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- Page 1 ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series User’s Guide...
- Page 2 No license, whether express, implied, arising by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this publication. Except as set forth in AMD’s Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale, AMD assumes no liability whatsoever, and disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to its products including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or infringement of any intellectual property right.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions • 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 retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings—All warnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhered to. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ....... 1 System Requirements Installing the Graphics Card ....3 Before You Begin Record the Serial and Part Numbers Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers... - Page 6 Reference ....... . 39 Troubleshooting Determine the System Card Bus Type Updating your AGP Motherboard/Chipset Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Product Registration...
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Page 7: Introduction
ATI Catalyst™ Control Center to access the comprehensive help system, generate a problem report, and get the software version information. System Requirements Hardware • 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). -
Page 9: Installing The Graphics Card
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. • Record the Serial and Part Numbers on page 3. • Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers on page 4. When you have completed the above procedures, do the following: Install the Graphics Card on page 5. -
Page 10: Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers
Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers To ensure successful installation of the graphics card driver, uninstall the graphic 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®... -
Page 11: Install The Graphics Card
Install the Graphics Card Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off. Unplug the computer power cord and disconnect cables from the back of 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 the motherboard. - Page 12 Turn on the monitor and then the computer. Note: For troubleshooting information, see Reference on page 39. Note: For information on connecting monitors, see Installing and Configuring Displays on page 7. Note: If you are installing a CrossFire™ configuration, see CrossFire™...
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Page 13: Installing And Configuring Displays
Installing and Configuring Displays 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. Sample 1: ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series Connections Legend DVI-I Dual Link connection (Provides audio and video digital signals. -
Page 14: Adapters
ATI DVI-to-VGA Adapter 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™... -
Page 15: Connecting And Configuring Displays
If additional displays are required when 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 connection in composite, S-Video, and component TV formats. - Page 16 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 the display. Configure the display Navigate to the Control Panel and choose Display , or right-click on the desktop and choose Properties .
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Page 17: Installing Software And Drivers
• Avivo™ video converter software (included in the Custom install) Note: To ensure you have access to all the new features and performance options, download the latest driver from ati.amd.com/ support/driver.html Install the software To install or remove the drivers, you must have administrator rights or be logged on as a user with administrator rights. -
Page 19: Ati Catalyst™ Control Center
ATI Catalyst™ Control Center The ATI Catalyst™ Control Center is software that provides access to the display features of the graphics card. Use the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center to fine-tune your graphics settings, enable or disable connected display devices, and change the orientation of the desktop. Many features display previews of the changes before they are applied. -
Page 20: Help
Start ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Start ATI Catalyst™ Control Center from one of the following access points: Access Point Instructions Windows® 1. Right-click the Windows® desktop. Desktop ATI Catalyst® Control 2. Fom the short menu, select Center Windows® Start Start From the Windows®... -
Page 21: Using Tv Display
Using TV Display These topics describe how to use the TV display feature of your graphics card. • Viewing the PC Display on TV or HDTV on page 15. • Connecting to a TV, VCR, or HDTV on page 16. •... -
Page 22: Connecting To A Tv, Vcr, Or Hdtv
Viewing Text on a TV A TV is designed primarily to show moving images. The large dot pitch of a TV will yield poor quality static images. The small text sizes commonly used for PC desktops can appear blurred or unclear on a TV. You can compensate for this degradation by using larger fonts. - Page 23 Note: For maximum performance when watching DVD movies or playing 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 18. •...
- Page 24 Connect to an HDMI™ HDTV (DVI-to-HDMI™/ PCI Express only) Note: This option is available on graphics cards that support HDMI™. Before connecting an HDMI™ HDTV, attach a monitor to the computer and install the video drivers. Make sure the computer and monitor are off. HDMI™-to-HDMI™...
- Page 25 Connect one end of the HDMI™-to-HDMI™ cable to the DVI-to- HDMI™ adapter. Connect the other end of the HDMI™-to-HDMI™ cable to the HDMI™ connection on the HDMI™ HDTV. If necessary, configure the HDTV for external audio. For more information, see the documentation that came with the TV. Power on the monitor and HDTV, and then power on the computer.
- Page 26 Connect to an HDTV (DVI-to-DVI) Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the computer and install the video drivers. Make sure the computer and monitor are off. DVI-to-DVI connectors Legend DVI connection on the graphics card and the HDTV (On graphics cards with a DMS-59 port, connect a DMS-59 to two DVI adapter to create a DVI connection.) HDTV...
- Page 27 Power on the monitor and HDTV, and then power on the computer. The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts. 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) Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the computer and install the video drivers.
- Page 28 Set the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter DIP switches. Configure the DIP switches to set the appropriate display mode and aspect 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).
- Page 29 Attach the ATI DVI-to-HDTV component video adapter to the DVI connection on the graphics card. Matching 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.
- Page 30 S-Video to Component Video (using the ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable) Legend Computer S-Video connection on the graphics card ATI 7-Pin HDTV output cable Male RCA patch cables (available from consumer electronics dealer, not to exceed 50 feet or 15 meters.) Component video connection on the HDTV HDTV (Set to YPbPr input.
- Page 31 Power on the monitor and HDTV, and then power on the computer. The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts. 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) Before connecting a composite video device, attach a monitor to the computer and install the video drivers.
- Page 32 Connect the S-Video connector on the composite video cable to the S-Video connection on the graphics card. Connect the other end of the composite video cable to either the S-Video or composite video connection on the composite video device. Power on the monitor and composite video device, and then power on the computer.
- Page 33 Connect to a European video device (S-Video to SCART using composite video adapter) Before connecting a European video device, attach a monitor and install the video drivers. Make sure the computer and the monitor are off. S-Video to SCART connectors Legend S-Video out connection on graphics card S-Video to composite adapter/cable...
- Page 34 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 used in North America. PAL is the TV standard for most of Europe, Africa, Asia, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. Note: You can also change the NTSC/PAL settings through software using the ATI Displays control panel.
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Page 35: Setting The Windows® Volume Control
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®) •... - Page 36 • 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. Avivo™ Video Converter Formats To create Use this Format Generic MPEG-1 video files.
- Page 37 From the Windows® desktop, click start, and then select Programs > Catalyst Control Centre > Catalyst Control Center - Basic . Click the Easy Setup Wizards tab. From the list of wizards, choose Avivo Video Converter . Click Go . The Avivo™...
- Page 38 Connect a Sony® PSP to the computer using a USB connector. Switch on the Sony® PSP. Using the Sony® PSP system software, navigate to the top of the Settings list and select USB Connection . The system detects a new removable disk drive. Transfer the video files to the MP_ROOT\100MNV01 folder of the Memory Stick Duo™.
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Page 39: Crossfire
• 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® Slave graphics card has already been successfully installed in the secondary slot (slot one), and that the primary slot (slot zero) is empty. - Page 40 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 Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off. Unplug the computer power cord and disconnect cables from the back of the computer.
- Page 41 Install the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects. Caution! Always handle the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects by the connector only. Do not push or pull on the flexible cable. Proper handling of the CrossFire™ bridge interconnects a) Remove protection tags from the connectors at each end of the CrossFire™...
- Page 42 CrossFire™ connections Legend 550 watt (or better) power supply Primary graphics card Secondary graphics card Two CrossFire™ bridge interconnects Fasten the graphics card securely. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and replace the computer cover.
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Page 43: Enabling Crossfire
Reconnect any peripherals you have disconnected and plug in the computer’s power cord. 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™... -
Page 44: Display Configurations
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., or when ATI Catalyst™ A.I. is disabled, default CrossFire™ rendering modes are used. Alternatively, you can enable the Super Anti-aliasing mode in ATI Catalyst™... -
Page 45: Reference
Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. For more help, contact customer care at or your PC ati.amd.com/support manufacturer. General Troubleshooting Problem Possible solution Computer does •... - Page 46 General Troubleshooting Problem Possible solution Screen defects • Check if the monitor supports the resolution, horizontal appear (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by the graphics card. • Check the current resolution, refresh rate, and color depth settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs in the Display Properties dialog.
- Page 47 CrossFire™-Specific Troubleshooting Problem Possible solution CrossFire™ is In order for CrossFire™ to function, the CrossFire™ not functioning 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.
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Page 48: Determine The System Card Bus Type
HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting Problem Possible solution The colors on my • Ensure that the connections between the Component TV display are Video Adapter and your HDTV are correct (Y=Green, incorrect Pb=Blue, Pr=Red). There is no • Your TV will not display anything until Windows® display on my TV starts;... -
Page 49: Updating Your Agp Motherboard/Chipset Drivers
AGP and PCIe™ graphics cards and system bus connectors Legend AGP card and AGP expansion slot 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. - Page 50 Often you will see the name of a motherboard chipset in connection with these terms. For example: • 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.
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Page 51: Reinstalling Drivers
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 www.motherboards.org... -
Page 52: Product Registration
Tip! If the installer fails to install the driver or you have conflicts, you can download the latest software from and then install the ati.amd.com software. Product Registration To activate your warranty and obtain product support through Customer Care, register your graphics card at:... -
Page 53: Additional Accessories
• 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, and other accessories for AMD products can be purchased from the online AMD store at: ati.amd.com/online/accessories... -
Page 54: Compliance Information
Compliance Information This section details the compliance information for this product. FCC Compliance Information This ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series product complies with FCC Rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions • This device may not cause harmful interference. •... -
Page 55: Ce Compliance Information
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... -
Page 57: Index
46, 47 DVI-to-HDMI Customer Care 8, 21 DVI-to-HDTV DVI-to-VGA Dashboard SCART DIP switches Add/Remove Programs Displays Manager distortion AMD Athlon causes of Anti-aliasing Dot pitch ATI Catalyst Control Center Drivers ATISETUP utility chipset 11, 31 Avivo Video Converter reinstalling uninstall... - Page 58 Screen rotation Games Secondary slot TV display Serial number 14, 37 Shortcut 8, 9, 18, 19 HDMI Slave graphics card HDMI™ Software installation 17, 18, 21 30, 31 HDTV Sony PSP HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting Super Anti-aliasing 9, 11, 38 SurroundView 4, 14, 47 Help S-Video...
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