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AMD Radeon™ HD 6500/6600 Series User Guide Part Number: 137-41905-10.
© 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. All rights reserved. The contents of this document are provided in connection with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (“AMD”) products.
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.
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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.1 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new AMD Radeon HD 6500/6600 series graphics card, please make sure you have the proper system requirements and have completed the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter.
Recording 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.
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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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter details how to install the AMD Radeon HD 6500/6600 series graphics card in your system. 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. Unplug the computer's power cord, and then disconnect all cables from the back of the computer. Caution: Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral cable or removing a component from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard.
Figure 2–1 Possible Power Connection Locations on the Graphics Card 1 Power supply 2 Graphics card 8. Fasten the graphics card securely to the back panel. 9. Make sure no internal cables are interfering with components inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan), and then replace the computer cover.
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Chapter 3 Software Installation This chapter describes the installation of the software and drivers associated with your AMD Radeon product. 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.
2. From the menu that appears, click Software Install . 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, select either Express or Custom . Not all software components are installed using the Express installation. Custom installation allows you to select individual software components for installation.
Chapter 4 Display Configuration This section describes how to configure the display and lists the available display connections. Display Connections The following figure shows display connections available on the AMD Radeon HD 6500/6600 series graphics card.
Note: Adapters not provided with your graphics card can be purchased directly from AMD's Web site or through your local AMD resellers. Adapter Description DVI-to-VGA adapter DVI-to-HDMI DisplayPo.
Supported Display Connections To ensure the highest possible performance, only one display is supported when AMD CrossFireX™ is active. For more information, see Chapter 6 AMD CrossFireX Technology . The AMD Radeon HD 6500/6600 series graphics card provides hardware support for DVI-I and VGA monitors, as well as HDMI HDTVs .
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Chapter 5 Using the Control Center Software Control Center Overview The Control Center software application contains settings for configuring and fine- tuning your AMD product.
Table 5–1 Control Center Access Routes Access Route Instructions Windows® Desktop 1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop. 2. From the shortcut menu that appears, click the Control Center option. Windows Start Menu 1. Click Start on the Windows task bar.
Chapter 6 AMD CrossFireX™ Technology Note: These features are only available for AMD Radeon HD 6500/6600 series graphics cards with AMD CrossFireX™ connections. AMD CrossFireX™ Overview AMD CrossFireX is a multi-GPU (graphics processing unit) performance gaming platform.
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 unneeded graphics cards from the computer. Warning: Some graphics cards can get hot while operating.
Figure 6–1 Connecting the Power Cables 1 Power supply 2 Existing card 3 New card 8. Fasten the graphics cards securely to the back panel. 9. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover.
AMD CrossFireX must now be enabled using Catalyst™ Control Center. Enabling AMD CrossFireX™ When AMD CrossFireX support is enabled, the best possible GPU combination is selected based on the current hardware configuration. If necessary, you can change the existing AMD CrossFireX configuration using the following procedure.
Chapter 7 Reference The following section offers troubleshooting tips and provides customer care, warranty, and compliance information. Troubleshooting Note: Some troubleshooting tips may not be applicable depending on the display options supported by and configured for your card.
The computer boots up but there is no display. Verify that the monitor is connected properly to the computer and a power supply. If a DisplayPort adapter, passive dongle, or active dongle is used, visit www.
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. Close all open 3D applications, games, and movie player applications, and then enable AMD CrossFireX.
Also, make sure that the HDTV component video adapter is properly connected. DVDs will not play in high-quality modes. For displays connected using an analog connection, playback of CSS-protected DVDs may be restricted to certain modes.
Service Availability Language Access Online or mail 24 hours a day English, French, Spanish support.amd.com/us/Pages/ AMDSupportHub.aspx or Attention: Customer Care Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 1 Commerce Valley Drive East, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3T 7X6 Telephone US & Canada Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC 15, Subpart B, Class B For further compliance information: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 1 AMD Place P.O. Box 3453 Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3453 USA Tel: 408-749-4000 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada) Class A This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
USA/Canada: • UL 60950-1 (Information Technology Equipment–Safety—Part 1: General Requirements) • CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 (Information Technology Equipment—Safety–Part 1: General Requirement.
Translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
Translation: "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.
C-Tick (Australia and New Zealand) ACMA — Australian Communications and Media Authority • Radiocommunications Act 1992 (Australia)—per notices of section 182 • AS/ NZS CISPR 22 Product Environmental Compliance This product may carry a marking similar to those below that indicates its level of compliance with China RoHS standards.
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Index Number 720p 24 A Advanced View 15, 20 B BIOS 22 backplate 6 C CrossFire D DisplayPort damage 6, 17 E ENABLE 9, 17, 20, 22, 23 G graphics card 1–3, 5–7, 9, 11–13, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 26.
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