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QUICK SETUP GUIDE FOR USE WITH AMD RADEON™ PRO W6000 SERIES GRAPHICS CARDS

Professional Graphics for Exceptional Performance with Reliability, Stability and Software Certifications at its Core.

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Connecting Displays

The AMD Radeon™ PRO W6000 series graphics card provides support for up to 8K Ultra High-Definition (UHD) resolutions via its 
DisplayPort™ connections [Fig. 3]. Depending on the model of the graphics card, up to six displays can be simultaneously supported 
via the onboard DisplayPort™ connections. Non-DisplayPort™ devices may be connected using adapter cables.

Display Configuration

Connection Options

CRT (VGA) display

DisplayPort™ connection with DisplayPort™-to-VGA adapter

DFP (digital flat-panel) display

DisplayPort™ connection with DisplayPort™ cable 
DisplayPort™ connection with DisplayPort™-to-DVI adapter

HDMI™

DisplayPort™ connection with DisplayPort™-to-HDMI adapter

DisplayPort  

DVI-D

 

VGA

  

Display Configurations

The following table lists options for attaching displays to your graphics card:  

Mini DisplayPort

 

HDMI

VGA

DVI-D

DisplayPort

 

PRO TIP: 

For best graphics performance and quality, always use native (or active) connections when possible.

[Fig. 3] 

Mini-

DisplayPort™ and  

Full Size DisplayPort™

 

Connections:

PRO TIP:

 Only up to three (3) passive adapter cables may be used. Active adapter cables are required for additional displays.

 

  Typical multidisplay configurations for single-user workstation:

Display connector types: 

AMD Radeon™ PRO W6800 GPU

AMD Radeon™ PRO W6600 GPU

Summary of Contents for RADEON PRO W6000 Series

Page 1: ...TUP GUIDE FOR AMD RADEON PRO W6000 SERIES GRAPHICS CARDS Professional Graphics for Exceptional Performance with Reliability Stability and Software Certifications at its Core Welcome To Exceptional Per...

Page 2: ...ility and Software Certifications at its Core Contents Getting Started 3 Important Safety Instructions 4 Hardware Software Installation 5 Installation Overview 5 Using an Optional Retention Bracket 5...

Page 3: ...pacity These apply to both single card and multi card installations PC with at least one PCI Express x16 graphics slot available on the motherboard PRO TIP For multi card installations it is recommend...

Page 4: ...is for use only with compatible UL listed personal computers that have installation instructions detailing user installation of this class of product Read all instructions before beginning installati...

Page 5: ...rd when installed in desktop workstations To install an extender bracket attach it to the rear end of the graphics card using the four included screws NOTE A retention bracket should only be attached...

Page 6: ...ctly to the power supply locate the appropriate power connector cable s from the power supply and connect it or them to the graphics card s auxiliary power connector s PRO TIP If applicable before ins...

Page 7: ...kb faq pdh install Learn how to uninstall Radeon PRO Software from a Windows based system at amd com en support kb faq pdh uninstall Display Output Adapters Adapters and dongles can be used to connect...

Page 8: ...t connection with DisplayPort to VGA adapter DFP digital flat panel display DisplayPort connection with DisplayPort cable DisplayPort connection with DisplayPort to DVI adapter HDMI DisplayPort connec...

Page 9: ...ble support options and will choose the method that best meets their needs and budget AMD Customer Care reserves the right to limit support options for products that are not registered or are reaching...

Page 10: ...and the DisplayPort logo are trademarks owned by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA in the United States and other countries PCI Express and PCIe are registered trademarks of PCI SIG Co...

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