AMD ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series User Manual

AMD ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series User Manual

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ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series
User Guide
Part Number: 137-41566-10 Rev B

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  • Page 1 ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series User Guide Part Number: 137-41566-10 Rev B...
  • 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

    An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series...
  • Page 4 NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as is practical. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 7: Installation

    If this is the first graphics card for this PC, you need to: With the computer off, install the new card and then connect the monitor. Start the computer and then install the new drivers and software. Restart the computer. © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series...
  • Page 8: Record The Serial And Part Numbers

    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. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 9: Uninstalling The Old Driver (Windows Vista)

    Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the power supply case or the metal surface of the computer chassis. Tip: If necessary, consult the computer manual for help removing the cover. © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series...
  • Page 10 Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover. Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the computer power cord. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • 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. © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series...
  • Page 12: Display Configuration

    Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Set the Screen Resolution and Color Quality as appropriate for the second monitor. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 13: Ati Radeon Hd 4600 Series Connections

    The following figure illustrates the available connections on the ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series graphics card. Available connections may vary between models. Figure 1–3 ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series Connections HDMI™. Carries video and audio signals to HDMI-compliant devices. Supports display resolutions up to 1920x1080.
  • Page 14: Supported Display Connections

    The graphics card provides hardware support for DVI-I and VGA monitors, and HDMI HDTVs (either directly or using a DVI-to-HDMI adapter). It also provides TV output. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 15 7-pin S-Video-to-composite adapter and RCA cables HDTV display DVI connection • • DVI-to-HDTV adapter and RCA cables DisplayPort-to-DVI adapter • HDMI HDTV HDMI connection • DVI-to-HDMI adapter and HDMI cable • © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series...
  • Page 16 10 Installation ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 17: Ati Crossfirex Technology

    For more information, see System Requirements. For an up-to-date listing of ATI CrossFireX certified motherboards, see ati.amd.com/products/certification Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off. © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series...
  • Page 18 If using a 3-card configuration, align the third graphics card in the third PCIe slot next to the existing graphics card and press firmly until the card is fully seated. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 19: Enabling Ati Crossfirex

    You now need to enable ATI CrossFireX in ATI Catalyst Control Center. Enabling ATI CrossFireX From the Graphics Settings tree, click CrossFire™. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card that acts as the Master VPU. © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series...
  • Page 20 Master GPU. Note: Enabling ATI CrossFireX for the selected graphics card automatically disables GPU Accelerated Physics for that same card. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • 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

    (see Accessing ATI Catalyst Control Center Help or visit the AMD Customer Care Web site at ati.amd.com/support/). Starting the ATI Catalyst Control Center Software The following table shows the ways you can start the ATI Catalyst Control Center software: ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 23: Accessing Ati Catalyst Control Center Help

    From the ATI Catalyst Control Center Dashboard, choose Help ▷ Search Help to search the help contents for a specific term. ➭ To access AMD's Web site, from the ATI Catalyst Control Center Dashboard, choose Help ▷ Go to ATI.com. Searching the Help Click Help in the Dashboard.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    18 Reference Troubleshooting Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting For more advanced troubleshooting information, contact AMD Customer Care for ATI products at ati.amd.com. The graphics card doesn't fit any of the motherboard slots. The graphics card needs to be exchanged for one with a bus that matches the motherboard.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Ati Crossfirex

    This error has occurred because ATI CrossFireX did not correctly detect your graphics hardware or there is a problem with the software. Check that the graphics cards are installed correctly. • © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series...
  • 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 © 2008 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

    Europe: The Low Voltage Directive—2006/95/EC EN 60950-1—Safety of Information Technology Equipment • USA/Canada: UL 60950-1 (Information Technology Equipment—Safety—Part 1: General • Requirements) CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 (Information Technology Equipment—Safety—Part 1: • General Requirements) © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series...
  • Page 30: Vcci Class B Ite Compliance Information

    MIC Certification Information "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. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 31: Bsmi Certification Information

    BSMI Certification Information 25 BSMI Certification Information © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series...
  • Page 32 26 Reference ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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