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- Page 1 AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator User Guide Part Number: 54677_enu_1.0...
- Page 2 Terms and limitations applicable to the purchase or use of AMD’s products are as set forth in a signed agreement between the parties or in AMD's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale.
- Page 3 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. © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator...
- Page 4 AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
......................2.3.2 AMD Automatic Application Detection and Configuration . - Page 6 ............................AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new AMD FirePro™ W8100 graphics card (P/N: 102- C67501-xx), please make sure you have the proper system requirements and have completed the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter. 1.1 System Requirements The following are minimum requirements for installing a single AMD FirePro™... - Page 8 2 Getting Started Figure 1–1 Typical Serial Number and 102 Part Number Arrangement Serial number (S/N) 102 part number (P/N) AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
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Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware And Software Installation
If needed, remove any old graphics accelerator(s). Install the new graphic accelerator. Reassemble and connect your computer system and display(s). Start the computer system and install the AMD FirePro™ drivers and configuration software. Warning: If the user is installing in VGA mode, the “next” button may be hidden below the horizon of the display. - Page 10 Make sure the PCIe card slot-locking mechanism is unlocked or open before trying to remove a graphics card. Failure to do so may damage the card and/ or the motherboard. This locking mechanism may be hidden from view by a card's fansink. AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
- Page 11 Make sure all internal cables are clear of the slot. 6. Align your AMD FirePro graphics card with the PCIe slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. You may need to hold open the PCIe card slot- locking mechanism with your finger when you seat the card.
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Page 12: Installing Graphics Drivers And Software
When you install a new graphics card, you must also install the driver and configuration software the card requires to function properly. You also need to install (or reinstall) your AMD FirePro drivers when you have reinstalled or upgraded your operating system or when you download updated drivers. -
Page 13: Chapter 3 Display Configuration
3.1 Baseplate Connections The following figure shows the display connections available on your graphics accelerator. Note: Baseplate may not appear exactly as depicted. Figure 3–1 AMD FirePro™ W8100 Baseplate Connections 1 DisplayPort 1.2 connection 2 DisplayPort 1.2 connection 3 DisplayPort 1.2 connection 4 DisplayPort 1.2 connection... -
Page 14: Multiple Displays
• DisplayPort connection with DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter display Note: Adapters mentioned here may not be included with your AMD FirePro product. Once displays are connected to the graphics card, you can control how they are currently configured as well as how Windows® desktops appear on the displays using the Control Center software application. -
Page 15: Using Adapters
Use the following procedure to attach a display using an adapter. 1. Turn off your computer and monitor. 2. Plug the adapter into the connection from the baseplate of your AMD FirePro . 3. Connect your display's cable to the adapter and tighten the thumbscrews (if there are any). - Page 16 10 Display Configuration AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
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Page 17: Chapter 4 Using The Control Center Software
CPU for improved power savings or system performance. You can also use the performance tools in the application to monitor and manage clock speed and memory use for your graphics card to ensure that your AMD product is configured and running as efficiently as possible. - Page 18 Run the command sudo amdcccle and provide the superuser password when • prompted. Run the command amdxdg-su -c amdcccle and provide the superuser • password when prompted. Note: Certain Control Center settings can only be changed with superuser privileges. AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
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Page 19: Chapter 5 Reference
This chapter provides notices, troubleshooting tips, and customer care, warranty, and standards-compliance information. 5.1 Product Features This chapter describes some of the special features that are associated with the AMD FirePro™ W8100 product and are available through the Control Center software application. -
Page 20: Synchronization
Framelock is a synchronization method that uses output locking and also synchronizes 3D rendering on multiple GPUs. Framelock and genlock for AMD FirePro workstation cards is provided by the ATI FirePro S400 synchronization module. Each synchronization module supports genlock and framelock for up to four GPUs per PC. - Page 21 Genlock is commonly used in video post-production, nonlinear editing (NLE), and broadcast environment. Its use ensures that a workstation’s graphics output is locked © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator...
- Page 22 The house sync signal connects to the BNC connection on the AMD FirePro™ W8100. The following diagram shows a single PC with four GPUs connected to an AMD FirePro™ W8100 synchronization module genlocked to an external signal generator.
- Page 23 The following series of diagrams shows a variety of possible framelocking configurations. The following image shows a single PC with four GPUs connected to an AMD FirePro™ W8100 synchronization module framelocked with an internal reference clock signal. Figure 5–3 Single PC with Four GPUs Framelocked The following is an advanced framelock setup using two PCs with four GPUs each connected to an AMD FirePro™...
- Page 24 Figure 5–4 Two PCs with Four GPUs Each Framelocked This diagram shows an advanced framelock and genlock setup using four PCs with four GPUs each; each computer is connected to an AMD FirePro™ W8100 synchronization module synchronized with an external signal generator.
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Page 25: Displayport Audio
(through BNC/house sync or RJ-45). For more information on synchronization features, see http://www.amd.com/us/ PRODUCTS/WORKSTATION/GRAPHICS/S400/Pages/s400.aspx. 5.1.3 DisplayPort Audio DisplayPort audio requires up-to-date graphics drivers, and the display device must support DisplayPort audio. © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator... -
Page 26: Workstation Card Troubleshooting
Windows documentation. 5.2 Workstation Card Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. More troubleshooting information can be found using the knowledgebase on the AMD Web site at http://support.amd.com/. 5.2.1 Computer does not boot up properly. -
Page 27: The Screen Image Is Off-Center Or There Are Odd Colors
Memory Addresses: Video RAM: A000-BFFF, Video ROM: C000-C7FF • You cannot change the addresses of your AMD FirePro card. In case of an address conflict, try to modify the I/O address of the add-on card that causes the conflict. © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -
Page 28: Workstation Customer Care
5.3.2 Disclaimer AMD Customer Care 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 result of the product, whether your product contains a defect, and whether your product should be returned to AMD for warranty service. -
Page 29: Shipping
No warranties for this product, expressed or implied, shall extend to any person who purchases the product in a used condition. The liability of AMD in respect of any defective product will be limited to the repair or replacement of such product. AMD may use new or equivalent-to-new replacement parts. -
Page 30: International Compliance Information
This section details the worldwide compliance information for this product, which is manufactured to be compliant in the regions where it is sold. AMD products are either Class A or Class B compliant and are indicated accordingly on the compliance label for each product. The following regulatory information applies to Class A and Class B products. -
Page 31: Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada)
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC CISPR 22/EN 55022–Class A: Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. CISPR 24/EN 55024–Information Technology Equipment–Immunity Characteristics— Limits and Methods of Measurements © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator... -
Page 32: Electrical Safety
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. 5.5.5 VCCI ITE Compliance Information (Japan) Class A Translation: AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -
Page 33: Kc Certification Information (Korea)
Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. VCCI V-3 5.5.6 KC Certification Information (Korea) Class A Translation: "Class A" Equipment (Business purpose info/telecommunications equipment) © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator... -
Page 34: Bsmi Certification Information (Taiwan)
This is a Class A Information Product, when used in residential environment, it may cause radio frequency interference, under such circumstances, the user may be requested to take appropriate countermeasures. CNS13438 Class B AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -
Page 35: C-Tick (Australia And New Zealand)
China RoHS standards. For information on China RoHS, EU RoHS, or EU REACH compliance, please refer to Product Environmental Compliance on the AMD Web site. 5.5.10 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance (European Union) This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Page 36 30 Reference AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.