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Contents

Chapter  1  Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1  System Requirements

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1.1.1  Requirements for AMD CrossFire Technology

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1.2  Recording the Serial and Part Numbers

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Chapter  2  Hardware and Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.1  Installation Overview

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2.2  Installing the Graphics Card

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2.3  AMD Drivers and Software

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Chapter  3  Display Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.1  Baseplate Connections

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3.2  Display Adapters (Optional Accessories)

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3.3  Configuration Options

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3.4  Using Adapters

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Chapter  4  AMD CrossFire Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.1  AMD CrossFire Overview

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4.2  Installing AMD CrossFire Graphics Cards

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4.3  Enabling and Configuring AMD CrossFire

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Chapter  5  Using the Control Center Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5.1  Control Center Overview

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5.2  Starting the Control Center Software

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5.3  Using the Control Center Help System

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Chapter  6  Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

6.1  Troubleshooting

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6.1.1  Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting

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6.1.2  Troubleshooting AMD CrossFireX

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6.1.3  HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting

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6.2  Customer Care

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6.2.1  Contact Information

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6.2.2  Disclaimer

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6.3  International Compliance Information

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6.3.1  FCC Compliance Information (USA)

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2014

 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

AMD Radeon™ R7 240/R7 250 Graphics

Summary of Contents for R7 240

Page 1: ...AMD Radeon R7 240 R7 250 Graphics User Guide Part Number 54241_enu_1 0...

Page 2: ...DMI is a licensed trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Linux is a registered trademark of...

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

Page 4: ...iv AMD Radeon R7 240 R7 250 Graphics 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 5: ...11 4 1 AMD CrossFire Overview 11 4 2 Installing AMD CrossFire Graphics Cards 11 4 3 Enabling and Configuring AMD CrossFire 15 Chapter 5 Using the Control Center Software 17 5 1 Control Center Overview...

Page 6: ...nformation Japan 28 6 3 6 KC Certification Information Korea 29 6 3 7 BSMI Certification Information Taiwan 30 6 3 8 C Tick Australia and New Zealand 31 6 3 9 Product Environmental Compliance 31 6 3 1...

Page 7: ...Certified power supplies are strongly recommended for a list of certified power supplies see ati amd com certifiedpsu Internet connection or CD ROM DVD ROM drive for installation software Use of thre...

Page 8: ...1 1 2 Recording the Serial and Part Numbers Write down the serial number and part number before installing the graphics card The serial number and 102 part number on the graphics card are required for...

Page 9: ...ff and disconnect your computer system 3 If needed remove any old graphics card s 4 Install the new graphic card 5 Reassemble and connect your computer system and display s 6 Start the computer system...

Page 10: ...7 If your card requires supplementary power and must be connected directly to the power supply locate the appropriate power connector cable s from the power supply and connect it or them to the graph...

Page 11: ...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 rei...

Page 12: ...6 Hardware and Software Installation AMD Radeon R7 240 R7 250 Graphics 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 13: ...R7 250 Display Connections 1 HDMI connection Carries video and audio signals to HDMI compliant devices 2 DisplayPort connection Carries video and audio signals to DisplayPort compliant devices 3 Sing...

Page 14: ...playPort display using DisplayPort signals Passive dongle Allows connection from a DisplayPort connection to a non DisplayPort display using non DisplayPort signals Adapters donglges that are not prov...

Page 15: ...DisplayPort to DVI adapter HDMI HDTV HDMI connection and HDMI cable DVI I DVI D connection and DVI to HDMI adapter and HDMI cable DisplayPort connection and DisplayPort to HDMI adapter Once displays a...

Page 16: ...Use the Control Center software application to configure the new display 10 Display Configuration AMD Radeon R7 240 R7 250 Graphics 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 17: ...ondary slot slot one and that the primary slot slot zero is empty Note Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure that your system has an adequate power supply For an up to date listing of AMD Cross...

Page 18: ...ndary PCIe slot next to the existing graphics card and press firmly until the card is fully seated Tip For optimal performance in a dual GPU AMD CrossFire configuration make sure that each AMD Radeon...

Page 19: ...e interconnect between cards remove the protection tags from the ends of the AMD CrossFire interconnect before using it to connect the cards Caution Always handle the AMD CrossFire bridge interconnect...

Page 20: ...rotection Tag Figure 4 3 AMD CrossFire Installation 1 AMD CrossFire graphics cards 2 Interconnect 9 Fasten the graphics cards securely to the back panel 14 AMD CrossFire Technology AMD Radeon R7 240 R...

Page 21: ...are engine that can be downloaded from the Drivers and Support page at http support amd com AMD CrossFire settings can be found on the AMD CrossFire page which is located under the Gaming and Performa...

Page 22: ...16 AMD CrossFire Technology AMD Radeon R7 240 R7 250 Graphics 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 23: ...lable 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 following is a list of comm...

Page 24: ...before running the command amdcccle Run the command sudo amdcccle and provide the superuser password when prompted Run the command amdxdg su c amdcccle and provide the superuser password when prompte...

Page 25: ...help system opens to provide context sensitive help for the current page or general usage information Using the Control Center Software 19 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon R7 240 R7 250 Grap...

Page 26: ...20 Using the Control Center Software AMD Radeon R7 240 R7 250 Graphics 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 27: ...e knowledgebase article GPU 59 How to Install AMD Graphics Hardware 6 1 1 2 The computer beeps and the boot process stops Make certain that the graphics card is properly connected to the internal powe...

Page 28: ...lling and then restart the computer 6 1 1 6 Applications are hanging or there is no display after boot up Make certain that the graphics card is installed correctly and is properly connected to the mo...

Page 29: ...with the software Check that the graphics cards are installed correctly Check that the interconnect cable if applicable is installed correctly Close all running 3D applications Check that the AMD Cros...

Page 30: ...yPort adapters 6 1 3 4 The display appears tilted Consult the HDTV documentation 6 1 3 5 TVs monitors connected cannot be enabled Check individual connections to the TVs monitors If TVs and or monitor...

Page 31: ...lving the problem being experienced is critical to your decision to keep the product it is your responsibility to ensure that you know and are within the period of time your reseller will allow for re...

Page 32: ...cause 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 limit...

Page 33: ...nada 6 3 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...

Page 34: ...e computer 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 O...

Page 35: ...6 3 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...

Page 36: ...sidential area KN22 and KN24 6 3 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 int...

Page 37: ...imilar 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...

Page 38: ...32 Reference AMD Radeon R7 240 R7 250 Graphics 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

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