ATI Radeon HD 5850/5870

User Guide
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Note: This product is for use only with compatible UL-listed personal computers that have installation instructions detailing user installation of this class of product. Read all instructions before beginning installation. All safety and installation instructions should be read before the product is installed or operated. Retain all instructions. Safety, installation, and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed all warnings. All warnings regarding the product and its operating instructions should be obeyed. Use appropriate grounding. Caution: For continued protection against the risk of electric shock and fire, install this accessory only in products equipped with a three-wire grounding plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This is a safety feature. 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.

Contents

Installation.1
Installation Overview. 1 Replacing an Existing Card. 1 First Card for this PC. 1 Record the Serial and Part Numbers. 2 Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows XP). 2 Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows Vista/Windows 7). 3 Installing the Graphics Card. 3 Installing the ATI Catalyst Software Suite (Windows OS). 5

Display Configuration. 7

Configure the Display (Optional). 7 ATI Radeon HD 5850/5870 Connections. 8 Display Configurations. 9 Multi-Display Support.9
ATI CrossFireX Technology. 11
ATI CrossFireX Introduction. 11 Installing ATI CrossFireX Graphics Cards. 11 Enabling ATI CrossFireX. 15

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System Requirements. 17 Hardware. 17 ATI CrossFireX Requirements. 17 Using ATI Catalyst Control Center. 18 ATI Catalyst Control Center Overview. 18 Starting the ATI Catalyst Control Center Software.18 Accessing ATI Catalyst Control Center Help. 19 Troubleshooting. 19 Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting. 19 Troubleshooting ATI CrossFireX. 20 HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting. 22 Customer Care. 23 International Compliance Information. 24 FCC Compliance Information. 24 Industry Canada Compliance Statement. 25
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CE Compliance Information. 25 Electrical Safety. 25 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance. 26 VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information. 26 KCC Certification Information. 26 BSMI Certification Information. 27

Chapter 1 Installation

For support, you will need to record the serial number and the part number for the card before installation.

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. This section briefly describes the high-level steps for both cases.
Replacing an Existing Card
If you are replacing an existing graphics card, you need to: 1. Start the computer and then uninstall the old graphics driver. 2. Turn off the computer and then remove the old card. 3. Install the new card and then connect the monitor. 4. Start the computer and then install the new drivers and software. 5. Restart the computer.

First Card for this PC

If this is the first graphics card for this PC, you need to: 1. With the computer off, install the new card and then connect the monitor. 2. Start the computer and then install the new drivers and software. 3. Restart the computer.

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Record the Serial and Part Numbers
Write down the serial number and part number before installing. The serial number and 102 part number on the graphics card are required for registration and free support. They are located on a sticker on the back of the card. The emphasized numbers in bold are required for registration and free support. Figure 11 Sample Serial and Part Numbers
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. On the Windows taskbar, click Start Control Panel and then double-click Add or Remove Programs. 3. Select the current graphics card driver and then click Add/Remove. The wizard appears and removes the current display drivers. 4. Turn off the system after the driver has been removed. Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional software installed, this software may also need to be removed before restarting the computer. For example, DVD Player or Multimedia applications.

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Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows Vista/ Windows 7)
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. 3. Double-click Hardware and Sound and then double-click Device Manager. 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.

Installing the Graphics Card
1. Turn off the computer, monitor(s), and other peripheral devices. 2. Unplug the computer's power cord, and then disconnect all cables from the back of the computer. Caution: Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral cable or removing a component from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard. 3. Remove the cover to the computer's case. Note: If necessary, consult the computer manual for help in removing the cover. Caution: Static electricity can seriously damage computer components. Discharge your body's static electricity by touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis before you touch any components inside the computer's case to avoid damaging them. 4. Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from the computer, if necessary.

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5. Locate the appropriate bus slot and, if necessary, remove the corresponding metal backplate cover(s). Make sure all internal cables are clear of the slot. Note: If you cannot find a bus slot to match the card, you need a graphics card with the correct bus to match the motherboard. 6. Align the graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7. If your card requires supplementary power and must be connected directly to the power supply, locate the appropriate power connector cable(s) from the power supply and connect it (or them) to the graphics card's supplementary power connector(s). Note: If applicable, before installing a card that requires a supplementary power connection, make sure your existing power supply has such a connection available. Tip: The location of power connections may vary between models. They can be located on either the side or back of the card. Figure 12 Possible Power Connection Locations on the Graphics Card
Power supply Graphics card
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. 10. Reconnect any cables you have disconnected during installation, and then plug in the computer's power cord. 11. Turn on the monitor, and then the computer.

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If you have properly installed the graphics card, the computer should start normally. Proceed to install the software and drivers for your ATI Radeon HD 5850/5870 graphics card.
Installing the ATI Catalyst Software Suite (Windows OS)

To install or remove software, you must have administrator rights or be logged on as a user with administrator rights. Note: The installation dialog displays in English if the operating systems language is not supported. Software is provided to both operate and take advantage of all the features of the graphics card. Software includes: The graphics card drivers. ATI Catalyst Control Center software. HydraVision software (included in the custom install). SurroundView software (included in the custom install). ATI Avivo video converter software (included in the custom install). 1. Insert the Software and Documentation CD. Note: If the install wizard does not start, navigate to the CD drive and double-click ATISETUP.exe. 2. From the menu that appears, click Software Install. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, select either Express or Custom. Not all software components are installed using the Express installation. Custom installation allows you to select individual software components for installation. 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.

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Chapter 2 Display Configuration
This section describes how to configure the display and lists the available display connections.
Configure the Display (Optional)
To change the display configuration or if you are experiencing an issue with the display, do the following: Note: If you are not experiencing any troubles with the display, no adjustments are necessary. 1. Right-click on the desktop and, in the shortcut that appears, click Properties. The Display Properties dialog appears. 2. Click the Settings tab and then select the screen resolution and color depth that best suit your requirements and the displays performance. 3. Click Advanced and then select the Monitor tab. 4. Choose a refresh rate from the drop-down list. Caution: Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by the display may damage it. Consult the displays documentation if necessary. 5. Click OK. Once you have configured the main display you can configure any other displays that are connected.

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6. To configure another display, do the following: a. Right-click on the desktop and, in the shortcut that appears, click Properties. Note: The ATI Catalyst Control Center software can also enable and configure multiple monitors. b. To access the basic multi-monitor configuration settings, click the Settings tab. c. Select the monitor icon identified by the number 2. Note: When using multiple monitors with the graphics card, one monitor will always be the primary display, additional monitors will be designated as secondary. d. 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.

ATI Radeon HD 5850/5870 Connections
The following figure shows the display connections available on your ATI Radeon HD 5850/5870 graphics card. Note: The baseplate may not appear exactly as depicted. Figure 21 ATI Radeon HD 5850/5870 Display Connections
DisplayPort connection (DP only). Carries video and audio signals to DisplayPort-compliant devices. HDMI connection. Carries video and audio signals to HDMI-compliant devices. Two DVI-I Dual Link connections. Provides video digital signals and HDMI output that is compatible with most HDMI-compliant devices.

Display Configurations

The following table lists options for connecting displays that are indirectly supported by the connection types available on the graphics card. For best graphics performance and quality, always use native connections, if available, when connecting displays. Note: Only display configurations using the DVI-to-VGA adapter included with your graphics card are mentioned here. Table 21 Display Configurations
Display Configuration Connection Options Adapter DFP (digital flat-panel) display DVI-I connection with DVI-toVGA adapter (pictured)

CRT (VGA) display

DVI-I connection with DVI-to- (See illustration above) VGA adapter

Multi-Display Support

Your ATI Radeon HD 5850/5870 graphics card provides multi-display functionality through its various display connections. The graphics card can output to a maximum of three displays using the following set of connections: Two DVI-I Dual Link connections and one DisplayPort connection. One DVI-I Dual Link connection, one HDMI connection, and one DisplayPort connection. One DVI-I Dual Link connection, one VGA connection (via a DVI-I Dual Link connection and DVI-to-VGA adapter), and one DisplayPort connection. One VGA connection (via a DVI-I Dual Link connection and DVI-to-VGA adapter), one HDMI connection, and one DisplayPort connection. For a list of all possible display configuration combinations, visit http:// www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/ati-radeon-hd-5000/Pages/ displayport-support.aspx.

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Chapter 3 ATI CrossFireX Technology
Note: These features are only available for ATI Radeon HD 5850/5870 graphics cards with ATI CrossFireX connections.

ATI CrossFireX Introduction
ATI CrossFireX is a multi-GPU (graphics processing unit) performance gaming platform. It enables multiple graphics processors installed in a single computer to work together to improve system performance, creating a high-performance gaming platform. Typically, setup involves two or more graphics cards, but with the appropriate motherboard, the technology can use a single card and the builtin GPU of the motherboard Note: The ATI Catalyst Control Center software contains a different ATI CrossFireX user interface for each configuration type and automatically loads the appropriate one when a valid ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected in the system. If ATI Catalyst A.I. is enabled in the ATI Catalyst Control Center software, the optimal rendering mode available for the application is automatically selected.
Installing ATI CrossFireX Graphics Cards
These instructions assume that a PCIe graphics card has already been successfully installed in the secondary slot (slot one), and that the primary slot (slot zero) is empty. Note: Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure that your system has an adequate power supply. For an up-to-date listing of ATI CrossFireX certified motherboards and power supplies, see ati.amd.com/products/certification. 1. Make sure the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices are off.
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2. Unplug the computer power cord and disconnect the monitor cable from the back panel of the computer. Caution: To avoid possible damage to the motherboard, wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from the motherboard. 3. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult the computer manual for help removing the cover. Caution: Remember to discharge your bodys static electricity by touching the power supply case or the metal surface of the computer chassis. 4. Remove any unneeded graphics cards from the computer. Warning: Some graphics cards can get hot while operating. Wait approximately five minutes after turning off the computer before touching the card. 5. Locate the PCIe slots on the motherboard. If necessary, also remove the corresponding back panel cover. 6. Align the new graphics card in the secondary PCIe slot next to the existing graphics card and press firmly until the card is fully seated. 7. Connect the power supply to the cards. Tip: The location of power connections may vary between models. They can be located on either the side or back of the card.

Figure 31 Connecting the Power Cables
Power supply Existing card New card
8. Remove protection tags from the ends of the ATI CrossFireX interconnect and connect the cards. Caution: Always handle the ATI CrossFireX bridge interconnect by the connector only. Do not push or pull on the flexible cable.
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Figure 32 ATI CrossFireX Bridge Interconnect Protection Tag
Figure 33 ATI CrossFireX Installation
ATI CrossFireX graphics cards Interconnect
9. Fasten the graphics cards securely to the back panel. 10. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover.
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11. Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the computer power cord. 12. Turn on the monitor and then the computer. ATI CrossFireX must now be enabled using ATI Catalyst Control Center.

Enabling ATI CrossFireX

When the ATI CrossFireX configuration is detected for the first time by the ATI Catalyst display driver, ATI CrossFireX support is usually enabled automatically, and the best possible GPU combination is selected based on the hardware configuration. If necessary, you can change the existing ATI CrossFireX configuration using the following procedure. ATI Radeon dual-GPU graphics cards are designed based on ATI CrossFireX technology. As a result, ATI CrossFireX support is always enabled for such cards. 1. Based on the navigation system contained in the ATI Catalyst Control Center window, do one of the following:
Navigation menuOn the Graphics menu, click CrossFireX. Navigation treeFrom the tree in the Graphics Settings tab, click CrossFireX.
2. Click Configure. 3. From the Graphics Adapter list, select the graphics card to act as the display GPU. 4. Select Enable CrossFireX. Note: The Choose from the following Rendered GPU combinations dropdown list automatically populates with all available render GPUs based on the selected display GPU. The list displays only GPUs that can be enabled for ATI CrossFireX. Other combinations are not listed here but may be listed on the CrossFire Diagnostics page. 5. From the list, select the appropriate combination. Note: If the selected combination is not the most optimal choice for your system, a message appears at the bottom of the page notifying you of this. 6. Click Apply.

For information on the individual features of the software, access the comprehensive in-program help system (see Accessing ATI Catalyst Control Center Help or visit the AMD Customer Care Web site at http://ati.amd.com/ support/).
Starting the ATI Catalyst Control Center Software
The following table shows the ways you can start the ATI Catalyst Control Center software:
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Table 41 ATI Catalyst Control Center Access Routes
Access Route Windows Desktop Instructions 1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop. 2. From the shortcut menu that appears, click ATI CATALYST(TM) Control Center. 1. Click Start on the Windows task bar. 2. Select All Programs Catalyst Control Center. 1. Right-click the ATI icon in the Windows Notification Area. 2. From the short menu, select ATI Catalyst Control Center. When you first installed the ATI Catalyst Control Center, the setup wizard provided you with the option of placing a shortcut on the desktop. If you chose this option, you can double-click the ATI Catalyst Control Center desktop shortcut.
Windows Start Menu Windows Notification Area Desktop Shortcut
Accessing ATI Catalyst Control Center Help
ATI Catalyst Control Center Help provides information on the features and concepts of your ATI Radeon product. You can also use the ATI Catalyst Control Center Help feature to access usage information, generate a problem report, and get software version details. 1. Open ATI Catalyst Control Center in the Advanced view. 2. Choose one of the following options:
Press the F1 key at any time to get specific help on the currently displayed information. To browse the entire help contents, from either the Help or Options Help menu, choose Help Contents. To access AMD's Web site, from either the Help or Options Help menu, choose Go to ATI.com.

Troubleshooting

Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting
For more advanced troubleshooting information, contact AMD Customer Care for ATI products at ati.amd.com.
The graphics card doesn't fit any of the motherboard slots.

There is no display on the TV.
The TV will not display anything until Windows starts; this may take several minutes. Make sure the TV is set to YPbPr input. 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 analog connection, playback of CSS-protected DVDs may be restricted to certain modes. For displays connected using a digital connection, playback on certain DVD players may also be restricted if HDCP (high-bandwidth content protection) cannot be enabled. This restriction also applies to displays connected using active DisplayPort adapters.
The entire display is not visible.
If the component input device supports it, try 720p mode.
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The display appears tilted.
Consult the HDTV documentation.
The CRT display is green.
The system is in component output mode. Restart the computer with only the CRT monitor connected.
TVs/monitors connected cannot be enabled.
If TVs and/or monitors connected using DisplayPort adapters, passive dongles, or active dongles cannot be enabled, visit http://www.amd.com/us/products/ desktop/graphics/ati-radeon-hd-5000/Pages/displayport-support.aspx to check the connectivity options available for your graphics card and that your chosen configuration is supported. Check individual connections to the TVs/monitors.

Customer Care

For detailed instructions on how to use your product, refer to the documentation included on the installation CD. To activate Customer Care, you must register your product at ati.amd.com/ online/registration. If you require further assistance with your product, the following Customer Care options are available:
Service Availability Language English, French, Spanish Access http://ati.amd.com/support/ or Attention: Customer Care Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., 1 Commerce Valley Drive East, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3T 7X6 Telephone US & Canada Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Note: AMD reserves the right to change hours of support. For more information, please refer to ati.amd.com/support/terms/. English 1-877-284-1566 (toll-free) or 1-905-882-2626 (Canada) (International and/or local toll charges to Canada will apply).

Online or mail 24 hours a day
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

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International Compliance Information
This section details the worldwide compliance information for this product, which is manufactured to be compliant in the regions where it is sold. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance Information
This product complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with 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. Complies with FCC 15.107 and 15.109. For further compliance information:
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Europe: The Low Voltage Directive2006/95/EC EN 60950-1Safety of Information Technology Equipment USA/Canada: UL 60950-1 (Information Technology EquipmentSafetyPart 1: General Requirements) CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 (Information Technology EquipmentSafetyPart 1: General Requirements) To meet UL safety requirements, the computers maximum room temperature should not exceed 40 C.

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