AMD Radeon VII User manual

AMD Radeon™ VII
Quick Setup Guide

Before You Begin...
Before you begin installing your new graphics card (P/N: 102-D3600200), visually
inspect the card and any components that may have shipped with it, and contact
your AMD reseller in the event of missing or damaged parts. Also make sure that
you have the proper system requirements and have reviewed the preinstallation
information outlined below.
System Requirements
The following are recommended minimum requirements for installation
of AMD Radeon™ VII graphics cards. These recommendations are for
single-card installations:
• PC with at least one PCI-Express x16 graphics slot available on the motherboard.
• Minimum 650W system power supply, 750W is recommended.
• Minimum of 8 GB of system memory, 16GB is recommended.
• Windows® 10 or Linux® operating system (64-bit operating system is
highly recommended).
• At least one display that is compatible with a DisplayPort or DVI connection.
Recording the Serial and Part Numbers
Write down the serial number and part number before installing your product.
The serial number and part number on the product are required for registration
and technical support. They are located on a sticker on the back of your AMD
Radeon™ VII graphics card.
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Getting started

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Installation Overview
Once you have determined that your system meets the recommended minimum
requirements, perform the following tasks to install your new graphics card.
Detailed installation instructions are provided in the following sections.
If replacing an existing graphics card, uninstall the old graphics driver and software
before installing the new Radeon VII graphics card.
NOTE: If you are using a motherboard containing an on-board graphics solution and do not intend to
use it as part of a multiple monitor configuration, disable it.
1. Turn o and disconnect your computer system from AC power.
2. If needed, remove any existing graphics card(s).
3. Install the new graphics card.
4. Reassemble and connect your computer system and display(s).
5. Start the computer system, install the AMD drivers and configuration software.
6. Restart the computer system.
Installing the Graphics Card
Power Connection Location
Hardware & Software
Installation
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.
1. Power supply.
2. Graphics card.

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Installing the Graphics Card
1. Turn o 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.
3. Remove the cover to the computer’s case.
4. Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from the computer.
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.
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).
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. 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 Radeon™ VII
graphics card.
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.
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.
NOTE: If applicable, before installing a card that requires a supplementary power
connection, make sure your existing power supply has such a connection available.

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Radeon™ VII 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 appropriate Radeon™ VII driver and
configuration software for your card to take full advantage of the capabilities of
your card. You should also reinstall Radeon Software drivers each time you reinstall
or upgrade your operating system. The latest drivers are available from AMD’s
website 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.’ Included with your driver installation is
Radeon™ Settings which is a software application that lets you control and manage your graphics
product. Use it to configure display, video, and other graphics features such as Radeon FreeSync™.
Display Adapters
Adapters and dongles can be used to connect displays that are not directly
supported by the connection types available on your graphics card. Adapters/
dongles that are not provided with your graphics cards can be purchased from
AMD’s website or through your local AMD resellers. When connecting displays
to a DisplayPort connection, the type of adapter and display that you use may
determine the number of displays that can be used with your graphics card.
• An active adapter allows a non-DisplayPort display to be connected to a
DisplayPort connection using native DisplayPort signals.
• A passive adapter also allows a non-DisplayPort display to be connected to a
DisplayPort connection but using non-DisplayPort signals.
• Transmission of audio and video information between variants of the same
connection type (for example, Mini DisplayPort to standard DisplayPort and vice
versa) are considered to be native connections. More information on the number
and type of displays that can be supported by your graphics card is provided in the
following sections.

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Display Configurations
Connecting Displays
The Radeon™ VII graphics card provides support for Ultra HD resolutions via its
DisplayPort connections. Up to four displays can be simultaneously supported via
the onboard DisplayPort connections. Non-DisplayPort devices may be connected
using adapter cables.
NOTE: Only up to three (3) passive adapter cables may be used. Active adapter cables are required for
additional displays. The following table lists options for attaching displays to your graphics card.
For best graphics performance and quality, always use native (or active) connections
when possible.
Display Configurations
Display Configuration Connection Options
CRT (VGA) display DisplayPort connection with DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
DFP (digital flat-panel) display DisplayPort connection with DisplayPort cable
DisplayPort connection with DisplayPort-to-DVI adapter
HDMI DisplayPort connection with DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter
Display connector types: DisplayPort
DVI-D
VGA
HDMI

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Sample Display Configurations
Once your displays are connected, you can control how they are configured using
the Radeon™ Software Adrenalin software application that is available with your
Radeon™ VII graphics driver. By configuring AMD Eyefinity™ technology using
Radeon™ VII Settings, you can also multiply your screen area to allow for immersive
gameplay or larger work spaces.
Sample Display
Configuration
DP Connector DP Connector DP Connector DP Connector Total
Output
DP-DP-DP-DP-
DP-DP
2 x DP 1.2 with
Multi-stream
2 x SP 1.2 with
Multi-stream
Native Native 6
DP-DP-DP-DP Native Native Native Native 4
DP-DP-dDVI Native Native DP to DVI (A) DP to DVI (A) 4
DP-DP-VGA-VGA Native Native DP to VGA (A) DP to VGA (A) 4
DP-DP-dDVI-VGA Native Native DP to VGA (A) DP to VGA (A) 4
DP-DP-HDMI Native Native DP to HDMI
(P)
No connection 3
dDVI-VGA-HDMI DP to DVI (A) DP to VGA (A) DP to HDMI
(P)
No connection 3
DP-dDVI-sDVI Native DP to DVI (A) DP to HDMI
(P)
No
connection
3
DP-DP-sDVI Native Native DP to DVI (P) No
connection
3
sDVI-sDVI DP to DVI (P) DP to DVI (P) No
connection
No
connection
2
HDMI-HDMI DP to HDMI
(P)
DP to HDMI
(P)
No
connection
No
connection
2

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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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