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AMD FirePro W600
User Guide
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  • Page 1 AMD FirePro W600 User Guide Part Number: 51633_enu_1.0...
  • Page 2 Trademarks AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the ATI logo, AMD Athlon, AMD LIVE!, AMD Opteron, AMD Phenom, AMD Sempron, AMD Turion, AMD64, All-in-Wonder, AMD Avivo, AMD Catalyst, AMD CrossFire, AMD CrossFireX,...
  • 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. © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD FirePro W600...
  • Page 4 AMD FirePro W600 © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ....................... 3.2 Installing AMD Drivers and Software in Windows 7 or Windows Vista .
  • Page 6 Appendix A Glossary - Workstation Products ......29 AMD FirePro W600 © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new AMD FirePro W600 graphics card, 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 Table 1–1 AMD FirePro W600 System Requirements Hardware AMD Athlon™/AMD Opteron™...

  • Page 8: Before You Begin Installation

    2 Getting Started 6. Install the AMD FirePro drivers and configuration software from the AMD Installation disc. 1.3 Before You Begin Installation Once you have determined that your system meets the minimum requirements, please perform the following tasks before installing your AMD FirePro W600 workstation graphics card.
  • Page 9 4. Expand Display Adapter and then right-click the driver for the graphics card you are replacing. 5. In the shortcut menu that appears, click Uninstall. The driver for the old graphics card is uninstalled. 6. Turn off the system. © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD FirePro W600...
  • Page 10 4 Getting Started AMD FirePro W600 © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter details how to install your AMD FirePro W600 card in your system. Note: AMD recommends that you install/upgrade all AMD FirePro hardware products in your system before you install/upgrade your drivers and the AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing (APP) Software Development Kit (SDK).
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Baseplate Connections

    Your monitor will be running in a basic (VGA) video mode. Higher refresh rates are not available at this stage of the installation. Once you have installed the AMD FirePro drivers and software, you can use the Windows®Display Properties dialog to adjust your video settings and configure multiple monitors.

  • Page 14: Multiple Displays

    Note: A list of compatible adapters/dongles for your graphics card can be found at: http://support.amd.com/us/eyefinity/Pages/eyefinity-dongles.aspx. 2.3.1 Multiple Displays Your AMD FirePro W600 graphics card provides display functionality for up to six displays through six Mini DisplayPort connections in Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, or Linux®.

  • Page 15: Using Adapters

    Important: Windows® XP supports a maximum of two displays; for greater display functionality, you must use Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Linux. 2.4 Using Adapters Your AMD FirePro W600 includes adapters to enable you to attach display types other than those included on the baseplate or cables. © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 16 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 your AMD FirePro card and tighten the thumbscrews (if there are any). 3. Connect your display's cable to the adapter and tighten the thumbscrews (if there are any).

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Drivers And Software Installation

    3.2 Installing AMD Drivers and Software in Windows 7 or Windows Vista In order to install the drivers and software necessary for your AMD FirePro W600 card to function properly, the following must be true: You must download the correct driver from the AMD website http:// •...
  • Page 18 7. When installation is complete, select View Log to review installation details. Click Finish when are done; reboot your computer when prompted. Your computer will reboot. Proceed to configure your video settings and connect additional monitors, if necessary. AMD FirePro W600 © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Using The Control Center Help System

    4.3 Using the Control Center Help System The help system that is available with the Control Center software application provides detailed usage information and tips for configuring your AMD product. The help system also provides conceptual information on the technologies that are available for your product.
  • Page 21 Choosing a refresh rate that your monitor does not support may damage your monitor. Consult your monitor's documentation, if necessary. ➭ To rotate your desktop—In the desktop arrangement area, right-click the desktop that you want to rotate, and click Rotate. 4. Click Apply. © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD FirePro W600...
  • Page 22 16 Using the Control Center Software AMD FirePro W600 © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 23: Chapter 5 Reference

    This chapter provides notices, troubleshooting tips, and customer care, warranty, and standards-compliance information. 5.1 Workstation Card Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. More troubleshooting information can be found on the AMD Web site http:// support.amd.com/. 5.1.1 Computer does not boot up properly.

  • Page 24: There Are Screen Defects

    Make sure that the I/O and memory addresses reserved for the graphics board are not used by other hardware devices. The integrated on-board VGA controller of your AMD FirePro card uses the following addresses (hex): I/O Address: Standard VGA I/O: 3B0-3DF •...

  • Page 25: Workstation Customer Care

    Reference 19 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. To support the special graphics processor on the AMD FirePro card, the system BIOS should automatically assign a system interrupt to the slot where the card is installed.

  • Page 26: Surface Mail

    This service is complimentary. 5.2.5 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 27: Workstation Warranty Service

    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 28: Additional Accessories

    22 Reference warranties or conditions, shall be implied by statute or otherwise. In no event shall AMD be responsible or liable for any damages, including but not limited to the loss of revenue or profit, arising: From the use of the product, as a result of any event, circumstance, action or •...

  • Page 29: Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada)

    Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 1 AMD Place P.O. Box 3453 Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3453 USA Tel: 408-749-4000 5.5.2 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada) Class A This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD FirePro W600...

  • Page 30: Ce Compliance Information (European Union)

    To meet UL safety requirements, the computer's maximum room temperature should not exceed 40 ℃. 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. AMD FirePro W600 © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 31: Vcci Ite Compliance Information (Japan)

    This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. VCCI V-3 © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD FirePro W600...

  • Page 32: Kc 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. KN22 and KN24 5.5.7 BSMI Certification Information (Taiwan) Class A AMD FirePro W600 © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 33: C-Tick (Australia And New Zealand)

    Radiocommunications Act 1992 (Australia)—per notices of section 182 • AS/ NZS CISPR 22 • 5.5.9 Product Environmental Compliance This product may carry a marking similar to those below that indicates its level of compliance with China RoHS standards. © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD FirePro W600...

  • Page 34: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive Compliance (European Union)

    28 Reference 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 35: Appendix A Glossary - Workstation Products

    Catalyst™ Control Center Catalyst™ Control Center (CCC) is a graphical user application providing access to the display features contained within the installed AMD hardware and software. CCC can be used to fine-tune various graphics settings, enable or disable connected display devices, change the orientation of a desktop, and much more.
  • Page 36 VCRs, DVD players, personal computers, and set-top boxes. A DVI adapter can be used to transfer the video signal to an HDMI™-capable display, although audio must be transferred from a different route, as DVI output does not support audio. AMD FirePro W600 © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 37 Glossary - Workstation Products 31 HydraVision™ HydraVision™ is AMD's multi-monitor management software, enabling users to manage the display of multiple windows and applications across two or more adjacent monitors. It also includes a range of productivity features designed to effectively manage applications in this environment.
  • Page 38 32 Glossary - Workstation Products AMD FirePro W600 © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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