ATI Radeon HD 4850 Graphics Card User Guide Part Number: 137-41599-10
ii © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. All rights reserved. The contents of this document are provided in connection with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (“AMD”) products. AMD makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this publication and reserves the right to discontinue or make changes to products, specifications, product descriptions, and documentation at any time without notice.
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 Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as is practical. ATI Radeon HD 4850 Graphics Card © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Contents System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Display Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Configure the Display (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 System Requirements Hardware Minimum requirements are: • Motherboard with one PCIe® ×16 lane graphics slot. • AMD Athlon™ or Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU. • 1 GB RAM. • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for installing software. • A 450 watt or better power supply with two 2×3 PCIe power connectors. • Certified power supplies are strongly recommended; for a list of certified power supplies, see ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.
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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) 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.
4 Display Configuration ATI Radeon HD 4850 Graphics Card Connections The following figure illustrates the typical connections on the ATI Radeon HD 4850 Graphics Card graphics card. Available connections may vary between models. Figure 2–1 ATI Radeon HD 4850 Graphics Card Connections 1 DVI-I Dual Link connection (It provides audio and video digital signals and HDMI™ output that is compatible with most HDMI devices.
5 Supported Display Connections The graphics card provides hardware support for DVI-I and VGA monitors, and HDMI HDTVs (using a DVI-to-HDMI adapter). It also provides standard TV output.
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Chapter 3 Using ATI Catalyst Control Center ATI Catalyst Control Center Overview The ATI Catalyst Control Center software provides access to the display features of the graphics card. Use the software to fine-tune graphics settings, enable or disable connected display devices, and change the orientation of the desktop. Many features display previews of the changes before they are applied.
8 Using ATI Catalyst Control Center Table 3–1 ATI Catalyst Control Center Access Routes Access Route Instructions Windows® Desktop 1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop. 2. From the shortcut menu that appears, click ATI CATALYST(TM) Control Center. Windows Start Menu 1. Click Start on the Windows task bar. Windows System Tray 1. Right-click the ATI icon in the Windows System Tray.
Chapter 4 Reference The following section offers troubleshooting tips and provides customer care, warranty, and compliance information. 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.
10 Reference • AMD Customer Care is unable to assist with refunds, returns, or exchange- specific inquiries. If resolving the problem being experienced is critical to your decision to keep the product, it is your responsibility to ensure that you know and are within the period of time your reseller will allow for refunds, returns, or exchange. • AMD is not responsible for any expense incurred accessing Customer Care.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement 11 For further compliance information: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 62 Forest Street Marlborough, MA 01752 USA Tel: 508-303-3900 Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and with BETS-7, Section 3.6. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada, et NTMR-7, Section 3.6.
12 Reference VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information MIC Certification Information "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. BSMI Certification Information ATI Radeon HD 4850 Graphics Card © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
