Chapter 3
Software Installation
This chapter describes the installation of the software and drivers associated with
your AMD FirePro product.
3.1 AMD Drivers and Software
Drivers are small but important programs that enable an operating system to
communicate with a piece of hardware, such as a graphics card.
When you install a new graphics card, you must also install the driver and
configuration software the card requires to function properly.
You also need to install (or reinstall) your AMD FirePro drivers when you have
reinstalled or upgraded your operating system or when you download updated
drivers from AMD's Web site: support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx.
Note: When reinstalling drivers, always uninstall any previous drivers that are on
your system, even if they are for the same graphics card. Always start "fresh."
3.2 Installing AMD Drivers and Software in Windows
XP
In order to install the drivers and software necessary for your AMD FirePro V3900
card to function properly, the following must be true:
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Your AMD FirePro V3900 card must be physically installed in your computer.
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Your operating system must be installed and operational; you must have at least
Windows® XP Service Pack 1 installed.
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You must log in as a user with administrator rights.
1. Turn on your monitor and then turn on your computer. Wait for your operating
system to boot up. When the Found New Hardware dialog appears, click
Cancel. If the System Settings Change dialog asks if you want to restart your
computer, click No.
2. Run the Setup utility. The Setup utility may start automatically if you insert the
AMD Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive after the
operating system has started. If your CD-ROM auto-run feature is not enabled or
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