EasyManua.ls Logo

AMD ATI Radeon HD 5850 User Manual

AMD ATI Radeon HD 5850
40 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
ATI Radeon™ HD 5850/5870
User Guide
Part Number: 137-41675-20

Table of Contents

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the AMD ATI Radeon HD 5850 and is the answer not in the manual?

AMD ATI Radeon HD 5850 Specifications

General IconGeneral
GPU ArchitectureTerascale 2
Process Size40 nm
Stream Processors1440
Core Clock725 MHz
Memory Clock1000 MHz
Memory Size1 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus256 bit
Shader Units1440
Texture Units72
ROPs32
DirectX Support11
OpenGL Support3.2
TDP151 W
Outputs2 x DVI, 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16
Memory Interface256 bit

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Chapter 1 Installation

Installation Overview

Overview of the graphics card installation process.

Replacing an Existing Card

Steps for removing an old graphics card and installing a new one.

First Card for this PC

Steps for installing the graphics card as the initial one in the PC.

Record the Serial and Part Numbers

Instructions to record serial and part numbers for registration and support.

Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows XP)

Detailed steps to uninstall existing graphics drivers on Windows XP.

Uninstalling the Old Driver (Windows Vista/Windows 7)

Detailed steps to uninstall existing graphics drivers on Windows Vista and 7.

Installing the Graphics Card

Comprehensive guide on the physical installation of the graphics card into the computer.

Installing the AMD Catalyst Software Suite

Guide on installing the AMD Catalyst software suite and drivers on Windows OS.

Chapter 2 Display Configuration

Configure the Display

Instructions for adjusting display settings like resolution, color depth, and refresh rate.

ATI Radeon HD 5850/5870 Connections

Identifies and describes the various display output ports on the graphics card.

Display Configurations

Lists different display configuration options and connection types.

Multi-Display Support

Explains how to set up and manage multiple monitors connected to the graphics card.

Chapter 3 AMD CrossFire Technology

AMD CrossFire Introduction

Introduces AMD CrossFire as a technology for enhancing gaming performance with multiple GPUs.

Installing AMD CrossFire Graphics Cards

Step-by-step guide for installing multiple graphics cards to utilize AMD CrossFire.

Enabling AMD CrossFireX

Instructions on how to activate and configure AMD CrossFireX via the Catalyst Control Center.

Chapter 4 Reference

System Requirements

Outlines the minimum hardware and CrossFire requirements for system compatibility.

Hardware

Details the essential hardware specifications needed for the graphics card.

AMD CrossFire Requirements

Specifies the prerequisites for setting up an AMD CrossFire configuration.

Using Catalyst Control Center

Guidance on accessing and utilizing the features of the Catalyst Control Center.

Catalyst Control Center Overview

A general overview of the Catalyst Control Center's interface and capabilities.

Starting the Catalyst Control Center Software

Describes various methods to launch the Catalyst Control Center application.

Accessing Catalyst Control Center Help

How to access the integrated help system for detailed software information.

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common issues encountered during graphics card installation.

Graphics Card Installation Troubleshooting

Specific troubleshooting steps for problems during graphics card installation.

Troubleshooting AMD CrossFireX

Solutions for typical problems encountered with AMD CrossFireX configurations.

HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting tips for issues related to HDTV display and adapters.

Customer Care

Information on product registration, support options, and customer assistance.

International Compliance Information

Details worldwide regulatory compliance information for the product.

FCC Compliance Information (USA)

Statement of compliance with FCC rules for the product in the United States.

Electrical Safety

Information regarding the electrical safety standards and directives the product adheres to.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance (European Union)

Details the product's compliance with the WEEE directive for the European Union.

VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information (Japan)

VCCI Class B compliance information for Information Technology Equipment in Japan.

KCC Certification Information (Korea)

KCC certification details for the product in South Korea.

BSMI Certification Information (Taiwan)

BSMI certification information for the product in Taiwan.

C-Tick (Australia and New Zealand)

C-Tick compliance information for products sold in Australia and New Zealand.

Related product manuals