2 Getting Started
For an up-to-date listing of certified power supplies, see
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certifiedpsu.
Certified system cases with good airflow and cooling are recommended. For list
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of certified cases, see ati.amd.com/certifiedcases.
For more information, see
Recording 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.
Figure 1–1 Sample Serial and Part Numbers
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.
AMD Radeon™ HD 6850/6870
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