AMD HD 3800 manual Display Configuration, Configure the Display Optional

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Display Configuration

Configure the Display (Optional)

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ATI Catalyst™ Control Center software.

HydraVision™ software (included in the custom install).

SurroundView™ software (included in the custom install).

ATI Avivo™ video converter software (included in the custom install).

1.Insert the Software and Documentation CD.

Note: If the install wizard does not start, navigate to the CD drive and double-click ATISETUP.exe.

2.From the menu that appears, click Software Install.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, select either Express or Custom .

Not all software components are installed using the Express installation. Custom installation allows you to select individual software components for installation.

Tip: If the installer fails to install the driver, or you have a software conflict, you can download the latest software from ati.amd.com/support/driver.html and then install it.

Display Configuration

This section describes how to configure the display and lists the available display connections.

Configure the Display (Optional)

If you are not experiencing any troubles with the display, no adjustments are necessary.

1.Right-click on the desktop and, in the shortcut that appears, click Properties.

The Display Properties dialog appears.

2.Click the Settings tab and then select the screen resolution and color depth that best suit your requirements and the display’s performance.

3.Click Advanced and then select the Monitor tab.

4.Choose a refresh rate from the drop-down list.

Caution:

Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by the display may damage it. Consult the display’s documentation if necessary.

5.Click OK.

Once you have configured the main display you can configure any other displays that are connected.

6.To configure another display, do the following:

a.Right-click on the desktop and, in the shortcut that appears, click Properties.

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