MSI R4350 series Instruction manual

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September 2008
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Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes
effect on August 13, 2005, products of "electricaland electronic
equipment" cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore
and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be
obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful
life.
WARNING!!
DO NOT touchthe
cooling system since
it may produce a
certain heat while
processing tasks.
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CAUTION!!
Do not force theGPU
cooler against the
fragile GPU toavoid
damage to theGPU.
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Using MSI Live VGA Driver Update
This service enables you to update the latest VGA driver for your VGA card.
1. To update the MSI Live VGA Driver , click Live VGA Driver item on the left
column of the main page.
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2. This utility will start checking your platform and the information on the VGA card, and
display the information in a list.
3. Click the graph button on the bottom to connect MSI Live Update Series Server.
Then, it will automatically connect the Internet and compare the version of the driver
in the database.
4. It may take several minutes to detect the required drivers. Please wait while
proceeding detection.
5. Click the InstallShield Wizard button on the right side of the table to download and
update the driver. All actions will proceed automatically.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the updating procedure.
This service enablesyou to updatethe latest VGABIOS for yourVGA card.
1. Toupdate your VGABIOS, click Live VGA BIOS item on theleft column ofthe main page.
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2. If your VGA card does not support the Live VGA BIOS function, you will receive a warning
message on thescreen.
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3. If your VGAcard do support the Live VGABIOS function, please payattention to themessage
shown on thescreen telling youthat in what circumstance flashing BIOSmay fail toreboot.
4. Click Yes if you would like to try it at your own risk or No to return to the main page with
everything unchanged.
5. If you click Yes to continue, it will check the information and BIOS version of your VGA card,
and list themin a table.
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6. Click the graphbutton at thebottom to connect the MSI Live Update 3 Server.
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7. The MSI Live VGABIOS will automatically connect the Internet and search the supported
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BIOS in thedatabase of MSI .
8. If it has found one (or several) supported BIOS for your VGA card, click the InstallShield
Wizard button on the right side of the table to have the new BIOS downloaded and updated
automatically.
9. Follow the on-screeninstructions to completethe updating procedure.
Using MSI Live VGA BIOS Update
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MSI Features
Installing MSI Live Update
MSI Live Update offers you with brand-new update service experience, which can
significantly save your time while searching files. MSI Live Update is capable to
automatically analyze and list drivers, BIOS, and utilities you need. With the easy-to-
use updating approaches, you can increase the performance of your system easily and
quickly. Follow the instructions below, with a few mouse clicks, you can acquire the
related files for the system updating.
Installing from the Disk
1. Insert the supplied disk into the CD-ROM drive, and start the Setup program.
2. Click the Utility tab on the setup screen.
3. Click the MSI Live Update. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Installing from the MSI Web Site
3. Click Start to Check to download
the Live Update application.
4. Click Install the continue.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
6. Launch MSI Live Update and to
enter the main page of this utility
as shown here.
1. Link to MSI's website at
http://www.msi.com.tw
2. Find and click Live Update Online
on the left side of the web page to
enter MSI Download Center.
R4350 series
Note that theSDK of OD5or OD5+ is not available forBIOS live updatingcurrently.
The latest news and Live Update function will be released on MSI web site.

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Quick Installation
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Follow the steps to install the VGA card:
1. Remove the computer case.
2. Locate the expansion slot on your mainboard.
Warning: Inserting the VGA card into a wrong
slot may damage your card (refer to your
mainboard manual for more Information).
3. Put the card directly over the slot and
press one end of the card into the slot first.
Gently but firmly press the other end until the
card is fully seated in the slot.
4. Secure the card with a bracket screw.
5. Install all other cards and devices and connect
all the cables, and then install the case.
6. Connect the monitor. Now, you are ready to
install the software on your computer.
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expansion
To install the driver of the VGA card to your computer,
CD
please follow the steps below:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Insert the into the CD-ROM drive. The Autorun program will start the Setup
program, and show the setup screen as follows:
Tip : If, on your computer, the
Autorun program does not execute
automatically, please 1) enable the
CD-ROM drive Auto-detect function
from Control Panel; or 2) find and
run the setup.exe file manually from
the CD.
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Overview
Note: The VGA card shown here may vary from the actualcard.
For further information, please visit MSIwebsite at www.msi.com.tw
PCI Express Interface
System Requirements
Card Features For reference only
Unpacking
Please check out the following items to make sure that you get the complete product:
VGA card
Disk: Drivers, documentation, and applications
Consult your dealer immediately if anything is missing or damaged.
DVI-I Port
- HDMI supported**
- Dual-Link DVI output
supported
3. Click ATI VGA Drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. After finishing the installation, restart the computer as instructed.
80 Stream Processing Units
Enough power to tackle demanding games and applications.
Microsoft DirectX 10.1
Play today while preparing for tomorrow with state-of-the-art DirectX 10.1 graphics
capabilities.
Enhanced Anti-Aliasing (AA) & Anisotropic Filtering (AF)
High performance anisotropic filtering and anti-aliasing (4X AA) smooth jagged edges and
create true-to- life graphics, for everything from grass to facial features.
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ATI CrossFireX Technology
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Dual mode ATI CrossFireX technology offers superior scalability.
Unified Video Decoder 2 (UVD 2)
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UVD 2 frees up your CPU for other tasks so you get The Ultimate Visual Experience for
the most processing-intensive content. You can also take full advantage of Blu-ray
functionality with dual-stream, picture in picture capabilities.
Enhanced DVD Upscaling
Watch standard DVD movies in near high-definition quality with DVD upscaling.2 The GPU
uses post processing algorithms to enhance standard and low resolution videos and movies
on your HD display.
PCI Express 2.0
Support for PCI Express 2.0 will prepare you for bandwidth-hungry games and 3D
applications.
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Enabling HDMI Output
Follow the steps to enable HDMI Output function:
1. Find the DVI-to-HDMI adapter that comes with the package,
if provided.
2. Attach the
3. Ensure that the adapter is firmly installed.
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Consult your dealer to purchase the adapter if it
is not provided.
DVI-to-HDMI adapter to the DVI connector.
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Refer to thesection of Enabling
HDMI Output toenable the HDMI
function.
1G DDR2 memoryor
512MB DDR2 memoryor
256MB DDR2 memory or
128MB DDR2 memory
ATI Radeon HD4350
To install the VGA card, your computer system needs to meet the following requirements:
1G of systemmemory
Installation software requiresCD-ROM drive
DVD /
300 Watt or greater powersupply (350 Watt forATI CrossFireX technology in dualmode) is
recommended
For DVI-HDMI adapter, please visithttp://ati.amd.com/ to get thecompatible mainboard
information.
Visiting MSI websitefor further informationof operating system support
PCI Express based PC is required with one X16 lane graphicsslot available on the motherboard
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Blu-rayX / HD DVDplayback requires DVD / Blu-ray /HD DVD drive
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Upscale Beyond 1080p
Watch the hottest Blu-ray movies or other HD content at full 1080p display resolution and
beyond.
HDMI Supported
Enjoy the latest audio technologies using HDMI with 7.1 digital surround sound support
delivering 8-channel audio. Also, xvYCC support allows the user to enjoy a wider range of
colors when connected to a capable HDTV.
Integrated DisplayPort technology3 with audio
DisplayPort is an innovative digital solution that supports the latest graphics and LCD
technologies.
Consumes less than 25 watts under full load
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The ATI Radeon HD 4350 graphics card consumes less than 25 watts under full load,
making it the ideal choice for implementation across a large diverse install base of desktop
PCs.
Dynamic Power Management
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ATI Radeon HD 4350 graphics card features ATI PowerPlay technology, delivering high
performance when needed and conserving power when the demand on the graphics
processor is low.
Energy Efficient Manufacturing Process
Second generation 55nm chip uses the industry's most energy efficient manufacturing
process.
Stability & Reliability
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AMD's award-winning ATI Catalyst graphics software and drivers deliver unprecedented
graphics stability and reliability.
Industry Leading Technical Support
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Owners of ATI Radeon Certified graphics products have free access to a comprehensive
online knowledge base and technical support (some conditions may apply, check
http://support.ati.com for more details).
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ATI Avivo HD video and display technology
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ATI Avivo HD is a technology platform that includes a broad set of capabilities offered by
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certain ATI Radeon HD GPUs. Not all products have all features and full enablement of
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some ATI Avivo HD capabilities may require complementary products.
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