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AMD Radeon™ R9 285 Series Graphics User Guide / Owner's Manual Part Number: 55038_enu_1.00...
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Terms and limitations applicable to the purchase or use of AMD’s products are as set forth in a signed agreement between the parties or in AMD's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new AMD Radeon™ R9 285 Series graphics card (P/N: 102-C784/C766/C760xx-xx), make sure that you have the proper system requirements and have completed the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter.
If needed, remove any old graphics card(s). Install the new graphic card. Reassemble and connect your computer system and display(s). Start the computer system and install the new AMD Catalyst™ drivers and configuration software. Restart the computer system. 2.2 Installing the Graphics Card 1.
13. Turn on the monitor, and then the computer. If you have properly installed the graphics card, the computer should start normally. Proceed to install the software and drivers for your AMD Radeon™ R9 285 Series graphics card. 2.3 AMD Drivers and Software Drivers are small but important programs that enable an operating system to communicate with a piece of hardware, such as a graphics card.
This section describes how to configure displays and lists available display connections for your graphics card. 3.1 Baseplate Connections The following figure shows the display connections that are available on your AMD Radeon™ R9 285 Series graphics card. Note: The baseplate may not appear exactly as depicted.
DisplayPort display using non-DisplayPort signals. Adapters/dongles that are not provided with your graphics cards can be purchased from AMD's Web site or through your local AMD resellers. A list of compatible adapters/dongles for your graphics card can be found at http:// support.amd.com.
1. Turn off your computer and display. 2. Plug the adapter into the connection from your AMD Radeon graphics 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).
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By default, displays that are connected to other graphics cards are disabled but may be enabled by unlocking them. Use AMD Catalyst Control Center to change your display setup and AMD CrossFire settings as needed. For more information, see the context-sensitive help system that comes with the application.
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.
5.3 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Help System The help system that is available with the Catalyst 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.
Note: Some troubleshooting tips may not be applicable depending on the display options supported by and configured for your card. 6.1.1 Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting For more advanced troubleshooting information, contact AMD Customer Care at http://support.amd.com. 6.1.1.1 The graphics card doesn't fit any of the motherboard slots.
6.1.2 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 http://support.amd.com. 6.1.2.1 There is a black border around the TV when using an HDMI™ connection.
If you experience difficulties with your AMD Radeon™ product, you can contact AMD Customer Care in the following ways. The latest contact information and tips for faster service can be found on the AMD Global Technical Support page at http://support.amd.com.
20 Reference 6.2.2 Disclaimer AMD Customer Care for Graphics Products 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 is under warranty.
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