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AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics
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Part Number: 54242_enu_1.0

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  • Page 1 AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics User Guide Part Number: 54242_enu_1.0...
  • Page 2 Terms and limitations applicable to the purchase or use of AMD’s products are as set forth in a signed agreement between the parties or in AMD's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale.
  • 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. © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics...
  • Page 4 AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 4 AMD CrossFire Technology ........11...
  • Page 6 ............................AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new AMD Radeon™ R7 260X graphics card (P/N: 102- C58203-xx, or 102-C58501-xx), please make sure you have the proper system requirements and have completed the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter.

  • Page 8: Recording The Serial And Part Numbers

    2 Getting Started One AMD CrossFire internal bridge interconnect per additional board • (included). 600-watt or better power supply with two 6-pin power connectors. • For an up-to-date listing of certified power supplies, see support.amd.com/us/ certified/power-supplies/Pages/listing.aspx. Certified system case with good airflow and cooling (highly recommended).

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware And Software Installation

    If needed, remove any old graphics card(s). Install the new graphic card. Reassemble and connect your computer system and display(s). Start the computer system and install the new AMD Catalyst™ drivers and configuration software. Restart the computer system. 2.2 Installing the Graphics Card 1.
  • Page 10 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. AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 11: Amd Drivers And Software

    11. Turn on the monitor, and then the computer. If you have properly installed the graphics card, the computer should start normally. Proceed to install the software and drivers for your AMD Radeon™ R7 260X graphics card. 2.3 AMD Drivers and Software Drivers are small but important programs that enable an operating system to communicate with a piece of hardware, such as a graphics card.
  • Page 12 6 Hardware and Software Installation AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Display Configuration

    This section describes how to configure displays and lists available display connections for your graphics card. 3.1 AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Connections The following figure shows the display connections available on your AMD Radeon™ R7 260X graphics card. Note: The baseplate may not appear exactly as depicted.

  • Page 14: Display Configurations

    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. 3.2.1 Multiple Displays Your AMD Radeon™ R7 260X graphics card provides display functionality for up to five displays using any combination of the following: Any number of DisplayPort connections.

  • Page 15: Using Adapters

    1. Turn off your computer and display. 2. Plug the adapter into the connection from your AMD Radeon graphics card and tighten the thumbscrews (if there are any). 3. Connect your display's cable to the adapter and tighten the thumbscrews (if there are any).
  • Page 16 Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. e. Set the Screen Resolution and Color Quality as appropriate for the second monitor. f. Click OK. AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Amd Crossfire Technology

    Chapter 4 AMD CrossFire™ Technology Note: AMD CrossFire™ Technology features are available only for systems installed with more than one compatible AMD Radeon™ graphics cards. 4.1 AMD CrossFire™ Overview AMD CrossFire technology is designed to enhance the graphics quality and...
  • Page 18 Tip: For optimal performance in a dual-GPU AMD CrossFire configuration, make sure that each AMD Radeon™ R7 260X graphics card is separated by at least one empty expansion slot.
  • Page 19 Power supply Existing card New card 8. If your AMD CrossFire configuration requires an AMD CrossFire internal bridge interconnect between cards, remove the protection tags from the ends of the AMD CrossFire interconnect before using it to connect the cards.
  • Page 20 14 AMD CrossFire™ Technology Figure 4–2 AMD CrossFire™ Bridge Interconnect Protection Tag Figure 4–3 AMD CrossFire™ Installation AMD CrossFire graphics cards Interconnect 9. Fasten the graphics cards securely to the back panel. AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 21: Enabling And Configuring Amd Crossfire

    Gaming and Performance groups in both the Standard and Advanced views in AMD Catalyst Control Center. When AMD CrossFire is enabled, the graphics processor in one of the cards acts as the primary processor; this card is known as the primary card. Graphics-rendering tasks are shared between all available processors to accelerate displays that are connected to the primary card.
  • Page 22 16 AMD CrossFire™ Technology AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 23: Chapter 5 Using The Control Center Software

    CPU for improved power savings or system performance. You can also use the performance tools in the application to monitor and manage clock speed and memory use for your graphics card to ensure that your AMD product is configured and running as efficiently as possible.

  • Page 24: Using The Control Center Help System

    5.3 Using the Control Center Help System The help system that is available with the Control Center software application provides detailed usage information and tips for configuring your AMD product. The help system also provides conceptual information on the technologies that are available for your product.
  • Page 25 Using the Control Center Software 19 The help system opens to provide context-sensitive help for the current page or general usage information. © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics...
  • Page 26 20 Using the Control Center Software AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 27: Chapter 6 Reference

    Note: Some troubleshooting tips may not be applicable depending on the display options supported by and configured for your card. 6.1.1 Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting For more advanced troubleshooting information, contact AMD Customer Care at http://support.amd.com. 6.1.1.1 The graphics card doesn't fit any of the motherboard slots.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Amd Crossfire

    AMD CrossFire. This will cause AMD CrossFire to reduce the amount of memory on the card with the most amount of memory to match the memory size of the graphics card with the least amount of memory.
  • Page 29 See your motherboard's manual to determine which is the primary PCIe slot. 6.1.2.4 3D Client is Active You will not be able to start AMD CrossFire if a 3D application, game, or video playback, such as a DVD movie, is running.

  • Page 30: Hdtv Adapter Troubleshooting

    6.1.3 HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems with HDTV. More troubleshooting information can be found on the AMD Web site. Please visit http://support.amd.com. 6.1.3.1 There is a black border around the TV when using an HDMI™ connection.

  • Page 31: Customer Care

    If you experience difficulties with your AMD Radeon™ product, you can contact AMD Customer Care in the following ways. The latest contact information and tips for faster service can be found on the AMD Global Technical Support page at http://support.amd.com.

  • Page 32: Fcc Compliance Information (Usa)

    FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 33: Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada)

    EMC Directive 2004/108/EC CISPR 22/EN 55022—Class B: Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. CISPR 24/EN 55024—Information Technology Equipment—Immunity Characteristics —Limits and Methods of Measurements © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics...

  • Page 34: Electrical Safety

    This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions. VCCI V-3 Class B AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 35: Kc Certification Information (Korea)

    KN22 and KN24 Class B © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics...

  • Page 36: Bsmi Certification Information (Taiwan)

    This is a Class A Information Product, when used in residential environment, it may cause radio frequency interference, under such circumstances, the user may be requested to take appropriate countermeasures. CNS13438 Class B CNS13438 AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 37: C-Tick (Australia And New Zealand)

    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. 6.3.10 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance (European Union) This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 38 32 Reference AMD Radeon™ R7 260X Graphics © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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