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ATI Radeon™ HD 5970 User Guide Part Number: 137-41714-10...
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Important Safety Instructions Note: This product is for use only with compatible UL-listed personal computers that have installation instructions detailing user installation of this class of product. Read all instructions before beginning installation. All safety and installation instructions should be read before the product is installed or operated.
Chapter 1 Installation For support, you will need to record the serial number and the part number for the card before installation. Installation Overview The installation of the card has slightly different procedures depending on whether you are replacing an existing card or installing a graphics card in a PC for the first time.
2 Installation Record 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.
First Card for this PC 3 Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows Vista®/ Windows® 7) 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.
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4 Installation 5. Locate the appropriate bus slot and, if necessary, remove the corresponding metal backplate cover(s). Make sure all internal cables are clear of the slot. Note: If you cannot find a bus slot to match the card, you need a graphics card with the correct bus to match the motherboard.
Chapter 2 Display Configuration This section describes how to configure the display and lists the available display connections. Configure the Display (Optional) To change the display configuration or if you are experiencing an issue with the display, do the following: Note: If you are not experiencing any troubles with the display, no adjustments are necessary.
The following figure shows the display connections available on your ATI Radeon HD 5970 graphics card. Note: The baseplate may not appear exactly as depicted. Figure 2–1 ATI Radeon HD 5970 Display Connections DVI-I Dual Link connection. Provides video digital signals and HDMI™ output that is compatible with most HDMI-compliant devices.
The table lists the display adapters are included with your graphics card. You can use these to connect the graphics card to display devices not directly supported by the connection types available on the graphics card. Table 2–1 ATI Radeon HD 5970 Graphics Card Display Adapters Adapter Description...
DVI-I connection with DVI-to-HDMI adapter and HDMI cable Multi-Display Support Your ATI Radeon HD 5970 graphics card provides multi-display functionality through its various display connections and the use of ATI Eyefinity multiple- display technology. The graphics card can output to a maximum of three displays using the following set of connections: Two DVI-I Dual Link connections and one Mini DisplayPort connection.
Chapter 3 ATI CrossFireX™ Technology Note: These features are only available for ATI Radeon HD 5970 graphics cards with ATI CrossFireX connections. ATI CrossFireX Introduction ATI CrossFireX is a multi-GPU (graphics processing unit) performance gaming platform. It enables multiple graphics processors installed in a single computer to work together to improve system performance, creating a high-performance gaming platform.
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12 ATI CrossFireX™ Technology 1. Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off. 2. Unplug the computer power cord and disconnect the monitor cable from the back panel of the computer. Caution: To avoid possible damage to the motherboard, wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from the motherboard.
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14 ATI CrossFireX™ Technology Figure 3–2 ATI CrossFireX Bridge Interconnect Protection Tag Figure 3–3 ATI CrossFireX Installation ATI CrossFireX graphics cards Interconnect 9. Fasten the graphics cards securely to the back panel. 10. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover.
11. Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the computer power cord. 12. Turn on the monitor and then the computer. ATI CrossFireX must now be enabled using ATI Catalyst Control Center. Enabling ATI CrossFireX When ATI CrossFireX support is enabled, the best possible GPU combination is selected based on the current hardware configuration.
System Requirements Hardware Minimum requirements are: Motherboard with one PCIe ×16 lane graphics slot. • AMD Athlon™ or Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU. • 1 GB RAM. • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for installing software. • A 600 watt or better power supply with one 2×3 and one 2×4 PCIe power •...
ATI Catalyst Control Center Overview The ATI Catalyst Control Center software provides access to the display features of your ATI Radeon HD 5970. Use the software to fine-tune graphics settings, enable or disable connected display devices, and change the orientation of the desktop.
To browse the entire help contents, from either the Help or Options ▷ Help menu, choose Help Contents. ➭ To access AMD's Web site, from either the Help or Options ▷ Help menu, choose Go to ATI.com. Troubleshooting Note: Some troubleshooting tips may not be applicable depending on the display options supported by and configured for your card.
AMD-approved. If your motherboard has on-board graphics capabilities, you may need to disable them. Consult your motherboard documentation for more information. Note: Some manufacturers do not allow the on-board graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display.
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• Check that the ATI CrossFireX mode is set to Software in the • ATI Catalyst Control Center. (The ATI Radeon HD 5970 can only use ATI CrossFireX technology in software mode.) Reinstall the ATI Catalyst Control Center and drivers.
HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems with HDTV. More troubleshooting information can be found on the AMD Web site. Please visit ati.amd.com and select Customer Care. The colors on the TV display are incorrect.
AMD Customer Care is unable to assist with refunds, returns, or exchange- • specific inquiries. If resolving the problem being experienced is critical to...
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada) 25 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which • the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.
26 Reference 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. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance (European Union) This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
KCC Certification Information (Korea) 27 KCC 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. BSMI Certification Information (Taiwan) C-Tick (Australia and New Zealand) ACMA —...