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The following table shows some examples of multiple display configurations; (A)
indicates an active adapter is used and (P) indicates a passive adapter is used. Display
abbreviations are mDP = Mini DisplayPort, dDVI = dual-link DVI, sDVI = single-link DVI.
Table 4–2 Sample Display Configurations
Sample Display
Configuration
DVI-D
Connector
mDP
Connector
mDP
Connector
HDMI
Connector
DVI-I
Connector
Total
Output
6×mDP - Native (×6) - - - 6
DVI, 2×mDP,
2×mDP, DVI
Native Native (×2) Native (×2) - Native 6
2×mDP, VGA,
HDMI, VGA
- Native (×2) mDP to VGA
(A)
Native DVI to VGA 5
DVI, 2×mDP,
HDMI, DVI
- mDP to dDVI
(A)
Native (×2) Native Native 5
DVI, HDMI, mDP,
HDMI
Native mDP to sDVI
(A)
Native Native - 4
DVI, mDP, mDP,
VGA
Native Native Native - DVI to VGA 4
DVI, DVI, DVI Native - DP to DVI (A) - Native 3
DVI, DVI, VGA Native mDP to sDVI
(A)
- - DVI to VGA 3
For additional configuration information, visit http://www.amd.com/eyefinity.
Once displays are connected to the graphics card, you can change how your displays
are configured using Catalyst Control Center. For more information, see
Chapter 6 Using Catalyst Control Center.
Using Adapters
The following procedure describes how to connect a display to your graphics card
using an adapter.
1. Turn off your computer and display.
2. Plug the adapter into the connection from your AMD Radeon graphics card and
tighten the thumbscrews (if there are any).
3. Connect your display's cable to the adapter and tighten the thumbscrews (if
there are any).
4. Turn on your display first, then your computer.
Use the Catalyst Control Center to configure the new display.
Configuring the Display (Optional)
To change the display configuration or if you are experiencing an issue with the
display, do the following:
Display Configuration 13
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