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AMD FirePro V3900
User Guide
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  • Page 1 AMD FirePro V3900 User Guide Part Number: 137-50275-10...
  • 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. © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro V3900...
  • Page 4 AMD FirePro V3900 © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ............... . . 3.3 Installing AMD Drivers and Software in Windows Vista or Windows 7 .
  • Page 6 Appendix A Glossary - Workstation Products ......33 AMD FirePro V3900 © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new AMD FirePro V3900 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 V3900 Minimum System Requirements...

  • Page 8: Before You Begin Installation

    2 Getting Started 4. Install your new AMD FirePro graphics card. 5. Reassemble and connect your computer system. 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 V3900 workstation graphics card.

  • Page 9: Uninstalling Previous Drivers In Windows 7 Or Windows Vista

    4. Turn off the system after the driver has been removed. 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. © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro V3900...
  • Page 10 4 Getting Started AMD FirePro V3900 © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter details how to install your AMD FirePro V3900 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

    Your AMD FirePro V3900 graphics card provides dual-display functionality through one DisplayPort connection and one DVI connection. Adapters may be necessary. Adapters not included with your AMD FirePro V3900 can be purchased directly from AMD’s Web site or through your local AMD resellers.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Software Installation

    Always start "fresh." 3.2 Installing AMD Drivers and Software in Windows In order to install the drivers and software necessary for your AMD FirePro V3900 card to function properly, the following must be true: Your AMD FirePro V3900 card must be physically installed in your computer.

  • Page 16: Installing Amd Drivers And Software In Windows Vista Or Windows 7

    3.3 Installing AMD Drivers and Software in Windows Vista or Windows 7 In order to install the drivers and software necessary for your AMD FirePro V3900 to function properly, the following must be true: Your AMD FirePro V3900 must be physically installed in your computer.

  • Page 17: Amd Automatic Application Detection And Configuration

    The Start Menu opens. b. Select All Programs ▷ Accessories ▷ Run. The Run dialog appears. c. Select Browse and select setup.exe from the root directory of the AMD Installation CD-ROM or the folder in which you have saved the driver download.
  • Page 18 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. If a user starts an application that is not currently supported, the default profile setting will be used for that application. AMD FirePro V3900 © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Basic Display Configuration

    View and change properties such as display size, refresh rate, color settings, and supported HDTV resolutions—In the display palette, right- click the display that you want to configure, and click Configure. In the property page that appears, modify the necessary settings. © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro V3900...
  • Page 20 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. AMD FirePro V3900 © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

  • Page 21: Chapter 5 Catalyst Control Center

    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 22: Viewing The Control Center Help

    5.3 Viewing the Control Center Help 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 23: Chapter 6 Product Features

    This chapter contains information on special features associated with the AMD FirePro V3900. 6.1 MultiCard Support MultiCard Support is a feature that enables you to fully use the power of your AMD FirePro graphics cards when more than one card is installed in a single system with multiple displays.

  • Page 24: Hydravision

    • Reposition application dialog boxes. • Tip: To access the full capabilities of Desktop Manager, ensure you are working in a multi-display environment, as not all features are available in a single-display environment. AMD FirePro V3900 © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

  • Page 25: Multi Desktop

    This feature is available only if your system contains multiple graphics processor that are capable of load balancing. Graphics processors working in AMD CrossFireX™ mode count as a single graphics processor. Note: This feature is available only on systems running Windows XP.
  • Page 26 20 Product Features AMD FirePro V3900 © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

  • Page 27: Chapter 7 Reference

    7.1 Workstation Card Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. More troubleshooting information can be found on the AMD Web site. Please visit ati.amd.com and select Customer Care. 7.1.1 Computer does not boot up properly.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Workstation Customer Care

    Reference 23 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 30: Surface Mail

    This service is complimentary. 7.2.5 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 31: 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 32: Additional Accessories

    26 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 33: 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 7.5.2 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada) Class A This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro V3900...

  • Page 34: 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 V3900 © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

  • Page 35: 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 © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro V3900...

  • Page 36: 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 7.5.7 BSMI Certification Information (Taiwan) Class A AMD FirePro V3900 © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

  • Page 37: C-Tick (Australia And New Zealand)

    Radiocommunications Act 1992 (Australia)—per notices of section 182 • AS/ NZS CISPR 22 • 7.5.9 Product Environmental Compliance This product may carry a marking similar to those below that indicates its level of compliance with China RoHS standards. © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro V3900...

  • Page 38: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive Compliance (European Union)

    32 Reference For information on China RoHS, EU RoHS, or EU REACH compliance, please refer to Product Environmental Compliance on the AMD Web site. 7.5.10 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance (European Union) This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 39: 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 40 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 V3900 © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
  • Page 41 Glossary - Workstation Products 35 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 42 36 Glossary - Workstation Products AMD FirePro V3900 © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

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