Sparkle A580 Orc OC Edition Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- Sparkle
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Sparkle Intel® Arc™ Graphics Card
Quick Installation Guide
System Requirements
- To install the Sparkle Intel® ArcTM Graphics Card, you’ll need a motherboard with one or more PCI Express x16 slots for expansion.
- 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors and higher with compatible motherboard supporting Resizable Bar. AMD RyzenTM 3000 Series Processors with AMD 500 Series motherboard supporting Smart Access Memory. See Intel’s website for more details
- Make sure your monitor or display device is compatible with the output interface of your graphics card.
- Power consumption varies by model, so please refer to Sparkle’s website to calculate your system’s minimum power requirement.
- Your operating system must be Linux©/Windows® 10/ Windows® 11. For additional support details, please refer to Intel’s website.
Install Your Graphics Card
- Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord before opening up the case.
- Remove any existing graphics card (if applicable) or PCIE slot cover.
- Insert the Sparkle Intel® ArcTM Graphics Card into the PCIE slot and make sure it’s securely in place with the locking mechanism.
- Secure the graphics card to the PCIE bracket using a thumbscrew.
- Plug in any required external PCIE power connectors from your appropriate PC Power Supply Unit.
- Close up the case and connect your display cable to the corresponding GPU display output port.
- Power on your system and boot up to OS! We recommend removing all drivers for your previous card and performing a clean install of new drivers for optimal performance.
How to Install Driver
- Visit Intel website to download the newest driver.
- Choose the product model you want to install and download the driver.
- After the download is complete, run and launch the installation program.
- Please follow these instructions carefully to ensure smooth installation of your graphics card driver.
Follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper installation of your
graphics card. If you run into any issues during installation, feel free to
visit Sparkle or Intel’s websites for additional support resources.
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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