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Contents

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

1.1  Introduction

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1.2  System Requirements

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1.3  Recording the Serial and Part Numbers

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Chapter  2  Hardware and Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.1  Baseplate Connections

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3.2  Display Adapters

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3.3  Connecting Displays

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3.3.1  Multi-Display Support

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3.4  Using Adapters

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Chapter  4  AMD CrossFire Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4.1  AMD CrossFire Overview

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4.2  Installing Additional Graphics Cards for AMD CrossFire

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4.3  Enabling and Configuring AMD CrossFire

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Chapter  5  Using the Control Center Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6.1  Troubleshooting

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6.1.1  Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting

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6.1.2  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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 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

AMD Radeon™ R9 295X2 Graphics

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Page 1: ...AMD Radeon R9 295X2 Graphics User Guide Owner s Manual Part Number 54168_enu_1 01...

Page 2: ...s thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc HDMI is a licensed trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Windows is a registered trademark of the Mic...

Page 3: ...all 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 electri...

Page 4: ...iv AMD Radeon R9 295X2 Graphics 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 5: ...logy 13 4 1 AMD CrossFire Overview 13 4 2 Installing Additional Graphics Cards for AMD CrossFire 13 4 3 Enabling and Configuring AMD CrossFire 13 Chapter 5 Using the Control Center Software 15 5 1 Con...

Page 6: ...e Information Japan 25 6 3 6 KC Certification Information Korea 26 6 3 7 BSMI Certification Information Taiwan 26 6 3 8 C Tick Australia and New Zealand 27 6 3 9 Product Environmental Compliance 27 6...

Page 7: ...ave completed the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter 1 1 Introduction The AMD Radeon R9 295X2 graphics card comes with a closed loop maintenance free liquid cooling solution wh...

Page 8: ...ce For more information see Chapter 4 AMD CrossFire Technology p 13 These recommendations apply to both single card and dual card installations PCI Express based PC with at least one 16 lane graphics...

Page 9: ...www amd com us products workstation graphics ati firepro 3d Pages ati firepro 3d aspx 1 3 Recording the Serial and Part Numbers Write down the serial number and part number before installing the grap...

Page 10: ...4 Getting Started AMD Radeon R9 295X2 Graphics 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 11: ...e it 2 Turn off and disconnect your computer system 3 If needed remove any old graphics card s 4 Install the new graphics card and radiator assembly 5 If applicable install a second graphics card for...

Page 12: ...the way and press the graphics card firmly in the slot until it is fully seated 8 Fasten the graphics card securely to the back panel 9 Identify a mounting location for the radiator assembly Most com...

Page 13: ...l card Installation 14 Make sure no internal cables are interfering with components inside the computer for example a cooling fan and then replace the computer cover 15 Reconnect any cables that you h...

Page 14: ...einstalled or upgraded your operating system or when you download updated drivers The latest drivers are available from AMD s Web site at http support amd com Note When reinstalling drivers always uni...

Page 15: ...ns 1 Mini DisplayPort DP connection Carries video and audio signals to DisplayPort compliant devices 2 Mini DisplayPort DP connection Carries video and audio signals to DisplayPort compliant devices 3...

Page 16: ...md com 3 3 Connecting Displays The following table lists sample options for attaching displays to your graphics card You can also use other types of adapters dongles as long as they are compatible wit...

Page 17: ...Table 3 2 Sample Display Configurations Sample Display Configuration mDP Connector mDP Connector mDP Connector mDP Connector dDVI D Connector Total Output mDP mDP mDP mDP dDVI D mDP 1 2 MST hub conne...

Page 18: ...re are 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 software application to con...

Page 19: ...r supply Each AMD Radeon R9 295X2 graphics card must be separated by at least one empty expansion slot For installation instructions see Installing the Graphics Card p 5 4 3 Enabling and Configuring A...

Page 20: ...ge your display setup and AMD CrossFire settings as needed For more information see the context sensitive help system that comes with the application 14 AMD CrossFire Technology AMD Radeon R9 295X2 Gr...

Page 21: ...ailable 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 co...

Page 22: ...ser 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 prom...

Page 23: ...e help system opens to provide context sensitive help for the current page or general usage information Using the Control Center Software 17 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc AMD Radeon R9 295X2 Graphic...

Page 24: ...18 Using the Control Center Software AMD Radeon R9 295X2 Graphics 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 25: ...see 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 p...

Page 26: ...re installation on a Windows OS the screen goes blank The software is still installing Wait 20 30 minutes to make sure the software has finished installing and then restart the computer 6 1 1 6 Applic...

Page 27: ...play resolution is missing unavailable in AMD Catalyst Control Center AMD FirePro Control Center Make sure that The desired resolution is supported for the display being used The graphics driver has b...

Page 28: ...where it is sold AMD products are either Class A or Class B compliant and are indicated accordingly on the compliance label for each product The following regulatory information applies to Class A an...

Page 29: ...ined 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 the sep...

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

Page 31: ...hich 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 televisio...

Page 32: ...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 equipment As t...

Page 33: ...Class B CNS13438 6 3 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 6 3 9 Prod...

Page 34: ...Product Environmental Compliance on the AMD Web site 6 3 10 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Compliance European Union This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices I...

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