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ATI Radeon™ HD 5600 Series
User Guide
Part Number: 137-41761-10

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  • Page 1 ATI Radeon™ HD 5600 Series User Guide Part Number: 137-41761-10...
  • Page 2 AMD’s product could create a situation where personal injury, death, or severe property or environmental damage may occur.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 ATI Radeon™ HD 5600 Series © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Installation ............1 Installation Overview .
  • Page 6 CE Compliance Information (European Union) ..........Electrical Safety .
  • Page 7: Installation

    Chapter 1 Installation For support, you will need to record the serial number and the part number for the card before installation. 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.
  • Page 8: Record The Serial And Part Numbers

    2 Installation Record the Serial and Part Numbers Write down the serial number and part number before installing. 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.
  • Page 9: Uninstalling The Old Driver (Windows Vista/Windows 7)

    First Card for this PC 3 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.
  • Page 10 4 Installation 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.
  • Page 11: Installing The Ati Catalyst Software Suite (Windows Os)

    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 then install it. © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI Radeon™ HD 5600 Series...
  • Page 12 6 Installation ATI Radeon™ HD 5600 Series © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 13: Display Configuration

    Chapter 2 Display Configuration This section describes how to configure the display and lists the available display connections. Configure 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.
  • Page 14: Connectionsati Radeon Hd 5600 Series Connections

    The following figure shows display connections available on the ATI Radeon HD 5600 Series graphics card. Available connections may vary between models. Figure 2–1 ATI Radeon HD 5600 Series Display Connections HDMI™ connection. Carries video and audio signals to HDMI-compliant devices.
  • Page 15: Display Adapters (Optional Accessories)

    Display Adapters (Optional Accessories) The following table lists options for connecting displays that are indirectly supported by the connection types available on the graphics card. For best graphics performance and quality, always use native connections, if available, when connecting displays. Adapter Description DVI-to-VGA adapter...
  • Page 16 10 Display Configuration Table 2–1 Display Configurations Display Connections CRT analog display VGA connection • DVI connection and DVI-I-to-VGA adapter • LCD display VGA connection and VGA cable • DVI-I connection and DVI cable • DVI-I connection and DVI-I-to-VGA adapter •...
  • Page 17: Ati Crossfirex Technology

    Chapter 3 ATI CrossFireX Technology Note: These features are only available for ATI Radeon HD 5600 Series graphics cards with ATI CrossFireX connections. ATI CrossFireX Introduction ATI CrossFireX is a multi-GPU (graphics processing unit) performance gaming platform. It enables two graphics processors installed in a single computer to work together to improve system performance, creating a high-performance gaming platform.
  • Page 18 12 ATI CrossFireX Technology 2. Unplug the computer power cord and disconnect the monitor cable from the back panel 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.
  • Page 19 Figure 3–1 Connecting the Power Cables Power supply Existing card New card 8. Fasten the graphics cards securely to the back panel. 9. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover. 10.
  • Page 20: Enabling Ati Crossfirex

    14 ATI CrossFireX Technology Enabling ATI CrossFireX When ATI CrossFireX support is enabled, the best possible GPU combination is selected based on the current hardware configuration. If necessary, you can change the existing ATI CrossFireX configuration using the following procedure. ATI Radeon™...
  • Page 21: Reference

    System Requirements Hardware Minimum requirements are: Motherboard with one PCIe ×16 lane graphics slot. • AMD Athlon™ or Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU. • 1 GB RAM. • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for installing software. • A 400 watt or better power supply.
  • Page 22: Using Ati Catalyst Control Center

    ATI Catalyst Control Center Overview The ATI Catalyst Control Center software provides access to the display features of your ATI Radeon HD 5600 Series. Use the software to fine-tune graphics settings, enable or disable connected display devices, and change the orientation of the desktop.
  • Page 23: Accessing Ati Catalyst Control Center Help

    To browse the entire help contents, from either the Help or Options ▷ Help menu, choose Help Contents. ➭ To access AMD's Web site, from either the Help or Options ▷ Help menu, choose Go to ATI.com. Troubleshooting Note: Some troubleshooting tips may not be applicable depending on the display options supported by and configured for your card.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Ati Crossfirex

    AMD-approved. If your motherboard has on-board graphics capabilities, you may need to disable them. Consult your motherboard documentation for more information. Note: Some manufacturers do not allow the on-board graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.
  • Page 25 Check that the ATI CrossFireX mode is set to Software in the • ATI Catalyst Control Center. (The ATI Radeon HD 5600 Series can only use ATI CrossFireX technology in software mode.) Reinstall the ATI Catalyst Control Center and drivers.
  • Page 26: Hdtv/Hdtv Adapter Troubleshooting

    HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems with HDTV. More troubleshooting information can be found on the AMD Web site. Please visit ati.amd.com and select Customer Care. The colors on the TV display are incorrect.
  • Page 27: Customer Care

    AMD Customer Care for Graphics Products will work to resolve your issue and help you to get your product up and running. If your issue is not resolved, our technicians will determine whether the difficulty you are experiencing is the © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 28: International Compliance Information

    AMD Customer Care is unable to assist with refunds, returns, or exchange- • specific inquiries. If resolving the problem being experienced is critical to...
  • Page 29: Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada)

    Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada) 23 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which • the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.
  • Page 30: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive Compliance (European Union)

    24 Reference This product complies with the PCI Express 300W Electromechanical Specification — please refer to the manufacturer for additional information. Other relevant input power data will also be available. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance (European Union) This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 31: Kcc Certification Information (Korea)

    KCC Certification Information (Korea) 25 KCC Certification Information (Korea) "Class B" Equipment (Household purpose info/telecommunications equipment) As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose, this product can be used in any area including residential area. BSMI Certification Information (Taiwan) C-Tick (Australia and New Zealand) ACMA —...
  • Page 32 26 Reference ATI Radeon™ HD 5600 Series © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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