AMD 2600 manual Install CrossFire cards

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For an up-to-date listing of CrossFire™ certified motherboards, see

ati.amd.com/products/certification

For an up-to-date listing of certified power supplies, see:

ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu

Install CrossFire™ cards

1Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off.

2Unplug the computer power cord and disconnect cables from the back of the computer.

Caution! To avoid possible damage to the motherboard, wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from the motherboard

3Remove the computer cover.

If necessary, consult the computer manual for help removing the cover.

Caution! Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the power supply case or the metal surface of the computer chassis.

4Remove any existing graphics cards from the computer.

Warning! Some graphics cards can get hot while operating. Wait about five minutes after turning off the computer before touching the card.

5Locate the PCIe™ slots on the motherboard. If necessary, remove the metal backplate cover next to the PCIe™ slot from the computer case.

6Align the new graphics card in the secondary PCIe™ slot next to the existing graphics card and press firmly until the card is fully seated.

7Install the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects.

Caution! Always handle the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects by the connector only. Do not push or pull on the flexible cable.

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Contents ATI Radeon HD 2600 Series Trademarks Important Safety Instructions Page Contents Reference IndexHardware IntroductionSystem Requirements ATI CrossFirePage Installing the Graphics Card Before You BeginRecord the Serial and Part Numbers Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers Uninstall old graphics drivers Windows XPUninstall old graphics drivers Windows Vista Install the Graphics Card Turn on the monitor and then the computer Installing and Configuring Displays ConnectionsAdapters Supported Display Connections Connecting and Configuring Displays Connect the monitorConfigure the display DisplayInstalling Software and Drivers Install the softwarePage ATI Catalyst Control Center Access help HelpStart ATI Catalyst Control Center Using TV Display and Capture Features Using a Monitor vs. Using TV DisplayViewing the PC’s Display on TV or Hdtv Using Games and Applications Connecting to a TV, VCR, or HdtvUsing a TV as the Only Display Viewing Text on a TVThis topic includes the following procedures Connect to an Hdmi Hdtv DVI-to-HDMIHdmi Hdtv Connect to an Hdtv DVI-to-DVI DVI to component video connectors Display Mode Switch Settings Page Page Video connector to graphics card Page Video to Scart connectors Switch Positions for Ntsc and PAL Capturing Video Video capture connections Display the Line Input settings Windows Connecting a media device for video captureSetting the Windows Volume Control Capture video to a computerDisplay the Line Input settings Windows Vista Avivo Video ConverterAvivo Video Converter Formats Open the ATI Avivo Video Converter Upload video to a video iPod Upload video to a Windows Mobile-based Portable Media CenterUpload video to a Sony PSP Installing CrossFire Graphics Cards CrossFireBasic Requirements Install CrossFire cards Proper handling of the CrossFire bridge interconnects CrossFire connections Enable CrossFire Enabling CrossFireDisplay Configurations Troubleshooting ReferenceAppear ConfiguredScreen defects Display Properties dialogNot functioning Be enabled, youCrossFire is BeforeDetermine the System Card Bus Type Updating your AGP Motherboard/Chipset Drivers VgartUpdate AGP drivers for the motherboard/chipset Obtain AGP drivers for your motherboard/chipsetReinstalling Drivers Manually reinstall driversSample Motherboard/Chipset Manufacturers Product Registration Customer CareAmerica Additional AccessoriesLatin South AmericaCompliance Information FCC Compliance InformationIndustry Canada Compliance Statement Electrical Safety CE Compliance InformationInformations de conformité de la CE Page Index 3D 35 480i 21 480p 21Hdtv 17 Windows Vista 4 Windows XP 4 Windows volume control
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