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- Page 1 AMD FirePro™ W9000 Graphics Accelerator User Guide Part Number: 52015_enu_1.0...
- Page 2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111. 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, AMD FirePro, AMD FireStream, AMD HyperMemory, AMD OverDrive, AMD PowerPlay, AMD PowerXpress, AMD Radeon, Remote Wonder, SurroundView, Theater, The Ultimate Visual Experience, Vari-Bright, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- 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™ W9000 Graphics Accelerator...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
....................Chapter 5 AMD CrossFire Pro Technology ....... 13 5.1 AMD CrossFire Pro Overview... - Page 6 ............................AMD FirePro™ W9000 Graphics Accelerator...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new AMD FirePro™ W9000 graphics card (P/N: 102- C38801-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: Recording Serial Numbers
2 Getting Started One AMD CrossFire internal bridge interconnect per additional accelerator • (included). 850-watt or better power supply with four PCIe AUX 8-pin and two PCIe AUX 6- • pin power connectors. For an up-to-date listing of certified power supplies, see support.amd.com/us/... -
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. Restart the computer system. 2.2 Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card Please read all installation instructions completely before you begin. - Page 10 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 11: Installing Graphics Drivers And Software
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 12: Amd Automatic Application Detection And Configuration
6 Hardware and Software Installation 2.3.2 AMD Automatic Application Detection and Configuration AMD FirePro drivers offer automatic application detection and configuration, which enables the graphics driver to automatically detect an application when it starts and configure the graphics driver settings for optimal performance. -
Page 13: Chapter 3 Display Configuration
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™ W9000 Baseplate Connections 1 Mini DisplayPort 1.2 connection 2 Mini DisplayPort 1.2 connection 3 Mini DisplayPort 1.2 connection 4 Mini DisplayPort 1.2 connection... -
Page 14: Multiple Displays
Chapter 4 Using the Control Center Software (p. 11). 3.2.1 Multiple Displays Your AMD FirePro™ W9000 graphics card provides display functionality for up to six displays through six Mini DisplayPort connections in Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows Vista®, or Linux®. -
Page 15: Using Adapters
Additional configuration information can be found at: http://www.amd.com/us/products/workstation/graphics/ati-firepro-3d/Pages/ati- firepro-3d.aspx A list of compatible adapters/dongles for AMD FirePro products can be found at: http://support.amd.com/us/eyefinity/Pages/eyefinity-dongles.aspx Important: Windows® XP supports a maximum of two displays; for greater display functionality, you must use Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, or Linux. - Page 16 10 Display Configuration 2. Plug the adapter into the connection from the baseplate of your AMD FirePro product 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).
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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™ W9000 Graphics Accelerator © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
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Page 19: Chapter 5 Amd Crossfire Pro Technology
Chapter 5 AMD CrossFire™ Pro Technology Note: These features are only available for AMD FirePro™ W9000 graphics cards with AMD CrossFire™ Pro connections. 5.1 AMD CrossFire™ Pro Overview AMD CrossFire Pro is a multi-GPU (graphics processing unit) high performance graphics platform. It enables two graphics processors installed in a single computer to work together to improve system performance. - Page 20 5. Align the new workstation card in the primary PCIe slot next to the existing graphics card and press firmly until the card is fully seated. Figure 5–1 AMD FirePro™ Card Installation Note: You may need to hold open the PCIe card slot-locking mechanism with your finger when you seat the card.
- Page 21 AMD CrossFire™ Pro Technology 15 8. Connect the two AMD FirePro™ workstation cards using the AMD CrossFire Pro bridge interconnect. Figure 5–2 AMD CrossFire™ Pro Interconnect Installation Newly installed AMD FirePro card AMD CrossFire Pro Interconnect 9. Make sure that no cables are interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover.
- Page 22 16 AMD CrossFire™ Pro Technology AMD FirePro™ W9000 Graphics Accelerator © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
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Page 23: Chapter 6 Reference
This chapter provides notices, troubleshooting tips, and customer care, warranty, and standards-compliance information. 6.1 Product Features This chapter describes some of the special features that are associated with the AMD FirePro™ W9000 product and are available through the Control Center software application. -
Page 24: 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 25 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 © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ W9000 Graphics Accelerator...
- Page 26 The house sync signal connects to the BNC connection on the AMD FirePro™ W9000. The following diagram shows a single PC with four GPUs connected to an AMD FirePro™ W9000 synchronization module genlocked to an external signal generator.
- Page 27 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™ W9000 synchronization module framelocked with an internal reference clock signal. Figure 6–3 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 28 Figure 6–4 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™ W9000 synchronization module synchronized with an external signal generator.
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Page 29: Hydravision
(through BNC/house sync or RJ-45). For more information on synchronization features, see http://ati.amd.com/products/ workstation/synchronization.html. 6.1.3 Hydravision The Hydravision tab on the Workstation aspect of the Control Center application provides a number of display options. © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ W9000 Graphics Accelerator... -
Page 30: Displayport Audio
Windows documentation. 6.2 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/. AMD FirePro™ W9000 Graphics Accelerator... -
Page 31: Computer Does Not Boot Up Properly
If your system has built-in graphics capabilities, make sure that you uninstall • the associated driver to prevent conflicts with AMD graphics drivers. Make sure that you selected the appropriate monitor when you installed your enhanced driver. -
Page 32: 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. 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 33: Workstation Customer Care
6.3.2 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 34: Limitations
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 35: Fcc Compliance Information (Usa)
FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ W9000 Graphics Accelerator... -
Page 36: Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada)
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC CISPR 22/EN 55022—Class B: 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 AMD FirePro™ W9000 Graphics Accelerator © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -
Page 37: Electrical Safety
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions. VCCI V-3 Class B © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ W9000 Graphics Accelerator... -
Page 38: Kc Certification Information (Korea)
KN22 and KN24 Class B AMD FirePro™ W9000 Graphics Accelerator © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -
Page 39: 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 CNS13438 © 2012 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ W9000 Graphics Accelerator... -
Page 40: 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. 6.5.10 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance (European Union) This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.