PowerColor Graphics Card Quick Installation Guide
System Requirements
- Expansion Slot: Motherboard with one or more PCI Express x16 slots.
- Display: Monitor or other display device with compatible connectivity to the output interface of your graphics card.
- Power Requirement: Power Consumption differs by model. For additional support details, please refer to www.powercolor.com/ to calculate your minimum system power requirement.
- Operating System: Linux©/Windows® 10/Windows® 11. For additional support details, please refer to https://www.amd.com/en/support
- Optical Drive Device: For CD installation.
Hardware Installation
- Turn off computer, switch off the PSU, and disconnect the power cord.
- Open the case.
- Remove any existing graphics card (if applicable) or PCIE slot covers.
- Insert the Graphics Card into the PCIE slot.
- Make sure seating is secured with the PCIE locking mechanism in place.
- Secure graphics card to the PCIE bracket with a thumbscrew.
- Plug in the required external PCIE power connectors (if applicable) from the appropriate PC Power Supply Unit.
- Close the case.
- Connect the display cable into the corresponding GPU display output port.
- Power on System, booting to OS. (Removing all drivers for your previous card and performing a clean install of the new drivers is recommended.)
Driver Installation
- Please download the driver.
- Install the driver based on your product.
- Execute the driver and follow the instruction.
Driver Installation Link:
- Driver for PowerColor: https://www.powercolor.com/download22.htm#sort_1
- Driver and Support for AMD: https://www.amd.com/en/support
Additional Support (Optional)
A. BIOS Switch
- If the graphics card has multiple BIOS switches, you can switch to your personal preference.
- Confirm that the computer is powered off and switch the BIOS you want.
- Reboot your PC.
(For additional support details, please refer to: https://www.powercolor.com/ for specific model support)
B. LED Switch (Optional)
If the product is equipped with an LED switch, users can switch to ON/OFF or different color according to personal needs.
- TYPE 1: color 1 / OFF
- TYPE 2: color 1 / OFF / color 2
(Please check on the following URL to see which type of switch is on your card: https://www.powercolor.com/)
C. AMD Radeon Setting Software Installation
To take full advantage of the features and capabilities of your Radeon Graphics products, installing the most up-to-date Radeon Software is recommended.
(For more support, visit: https://www.amd.com/en/support/driverhelp)
*Please make sure you choose "Full Install" when installing the driver to enjoy full function of the software.