ATI Radeon HD 5450 User Guide Part Number: 137-41728-10
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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.
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Contents Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Replacing an Existing Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 First Card for this PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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.
2 Installation 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.
First Card for this PC 3 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.
4 Installation 5. Locate the appropriate bus slot on the motherboard. If necessary, remove the corresponding back panel cover. 6. Align the new graphics card in the bus slot and press firmly until the card is fully seated. Figure 1–2 Graphics Card Installation 7. Fasten the graphics card securely to the back panel. 8. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and then replace the computer cover. 9.
Configure the Display (Optional) 5 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 system’s 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.
6 Installation 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 display’s performance. 3. Click Advanced and then select the Monitor tab. 4. Choose a refresh rate from the drop-down list.
Display Adapters (Optional Accessories) 7 Figure 1–3 Connections 1 VGA 2 HDMI 3 DVI-I Display Adapters (Optional Accessories) The following illustrates the adapters you can use to connect the graphics card to other display devices not directly supported by the available connection types. Adapter Description DVI-to-VGA DVI-to-HDMI™ Supported Display Connections The graphics card provides hardware support for DVI-I monitors, and HDMI HDTVs (using a DVI-to-HDMI adapter).
8 Installation Table 1–1 Display Configurations Display Connections CRT analog display • VGA connection • DVI-I-to-VGA adapter LCD display • DVI-I connection and DVI cable • DVI-I connection and DVI-I-to-VGA adapter HDTV display • DVI connection and DVI cable HDMI HDTV • DVI connection and DVI-to-HDMI adapter and HDMI cable ATI Radeon HD 5450 © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chapter 2 Reference The following section offers troubleshooting tips and provides customer care, warranty, and compliance information. 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 400 watt or better power supply. • Certified power supplies are strongly recommended; for a list of certified power supplies, see ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu.
10 Reference Basic View A simplified view of the features that includes wizards to quickly make changes. Advanced View A powerful interface that enables complete configuration of the feature set of the graphics card. Custom View A customized view so that desired features can be accessed quickly. 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.
Searching the Help 11 ➭ To access AMD's Web site, from either the Help or Options ▷ Help menu, choose Go to ATI.com. Searching the Help 1. Click Help in the Dashboard. 2. Click Search Help. 3. Enter the word(s) you wish to search for the in search box of the ATI Catalyst Control Center Help. 4. Click Go. Troubleshooting Note: Some troubleshooting tips may not be applicable depending on the display options supported by and configured for your card.
12 Reference If using Windows operating system, restart your computer in Safe Mode. For information on Safe Mode, consult the Windows documentation. Check the system configuration utility for interrupt assignments. The computer boots up but there is no display. Verify that the monitor is connected properly to the computer and a power supply. If a DisplayPort™ adapter, passive dongle, or active dongle is used, visit http:// www.amd.
Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting 13 Service Availability Online or mail 24 hours a day Language Access English, French, Spanish 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. English 1-877-284-1566 (toll-free) or Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
14 Reference FCC Compliance Information (USA) 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.
Electrical Safety 15 CISPR 22:2008-09/EN 55022:2006—Class B: Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.
16 Reference VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information (Japan) KCC Certification Information (Korea) "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 (Taiwan) ATI Radeon HD 5450 © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
C-Tick (Australia and New Zealand) 17 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: 2006 © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
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