AMD Radeon HD 7790 User's Guide

AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 GraphicsUser GuidePart Number: 53188_enu_1.0

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

10. Reconnect any cables you have disconnected during installation, and then plugin the computer's power cord.11. Turn on the monitor, and then t

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

3.2 Display ConfigurationsThe following table lists options for attaching displays that are indirectly supported bythe connections on your graphics c

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

4. Choose a refresh rate from the drop-down list.Caution:Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by the display may damage it. Consultthe display’s docume

Chapter 4AMD CrossFire™ TechnologyNote: These features are only available for AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 graphics cardswith AMD CrossFire™ connections.4.1

4. Remove any unneeded graphics cards from the computer.Warning:Some graphics cards can get hot while operating. Wait approximately fiveminutes after

Figure 4–1 Connecting the Power Cables1 Power supply2 Existing card3 New card8. If your AMD CrossFire configuration requires an AMD CrossFire intern

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Figure 4–2 AMD CrossFire™ Bridge Interconnect Protection TagFigure 4–3 AMD CrossFire™ Installation1 AMD CrossFire graphics cards2 Interconnect9. F

10. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (forexample, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover.11. Rec

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Chapter 5Using the Control Center Software5.1 Control Center OverviewThe Control Center software application contains settings for configuring and f

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

The help system opens to provide context-sensitive help for the current page orgeneral usage information.Using the Control Center Software 19© 2013 Ad

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

•Turn off the on-board video.•Install a different graphics card. If there are no display issues, then the graphicscard in question may be defective.•I

6.1.2.3 Card Reversal RecommendedA recommendation message to reverse the graphics card positions may appear if theprimary graphics card is not instal

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

6.1.3.1 There is a black border around the TV when using an HDMI™ connection.Try adjusting the overscan/underscan of the TV. For more information, se

6.2.1 Contact InformationIf you experience difficulties with your AMD Radeon™ product, you can contact AMDCustomer Care in the following ways.The lat

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassA digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limi

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.1 AMD PlaceP.O. Box 3453Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3453USA Tel: 408-749-40006.3.2 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada)C

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

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

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

6.3 International Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 1Getting StartedBefore you begin installing your new AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 graphics card (P/N: 102-C58203-xx, or 102-C58501-xx), please make su

•One AMD CrossFire internal bridge interconnect per additional board(included).•600-watt or better power supply with two 6-pin power connectors.For an

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