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AMD Radeon™ HD 6500/6600 SeriesUser GuidePart Number: 137-41905-10

4 Getting StartedAMD Radeon™ HD 6500/6600 Series © 2011 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Chapter 2Hardware InstallationThis chapter details how to install the AMD Radeon HD 6500/6600 series graphics cardin your system.Installation Overvie

2. Unplug the computer's power cord, and then disconnect all cables from the backof the computer.Caution:Wait approximately 20 seconds after unpl

Figure 2–1 Possible Power Connection Locations on the Graphics Card1 Power supply2 Graphics card8. Fasten the graphics card securely to the back pan

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Chapter 3Software InstallationThis chapter describes the installation of the software and drivers associated withyour AMD Radeon product.AMD Drivers

2. From the menu that appears, click Software Install.3. Follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, select either Express orCustom .Not all sof

Chapter 4Display ConfigurationThis section describes how to configure the display and lists the available displayconnections.Display ConnectionsThe f

Note: Adapters not provided with your graphics card can be purchased directly fromAMD's Web site or through your local AMD resellers.Adapter Desc

Supported Display ConnectionsTo ensure the highest possible performance, only one display is supported whenAMD CrossFireX™ is active. For more informa

© 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. All rights reserved.The contents of this document are provided in connection with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (“AM

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Chapter 5Using the Control Center SoftwareControl Center OverviewThe Control Center software application contains settings for configuring and fine-t

Table 5–1 Control Center Access RoutesAccess Route InstructionsWindows® Desktop 1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop.2. From the shortcut menu tha

Chapter 6AMD CrossFireX™ TechnologyNote: These features are only available for AMD Radeon HD 6500/6600 series graphicscards with AMD CrossFireX™ conn

Caution:Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the powersupply case or the metal surface of the computer chassis.4. Remove a

Figure 6–1 Connecting the Power Cables1 Power supply2 Existing card3 New card8. Fasten the graphics cards securely to the back panel.9. Make sure th

AMD CrossFireX must now be enabled using Catalyst™ Control Center.Enabling AMD CrossFireX™When AMD CrossFireX support is enabled, the best possible GP

Chapter 7ReferenceThe following section offers troubleshooting tips and provides customer care,warranty, and compliance information.TroubleshootingNo

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 adapte

3D Client is ActiveYou will not be able to start AMD CrossFireX if a 3D application, game, or videoplayback, such as a DVD movie, is running.Close all

Important Safety InstructionsNote: This product is for use only with compatible UL-listed personal computers that have installationinstructions detail

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 a

Service Availability Language AccessOnline or mail 24 hours a day English,French,Spanishsupport.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspxorAttention: Custom

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingconditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interferenc

FCC 15, Subpart B, Class BFor further compliance information:Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.1 AMD PlaceP.O. Box 3453Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3453USA Tel: 408-

USA/Canada:•UL 60950-1 (Information Technology Equipment–Safety—Part 1: GeneralRequirements)•CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 (Information Technology Equipment—S

Translation:This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used neara radio or television receiver in a domestic envi

Translation:"Class B" Equipment (Household purpose info/telecommunications equipment)As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for ho

C-Tick (Australia and New Zealand)ACMA — Australian Communications and Media Authority•Radiocommunications Act 1992 (Australia)—per notices of section

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IndexNumber720p 24AAdvanced View 15, 20BBIOS 22backplate 6CCrossFireDDisplayPortdamage 6, 17EENABLE 9, 17, 20, 22, 23Ggraphics card 1–3, 5–7, 9, 11–13

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ContentsChapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.1 System Requirement

7.1 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 1Getting StartedBefore you begin installing your new AMD Radeon HD 6500/6600 series graphics card,please make sure you have the proper system

Recording the Serial and Part NumbersWrite down the serial number and part number before installing. The serial numberand 102 part number on the graph

Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows Vista®/Windows® 7)Follow these steps to uninstall the existing graphics card driver in preparationfor installatio