AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator User Guide Part Number: 54677_enu_1.
ii © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. All rights reserved. Disclaimer The information contained herein is for informational purposes only, and is subject to change without notice. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, it may contain technical inaccuracies, omissions and typographical errors, and AMD is under no obligation to update or otherwise correct this information. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
iii Important Safety Instructions 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.
iv AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Recording Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vi 5.4 Workstation Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 5.4.1 Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new AMD FirePro™ W8100 graphics card (P/N: 102C67501-xx), please make sure you have the proper system requirements and have completed the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter. 1.1 System Requirements The following are minimum requirements for installing a single AMD FirePro™ W8100 graphics accelerator: • AMD Opteron™, AMD Phenom™, AMD Athlon™, Intel Xeon, or Intel Core™ CPU.
2 Getting Started Figure 1–1 Typical Serial Number and 102 Part Number Arrangement 1 Serial number (S/N) 2 102 part number (P/N) AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Chapter 2 Hardware and Software Installation This chapter details how to install your graphics accelerator in your system as well as where to download associated software and drivers. 2.1 Installation Overview Once you have determined that your system meets the minimum requirements, perform the following tasks to install your new graphics accelerator. Detailed installation instructions are provided in the following sections. 1.
4 Hardware and Software Installation Note: Always handle a graphics card with care when adding or removing it from your system. • Never twist or bend your card. • Avoid interference from the card's fan housing with mechanical hinges or clips inside your system's chassis. • Make sure that the PCIe® card slot-locking mechanism on the motherboard is unlocked or open before inserting or removing a card. Please consult your motherboard manual for instructions, if necessary. 1.
Hardware and Software Installation 5 Figure 2–1 Example PCIe Card Slot-locking Mechanism 5. Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back-plate cover. Make sure all internal cables are clear of the slot. 6. Align your AMD FirePro graphics card with the PCIe slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. You may need to hold open the PCIe card slotlocking mechanism with your finger when you seat the card. 7. Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely. 8.
6 Hardware and Software Installation 2.3 Installing Graphics Drivers and Software To install or remove the drivers and software, you must be logged on as a user with administrator rights. Drivers and configuration software, which include the Control Center software application, are provided to both operate and take advantage of all the features of the graphics accelerator. For information on some the key features that are available for your product, see Chapter 4 Using the Control Center Software (p. 11).
Chapter 3 Display Configuration This chapter describes how to configure displays. It also lists available display connections for your graphics accelerator. 3.1 Baseplate Connections The following figure shows the display connections available on your graphics accelerator. Note: Baseplate may not appear exactly as depicted. Figure 3–1 AMD FirePro™ W8100 Baseplate Connections 1 DisplayPort 1.2 connection 2 DisplayPort 1.2 connection 3 DisplayPort 1.2 connection 4 DisplayPort 1.
8 Display Configuration Table 3–1 Display Connection Options Display Connection Options DisplayPort display • DisplayPort connection DFP (digital flat-panel) display • DisplayPort connection with DisplayPort-to-DVI adapter (single- or duallink) HDMI™ display • DisplayPort connection with DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter CRT (cathode ray tube) display • DisplayPort connection with DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter Note: Adapters mentioned here may not be included with your AMD FirePro product.
Display Configuration 9 Table 3–2 Sample Display Configurations Sample Display Configuration DP Connector DP Connector DP Connector DP Connector Total Output DP-DP-DP-DP-DPDP 2 x DP 1.2 with Multi-stream 2 x DP 1.
10 Display Configuration AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Chapter 4 Using the Control Center Software 4.1 Control Center Overview The Control Center software application contains settings for configuring and finetuning your AMD product. Use it to manage desktops and displays, optimize your graphics processor for enhanced 3D application and video quality, and configure your CPU for improved power savings or system performance.
12 Using the Control Center Software Table 4–1 Control Center Access Routes in Windows® Access Route Instructions Windows Start Screen 1. On the Windows Start screen, open App commands and then tap or click All apps. 2. Click the Control Center tile. Windows Desktop 1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop. 2. From the shortcut menu that appears, click the Control Center option. Windows Start Menu 1. Click Start on the Windows task bar. 2. Click All Programs followed by the Control Center option.
Chapter 5 Reference This chapter provides notices, troubleshooting tips, and customer care, warranty, and standards-compliance information. 5.1 Product Features This chapter describes some of the special features that are associated with the AMD FirePro™ W8100 product and are available through the Control Center software application. Note: Feature availability varies between AMD FirePro™ products and operating systems. 5.1.
14 Reference • Auto-Stereo (Horizontal Interleaved): Select this option for auto-stereo display devices that support horizontally interleaved stereo image pairs. • Passive (Dual Head): Select this option for passive stereo display devices that support dual video input. • Passive with Horizontal Invert (Dual Head): Select this option for passive stereo display devices that support horizontally inverted stereo image pairs.
Reference 15 Figure 5–1 ATI FirePro S400 Side View 1 Two RJ-45 Connections for Framelock 2 LED Indicator Light 3 BNC Connection for External Synchronization 4 Four Synchronization Module-to-GPU Connections 5 Physical Mounting (Unpowered) 6 SATA Power Connection Important: Please note the following: • The RJ-45 connections are not ethernet connections. • The BNC connection should not be connected to a cable distribution system (or equivalent). 5.1.2.
16 Reference to an externally generated signal, guaranteeing that devices (cameras, videotape recorders, character or title generators, and so on) work together effectively. Typically, a workstation user plugs a “house sync” signal into the graphics board— typically set at NTSC (U.S.), PAL (Europe), or HDTV rates—instructing the graphics board to trigger various edges of the external sync signal. The house sync signal connects to the BNC connection on the AMD FirePro™ W8100.
Reference 17 5.1.2.3 Framelock Framelock (sometimes called “frame synchronization”) refers to combining output locking with synchronized buffer swaps for 3D applications running across multiple windows. This type of synchronization can be used to coordinate the display of frames for applications on a single computer or across multiple computers. In framelocked systems with multiple computers, one (the timing server) is responsible for generating a synchronization signal for the others (the timing clients).
18 Reference Figure 5–4 Two PCs with Four GPUs Each Framelocked This diagram shows an advanced framelock and genlock setup using four PCs with four GPUs each; each computer is connected to an AMD FirePro™ W8100 synchronization module synchronized with an external signal generator. AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Reference 19 Figure 5–5 Four PCs Framelocked and Genlocked 5.1.2.3.1 Tips for Configuring Framelock Framelock implementation is achieved using OpenGL extensions. For more information on whether your applications support these extensions, consult your software vendor. Use the RJ-45 connections on the sync module to configure framelock across multiple computers.
20 Reference As with HDMI™, DisplayPort audio is enabled through Windows®. For more information, consult your Windows documentation. 5.2 Workstation Card Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. More troubleshooting information can be found using the knowledgebase on the AMD Web site at http://support.amd.com/. 5.2.1 Computer does not boot up properly. Verify that the installation instructions were properly followed.
Reference 21 rate, and color depth settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs in your Display Properties dialog. Caution: Ensure that both the graphics card and monitor support the resolution and refresh rates you select. Incompatible resolution/refresh rate selection may result in monitor damage. Refer to your monitor's documentation for recommended resolutions and refresh rates. 5.2.4 The screen image is off-center or there are odd colors.
22 Reference To support the special graphics processor on the AMD FirePro card, the system BIOS should automatically assign a system interrupt to the slot where the card is installed. However, there may be problems if your graphics card does not receive an interrupt or a system interrupt is used for more than one device. In case of problems, check the system configuration utility of your operating system for the interrupt assignments. 5.
Reference 23 5.4.1 Shipping Before shipping any unit for repair, obtain an RMA number for warranty service. When shipping your product, pack it securely, show the RMA and serial number of the product on the outside, and ship prepaid and insured. AMD will not be held liable for damage or loss to the product in shipment. Standard warranty service consists of repair upon receipt. AMD reserves the right to replace the product with a serviced product at their sole discretion at any time.
24 Reference 5.5 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. AMD products are either Class A or Class B compliant and are indicated accordingly on the compliance label for each product. The following regulatory information applies to Class A and Class B products.
Reference 25 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. • 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.
26 Reference Class B EMC Directive 2004/108/EC CISPR 22/EN 55022—Class B: Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. CISPR 24/EN 55024—Information Technology Equipment—Immunity Characteristics —Limits and Methods of Measurements 5.5.
Reference 27 This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions. VCCI V-3 Class B Translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
28 Reference As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for business purpose, the seller and/or buyer is asked to beware of this point and in case a wrongful sale or purchase has been made, it is asked that a change to household use be made. KN22 and KN24 Class B Translation: "Class B" Equipment (Household purpose info/telecommunications equipment) As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose, this product can be used in any area including residential area. KN22 and KN24 5.
Reference 29 CNS13438 5.5.8 C-Tick (Australia and New Zealand) ACMA — Australian Communications and Media Authority • Radiocommunications Act 1992 (Australia)—per notices of section 182 • AS/ NZS CISPR 22 5.5.9 Product Environmental Compliance This product may carry a marking similar to those below that indicates its level of compliance with China RoHS standards. For information on China RoHS, EU RoHS, or EU REACH compliance, please refer to Product Environmental Compliance on the AMD Web site. 5.5.
30 Reference AMD FirePro™ W8100 Graphics Accelerator © 2014 Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
