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AMD Radeon™ HD 6950/6970User GuidePart Number: 137-41807-10

4 Getting StartedAMD Radeon™ HD 6950/6970 © 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Chapter 2Hardware InstallationThis chapter details how to install your AMD Radeon HD 6950/6970 in your system.Installation OverviewThe installation o

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.ATI 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.AMD Radeon HD 6950/6970

Display ConfigurationsThe following table lists options for attaching displays that are indirectly supported bythe connections on your graphics card.F

The following table shows some examples of multiple display configurations; (A)indicates an active adapter is used and (P) indicates a passive adapter

© 2010 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. All rights reserved.The contents of this document are provided in connection with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (“AM

Note: If you are not experiencing any troubles with the display, no adjustments arenecessary.1. Right-click on the desktop and, in the shortcut that a

Chapter 5AMD CrossFireX TechnologyNote: These features are only available for AMD Radeon HD 6950/6970 graphics cardswith AMD CrossFireX connections.A

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 5–1 Connecting the Power Cables1 Power supply2 Existing card3 New card8. Remove protection tags from the ends of the AMD CrossFire interconne

Figure 5–2 AMD CrossFire Bridge Interconnect Protection TagFigure 5–3 AMD CrossFire Installation1 AMD CrossFire graphics cards2 Interconnect18 AM

9. Fasten the graphics cards securely to the back panel.10. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (forexample, a

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Chapter 6Using Catalyst Control CenterCatalyst Control Center OverviewCatalyst Control Center provides access to the display features of your AMD Rad

Accessing Catalyst Control Center HelpCatalyst Control Center Help provides information on the features and concepts ofyour AMD Radeon product. You ca

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

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

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

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,Spanishhttp://ati.amd.com/support/orAttention: Customer Care Advanced

FCC Compliance Information (USA)This product complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the followingconditions:•This device may not cau

CISPR 24:1997/EN 55024:1998—Information Technology Equipment—ImmunityCharacteristics—Limits and Methods of MeasurementsElectrical SafetyEurope: The Lo

VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information (Japan)KCC Certification Information (Korea)"Class B" Equipment (Household purpose info/telecommunic

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

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

Chapter 7 Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237.1 Troubleshooting . . . . .

Chapter 1Getting StartedBefore you begin installing your new AMD Radeon HD 6950/6970, please make sureyou have the proper system requirements and hav

•One AMD CrossFireX internal bridge interconnect per additional board(included).•A 600 watt or better power supply with either four 6-pin PCIe power c

3. Select the current graphics card driver and then click Change/Remove.Use the wizard that appears to remove the current display driver.4. Turn off t