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AMD Radeon™ R7 240/R7 250 Graphics User Guide Part Number: 54241_enu_1.0...
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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 R7 240/R7 250 graphics card (P/N: 102-C552xx-xx, 102-C550xx-xx), please make sure 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.
11. 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 R7 240/R7 250 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 display connections that are available for the AMD Radeon R7 240/R7 250 series graphics cards. Note: Available connections vary between models.
3.3 Configuration Options The AMD Radeon R7 240/R7 250 graphics card provides hardware support for up to six displays. More than one display can be connected to a DisplayPort connection using a daisy chain configuration or a hub (via the DisplayPort v1.2 standard).
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).
Chapter 4 AMD CrossFire™ Technology Note: AMD CrossFire™ Technology features are available only for systems installed with more than one compatible AMD Radeon™ graphics cards. 4.1 AMD CrossFire™ Overview AMD CrossFire technology is designed to enhance the graphics quality and...
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Tip: For optimal performance in a dual-GPU AMD CrossFire configuration, make sure that each AMD Radeon R7 240/R7 250 graphics card is separated by at least one empty expansion slot.
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Power supply Existing card New card 8. If your AMD CrossFire configuration requires an AMD CrossFire internal bridge interconnect between cards, remove the protection tags from the ends of the AMD CrossFire interconnect before using it to connect the cards.
Gaming and Performance groups in both the Standard and Advanced views in AMD Catalyst Control Center. When AMD CrossFire is enabled, the graphics processor in one of the cards acts as the primary processor; this card is known as the primary card. Graphics-rendering tasks are shared between all available processors to accelerate displays that are connected to the primary card.
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 Control Center Help System 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.
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.
AMD CrossFireX. This will cause AMD CrossFireX to reduce the amount of memory on the card with the most amount of memory to match the memory size of the graphics card with the least amount of memory.
See your motherboard's manual to determine which is the primary PCIe slot. 6.1.2.4 3D Client is Active You will not be able to start AMD CrossFireX if a 3D application, game, or video playback, such as a DVD movie, is running.
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24 Reference More troubleshooting information can be found on the AMD Web site. Please visit http://support.amd.com. 6.1.3.1 There is a black border around the TV when using an HDMI™ connection. Try adjusting the overscan/underscan of the TV. For more information, see knowledgebase article GPU-72: Unable to Adjust a Digital Display to Match the Resolution of the Desktop.
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.