Sapphire Dual-X R9 285 2GB GDDR5 OC (UEFI) User's Guide

AMD Radeon™ R9 285 Series GraphicsUser Guide / Owner's ManualPart Number: 55038_enu_1.00

Caution:Static electricity can seriously damage computer components. Dischargeyour body's static electricity by touching the power supply case or

Figure 2–1 Dual-card Installation11. Make sure no internal cables are interfering with components inside thecomputer (for example, a cooling fan), a

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Chapter 3Display ConfigurationThis section describes how to configure displays and lists available displayconnections for your graphics card.3.1 Bas

DisplayPort adapters come in three types:•Adapter—Uses DisplayPort signals to transmit audio and video informationbetween variants of the same connect

3.3.1 Multi-Display SupportYour AMD Radeon™ R9 285 Series graphics card provides display functionality for upto six displays through AMD Eyefinity mu

Use the Control Center software application to configure the new display.10 Display ConfigurationAMD Radeon™ R9 285 Series Graphics © 2014 Advanced Mi

Chapter 4AMD CrossFire™ TechnologyNote: AMD CrossFire™ Technology features are available only for systems installedwith more than one compatible AMD

to the primary card. By default, displays that are connected to other graphics cardsare disabled but may be enabled by unlocking them.Use AMD Catalyst

Chapter 5Using the Catalyst™ ControlCenter Software5.1 Catalyst™ Control Center OverviewThe Catalyst™ Control Center software application contains s

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Table 5–1 Control Center Access Routes in Windows®Access Route InstructionsWindows Start Screen 1. On the Windows Start screen, open App commands an

The help system opens to provide context-sensitive help for the current page orgeneral usage information.Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Software 1

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Chapter 6ReferenceThe following section offers troubleshooting tips and provides customer care,warranty, and compliance information.6.1 Troubleshoot

•Install a different graphics card. If there are no display issues, then the graphicscard in question may be defective.•If your motherboard has on-boa

6.1.2.3 DVDs will not play in high-quality modes.For displays connected using an analog connection, playback of CSS-protected DVDsmay be restricted t

6.2.2 DisclaimerAMD Customer Care for Graphics Products will work to resolve your issue and helpyou to get your product up and running. If your issue

Warning:Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Advanced MicroDevices, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.Class BThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

6.3.5 VCCI ITE Compliance Information (Japan)Class ATranslation:This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this equipmen

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

6.3.6 KC Certification Information (Korea)Class ATranslation:"Class A" Equipment (Business purpose info/telecommunications equipment)As thi

Translation:This is a Class A Information Product, when used in residential environment, it maycause radio frequency interference, under such circumst

For information on China RoHS, EU RoHS, or EU REACH compliance, please refer toProduct Environmental Compliance on the AMD Web site.6.3.10 Waste Elec

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

6.3.3 CE Compliance Information (European Union) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 1Getting StartedBefore you begin installing your new AMD Radeon™ R9 285 Series graphics card (P/N:102-C784/C766/C760xx-xx), make sure that yo

1.2 Recording the Serial and Part NumbersWrite down the serial number and part number before installing the graphics card.The serial number and 102 p

Chapter 2Hardware and Software InstallationThis chapter details how to install your graphics card in your system as well as whereto download associat