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- Page 1 AMD Radeon™ HD 6450 User Guide Part Number: 137-41820-10...
- Page 2 Trademarks AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the ATI logo, AMD Athlon, AMD LIVE!, AMD Phenom, AMD Sempron, AMD Turion, AMD64, All-in-Wonder, Avivo, Catalyst, CrossFireX, FirePro, FireStream, HyperMemory, OverDrive, PowerPlay, PowerXpress, Radeon, Remote Wonder, Stream, SurroundView, Theater, TV Wonder, The Ultimate Visual Experience, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- Page 3 Do not remove the grounding pin of a three-pin plug. Attach product securely. All product-securing screws or fasteners should be completely tightened in order to provide continuous bonding between the product and the PC chassis, as appropriate. © 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD Radeon™ HD 6450...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
........................3.2 Installing the AMD Catalyst Software Suite (Windows OS) . - Page 6 ..................AMD Radeon™ HD 6450...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new AMD Radeon HD 6450, please make sure you have the proper system requirements and have completed the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter. System Requirements Hardware Minimum requirements for installing a single AMD Radeon HD 6450 graphics card: Motherboard with one PCIe®... -
Page 8: Uninstalling The Old Driver (Windows Xp)
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. 2. Click Start ▷ Control Panel. AMD Radeon™ HD 6450 © 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Page 9 4. Expand Display Adapter and then right-click the driver for the graphics card you are replacing. 5. In the shortcut menu that appears, click Uninstall. The driver for the old graphics card is uninstalled. 6. Turn off the system. © 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD Radeon™ HD 6450...
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Page 10: Getting Started
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Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter details how to install your AMD Radeon HD 6450 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. - Page 12 Tip: The location of power connections may vary between models. They can be located on either the side or back of the card. AMD Radeon™ HD 6450 © 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- Page 13 11. Turn on the monitor, and then the computer. If you have properly installed the graphics card, the computer should start normally. Proceed to install the software and drivers for your AMD Radeon HD 6450 graphics card. © 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
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Page 14: Hardware Installation
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Page 15: Chapter 3 Software Installation
When you install a new graphics card, you must also install the driver and configuration software the card requires to function properly. You also need to install (or reinstall) your AMD Radeon drivers when you have reinstalled or upgraded your operating system or when you download updated drivers from AMD's Web site: http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html. - Page 16 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/support/driver.html and then install it. AMD Radeon™ HD 6450 © 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
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Page 17: Chapter 4 Display Configuration
This section describes how to configure the display and lists the available display connections. AMD Radeon HD 6450 Connections The following figure shows the display connections available on your AMD Radeon HD 6450 graphics card. Note: The baseplate may not appear exactly as depicted. -
Page 18: Multiple Displays
Note: A list of compatible adapters/dongles for your graphics card can be found at: http://support.amd.com/us/eyefinity/Pages/eyefinity-dongles.aspx. Multiple Displays Your AMD Radeon HD 6450 graphics card provides display functionality for up to two displays using the following configuration: Two connections between the dual-link DVI-I connection and the DisplayPort •... -
Page 19: Configuring The Display (Optional)
Display Configuration 13 2. Plug the adapter into the connection from your AMD Radeon graphics card and tighten the thumbscrews (if there are any). 3. Connect your display's cable to the adapter and tighten the thumbscrews (if there are any). - Page 20 14 Display Configuration f. Click OK. AMD Radeon™ HD 6450 © 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
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Page 21: Chapter 5 Using Catalyst Control Center
Catalyst Control Center Overview The Catalyst Control Center software provides access to the display features of your AMD Radeon HD 6450 product. Use the software to fine-tune 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 22: Accessing The Catalyst Control Center Help
Accessing the Catalyst Control Center Help Catalyst Control Center Help provides information on the features and concepts of your AMD Radeon product. You can also use the Catalyst Control Center Help feature to access usage information, generate a problem report, and get software version details. -
Page 23: Chapter 6 Reference
AMD Customer Care for Graphics Products will work to resolve your issue and help you to get your product up and running. If your issue is not resolved, our technicians will determine whether the difficulty you are experiencing is the result of the product, © 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. -
Page 24: International Compliance Information
AMD is not responsible for any expense incurred accessing Customer Care. It is • expected that customers will review the expense associated with the available support options and will choose the method that best meets their needs and budget. -
Page 25: Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada)
40 °C. This product complies with the PCI Express 300W Electromechanical Specification — please refer to the manufacturer for additional information. Other relevant input power data will also be available. © 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD Radeon™ HD 6450... -
Page 26: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive Compliance
20 Reference Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance (European Union) This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information (Japan) AMD Radeon™ HD 6450 © 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. -
Page 27: Kcc Certification Information (Korea)
BSMI Certification Information (Taiwan) 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: 2006 • © 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD Radeon™ HD 6450... -
Page 28: Product Environmental Compliance
This product may carry a marking similar to those below that indicates its level of compliance with China RoHS standards. For information on China RoHS, EU RoHS, or EU REACH compliance, please refer to Product Environmental Compliance on the AMD Web site. AMD Radeon™ HD 6450 © 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
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