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Important Safety Instructions

Note:

This product 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 installation. 

 All safety and installation instructions should be read

before the product is installed or operated.

Retain all instructions. 

 Safety, installation, and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed 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 electric shock and fire, install this accessory

only in products equipped with a three-wire grounding plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This is

a safety feature. Do not remove the grounding pin of a three-pin plug.

Attach product securely. 

 All product-securing screws or fasteners should be completely tightened in order to

provide continuous bonding between the product and the PC chassis, as appropriate.

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AMD Radeon™ R9 380 Series Graphics

Summary of Contents for Radeon R9 380 Series

Page 1: ...AMD Radeon R9 380 Series Graphics User Guide Owner s Manual Part Number 55726_enu_1 00...

Page 2: ...arks 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 Microsoft Corporation i...

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 R9 380 Series Graphics 2016 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 5: ...rs 9 Chapter 4 AMD CrossFire Technology 11 4 1 AMD CrossFire Overview 11 4 2 Installing Additional Graphics Cards for AMD CrossFire 11 4 3 Enabling and Configuring AMD CrossFire 11 Chapter 5 Reference...

Page 6: ...5 3 7 BSMI Certification Information Taiwan 22 5 3 8 RCM Australia and New Zealand 23 5 3 9 Product Environmental Compliance 23 5 3 10 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Complia...

Page 7: ...of system memory 64 bit Windows 10 Windows 8 1 Windows 7 or Linux operating system A Windows operating system is recommended for full feature functionality A CD ROM drive keyboard mouse and display a...

Page 8: ...g 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 registration...

Page 9: ...urn off 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 s...

Page 10: ...the graphics card with the slot 7 Make sure that all cables are moved out of the way and press the graphics card firmly in the slot until it is fully seated 8 Fasten the graphics card securely to the...

Page 11: ...a new graphics card you must also install the appropriate AMD driver and configuration software for your card to take full advantage of the capabilities of your card You should also reinstall AMD dri...

Page 12: ...6 Hardware and Software Installation AMD Radeon R9 380 Series Graphics 2016 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 13: ...on R9 380 Series Display Connections 1 DisplayPort DP connection Carries video and audio signals to DisplayPort compliant devices 2 HDMI connection Type A Carries video and audio signals to HDMI compl...

Page 14: ...aisy chain configurations Hubs and displays in this setup must be capable of the DisplayPort 1 2 standard The following table lists options for attaching displays to your graphics card The types of di...

Page 15: ...D dual link DVI D dDVI I dual link DVI I Table 3 2 Sample Display Configurations Sample Display Configuration dDVI I Connector dDVI D Connector DP Connector HDMI Connector Total Output DP 6 6 display...

Page 16: ...10 Display Configuration AMD Radeon R9 380 Series Graphics 2016 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 17: ...equate power supply For optimal performance it is recommended that each AMD Radeon R9 380 Series graphics card be separated by at least one empty expansion slot For more information see the installati...

Page 18: ...12 AMD CrossFire Technology AMD Radeon R9 380 Series Graphics 2016 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 19: ...e knowledgebase article GPU 59 How to Install AMD Graphics Hardware 5 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 20: ...ed installing and then restart the computer 5 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 t...

Page 21: ...ect your graphics hardware or there is a problem with the software Check that the graphics cards are installed correctly Close all running 3D applications Check that the AMD CrossFire is enabled in Ra...

Page 22: ...ual connections to the TVs monitors If TVs and or monitors connected using DisplayPort adapters passive dongles or active dongles cannot be enabled visit http www amd com eyefinity to check the connec...

Page 23: ...r Care It is expected that customers will review the expense associated with the available support options and will choose the method that best meets their needs and budget AMD Customer Care reserves...

Page 24: ...nterference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause ha...

Page 25: ...ay cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures EMC Directive 2004 108 EC CISPR 22 EN 55022 Class A Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance...

Page 26: ...is product complies with the PCI Express 300W Electromechanical Specification please refer to the manufacturer for additional information Other relevant input power data will also be available 5 3 5 V...

Page 27: ...n manual VCCI V 3 5 3 6 KC Certification Information Korea Class A Translation Class A Equipment Business purpose broadcast communications equipment As this equipment is an electromagnetic compatible...

Page 28: ...including residential areas 5 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 inte...

Page 29: ...ilar 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 th...

Page 30: ...24 Reference AMD Radeon R9 380 Series Graphics 2016 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

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