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Page 1 AMD FirePro™ V7900 SDI User Guide Part Number: 137-50274-10...
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, Avivo, Catalyst, CrossFireX, FirePro, FireStream, HyperMemory, OverDrive, PowerPlay, PowerXpress, Radeon, Remote Wonder, Stream, SurroundView, Theater, TV Wonder, The Ultimate Visual Experience, 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™ V7900 SDI...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
....................... 4.2 Installing AMD Drivers and Software in Windows Vista or Windows 7 .
Page 6 ..................... . Chapter 6 AMD CrossFire Pro Technology ....... 25 6.1 AMD CrossFire Pro Overview...
Page 9: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new AMD FirePro V7900 SDI graphics card, please make sure you have the proper system requirements and have completed the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter. System Requirements Table 1–1 AMD FirePro V7900 SDI Minimum System Requirements...
Page 10: Before You Begin Installation
AMD website. 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 V7900 SDI workstation graphics card. Recording Serial Numbers The serial number and 102 part number on the graphics card are required for product registration.
Page 11: Uninstalling Previous Drivers In Windows 7 Or Windows Vista
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™ V7900 SDI...
Page 13: Chapter 2 Product Features
Enabling SDI. 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. With MultiCard functionality, each OpenGL graphics application automatically uses the graphics engine of whichever GPU is associated with the display on which the application is initially launched.
Page 14: Stereographic Glasses
HydraVision APS is unable to track and preserve the screen position and size of WildFire 2 Pro Engineer. Stereographic Glasses Your AMD FirePro™ graphics card can enable quad-buffer stereo display, which is used with special glasses to display images in 3D. AMD FirePro™ V7900 SDI...
Page 15: Quad Buffer Stereo Modes
Extended Desktop mode is not compatible with passive stereo modes. Hydravision The Hydravision tab on the Workstation aspect of the Control Center application provides a number of display options. © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ V7900 SDI...
Page 16: Hydragrid
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. AMD FirePro™ V7900 SDI...
Page 17: Displayport Audio
DisplayPort Audio DisplayPort audio requires up-to-date graphics drivers, and the display device must support DisplayPort audio. As with HDMI™, DisplayPort audio is enabled through Windows. For more information, consult your Windows documentation. © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ V7900 SDI...
Page 19: Chapter 3 Hardware Installation
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation This chapter details how to install your AMD FirePro V7900 SDI 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 20 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 21: 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 22: Display Configurations
14 Hardware Installation Figure 3–3 AMD FirePro V7900 SDI Stereoscopic Connection 1 Stereoscopic Connection The following figure shows where the cable from the sterescopic bracket connects to your AMD FirePro V7900 SDI graphics card. Figure 3–4 Sterescopic cable connection Display Configurations The following table lists the different ways you can connect displays to your card: AMD FirePro™...
Page 23: Multiple Displays
Note: 4 × active single-link DVI adaptors are included with your graphics card. 2 × HDMI • Adapters not included with your AMD FirePro V7900 SDI can be purchased directly from AMD’s Web site or through your local AMD resellers. Different types of displays can be combined within the following parameters: Your AMD FirePro V7900 SDI has two clocks and four DisplayPort connections.
Page 24: Using Adapters
The following table shows some examples of multiple display configurations for the AMD FirePro V7900 SDI graphics card with four connections. (A) indicates an active adapter is used and (P) indicates a passive adapter is used. Display abbreviations are DP = DisplayPort, sDVI = single-link DVI, and dDVI = dual-link DVI.
Page 25: Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Amd Firepro™ V7900 Sdi
Hardware Installation 17 4. Turn on your monitor first, then your computer. Use the Control Center application to configure the new monitor, should you need to do so. © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ V7900 SDI...
Page 27: Chapter 4 Software Installation
Installing AMD Drivers and Software in Windows Vista or Windows 7 In order to install the drivers and software necessary for your AMD FirePro V7900 SDI graphics card to function properly, the following must be true: Your AMD FirePro V7900 SDI graphics card must be physically installed in your •...
Page 28: Installing Amd Drivers And Software In Windows Xp
Installing AMD Drivers and Software in Windows XP In order to install the drivers and software necessary for your AMD FirePro V7900 SDI card to function properly, the following must be true: Your AMD FirePro V7900 SDI card must be physically installed in your computer.
Page 29: Amd Automatic Application Detection And Configuration
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. This detection feature works with multiple open applications. As a user moves among multiple applications, the graphics settings are always automatically configured for maximum performance for the particular application currently running.
Page 30: Enabling Sdi
22 Software Installation Enabling SDI SDI functionality is not enabled by default on your AMD FirePro V7900 SDI. It must be enabled in the Catalyst™ Control Center software application. Once the AMD drivers and software have been downloaded and installed (see the installation instructions in...
Page 31: Chapter 5 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 32: Viewing The Control Center Help
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 33: Chapter 6 Amd Crossfire Pro Technology
Chapter 6 AMD CrossFire™ Pro Technology Note: These features are only available for AMD FirePro V7900 SDI graphics cards with AMD CrossFire™ Pro connections. 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 34 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 6–1 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 35 AMD CrossFire™ Pro Technology 27 8. Connect the two AMD FirePro™ workstation cards using the AMD CrossFire Pro bridge interconnect. Figure 6–2 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 36: Enabling Amd Crossfire Pro
GPUs based on the selected display GPU. The list displays only GPUs that can be enabled for AMD CrossFireX. Other combinations are not listed here but may be listed on the CrossFire™ ▷ Diagnostics page.
Page 37: Chapter 7 Reference
This chapter provides notices, troubleshooting tips, and customer care, warranty, and standards-compliance information. 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. Computer does not boot up properly.
Page 38: There Are Screen Defects
Check the driver installation and make sure that all software is correctly loaded corresponding to your operating system and applications. Reinstall the drivers for your graphics card. AMD FirePro™ V7900 SDI © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Page 39: There Are Bus Address Or Interrupt Conflicts
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 40: Telephone
7:00AM - 3:30PM EST (Mon-Fri) International and local toll charges to Countries Canada will apply. English: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (Mon-Fri) Note: Customer Care telephone support lines are closed for regional statutory holidays. AMD FirePro™ V7900 SDI © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Page 41: Surface Mail
This service is complimentary. 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 42: 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 43: 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. © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ V7900 SDI...
Page 44: 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™ V7900 SDI © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Page 45: 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 © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ V7900 SDI...
Page 46: Kc Certification Information (Korea)
KN22 and KN24 Class B AMD FirePro™ V7900 SDI © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Page 47: 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 © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AMD FirePro™ V7900 SDI...
Page 48: 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. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance (European Union) This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Page 49 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 50 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™ V7900 SDI © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Page 51 Glossary - Workstation Products 43 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.

AMD FirePro V7900 SDI User Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Chapter 2 Product Features

Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

Chapter 4 Software Installation

Chapter 5 Using the Control Center Software

Chapter 6 AMD Crossfire Pro Technology

Chapter 7 Reference

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