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AMD FirePro™ W9000 Graphics Accelerator

User Guide

Part Number:  52015_enu_1.0

Summary of Contents for FirePro W9000

Page 1: ...AMD FirePro W9000 Graphics Accelerator User Guide Part Number 52015_enu_1 0...

Page 2: ...o AMD Catalyst AMD CrossFire AMD CrossFireX AMD FirePro AMD FireStream AMD HyperMemory AMD OverDrive AMD PowerPlay AMD PowerXpress AMD Radeon Remote Wonder SurroundView Theater The Ultimate Visual Exp...

Page 3: ...eed 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 shock and fi...

Page 4: ...iv AMD FirePro W9000 Graphics Accelerator 2012 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 5: ...cting Displays 7 3 2 1 Multiple Displays 8 3 3 Using Adapters 9 Chapter 4 Using the Control Center Software 11 4 1 Control Center Overview 11 4 2 Starting the Control Center Software 11 Chapter 5 AMD...

Page 6: ...pliance Information 28 6 5 1 FCC Compliance Information USA 29 6 5 2 Industry Canada Compliance Statement Canada 30 6 5 3 CE Compliance Information European Union 30 6 5 4 Electrical Safety 31 6 5 5 V...

Page 7: ...X 8 pin and one PCIe AUX 6 pin power connector Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows Vista Windows XP or Linux operating system 64 bit is recommended Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows 8 is recommended for full...

Page 8: ...graphics card are required for product registration and warranty proof of purchase may be required They are located on a sticker on the back of the graphics card and are shown in boldface and underli...

Page 9: ...rator 5 Reassemble and connect your computer system and display s 6 Start the computer system and install the AMD FirePro drivers and configuration software 7 Restart the computer system 2 2 Installin...

Page 10: ...nscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from your computer if necessary Caution Make sure the PCIe card slot locking mechanism is unlocked or open before trying to remove a graphics c...

Page 11: ...oceed to install the software and drivers for your AMD FirePro graphics card 2 3 Installing Graphics Drivers and Software To install or remove the drivers and software you must be logged on as a user...

Page 12: ...starts and configure the graphics driver settings for optimal performance This detection feature works with multiple open applications As you switch between multiple applications the graphics settings...

Page 13: ...y as depicted Figure 3 1 AMD FirePro W9000 Baseplate Connections 1 Mini DisplayPort 1 2 connection 2 Mini DisplayPort 1 2 connection 3 Mini DisplayPort 1 2 connection 4 Mini DisplayPort 1 2 connection...

Page 14: ...hapter 4 Using the Control Center Software p 11 3 2 1 Multiple Displays Your AMD FirePro W9000 graphics card provides display functionality for up to six displays through six Mini DisplayPort connecti...

Page 15: ...be purchased directly from AMD s Web site http www amd com or through your local AMD resellers Active displays will supersede passive displays For example if you connect a DisplayPort display to a sys...

Page 16: ...any 3 Connect your display s cable to the adapter and tighten the thumbscrews if there are any 4 Turn on your display first then your computer Use the Control Center application to configure the new d...

Page 17: ...y access to all available features 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 followi...

Page 18: ...ose to create a desktop shortcut to the Control Center application during the driver installation double click the shortcut To start the application in Linux type the command amdcccle in the terminal...

Page 19: ...empty For an up to date listing of AMD CrossFire Pro certified motherboards and power supplies see http support amd com us certified Pages certified components aspx 1 Make sure the computer monitor an...

Page 20: ...stallation Note You may need to hold open the PCIe card slot locking mechanism with your finger when you seat the card 6 Fasten the workstation card securely to the back panel 7 Connect external power...

Page 21: ...ossFire Pro Interconnect 9 Make sure that no cables are interfering with anything inside the computer for example a cooling fan and then replace the computer cover 10 Reconnect any cables you have dis...

Page 22: ...16 AMD CrossFire Pro Technology AMD FirePro W9000 Graphics Accelerator 2012 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 23: ...n the Control Center application through the Workstation aspect Note You must reboot your system after enabling quad buffering for the first time An appropriate quad buffer stereo mode has been select...

Page 24: ...external video devices special signal processing called output locking is required Output locking synchronizes the display output of a GPU to a controlling signal rather than allowing the display to...

Page 25: ...y to synchronize the pixel scanning of a GPU s display s to a synchronization signal that is generated outside the computer that the GPU is in This ensures that video output sources from multiple vide...

Page 26: ...e using such a signal is known as a timing client Timing Server A timing server provides the timing signal to which timing clients can be synchronized The source of this signal can come from one of th...

Page 27: ...tion projection output devices require four DVI inputs to create one large 4K image Framelock is especially critical for stereo viewing where the left and right fields must be in sync across all displ...

Page 28: ...vanced framelock and genlock setup using four PCs with four GPUs each each computer is connected to an AMD FirePro W9000 synchronization module synchronized with an external signal generator 22 Refere...

Page 29: ...across multiple computers For framelock to be activated all displays participating in a framelock configuration must be configured as active timing clients through BNC house sync or RJ 45 For more in...

Page 30: ...t as not all features are available in a single display environment 6 1 3 3 Multi Desktop Using the Multi Desktop component of HydraVision you can create and manage up to nine virtual desktops each wi...

Page 31: ...ult your computer s manual or manufacturer Note Some manufacturers do not allow the built in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display If your system has built in graphics capabilitie...

Page 32: ...you have selected are supported by the monitor you have connected Check the driver installation and make sure that all software is correctly loaded corresponding to your operating system and applicati...

Page 33: ...ist with refunds returns or exchange specific inquiries If resolving the problem being experienced is critical to your decision to keep the product it is your responsibility to ensure that you know an...

Page 34: ...hantability or otherwise in respect of the product No other representations warranties or conditions shall be implied by statute or otherwise In no event shall AMD be responsible or liable for any dam...

Page 35: ...se harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits d...

Page 36: ...a 6 5 3 CE Compliance Information European Union Class A Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to...

Page 37: ...omputer s maximum room temperature should not exceed 40 This product complies with the PCI Express 300W Electromechanical Specification please refer to the manufacturer for additional information Othe...

Page 38: ...5 6 KC Certification Information Korea Class A Translation Class A Equipment Business purpose info telecommunications equipment As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for business purpose t...

Page 39: ...dential area KN22 and KN24 6 5 7 BSMI Certification Information Taiwan Class A Translation This is a Class A Information Product when used in residential environment it may cause radio frequency inter...

Page 40: ...lar to those below that indicates its level of compliance with China RoHS standards For information on China RoHS EU RoHS or EU REACH compliance please refer to Product Environmental Compliance on the...

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