277 Portuguese Spanish 7 00AM 3 30PM EST Mon Fri English 7 00AM 7 00PM Mon Fri Complimentary for registered users International and...

Page 27: ...t any time You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to AMD AMD pays the cost of returning the product to you Products which are repaired under warranty are guaranteed for the remainder...

Page 28: ...ational Compliance Information This section details the worldwide compliance information for this product which is manufactured to be compliant in the regions where it is sold AMD products are either...

Page 29: ...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 t...

Page 30: ...Class B Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of Information Technology Equipment CISPR 24 EN 55024 Information Technology Equipment Immunity Characteristics Limits a...

Page 31: ...r in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions VCCI V 3 Class B Translation This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council If this is used near a radio or tel...

Page 32: ...case a wrongful sale or purchase has been made it is asked that a change to household use be made KN22 and KN24 Class B Translation Class B Equipment Household purpose info telecommunications equipmen...

Page 33: ...S13438 Class B CNS13438 5 5 8 C Tick Australia and New Zealand ACMA Australian Communications and Media Authority Radiocommunications Act 1992 Australia per notices of section 182 AS NZS CISPR 22 5 5...

Page 34: ...er to Product Environmental Compliance on the AMD Web site 5 5 10 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Compliance European Union This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Dev...

Page 35: ...ed to store color information about a pixel Larger bit depth means a greater range of color information is capable of being encoded into each pixel For example 1 binary bit of memory can only encode t...

Page 36: ...of the memory buffer on the graphics card used to store the image being displayed All rendering processes have been accomplished by this stage and this buffer contains only a one to one relationship o...

Page 37: ...s is the rate at which a monitor or television can redraw the screen from top to bottom NTSC television systems have a refresh rate of approximately 60 Hz whereas computer displays typically have refr...

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