Amd Radeon r9 270x User manual

AMD Radeon™ R9 270X/R9 270 Graphics

User Guide

Part Number: 54243_enu_1.0

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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

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Contents

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

1.1 System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1.1 Requirements for Single-card Installations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.1.2 Requirements for AMD CrossFire Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.2 Recording the Serial and Part Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.3 Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows XP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.4 Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows Vista/Windows 7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1 Installation Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.1.1 Replacing an Existing Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1.2 Installing the First Card for this PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2 Installing the Graphics Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Chapter 3 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3.1 AMD Drivers and Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.2 Installing the AMD Catalyst Software Suite (Windows OS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 4 Display Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4.1 AMD Radeon™ R9 270X/R9 270 Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.2 Display Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.2.1 Multiple Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4.3 Using Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4.4 Configuring the Display (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Chapter 5 AMD CrossFire Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5.1 AMD CrossFire Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5.2 Installing; Graphics CardsAMD CrossFire Graphics Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

5.3 EnablingAMD CrossFire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 6 Using the Control Center Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

6.1 Control Center Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6.2 Starting the Control Center Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6.3 Using the Control Center Help System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chapter 7 Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

7.1 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

7.1.1 Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

7.1.2 Troubleshooting AMD CrossFire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

7.1.3 HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

7.2 Customer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

7.2.1 Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

7.2.2 Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

7.3 International Compliance Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

7.3.1 FCC Compliance Information (USA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

7.3.2 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

7.3.3 CE Compliance Information (European Union). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

7.3.4 Electrical Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

7.3.5 VCCI ITE Compliance Information (Japan). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

7.3.6 KC Certification Information (Korea). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

7.3.7 BSMI Certification Information (Taiwan). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

7.3.8 C-Tick (Australia and New Zealand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

7.3.9 Product Environmental Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

7.3.10 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance (European

Union). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Before you begin installing your new AMD Radeon™ R9 270X/R9 270 graphics card,

please make sure you have the proper system requirements and have completed the

required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter.

1.1 System Requirements

1.1.1 Requirements for Single-card Installations

Minimum requirements for installing a single AMD Radeon™ R9 270X/R9 270 graphics

card:

•PCI Express® based PC with one ×16 lane graphics slot available on the

motherboard.

•AMD Athlon™ or Intel Pentium® 4 CPU.

•Power supply requirements:

•AMD Radeon™ R9 270X—500 watt or better power supply with one 6-pin

PCIe® power connector.

•AMD Radeon R9 270—500 watt or better power supply with two 6-pin

PCIe power connectors.

Certified power supplies are strongly recommended; for a list of certified power

supplies, see ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.

•4 GB RAM (6 GB RAM or greater is recommended for AMD CrossFire™

technology).

•CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for installing software.

•Use of three or more displays with AMD Eyefinity technology requires

DisplayPort-capable displays or AMD Eyefinity validated dongles. For more

information, see Chapter 4 Display Configuration (p. 11).

•64-bit operating system (highly recommended).

•Windows Vista® or Windows® 7 for full feature functionality.

1.1.2 Requirements for AMD CrossFire™ Technology

Minimum requirements for installing an additional graphics card for

AMD CrossFire configuration:

•AMD CrossFire certified motherboard. For an up-to-date listing of

AMD CrossFire certified motherboards, see support.amd.com/us/certified/

Pages/certified-components.aspx.

•A second AMD Radeon™ R9 270X/R9 270 graphics card.

•One AMD CrossFire internal bridge interconnect per additional board

(included).

•Power supply requirements:

•AMD Radeon R9 270X—600 watt or better power supply with two 6-pin

power connectors.

•AMD Radeon R9 270—600 watt or better power supply with four 6-pin

power connectors.

For an up-to-date listing of certified power supplies, see support.amd.com/us/

certified/power-supplies/Pages/listing.aspx.

•Certified system case with good airflow and cooling (highly recommended).

For more information, see Empty Cross-Reference jla1323455569707.xml.

1.2 Recording 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 and free support. They are located on a sticker on the back of the card.

The emphasized numbers in bold are required for registration and free support.

Figure 1–1 Sample Serial and Part Numbers

2 Getting Started

1.3 Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows® XP)

Follow these steps to uninstall the existing graphics card driver in preparation for

installation of a new card.

1. With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open applications.

2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start ▷ Control Panel and then double-click Add

or Remove Programs.

3. Select the current graphics card driver and then click Change/Remove.

Use the wizard that appears to remove the current display driver.

4. Turn off the system after the driver has been removed.

Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional software

installed, this software may also need to be removed before restarting the

computer. For example, DVD Player or Multimedia applications.

1.4 Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows Vista®/

Windows® 7)

Follow these steps to uninstall the existing graphics card driver in preparation for

installation of a new card.

1. With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open applications.

2. Click Start ▷ Control Panel.

3. Click Device Manager. If you are using the Category View of the Control Panel,

do one of the following:

➭For Windows Vista, click System and Maintenance and then Device

Manager.

➭For Windows 7, click System and Security and then Device Manager

under the System group.

4. Expand Display Adapter and then right-click the driver for the graphics card

you are replacing.

5. In the shortcut menu that appears, click Uninstall.

The driver for the old graphics card is uninstalled.

6. Turn off the system.

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4 Getting Started

Chapter 2

Hardware Installation

This chapter details how to install the AMD Radeon™ R9 270X/R9 270 graphics card in

your system.

2.1 Installation Overview

The installation of the card has slightly different procedures depending on whether

you are replacing an existing card or installing a graphics card in a PC for the first time.

This section briefly describes the high-level steps for both cases.

2.1.1 Replacing an Existing Card

If you are replacing an existing graphics card, you need to:

1. Start the computer and then uninstall the old graphics driver.

2. Turn off the computer and then remove the old card.

3. Install the new card and then connect the monitor.

4. Start the computer and then install the new drivers and software.

5. Restart the computer.

2.1.2 Installing the First Card for this PC

If this is the first graphics card for this PC, you need to:

1. With the computer off, install the new card and then connect the monitor.

2. Start the computer and then install the new drivers and software.

3. Restart the computer.

2.2 Installing the Graphics Card

1. Turn off the computer, monitor(s), and other peripheral devices.

2. Unplug the computer's power cord, and then disconnect all cables from the back

of the computer.

Caution:

Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before

disconnecting a peripheral cable or removing a component from the

motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard.

3. Remove the cover to the computer's case.

Note: If necessary, consult the computer manual for help in removing the

cover.

Caution:

Static electricity can seriously damage computer components. Discharge

your body's static electricity by touching the power supply or the metal

surface of the computer chassis before you touch any components inside the

computer's case to avoid damaging them.

4. Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from the computer,

if necessary.

5. Locate the appropriate bus slot and, if necessary, remove the corresponding

metal backplate cover(s). Make sure all internal cables are clear of the slot.

Note: If you cannot find a bus slot to match the card, you need a graphics card

with the correct bus to match the motherboard.

6. Align the graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully

seated.

7. If your card requires supplementary power and must be connected directly 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 supplementary

power connector(s).

Note: If applicable, before installing a card that requires a supplementary

power connection, make sure your existing power supply has such a

connection available.

Tip: The location of power connections may vary between models. They can

be located on either the side or back of the card.

6 Hardware Installation

Figure 2–1 Possible Power Connection Locations on the Graphics Card

1 Power supply

2 Graphics card

8. Fasten the graphics card securely to the back panel.

9. Make sure no internal cables are interfering with components inside the

computer (for example, a cooling fan), and then replace the computer cover.

10. Reconnect any cables you have disconnected during installation, and then plug

in the computer's power cord.

11. Turn on the monitor, and then the computer.

If you have properly installed the graphics card, the computer should start normally.

Proceed to install the software and drivers for your AMD Radeon™ R9 270X/R9 270

graphics card.

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8 Hardware Installation

Chapter 3

Software Installation

This chapter describes the installation of the software and drivers associated with

your AMD Radeon product.

3.1 AMD Drivers and Software

Drivers are small but important programs that enable an operating system to

communicate with a piece of hardware, such as a graphics card.

When you install a new graphics card, you must also install the driver and

configuration software the card requires to function properly.

You also need to install (or reinstall) your AMD Radeon drivers when you have

reinstalled 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 uninstall any previous drivers that are on

your system, even if they are for the same graphics card. Always start "fresh."

3.2 Installing the AMD Catalyst™ Software Suite

(Windows® OS)

To install or remove software, you must have administrator rights or be logged on as

a user with administrator rights.

Note: The installation dialog displays in English if the operating system’s language is

not supported.

Software is provided to both operate and take advantage of all the features of the

graphics card. Software includes:

•The graphics card drivers.

•The Control Center software application.

•HydraVision™ software (included in the custom install).

•SurroundView™ software (included in the custom install).

•AMD 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 support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/

index.aspx and then install it.

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Chapter 4

Display Configuration

This section describes how to configure displays and lists available display

connections for your graphics card.

4.1 AMD Radeon™ R9 270X/R9 270 Connections

The following figure shows the display connections available on your AMD Radeon™

R9 270X/R9 270 graphics card.

Note: The baseplate may not appear exactly as depicted.

Figure 4–1 AMD Radeon™ R9 270X/R9 270 Display Connections

1, 2 Mini DisplayPort (DP+) connection. Carries video and audio signals to

DisplayPort-compliant devices.

3 HDMI™ connection (Type A). Carries video and audio signals to HDMI-

compliant devices.

4 Dual-link DVI-I connection. Provides video digital signals and HDMI output

that is compatible with most HDMI-compliant devices.

4.2 Display Configurations

The following table lists options for attaching displays that are indirectly supported by

the connections on your graphics card.

For best graphics performance and quality, always use native connections, when

available.

Note: Adapters not provided with your graphics card can be purchased directly from

AMD's Web site or through your local AMD resellers.

Table 4–1 Display Configurations

Display Configuration Connection Options

CRT (VGA) display •DVI connection and DVI-to-VGA adapter

•Mini DisplayPort connection with Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter

HDMI HDTV •DVI connection with DVI-to-HDMI adapter

•Mini DisplayPort connection with Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter

If your graphics card includes a DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort connection, you can

the following types of DisplayPort-compliant adapters/dongles with your graphics

card:

•Adapters—Uses DisplayPort signals to transmit audio and video information

between variants of the same connection type (for example, Mini DisplayPort to

standard DisplayPort).

•Active dongles—Allows connection from a DisplayPort connection to a non-

DisplayPort display using DisplayPort signals.

•Passive dongles—Allows connection from a DisplayPort connection to a non-

DisplayPort display using non-DisplayPort signals.

The type of adapter/dongle used determines the number of displays that can be

supported by your graphics card. In general, more displays can be supported with

DisplayPort adapters and active dongles than with passive ones.

Note: A list of compatible adapters/dongles for your graphics card can be found at:

http://support.amd.com/us/eyefinity/Pages/eyefinity-dongles.aspx.

4.2.1 Multiple Displays

Your AMD Radeon™ R9 270X/R9 270 graphics card provides display functionality for

up to six displays using any combination of the following:

•Any number of Mini DisplayPort connections.

You can connect more than one display to a Mini DisplayPort connection using

a daisy chain configuration or a hub (multi-display support is made possible

through the DisplayPort v1.2 standard).

•Two connections between the dual-link DVI and HDMI connections.

The following table shows some examples of multiple display configurations; (A)

indicates an active adapter is used and (P) indicates a passive adapter is used. Display

abbreviations are mDP = Mini DisplayPort, DVI = dual-link DVI-I.

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Table 4–2 Sample Display Configurations

Sample Display

Configuration

DVI-I

Connector

mDP

Connector

mDP

Connector

HDMI

Connector

Total

Output

6×mDP - Native (×6) - - 6

DVI, 2×mDP, 2×mDP Native Native (×2) Native (×2) - 5

2×mDP, VGA, HDMI - Native (×2) mDP to VGA (A) Native 4

DVI, 2×mDP, HDMI - mDP to DVI (A) Native (×2) Native 4

DVI, HDMI, mDP,

HDMI

Native mDP to DVI (A) Native Native 4

DVI, mDP, mDP Native Native Native - 3

DVI, DVI, VGA Native mDP to DVI (A) mDP to VGA (A) - 3

For additional configuration information, visit http://www.amd.com/eyefinity.

Once displays are connected to the graphics card, you can change how your displays

are configured using the Control Center software application. For more information,

see Chapter 6 Using the Control Center Software (p. 19).

4.3 Using Adapters

The following procedure describes how to connect a display to your graphics card

using an adapter.

1. Turn off your computer and display.

2. Plug the adapter into the connection from your AMD Radeon graphics card and

tighten the thumbscrews (if there 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 configure the new display.

4.4 Configuring the Display (Optional)

To change the display configuration or if you are experiencing an issue with the

display, do the following:

Note: 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.

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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.

Note: The Control Center software application can also enable and

configure multiple monitors.

b. To access the basic multi-monitor configuration settings, click the

Settings tab.

c. Select the monitor icon identified by the number 2.

Note: When using multiple monitors with the graphics card, one monitor

will always be the primary display, additional monitors will be designated

as secondary.

d. Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.

e. Set the Screen Resolution and Color Quality as appropriate for the second

monitor.

f. Click OK.

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