MSI R4350 Setup Guide - Page 2

Overview 1 1G DDR2 memory or 512MB DDR2 memory or 256MB DDR2 memory or 128MB DDR2 memory Fan Connector PCI Express Interface ATI Radeon HD4350 DVI-I Port - HDMI supported** - Dual-Link DVI output supported D-Sub Port MSI ** Refer to the section of Enabling HDMI Output to enable the HDMI function. Note: The VGA card shown here may vary from the actual card. For further information, please visit MSI website at www.msi.com.tw Getting Started 2 G 3 etting Started Unpacking Please check out the following items to make sure that you get the complete product: VGA card Disk: Drivers, documentation, and applications Consult your dealer immediately if anything is missing or damaged. System Requirements To install the VGA card, your computer system needs to meet the following requirements: R PCI Express based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard 1G of system memory Installation software requires CD-ROM drive DVD / Blu-rayXTM / HD DVD playback requires DVD / Blu-ray / HD DVD drive 300 Watt or greater power supply (350 Watt for ATI CrossFireXTM technology in dual mode) is recommended For DVI-HDMI adapter, please visit http://ati.amd.com/ to get the compatible mainboard information. Visiting MSI website for further information of operating system support Card Features For reference only 80 Stream Processing Units Enough power to tackle demanding games and applications. R Microsoft DirectX 10.1 Play today while preparing for tomorrow with state-of-the-art DirectX 10.1 graphics capabilities. Enhanced Anti-Aliasing (AA) & Anisotropic Filtering (AF) High performance anisotropic filtering and anti-aliasing (4X AA) smooth jagged edges and create true-to- life graphics, for everything from grass to facial features. ATI CrossFireXTM Technology Dual mode ATI CrossFireXTM technology offers superior scalability. Unified Video Decoder 2 (UVD 2) UVD 2 frees up your CPU for other tasks so you get The Ultimate Visual ExperienceTM for the most processing-intensive content. You can also take full advantage of Blu-ray functionality with dual-stream, picture in picture capabilities. Enhanced DVD Upscaling Watch standard DVD movies in near high-definition quality with DVD upscaling.2 The GPU uses post processing algorithms to enhance standard and low resolution videos and movies on your HD display. PCI Express 2.0 Support for PCI Express 2.0 will prepare you for bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications. Upscale Beyond 1080p Watch the hottest Blu-ray movies or other HD content at full 1080p display resolution and beyond. HDMI Supported Enjoy the latest audio technologies using HDMI with 7.1 digital surround sound support delivering 8-channel audio. Also, xvYCC support allows the user to enjoy a wider range of colors when connected to a capable HDTV. Integrated DisplayPort technology3 with audio DisplayPort is an innovative digital solution that supports the latest graphics and LCD technologies. Consumes less than 25 watts under full load The ATI RadeonTM HD 4350 graphics card consumes less than 25 watts under full load, making it the ideal choice for implementation across a large diverse install base of desktop PCs. Dynamic Power Management ATI Radeon HD 4350 graphics card features ATI PowerPlayTM technology, delivering high performance when needed and conserving power when the demand on the graphics processor is low. Energy Efficient Manufacturing Process Second generation 55nm chip uses the industry's most energy efficient manufacturing process. Stability & Reliability AMD's award-winning ATI CatalystTM graphics software and drivers deliver unprecedented graphics stability and reliability. Industry Leading Technical Support Owners of ATI RadeonTM Certified graphics products have free access to a comprehensive online knowledge base and technical support (some conditions may apply, check http://support.ati.com for more details). ATI AvivoTM HD video and display technology ATI AvivoTM HD is a technology platform that includes a broad set of capabilities offered by certain ATI RadeonTM HD GPUs. Not all products have all features and full enablement of some ATI AvivoTM HD capabilities may require complementary products. Enabling HDMI Output Follow the steps below to enable HDMI Output function: 1. Find the DVI-to-HDMI adapter that comes with the package, if provided. Consult your dealer to purchase the adapter if it is not provided. 2. Attach the DVI-to-HDMI adapter to the DVI connector. 3. Ensure that the adapter is firmly installed. Q 4 uick Installation Hardware Follow the steps below to install the VGA card: 1. Remove the computer case. 2. Locate the expansion slot on your mainboard. Warning: Inserting the VGA card into a wrong slot may damage your card (refer to your mainboard manual for more Information). 3. Put the card directly over the expansion slot and press one end of the card into the slot first. Gently but firmly press the other end until the card is fully seated in the slot. 4. Secure the card with a bracket screw. 5. Install all other cards and devices and connect all the cables, and then install the case. 6. Connect the monitor. Now, you are ready to install the software on your computer. Software R To install the driver of the VGA card to your computer, please follow the steps below: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Autorun program will start the Setup Inpsrtoagrlalmi,nagndMshoSwItThMe Live Update 3 setup screen as follows:TM Tip : If, on your computer, the Autorun program does not execute automatically, please 1) enable the CD-ROM drive Auto-detect function from Control Panel; or 2) find and run the setup.exe file manually from the CD. 3. Click ATI VGA Drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 4. After finishing the installation, restart the computer as instructed.