ATI Radeon™ HD
2600 Series
User’s Guide

P/N 137-41353-10

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Important Safety Instructions
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Read Instructions—All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions—The safety and operating instructions should be retainedfor future reference.
Heed Warnings—All warnings on the product and the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
Compatibility—This option card is for use only with IBM AT or compatible UL
Listed personal computers that have Installation Instructions detailing user
installation of card cage accessories.
Grounding—For continued protection against risk of electric shock and fire, thisaccessory should be installed only in products equipped with a three-wiregrounding plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into agrounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
Secure Attachment—All card securement pins shall be completely tightened as
to provide continuous bonding between the option card and the PC chassis.
Lightning—For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from thewall outlet, and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
Power Lines—An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity ofoverhead power lines or other light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits.

Note: This graphics card is for use only with compatible UL Listed
personal computers that have installation instructions detailing user
installation of card cage accessories.

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements

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Installing the Graphics Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before You Begin
Record the Serial and Part Numbers
Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers
Install the Graphics Card

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Installing and Configuring Displays . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connections
Adapters
Supported Display Connections
Connecting and Configuring Displays

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Installing Software and Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ATI Catalyst™ Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Help

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Using TV Display and Capture Features . . . . . . . 15
Viewing the PC’s Display on TV or HDTV
Connecting to a TV, VCR, or HDTV
Capturing Video
Avivo™ Video Converter

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CrossFire™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Basic Requirements
Installing CrossFire™ Graphics Cards
Enabling CrossFire™

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Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Troubleshooting
Determine the System Card Bus Type
Updating your AGP Motherboard/Chipset Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers
Product Registration
Customer Care
Additional Accessories
Compliance Information

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Introduction
This guide will help you get your hardware and software installed. Use the
ATI Catalyst™ Control Center to access the comprehensive help system,
generate a problem report, and get the software version information.

System Requirements
Hardware••••

ATI CrossFire™
Requirements

AMD Athlon® or Intel® Pentium® 4
512MB of system memory; 1GB or more for best
performance.
Optical drive for installation software (CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM drive).
A 550 Watt or better power supply. For a list of certified
power supplies, see ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu

To implement an ATI CrossFire™ configuration using the
ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series, requires:• A ATI CrossFire™ certified motherboard with two (2)PCI Express® x16 slots and correct PCIe™ chipset
driver.
• A second ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series graphics
card.
• Two ATI CrossFire™ internal bridge interconnects.
• A specialized PCI Express® 550 watt or greater power
supply. Consult your computer system manual toensure the power supply is designed to accommodatea high-end graphics card with a peak dissipation above
150 watts.
For an up-to-date listing of ATI CrossFire™ certified
motherboards, see• ati.amd.com/products/certification
For an up-to-date listing of certified power supplies, see:• ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu

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Installing the Graphics Card
This topic guides you through the installation of the graphics card.

Before You Begin
Before you begin installing the graphics card, do the following.
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Record the Serial and Part Numbers on page 3.

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Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers on page 4.

When you have completed the above procedures, do the following:
Install the Graphics Card on page 5.

Record the Serial and Part Numbers
To register the graphics card, you need the serial number and part number
printed on the graphics card.

1

Look for the serial number and part number on the graphics card.
Note: They are usually located on a sticker on the back of the card,
and are shown in boldface and underlined in the illustration that
follows.

Sample serial number and part number arrangement

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Write down these numbers before installing the graphics card.

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Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers
To ensure successful installation of the graphics card driver, uninstall thegraphic drivers for the existing graphics card before removing the graphics
card from the computer.
Depending on the operating system, choose either the Windows® XP or
Windows Vista™ uninstall procedure:• Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows® XP) on page 4.
• Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows Vista™) on page 4.
Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows® XP)

1

With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open
applications.

2

From the Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs.

3

Select the current graphics card drivers, and then click Add/Remove.
The Wizard helps remove the current display drivers.
Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional
software installed, it may also be removed at this point. For example,
DVD player or multimedia applications.

4Turn off the system after removing the drivers.

Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows Vista™)

1

With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open
applications.

2

From Control Panel, double-click Programs and Features, andthen select the graphics card driver from the list of software programs.

3

Click Uninstall.

4

If the Programs and Features uninstall confirmation dialog
appears, click Yes.
Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional
software installed, it may also be removed at this point. For example,
DVD player or multimedia applications.

5Turn off the system after removing the drivers.

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Install the Graphics Card
1

Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices areoff.

2

Unplug the computer power cord and disconnect cables from the backof 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 themotherboard.

3

Remove the computer cover.
If necessary, consult the computer manual for help removing thecover.
Caution! To avoid possible damage to the computer components,
discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the power supply
case or the metal surface of the computer chassis.

4

Remove any existing graphics cards from the computer.
Warning! Some graphics cards can get hot while
operating. Wait about five minutes after turning off thecomputer before touching the card.

5

Locate the appropriate slot for the graphics card and, if necessary,remove the metal back-plate cover.
Note: High-performance graphics cards require good airflow toprevent overheating. Ensure adequate airflow around the card.

6

Align the graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the
card is fully seated.

7

Fasten the graphics card securely.

8

Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside thecomputer (for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer
cover.

9

Reconnect any cables you have disconnected, connect the monitors,
and then plug in the computer and monitor power cords.

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10 Turn on the monitor and then the computer.
Note: For troubleshooting information, see Reference on page 41.
Note: For information on connecting monitors, see Installing andConfiguring Displays on page 7.

Note: If you are installing a CrossFire™ configuration, see
CrossFire™ on page 35.

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Connections
The following illustrate the typical connections on the ATI Radeon™ HD
2600 Series graphics card. The connections available may vary between
models of this series graphics card.

ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series Connections

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DVI-I Dual Link connection (Provides audio and video digital
signals. It provides HDMI™ output that is compatible with most
HDMI™ devices.)

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S-Video connection (Video In/Video Out)

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SVGA connection

Adapters
The following illustrates the adapters you can use to connect the graphics
card to other display devices.

ATI DVI-to-VGA Adapter

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ATI DVI to HDMI™ Adapter
The HDMI™ adapter is a proprietary adapter
manufactured and sold by AMD approved
manufacturers (like Wieson Technologies Co., Ltd.)
that has a specific detection mechanism to allow
properly configured graphics cards to pass HDMI™
signals through a DVI connection to an HDMI™
compliant device.
ATI DVI-to-HDTV Adapter

ATI 9-Pin Cable for Video Input/Video Output

ATI 9-pin HDTV Output Cable

Supported Display Connections
To ensure the highest possible performance, only one display device issupported when ATI CrossFire™ is active. When ATI CrossFire™ isactive other display devices connected to the other connections on bothgraphics cards are rendered inactive.
If additional displays are required when ATI CrossFire™ is active, use
either SurroundView™ (included on the installation CD, custom software
install) or an additional graphics card.
The graphics card provides hardware support for DVI-I and VGA
monitors, and HDMI™ HDTVs (using a DVI-to-HDMI™ adapter). It also
provides TV output via the S-Video (VIVO) connection in composite,
S-Video, and component TV formats.

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The following table shows display configurations available when ATI
CrossFire™ is not enabled.
Display

Connections

Cathode ray
tube analog
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SVGA connection and VGA cable
DVI-I connection and DVI-I-to-VGA adapter

LCD display••

DVI-I connection and DVI cable
DVI-I connection and DVI-I-to-VGA adapter

TV

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DVI cable and DVI-to-HDTV adapter and RCA cables
S-Video connection and S-Video cable
S-Video connection and ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable
and RCA cablest

HDTV display•••

DVI connection and DVI cable
DVI cable and DVI-to-HDTV adapter and RCA cables
S-Video connection and ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable
and RCA cables
S-Video connection and S-Video cable•
HDMI™ HDTV•

DVI connection and DVI-to-HDMI™ adapter and HDMI™
cable

Connecting and Configuring Displays
Connect the monitor

1

Make sure the computer and monitor are off.

2

Plug the monitor cables into their appropriate connectors.

3

Power on the monitors first and then restart that computer so that
Windows® can detect the new hardware settings.

4

When the New Hardware Found Wizard appears, at the appropriate
prompt insert the installation CD to load the drivers for the graphics
card.
Once the drivers and software have been installed, configure thedisplay.

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Configure the display

1

Navigate to the Control Panel and choose Display, or right-click on
the desktop and choose Properties.

2

Choose the Settings tab and select the screen resolution and color
depth that best suit your requirements and your display’s
performance.

3

Click Advanced and then select the Monitor tab.

4

Choose a refresh rate from the drop-down list.
Caution! Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by your display may
damage your display. Consult your display’s documentation if
necessary.

5

Click OK to return to the desktop.
Once you have configured the main display you can configure anyother displays that are connected.

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To configure another display, do the following:a) From the Start menu click Control Panel, and then click
Display.
b) To access the basic multi-monitor configuration settings, click
the Settings tab .
c) Select the Monitor icon identified by the number 2.
d) Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.
e) Set the Screen Resolution and Color Quality as appropriate
for the second monitor. Click Apply or OK to apply these newvalues.
Note: When using multiple monitors with the graphics card, onemonitor will always be the Primary display. Any additional monitors
will be designated as Secondary.
Note: You can also enable and configure multiple monitors using the
ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.

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Installing Software and Drivers
Software is provided to take advantage of all the features of your ATI
graphics card, including:
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Graphics card driver
ATI Catalyst™ Control Center
HydraVision™ software (included in the Custom install)
SurroundView™ software (included in the Custom install)
Avivo™ video converter software (included in the Custom
install)

Install the software
To install or remove the drivers, you must have administrator rights or belogged on as a user with administrator rights.
Make sure your monitor cable is properly connected before you begin.
Note: The installation dialog displays in English if your operating
system’s language is not supported.

1

Insert the ATI installation CD into the computer.
If Windows® runs the CD automatically, proceed to step 3.

2

Double-click the CD, double-click ATISETUP, and then click OK.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions, and then select either Express or
Custom Install.
Note: Not all software components are installed using the Express
installation. Custom installation allows you to select individual
software components for installation.
Tip! If the installer fails to install the driver or you have a software
conflict, you can download the latest software from ati.amd.com andthen install it.

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ATI Catalyst™ Control Center
The ATI Catalyst™ Control Center is software that provides access to thedisplay features of the graphics card. Use the ATI Catalyst™ Control
Center to fine-tune your graphics settings, enable or disable connecteddisplay devices, and change the orientation of the desktop. Many features
display previews of the changes before they are applied.
The ATI Catalyst™ Control Center offers two views:• Basic View is a simplified view that includes wizards to get the
inexperienced user up and running.
• Advanced View allows the experienced user to configure thecomplete feature set of the software.
You can customize the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center for easy access tothe features you use most.

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Start ATI Catalyst™ Control Center
Start ATI Catalyst™ Control Center from one of the following accesspoints:Access Point

Instructions

Windows®
Desktop

1. Right-click the Windows® desktop.

Windows® Start
Menu

From the Windows® task bar, click Start, and then selectPrograms > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.

Windows®
System Tray

1. Right-click the ATI icon in the Windows® System Tray.

Desktop shortcut

When you first installed the ATI Catalyst® Control Center,the setup wizard provided you with the option of placing ashortcut on the desktop. If you chose this option, you can• Double-click the ATI Catalyst® Control Center desktop
shortcut.

Predefined hot
keys

Press the predefined combination of keys, Ctrl+Alt+C tolaunch ATI Catalyst® Control Center, or you can define
your own hot key sequence by using the ATI Catalyst®
Control Center Hotkey Manager.

2. Fom the short menu, select ATI Catalyst® Control
Center.

2. Fom the short menu, select ATI Catalyst® Control
Center.

Help
The ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Help provides conceptual information
to help you understand the graphics technology implemented in thegraphics card, and detailed instructions on how to optimize your graphics
environment. You can also use the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Helpfeature to access usage information, generate a problem report, and get thesoftware version information.
Access help
Right-click the Windows® desktop, select ATI Catalyst™ Control
Center, choose Advanced, and then do either of the following:• Press F1 at any time to get specific help on the feature or aspect
displayed.
• From the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Dashboard, click Help.

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Using TV Display and Capture Features
These topics describe how to use the TV display and video capture featuresof your graphics card.
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Viewing the PC’s Display on TV or HDTV on page 15.

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Connecting to a TV, VCR, or HDTV on page 16.

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Capturing Video on page 28.

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Avivo™ Video Converter on page 31.

Viewing the PC’s Display on TV or HDTV
The graphics card has TV out capability. You can attach the graphics card
to a TV and a monitor at the same time. If your graphics card has video
input capability, you can also connect it to a VCR and record the monitor’s
display.
Warning! IMPORTANT INFORMATION for European Customers.
Some PC monitors in Europe cannot be used simultaneously with TV
display. When you enable TV display in Europe, the refresh rate forthe monitor and TV is set to 50 Hz. Some monitors may not support
this refresh rate and could be damaged.
Check the documentation supplied with the monitor to see if themonitor supports a refresh rate of 50 Hz. If the monitor does notsupport 50 Hz (or if you are not sure), do not use your monitor as asecondary display.
TV display is useful for giving presentations and watching movies, orplaying games on a screen larger than a typical monitor. The following tips
will help you get the most out of the TV out feature.
Using a Monitor vs. Using TV Display
Using the TV as the primary computer display can be useful; however, thedisplay on the monitor may change or looked squashed. This distortion
occurs because the display adjusts to fit the dimensions of the TV. To
correct the monitor display, use the monitor control buttons to adjust its
display size and position.
Some single-frequency monitors may not work with TV display enabled. If
you experience problems when TV display is enabled, disable TV display
to restore the monitor’s display.

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Viewing Text on a TV
A TV is designed primarily to show moving images. The large dot pitch ofa TV will yield poor quality static images. The small text sizes commonlyused for PC desktops can appear blurred or unclear on a TV. You cancompensate for this degradation by using larger fonts.
Using a TV as the Only Display
If you plan to move the computer to a place where you are using TV display
only, make sure that you have the TV display feature enabled prior to
disconnecting the monitor.
The maximum display resolution for TV is 1024×768. Choosing a
resolution higher than this will cause the TV display to disappear if it is the
only display device.
Using Games and Applications
Some older games and applications may instruct the graphics card to run
under a specific display mode. This may cause the TV display to turn off
automatically or become scrambled (the PC monitor or LCD display will
not be affected). The TV display will be restored once you exit the game or
if you restart the computer.

Connecting to a TV, VCR, or HDTV
You can connect the graphics card to a TV, HDTV, or VCR in several
ways, depending on the inputs the TV supports. To ensure the highest
quality graphics, choose the connection available that provides the best
signal.
Connections supported, in descending order of quality:• HDMI™ (available on HDTV only)• DVI (available on HDTV only)• Component• Composite• S-Video
Note: If the TV has cable input only, connect the graphics card to theTV through a VCR or an RF modulator, which is available from mostelectronics stores.
Note: Copy-protected DVDs restrict playback to 480i and 480p
modes.

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Note: For maximum performance when watching DVD movies orplaying computer games on the TV, find the mode and screen
resolution that provide the best result, and use those settings
exclusively.
This topic includes the following procedures:•

Connect to an HDMI™ HDTV (DVI-to-HDMI™) on page 17.

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Connect to an HDTV (DVI-to-DVI) on page 19.

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Connect to an HDTV or component video device (DVI-to-Component
Video using ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter) on page 20.

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Connect to an HDTV or component video device (S-Video-toComponent Video using ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable) on page 22.

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Connect to a composite video device (S-Video-to-S-Video or
Composite Video) on page 24.

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Connect to a European video device (S-Video to SCART using
composite video adapter) on page 26.

Connect to an HDMI™ HDTV (DVI-to-HDMI™)
Note: This option is available on graphics cards that support
HDMI™.

1

Before connecting an HDMI™ HDTV, attach a monitor to thecomputer and install the video drivers.

2

Make sure the computer and monitor are off.

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HDMI™-to-HDMI™ connectors

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DVI connection on the graphics card3

DVI-to-HDMI™ adapter

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HDMI™-to-HDMI™ cable

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HDMI™ connection on the HDTV

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HDMI™ HDTV

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Connect the DVI-to-HDMI™ adapter to the DVI connection on thegraphics card.

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Connect one end of the HDMI™-to-HDMI™ cable to the DVI-toHDMI™ adapter. Connect the other end of the HDMI™-to-HDMI™
cable to the HDMI™ connection on the HDMI™ HDTV.

5

If necessary, configure the HDTV for external audio. For more
information, see the documentation that came with the TV.

6Power on the monitor and HDTV, and then power on the computer.
The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts.

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Configure the HDTV using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center,
Displays Manager and DTV(HDMI) .

Connect to an HDTV (DVI-to-DVI)

1

Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the computer andinstall the video drivers.

2

Maker sure the computer and monitor are off.

DVI-to-DVI connectors

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DVI connection on the graphics card and the HDTV

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HDTV

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DVI-to-DVI cable

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Connect one end of the DVI cable to the DVI connection on thegraphics card. Connect the other end of the DVI cable to the DVI
connection on the HDTV.

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Connect one end of a sound cable to the computer sound card.
Connect the other end of the cable to the sound input on the HDTV.

5

Configure the HDTV for external audio. For more information, see
the documentation that came with the HDTV.

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Power on the monitor and HDTV, and then power on the computer.
The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts.

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Configure the HDTV using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center,
Displays Manager and DTV(DVI).

Connect to an HDTV or component video device(DVI-to-Component Video using ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter)1

Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the computer andinstall the video drivers.

2

Make sure the computer and monitor are off.

DVI to component video connectors

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DVI connection on the graphics card

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ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter (standard dip-switch settings) .

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RCA patch cables (available from consumer electronics dealer, not toexceed 50 feet or 15 meters.

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Component video connection on the HDTV

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HDTV (Set to YPbPr input. For information specific to the device, see the
HDTV manual.)

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3

Set the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter DIP switches.
Configure the DIP switches to set the appropriate display mode andaspect ratio. This sets the modes which appear when you select Show
all Modes in the ATI Control Panel.
a) Set the display mode
Note: DIP switch 3 is always off (540p is not supported).
Note: Set all DIP switches on that correspond to the modes thecomponent input device supports; for further details, consult the
manual for the component video input device.
The six DIP switches on the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter
enable four, standard HDTV video modes: 480i, 480p, 720p,and
1080i. The default setting is 480i or 480p, depending upon thecomponent input device. In the following example, 480i, 480p, and1080i are supported.
Use a small, flat-head screwdriver to set the switches. The up positionis on and the down position if off. Set the switches on for all modes
that the HDTV or component input device supports.

Display Mode Switch Settingsb) Set the Aspect Ratio.
If the display supports 16:9 aspect ratio, set DIP switch 6 (16:9) on.
This switch toggles between 4:3 and 16:9. Off is 4:3.

Aspect Ratio Switch Settings

In the previous examples, the component input display supports 480i,
480p, 1080i, and 16:9.

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Attach the ATI DVI-to-HDTV component video adapter to the DVI
connection on the graphics card.

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5Matching the colors on the connections, connect one end of the RCA
patch cables to the ATI DVI-to-HDTV component video adapter.
Connect the other end of the RCA patch cables to the component
video connections on the HDTV.

6

Connect one end of a sound cable to the computer sound card.
Connect the other end of the cable to the sound input on the HDTV.

7

If necessary, configure the HDTV for external audio. For more
information, see the documentation that came with the TV.

8Power on the monitor and HDTV, and then power on the computer.
The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts.

9

Configure the HDTV using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center,
Displays Manager.

Connect to an HDTV or component video device(S-Video-to-Component Video using ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output
Cable)

1

Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the computer andinstall the video drivers.

2

Make sure the computer and monitor are off.

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S-Video to Component Video (using the ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable)

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S-Video connection on the graphics card3

ATI 9-Pin HDTV output cable

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Male RCA patch cables (available from consumer electronics dealer, notto exceed 50 feet or 15 meters.)

5Component video connection on the HDTV

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HDTV (Set to YPbPr input. For information specific to the device, see the
HDTV manual.)

3

Attach the ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable to the S-Video connection
on the graphics card.

4

Matching the colors on the connectors, connect one end of the RCA
patch cables to the ATI 9-Pin HDTV output cable. Connect the otherend of the RCA patch cables to the component video connections on
the HDTV.

5

Connect one end of a sound cable to the computer sound card.
Connect the other end of the cable to the sound input on the HDTV.

6

If necessary, configure the HDTV for external audio. For more
information, see the documentation that came with the TV.

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7Power on the monitor and HDTV, and then power on the computer.
The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts.

8

Configure the HDTV using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center,
Displays Manager.

Connect to a composite video device(S-Video-to-S-Video or Composite Video)

1

Before connecting a composite video device, attach a monitor to thecomputer and install the video drivers.

2

Make sure the computer and monitor are off.

S-Video to S-Video or Composite Video

Legend1

S-Video connector to graphics card

2

S-Video connection on graphics card

3

Composite video connector

4

S-Video connector

5Composite video and S-Video connections on TV or VCR

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3

Connect the S-Video connector on the composite video cable to the
S-Video connection on the graphics card. Connect the other end of thecomposite video cable to either the S-Video or composite video
connection on the composite video device.

4

Power on the monitor and composite video device, and then power on
the computer.
The composite video device will not display anything until
Windows® starts.

5

Configure the composite video device using the ATI Catalyst™
Control Center, Displays Manager.

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Connect to a European video device (S-Video to SCART using
composite video adapter)1

Before connecting a European video device, attach a monitor andinstall the video drivers.

2

Maker sure the computer and the monitor are off.

S-Video to SCART connectors

Legend1

S-Video out connection on graphics card

2

S-Video to composite adapter/cable

3

Composite cable

4

SCART adapter

5

Audio mini-jack connection on sound card

6

Left and right RCA audio connectors

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3

If the video device accepts PAL input, you must change the NTSC/PAL setting on the video card to PAL. NTSC is the TV standard usedin North America. PAL is the TV standard for most of Europe, Africa,
Asia, Japan, South Korea, and the Philipines.
Note: You can also change the NTSC/PAL settings through software
using the ATI Displays control panel. For more information, see theHelp for ATI Displays.
a) Disconnect the monitor cable from the graphics card.
b) Remove the graphics card from the computer.
c) Locate the orange switch on the back of the card.

Switch Positions for NTSC and PALd) Use a sharp pencil to move slider switch number 1 as shown in
the preceding illustration.
e) Re-install the graphics card into the computer and reconnect themonitor.

4

Connect the S-Video connector on the S-Video to composite video
adapter/cable to the S-Video connection on the graphics card.

5

Connect the other end of the S-Video to composite video adapter/
cable to the SCART adapter.

6

Attach the SCART adapter to the video device.

7

Connect one end of a sound cable to the computer sound card.
Connect the other end of the cable to the sound input on the TV.

8

If necessary, configure the TV for external audio. For more
information, see the documentation that came with the TV.

9Power on the monitor and TV or VCR, and then power on thecomputer.
The TV will not display anything until Windows starts.

10 Configure the TV using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays
Manager.

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Capturing Video
Some versions of the [ProductFamily] graphics card can capture videofrom a camcorder, VCR, or TV. Use a video editing application to add
effects, make changes, or stream the video on the Internet.
The audio and video output connectors on a TV, camcorder, or VCR will
be similar to those depicted in the following illustration. Use composite
video out or S-Video out; S-Video out provides better results.

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LegendA

Composite in and out connectors

B

S-Video in and out connectors

1Graphics card

2

Video in/video out cable

3

Typical video in of TV, VCR, or camcorder connections

4

Typical video out of TV, VCR, or camcorder connections

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Connecting a media device for video capture
Use a video in/video out cable to connect the S-Video connection on thegraphics card to the S-Video connection on a TV, VCR, or camcorder.
Capture video to a computer1

Connect one end of the cable to the S-Video connection on thegraphics card. Connect the other end of the cable to video out on the
media device.
Note: S-Video and composite extension cables are available frommost consumer electronics dealers.

2

Start the video capture software in record mode. For more
information, see the documentation that came with the video capture
software.

3

Power on the TV or hit Play on the TV or VCR.
Note: To capture sound, you must connect the line out port of themedia device to the line in port of the sound card. Audio cables areavailable from consumer electronics dealers.

Setting the Windows® Volume Control
For correct audio performance, the sound card line input must be active.
Depending on the operating system you use, choose either the Windows®
XP or Windows Vista™ procedure:•

Display the Line Input settings (Windows®)•

Display the Line Input settings (Windows Vista™)

Display the Line Input settings (Windows®)

1

On the taskbar, right-click the Volume icon, which is usually in thelower-right corner of the desktop.
If the volume icon is not in the System Tray, do the following:a) Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
b) Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices.
c) In the Volume tab, select Place volume icon in the taskbar.

2

Click Open Volume Controls.

3

If the Line-In volume control is not visible, click Options, and thenclick Properties.

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4

Select the Line-In volume checkbox, and then click OK.

5

If the Mute checkbox is selected, clear it to cancel muting.

Display the Line Input settings (Windows Vista™)

1

In the taskbar, right-click the Volume icon, which is usually in thelower-right corner of the desktop.

2

Choose Recording Devices, select the Line In icon, and then click
Properties.

3

Click the Levels tab and then drag the volume control to increase thevolume. Click OK.

Avivo™ Video Converter
The wizard-based ATI Avivo™ Video Converter changes a video file fromone format to another.
Use the Avivo™ Video Converter when you want to:• Send video files by E-mail.
• Present video files on a web site.
• Make files compatible with a specific video format.
• Reduce video file size.
• Convert video files for uploading to an Apple® iPod® Video,Sony® PSP, or Windows® Mobile-based Portable Media Center
device.

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Avivo™ Video Converter Formats
To create

Use this Format

Generic MPEG-1 video files. Standard
MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 formats achieve very
high compression rates and are portable tomost computers.

MPEG-1

Generic MPEG-2 video files. Standard
MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 formats achieve very
high compression rates and are portable tomost computers.

MPEG-2

Generic MPEG-4 video files. Standard
MPEG-4 format provides good quality at low
bit rates; very high compression is possible.

MPEG-4 (DivX Compatible)

Generic Windows® Media Video files.
Windows® Media Video format is best for
streaming video.

Windows® Media Video

Video for creating video CDs.

Video CD

Video for creating a super video CD.

Super Video CD

Video for DVD authoring.

DVD

Video for viewing on a Portable Media
Center device.

Portable Media Center*Video for viewing on a Sony® portable
gaming device.

Sony® portable gaming
device*Video for viewing on an iPod® Video.

iPod® Video**For details on uploading files to a portable device see the device
manufacturer’s user’s guide or Help.
Open the ATI Avivo™ Video Converter
Note: The ATI Avivo™ Video Converter software is not installed if
you choose Express install when installing the ATI software anddrivers from the installation CD. The ATI Avivo™ Video Converter
software is listed in the installation options of the Custom install.

1

From the Windows® desktop, click start, and then select Programs> Catalyst Control Centre > Catalyst Control Center - Basic.

2

Click the Easy Setup Wizards tab.

3

From the list of wizards, choose Avivo Video Converter.

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4

Click Go.
The Avivo™ Video Converter Wizard opens.

5

Follow the Avivo™ Video Converter wizard instructions.
Note: The Start Over button returns the wizard to the Easy Setup
Wizards page.

Upload video to a video iPod®

1

Start iTunes®.

2

In the File menu, select Add File to Library.

3

Navigate to the converted files and drag the converted files to
iTunes®.
The converted video files are added to iTunes®.

4

Connect a video capable iPod® to the computer.
iTunes® copies the files to the iPod® automatically.

Upload video to a Windows® Mobile-based Portable Media
Center1

Start Windows®Media Player®, open the File menu, select Add to
Library, and then choose Add Folder.

2

In the Add Folder dialog, browse to and then click the folder where
the Portable Media Format files are located.

3

Click OK.
The video files are added to the Windows®Media Player® library.

4

Connect a Portable Media Center device to the computer.

5

Click the Sync tab and then click Start Sync.

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Upload video to a Sony® PSP

1

Connect a Sony® PSP to the computer using a USB connector.

2

Switch on the Sony® PSP.

3

Using the Sony® PSP system software, navigate to the top of theSettings list and select USB Connection.
The system detects a new removable disk drive.

4

Transfer the video files to the MP_ROOT\100MNV01 folder of theMemory Stick Duo™.
Note: Make sure to resolve file name duplicatation before transferring
the files to the Sony® PSP.

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CrossFire™
CrossFire™ is a multi-GPU performance gaming platform, using
CrossFire™-ready motherboards and CrossFire™-compatible graphics
cards.
CrossFire™ works with all 3D games and applications. If ATI Catalyst™
A.I. is enabled in the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center software, the optimal
rendering mode available for the application is automatically selected.
Performance enhancements experienced on a CrossFire™ system dependon the application or game being used. Performance improvement of up to
100% have been recorded. The latest graphics-intensive programs will
generally see over 80% performance improvement at high resolutions andhigh image-quality modes.

Basic Requirements
The basic requirements of a ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series CrossFire™
system are:••••

Two ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series CrossFire™ graphics cards
Two internal CrossFire™ bridge interconnects
A CrossFire™ -ready motherboard
We recommend a 550-watt power supply or better.

For an up-to-date listing of CrossFire™ certified motherboards and power
supplies, and CrossFire™ configurations see:ati.amd.com/products/certification

Installing CrossFire™ Graphics Cards
The following set of instructions assumes that the PCI Express® Slavegraphics card has already been successfully installed in the secondary slot
(slot one), and that the primary slot (slot zero) is empty.
Note: Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure that yoursystem has an adequate power supply. A 550 watt or greater power
supply is recommended. PCI Express® compatible system comeswith a specialized 12V graphics card power connector.

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For an up-to-date listing of CrossFire™ certified motherboards, see
ati.amd.com/products/certification

For an up-to-date listing of certified power supplies, see:ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu

Install CrossFire™ cards

1

Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices areoff.

2

Unplug the computer power cord and disconnect cables from the backof 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 themotherboard

3

Remove the computer cover.
If necessary, consult the computer manual for help removing thecover.
Caution! Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by
touching the power supply case or the metal surface of the computer
chassis.

4

Remove any existing graphics cards from the computer.
Warning! Some graphics cards can get hot while
operating. Wait about five minutes after turning off thecomputer before touching the card.

5

Locate the PCIe™ slots on the motherboard. If necessary, remove themetal backplate cover next to the PCIe™ slot from the computer case.

6

Align the new graphics card in the secondary PCIe™ slot next to theexisting graphics card and press firmly until the card is fully seated.

7

Install the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects.
Caution! Always handle the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects by theconnector only. Do not push or pull on the flexible cable.

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Proper handling of the CrossFire™ bridge interconnectsa) Remove protection tags from the connectors at each end of the
CrossFire™ bridge interconnects.
b) Press one end of the CrossFire™ bridge interconnect onto one of
the connections on one of the graphics cards.
c) Press the opposite end of the CrossFire™ bridge interconnect
onto corresponding connection of the second graphics card.
d) Repeat steps b and c above to connect the second CrossFire™
bridge interconnect to the graphics cards.

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CrossFire™ connections

Legend1

550 watt (or better) power supply

2

Primary graphics card

3

Secondary graphics card

4

Two CrossFire™ bridge interconnects

8

Fasten the graphics card securely. Make sure the cables are notinterfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a coolingfan) and replace the computer cover.

9

Connect the monitor to the graphics card in the primary PCIe™ slot.

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10 Reconnect any peripherals you have disconnected and plug in thecomputer’s power cord.

11 Power on the monitor and then the computer.

Enabling CrossFire™
To take full advantage of running dual graphics cards, enable and configure
CrossFire™ in the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.
Start ATI Catalyst™ Control Center
Start ATI Catalyst™ Control Center from one of the following accesspoints:Access Point

Instructions

Windows®
Desktop

1. Right-click the Windows® desktop.

Windows® Start
Menu

From the Windows® task bar, click Start, and then selectPrograms > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.

Windows®
System Tray

1. Right-click the ATI icon in the Windows® System Tray.

Desktop shortcut

When you first installed the ATI Catalyst® Control Center,the setup wizard provided you with the option of placing ashortcut on the desktop. If you chose this option, you can• Double-click the ATI Catalyst® Control Center desktop
shortcut.

Predefined hot
keys

Press the predefined combination of keys, Ctrl+Alt+C tolaunch ATI Catalyst® Control Center, or you can define
your own hot key sequence by using the ATI Catalyst®
Control Center Hotkey Manager.

2. Fom the short menu, select ATI Catalyst® Control
Center.

2. Fom the short menu, select ATI Catalyst® Control
Center.

Enable CrossFire™

1

Start ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.

2

In Advanced View, from the Graphics Settings tree, click
CrossFire™.

3

Select the Enable CrossFire™ checkbox.

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4

Enable ATI Catalyst™ A.I. to automatically select the preferred
rendering mode for target applications.
For applications that are not identified in ATI Catalyst™ A.I., orwhen ATI Catalyst™ A.I. is disabled, default CrossFire™ renderingmodes are used. Alternatively, you can enable the Super Anti-aliasing
mode in ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.
Note: When CrossFire™ is enabled, only one display device isenabled.
Note: CrossFire™ Super Anti-Aliasing can be adjusted in the ATI
Catalyst™ Control Center 3D settings.
Note: GPU Physics is only available when CrossFire™ is inactive.
This ensures the highest possible performance. For more information
on GPU Physics, see the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Help.

Display Configurations
Display support is available through only one display device when
CrossFire™ is active. This arrangement ensures the best performance.
If additional displays are required when CrossFire™ is active, use either
SurroundView™ (included in the Custom install options on the installationCD) or an additional graphics card.
While CrossFire™ is designed for optimal use on a single display, it ispossible to drive multiple monitors using a CrossFire™ system when
CrossFire™ is not enabled. On a standard CrossFire™ system, it is possible
to drive four separate monitors and still have one of those displays as a
dedicated CrossFire™ display. You can add more displays if themotherboard contains an integrated video connection and SurroundView™
is enabled.

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Reference
This topic provides information on troubleshooting, updating AGP/
motherboard chipset drivers, reinstalling drivers, where to get additional
accessories, and how to register your product, plus warranty andcompliance information.

Troubleshooting
The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems.
For more help, contact customer care at ati.amd.com/support or your PC
manufacturer.

General Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible solution

Computer does
not boot-up
properly

•
•
•

•
•

No display

Verify that the installation instructions were properly
followed.
Check that the card is properly installed in the systemand connected to the monitor.
If you have problems during start-up, restart thecomputer in Safe Mode.
While starting Windows® XP, press and hold F8 until
you see the Windows® Advanced Options Menu. Use
the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and then press
Enter.
Check the system configuration utility of the operating
system for the interrupt assignments.
If the computer has on-board graphics capability, you
may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more
information, see the computer documentation.

Make sure:• The card is seated properly in its expansion slot.
• The monitor cable is securely fastened to the card.
• The monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving
power.
• You selected the appropriate monitor when you
installed the driver.
• If you are installing an AGP graphics card, make sure
you have the latest version of the AGP Motherboard/
Chipset drivers.

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General Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible solution

Screen defects
appear••Check if the monitor supports the resolution, horizontal(kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by thegraphics card.
Check the current resolution, refresh rate, and color
depth settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs in the
Display Properties dialog.

Caution! Ensure that both video card and monitor support
resolution and refresh rates you select. Incompatible
resolution/refresh rate selection may result in monitor
damage. Refer to the monitor documentation forrecommended resolutions and refresh rates.
Off-center screen
image, odd colors
or no picture

•
•
•

•

Operating systemwarns that video
card isn’t
properly
configured••

Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness, contrast, andcolor balance controls of the monitor.
Try adjusting the centering and positioning controls of
the monitor to position the picture on the screen
Set the monitor RGB inputs (and sync switches, if thisoption is available) to 75 ohms, with the sync set toexternal.
LCD monitor users: Refer to the monitor documentation
for the appropriate cable and connector to plug into the
DVI-I connector on the graphics card.
Remove and re-install the ATI drivers for the graphics
card.
Check the driver installation and make sure that all
software is correctly loaded corresponding to theoperating system and applications.

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CrossFire™-Specific Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible solution

CrossFire™ is
not functioning

In order for CrossFire™ to function, the CrossFire™
bridge interconnects must correctly connect the
CrossFire™ graphics cards.
1. Connect one end of the CrossFire™ bridge
interconnect to the internal VMO connection on one of
the cards.
2. Connect the other end of the CrossFire™ bridge
interconnect to the corresponding internal VMO
connection of the other card.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the second
CrossFire™ bridge interconnect.
4. Connect the DVI-I connection on the primary
CrossFire™ graphics card to your monitor.

“BeforeCrossFire™ canbe enabled, youneed to close the3D application orvideo playbackthat is currently
running.”

You cannot enable CrossFire™ in the ATI Catalyst™
Control Center if a 3D application, game, or video
playback, such as a DVD movie, is running.
Close all open 3D applications, games, and movie player
applications, and then enable CrossFire™.

CrossFire™
Aspect in ATI
Catalyst™
Control Center is
Not Displayed

Ensure the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects have beencorrectly attached. The CrossFire™ aspect is only
available when the two ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Seriesgraphics cards have been correctly installed andconnected together.

“CrossFire™ Is
Currently
Unavailable.”This error occurred because CrossFire™ did not correctly
detect your graphics hardware or there is a problem withthe software.
Make sure:• The graphics cards are installed correctly.
• The interconnects are installed correctly.
• All running 3D applications are closed.
• You restart the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.
For information on installing the software see the Getting
Started Guide that came with your graphics card.

Screen rotation
function does notwork or isunavailable

Screen rotation is not an available feature on CrossFire™
systems.

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HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting
ProblemPossible solution

The colors on my
TV display areincorrect•

Ensure that the connections between the Component
Video Adapter and your HDTV are correct (Y=Green,
Pb=Blue, Pr=Red).

There is nodisplay on my TV•

Your TV will not display anything until Windows®
starts; this may take several minutes.
Ensure that the HDTV Component Video Adapter isproperly connected and the TV input is correctly
configured, and then restart your computer.

•

DVDs will notplay in 720p or
1080i modes•

Copy-protected DVDs restrict playback to 480i and
480p modes.

I can’t see theentire display•

If your component input device supports it, try 720p
mode.

The display
appears tilted•

Consult the HDTV user’s manual.

My CRT display is
green

•

The computer is in component output mode. Restart
the computer with the CRT monitor connected.

Determine the System Card Bus Type
There are two possible card bus types, AGP and PCIe™. If you have an
AGP card you may need to update the motherboard and chipset drivers.

1

Look at the motherboard and card.

2

Using the illustration below for comparison, determine whether you
have AGP or PCIe™ connectors.

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AGP and PCIe™ graphics cards and system bus connectors

Legend3

1

AGP card and AGP expansion slot

2

PCIe™ card and PCIe™ expansion slot

If you have AGP connectors and the graphics card is not working
correctly, you may need to update the motherboard and chipset
drivers for the computer.

Updating your AGP Motherboard/Chipset
Drivers
Note: This section applies only if you are installing an AGP graphics
card.
If your computer has an AGP bus, you may need to update the motherboard
AGP drivers before installing a new graphics card.
The AGP drivers for your motherboard enable AGP functionality for themotherboard chipset. These drivers may be referred to using any of thefollowing names:• AGP Driver• AGP Miniport• AGP VXD Driver• Chipset Driver• GART Driver• VGART
Often you will see the name of a motherboard chipset in connection withthese terms. For example:

46• ALi GART Driver• AMD AGP Miniport• Intel VGART• VIA AGP Driver

Obtain AGP drivers for your motherboard/chipset
If you experience problems with the AGP chipset drivers, you may
need a software update from the motherboard or chipset
manufacturer.
Note: Installing the wrong AGP motherboard/chipset drivers may
prevent Windows® from launching successfully. Make sure that thedrivers you install are designed to function correctly with themotherboard. If you are uncertain, consult with the motherboard
manufacturer for advice.
If you purchased a new motherboard, you likely received a CD that
contains these drivers.
You can also locate these drivers on the motherboard manufacturer's
Web site.
Update AGP drivers for the motherboard/chipset

1

Navigate to the Windows® Control Panel and open System.

2

In the System Properties dialog, click the Hardware tab.

3

Click Device Manager.

4

Select System Devices.

5

Scroll through the list of System Devices until you find a listing for
the AGP controller. The chipset manufacturer’s name will appear as
the device name.

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6

To determine the manufacturer, click the [AGP device name] > Driver >Driver Details.:

Sample Motherboard/Chipset Manufacturers
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)www.amd.com

VIA Technologies

www.viaarena.com

Acer Laboratories (ALI)

www.ali.com.tw

Silicon Integrated Systems (SIS)

www.sis.com

Intel Technologies

support.intel.com

General Motherboard/chipset
informationwww.motherboards.org

Reinstalling Drivers
You can install new drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a
Windows® conflict.
Reinstall the drivers at any time using the ATISETUP utility located on the
ATI installation CD. The ATISETUP utility usually starts automatically when
you insert the ATI installation CD into your computer after the operating
system has started.
Note: Remove old graphics drivers before reinstalling the driver.
Manually reinstall drivers
If CD auto-run is not enabled and the ATISETUP utility does not start
automatically, follow these steps.

1

Double-click the CD, double-click ATISETUP, and then click OK.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions and then choose either Express or
Custom Install.
Note: Not all software components are installed using the Express
installation; only the driver and ATI Catalyst™ Control Center are
installed. Custom installation allows you to select individual software
components for installation, such as HydroVision and the Avivo™
Video Converter.
Tip! If the installer fails to install the driver or you have conflicts, you
can download the latest software from ati.amd.com and then install thesoftware.

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Product Registration
To activate your warranty and obtain product support through Customer Care,register your graphics card at:
ati.amd.com/online/registration

Customer CareIf you require further assistance with your product, the following Customer
Care options are available:
Service

Availability

Language

AccessOnline24/7

English,French,Spanish,Portuguese,
Germanati.amd.com/supportorAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Graphics Product Group
Attention: Customer Care
1 Commerce Valley Drive East
Markham, Ontario
Canada L3T 7X6

9:00AM 7:00PM EST.
Monday to
Friday.

English

1-877-284-1566 (toll-free)

or
Mail

Telephone
US &Canadaor
1-905-882-2626 (International
and/or local toll charges to
Canada will apply).

Telephone
Europeand Other
Regions

10:30 to00:00 GMT

English+00800-6677-1111 (toll-free)or

10:30 to19:00 GMT

GermanFrench

12:00 to20:30 GMT

SpanishPortuguese+1-905-882-5549 (International
and/or local toll charges to
Canada will apply)

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Service

Availability

Language

Access

Telephone
Latin
America /SouthAmerica

7:00AM to
3:30 PM EST

Spanish,Portuguese+0800-333-5277(Argentina)+0800-891-9068 (Brazil)+001800-514-3276 (Mexico)

7:00AM to
7:00PM EST

Englishother:+1-905-882-3277 (International
and/or local toll charges to
Canada will apply)

Customer Care will work to resolve your issue and help you to get thegraphics card product up and running. If your issue is not resolved, ourtechnicians will determine whether the difficulty you are experiencing is
the result of the ATI product, whether the product contains a defect, andwhether the product is under warranty.
• Customer Care is unable to assist with refunds, returns, or
exchange specific inquiries. If resolving the problem being
experienced is critical to your decision to keep the product, it isyour responsibility to ensure that you know and are within the
period of time your reseller will allow for refunds, returns or
exchange.
• AMD is not responsible for any expense incurred accessing
Customer Care. It is expected that customers will review theexpense associated with the available support options and will
choose the method that best meets their needs and budget.
• Customer Care reserves the right to limit support options for
products that are not registered or are at End of Life.

Additional Accessories
Additional and replacement cables, installation CD-ROMs, manuals, andother accessories for AMD products can be purchased from the online
AMD store at:
ati.amd.com/online/accessories

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Compliance Information
This section details the compliance information for this product.

FCC Compliance Information
This [ProductFamily] product complies with FCC Rules part 15. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:•

Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.

•

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 isrequired to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications tothis unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement
ICES-003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For further compliance information:
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
62 Forest Street.
Marlborough, MA
01752
USA
508-303-3900

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CE Compliance Information
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and amendments 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, Class B Digital
Device EN 55022:2003/CISPR 22 Class B, Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference
Characteristics Information Technology Equipment.
EN 55024:1998/CISPR 24:1997 +A1:2001 +A2:2003, Immunity of Information Technology Equipment(ITE), including EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6

Informations de conformité de la CE
Directive EMC 89/336/CEE et amendements 92/31/CEE et 93/68/CEE, pour dispositif numérique deClasse B.
EN 55022:2003/CISPR 22:1997, - Classe B - Limites et méthodes de mesure des caractéristiquesd'interférences radiophoniques, Matériel des technologies de l'information.
EN 55024:1998/CISPR 24:1997 +A1:2001 +A2:2003, Norme sur l'immunité de matériel destechnologies de l'information, et comprenant EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 610004-5, EN 61000-4-6

Electrical Safety
73/23/EEC - The Low Voltage Directive
IEC 60950-1:2001, IEC 60950:1999, 3rd Edition - Safety of Information Technology Equipment
BS EN60950-1:2002, BS EN60950:2000, 3rd Edition UL 60950-1:2003, UL 60950:2000, 3rd Edition
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1:2002, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00, 3rd Edition (2000)
To meet UL safety requirements, the computer’s maximum room temperature should not exceed 40º C.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment(WEEE) Directive ComplianceThis product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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Index
Numerics
102 part number 31080i 21
16:9 21
3D 35, 43
4:3 21480i 21, 44
480p 21, 44
540p 21720p 44
A
Accessories 49
Adapters
9-Pin Cable for Video Input/Video
Output 8
9-Pin HDTV output cable 23
9-pin HDTV Output Cable 8
Composite video connector 24
DVI to VGA 7
DVI-to-HDMI 8, 18
DVI-to-HDTV 8, 20
DVI-to-VGA 7
SCART 26

Add/Remove Programs 4
AGP 44
AMD Athlon 1
Anti-aliasing 40
ATI Catalyst Control Center 14
ATISETUP utility 47
Audio cables 30
Avivo Video Converter 11, 32
BBrightness 42CCapture video 10, 28, 30
Card bus types 44
Catalyst ® Control Center 14, 39
Catalyst A.I. 35, 40
Catalyst Control Center 10, 11,

13, 35, 40, 43
Chipset drivers 44

Color 10, 42
Compliance information 41, 50
Connections
DVI-I Dual Link 7
HDMI 7
S-Video 7
VGA 7
VIVO 7

Contrast 42
Control Panel 4, 10
Copy-protection for DVDs 44
CrossFire 1, 8, 35, 36, 39, 40,

43
CrossFire bridge interconnects

43
CrossFire ready 35
CrossFire-SpecificTroubleshooting 43

CRT 44
Customer Care 48, 49
DDashboard 13
DIP switches 21
Displaying PC output on TV 28
Displays Manager 19
distortion
causes of 15

Dot pitch 16
Drivers
chipset 44
reinstalling 47
uninstall 4

DTV(HDMI) 19
DVD 1, 4, 43
DVI 17, 42, 43
DVI-to-HDTV adapter 20
E
Enable CrossFire 39
F
F1 help 14
FCC Compliance 50

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G
games
TV display 16

H
HDMI 8, 18
HDMI ™ 17
HDTV 17, 20
HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting

44
Help 4, 14, 49
High
Definition
Television(HDTV) 44
Hot key 14, 39
HydraVision 11
I
Industry Canada Compliance 50
Input and output adapters
displaying PC output on TV andrecording on videotape 28
DVI to VGA adapter 7

iPod 31, 33
iTunes 33
M
Memory Stick Duo 34
Motherboard 1, 44
N
NTSC/PAL setting 27
P
PAL 27PCI Express 1, 35
PCIe 44
Pentium 1
Power supply 1, 35
Primary slot 35
Product Registration 48
R
RecordingPC
outputvideotape 28
Red Green Blue (RGB) 42
Refresh Rate 10, 42
Registration 3
Rendering modes 40
Resolution 10, 16, 42
Rotation 43

S
Safe Mode 41
Safety instructions iii
Screen rotation 43
Secondary slot 35
Serial number 3
Shortcut 14, 39
Slave graphics card 35
Software installation 11
Sony PSP 31, 34
Super Anti-aliasing 40
SurroundView 8, 11, 40
S-Video 26
System requirements 1
T
Troubleshooting 44
CrossFire-specific 43
HDTV adapter 44
Reference 41

TV 15, 16
TV display 15, 16
games 16
troubleshooting 44

on

TV Out 15
U
Uninstalling old graphics card
software 4V
VGA 7
VHDCI 43
Video 26, 42, 44
Video capture 10, 28
video capture 30
Video file conversion 31
VMO 43
Volume control 30
W
Warranty 41, 49
Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Compliance51
Windows 10, 30, 47
Windows Advanced
Menu 41

Options

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Windows Vista 4, 31
Windows volume control 30

Windows XP 4, 41

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