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... the Graphics Card 5 Installing and Configuring Displays 7 Connections 7 Adapters 7 Supported Display Connections 8 Connecting and Configuring Displays 9 Installing Software and Drivers 11 ATI Catalyst™ Control Center 13 Help 14 Using TV Display and Capture Features 15 Viewing the PC's Display on TV or HDTV 15 Connecting to a ...
... the Graphics Card 5 Installing and Configuring Displays 7 Connections 7 Adapters 7 Supported Display Connections 8 Connecting and Configuring Displays 9 Installing Software and Drivers 11 ATI Catalyst™ Control Center 13 Help 14 Using TV Display and Capture Features 15 Viewing the PC's Display on TV or HDTV 15 Connecting to a ...
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vi Reference 41 Troubleshooting 41 Determine the System Card Bus Type 44 Updating your AGP Motherboard/Chipset Drivers 45 Reinstalling Drivers 47 Product Registration 48 Customer Care 48 Additional Accessories 49 Compliance Information 50 Index 53
vi Reference 41 Troubleshooting 41 Determine the System Card Bus Type 44 Updating your AGP Motherboard/Chipset Drivers 45 Reinstalling Drivers 47 Product Registration 48 Customer Care 48 Additional Accessories 49 Compliance Information 50 Index 53
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...; Pentium® 4 • 512MB of certified power supplies, see ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu To implement an ATI CrossFire™ configuration using the ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series, requires: • A ATI CrossFire™ certified motherboard with a peak dissipation above 150 watts. Consult... information. Use the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center to accommodate a high-end graphics card with two (2) PCI Express® x16 slots and correct PCIe™ chipset driver. • A second ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series graphics card. • Two ATI CrossFire™ internal bridge...
...; Pentium® 4 • 512MB of certified power supplies, see ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu To implement an ATI CrossFire™ configuration using the ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series, requires: • A ATI CrossFire™ certified motherboard with a peak dissipation above 150 watts. Consult... information. Use the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center to accommodate a high-end graphics card with two (2) PCI Express® x16 slots and correct PCIe™ chipset driver. • A second ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series graphics card. • Two ATI CrossFire™ internal bridge...
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... You Begin Before you begin installing the graphics card, do the following . • Record the Serial and Part Numbers on page 3. • Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers on the back of the graphics card. Note: They are shown in boldface and underlined in the illustration that follows. Record the Serial and Part...
... You Begin Before you begin installing the graphics card, do the following . • Record the Serial and Part Numbers on page 3. • Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers on the back of the graphics card. Note: They are shown in boldface and underlined in the illustration that follows. Record the Serial and Part...
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... has any additional software installed, it may also be removed at this point. The Wizard helps remove the current display drivers. Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows Vista™) 1 With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open applications. 2 From ...® XP or Windows Vista™ uninstall procedure: • Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows® XP) on page 4. • Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows Vista™) on page 4. Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows® XP) 1 With the current graphics card still in the computer...
... has any additional software installed, it may also be removed at this point. The Wizard helps remove the current display drivers. Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows Vista™) 1 With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open applications. 2 From ...® XP or Windows Vista™ uninstall procedure: • Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows® XP) on page 4. • Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows Vista™) on page 4. Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows® XP) 1 With the current graphics card still in the computer...
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9 The following table shows display configurations available when ATI CrossFire™ is not enabled. Once the drivers and software have been installed, configure the display. ...to-HDTV adapter and RCA cables • S-Video connection and S-Video cable • S-Video connection and ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable and RCA cablest • DVI connection and DVI cable • DVI cable and ...DVI-to-HDTV adapter and RCA cables • S-Video connection and ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable and RCA cables • S-Video connection and S-Video cable • DVI connection ...
9 The following table shows display configurations available when ATI CrossFire™ is not enabled. Once the drivers and software have been installed, configure the display. ...to-HDTV adapter and RCA cables • S-Video connection and S-Video cable • S-Video connection and ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable and RCA cablest • DVI connection and DVI cable • DVI cable and ...DVI-to-HDTV adapter and RCA cables • S-Video connection and ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable and RCA cables • S-Video connection and S-Video cable • DVI connection ...
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...Express or Custom Install. Note: The installation dialog displays in the Custom install) Install the software To install or remove the drivers, you must have a software conflict, you to select individual software components for installation. Note: Not all the features of... all software components are installed using the Express installation. 11 Installing Software and Drivers Software is provided to take advantage of your ATI graphics card, including: • Graphics card driver • ATI Catalyst™ Control Center • HydraVision™ software (included in the Custom ...
...Express or Custom Install. Note: The installation dialog displays in the Custom install) Install the software To install or remove the drivers, you must have a software conflict, you to select individual software components for installation. Note: Not all the features of... all software components are installed using the Express installation. 11 Installing Software and Drivers Software is provided to take advantage of your ATI graphics card, including: • Graphics card driver • ATI Catalyst™ Control Center • HydraVision™ software (included in the Custom ...
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...on page 20. • Connect to an HDTV or component video device (S-Video-to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. Component Video using ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable) on page 22. • Connect to a composite video device (S-Video-to-S-Video or Composite... Video) on page 24. • Connect to a European video device (S-Video to SCART using ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter) on page 26. Connect to an HDMI™ HDTV (DVI-to-HDMI™) Note: This option is available on the TV...
...on page 20. • Connect to an HDTV or component video device (S-Video-to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. Component Video using ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable) on page 22. • Connect to a composite video device (S-Video-to-S-Video or Composite... Video) on page 24. • Connect to a European video device (S-Video to SCART using ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter) on page 26. Connect to an HDMI™ HDTV (DVI-to-HDMI™) Note: This option is available on the TV...
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... HDTV 2 HDTV 3 DVI-to-DVI cable 4 Computer 3 Connect one end of the DVI cable to the computer sound card. 19 7 Configure the HDTV using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays Manager and DTV(HDMI) . For more information, see the documentation that came with the HDTV. Connect to an HDTV (DVI..., attach a monitor to -DVI connectors Legend 1 DVI connection on the HDTV. 5 Configure the HDTV for external audio. DVI-to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Maker sure the computer and monitor are off.
... HDTV 2 HDTV 3 DVI-to-DVI cable 4 Computer 3 Connect one end of the DVI cable to the computer sound card. 19 7 Configure the HDTV using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays Manager and DTV(HDMI) . For more information, see the documentation that came with the HDTV. Connect to an HDTV (DVI..., attach a monitor to -DVI connectors Legend 1 DVI connection on the HDTV. 5 Configure the HDTV for external audio. DVI-to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Maker sure the computer and monitor are off.
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...The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts. 7 Configure the HDTV using ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter) 1 Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. DVI to component video connectors Legend ...1 Computer 2 DVI connection on the graphics card 3 ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter (standard dip-switch settings) . 4 RCA patch cables...
...The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts. 7 Configure the HDTV using ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter) 1 Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. DVI to component video connectors Legend ...1 Computer 2 DVI connection on the graphics card 3 ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter (standard dip-switch settings) . 4 RCA patch cables...
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...sound card. Connect the other end of the RCA patch cables to the ATI DVI-to-HDTV component video adapter. The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts. 9 Configure ...the HDTV using ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable) 1 Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the sound input on...and then power on the HDTV. 6 Connect one end of the cable to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. Connect the other end of the RCA patch cables to ...
...sound card. Connect the other end of the RCA patch cables to the ATI DVI-to-HDTV component video adapter. The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts. 9 Configure ...the HDTV using ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable) 1 Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the sound input on...and then power on the HDTV. 6 Connect one end of the cable to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. Connect the other end of the RCA patch cables to ...
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S-Video to S-Video or Composite Video Legend 1 S-Video connector to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. Connect to a composite video device (S-Video-to-S-Video or Composite Video) 1 Before connecting a composite video device, attach a ... monitor and HDTV, and then power on TV or VCR The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts. 8 Configure the HDTV using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays Manager.
S-Video to S-Video or Composite Video Legend 1 S-Video connector to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. Connect to a composite video device (S-Video-to-S-Video or Composite Video) 1 Before connecting a composite video device, attach a ... monitor and HDTV, and then power on TV or VCR The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts. 8 Configure the HDTV using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays Manager.
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S-Video to SCART connectors Legend 1 S-Video out connection on graphics card 2 S-Video to SCART using composite video adapter) 1 Before connecting a European video device, attach a monitor and install the video drivers. 2 Maker sure the computer and the monitor are off. 26 Connect to a European video device (S-Video to composite adapter/cable 3 Composite cable 4 SCART adapter 5 Audio mini-jack connection on sound card 6 Left and right RCA audio connectors
S-Video to SCART connectors Legend 1 S-Video out connection on graphics card 2 S-Video to SCART using composite video adapter) 1 Before connecting a European video device, attach a monitor and install the video drivers. 2 Maker sure the computer and the monitor are off. 26 Connect to a European video device (S-Video to composite adapter/cable 3 Composite cable 4 SCART adapter 5 Audio mini-jack connection on sound card 6 Left and right RCA audio connectors
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...Media Video format is possible. Video CD Video for viewing on a Sony® portable gaming device. Open the ATI Avivo™ Video Converter Note: The ATI Avivo™ Video Converter software is listed in the installation options of wizards, choose Avivo Video Converter. Basic. 2... MPEG-2 video files. Portable Media Center* Video for DVD authoring. The ATI Avivo™ Video Converter software is not installed if you choose Express install when installing the ATI software and drivers from the installation CD. 32 Avivo™ Video Converter Formats To create ...
...Media Video format is possible. Video CD Video for viewing on a Sony® portable gaming device. Open the ATI Avivo™ Video Converter Note: The ATI Avivo™ Video Converter software is listed in the installation options of wizards, choose Avivo Video Converter. Basic. 2... MPEG-2 video files. Portable Media Center* Video for DVD authoring. The ATI Avivo™ Video Converter software is not installed if you choose Express install when installing the ATI software and drivers from the installation CD. 32 Avivo™ Video Converter Formats To create ...
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...not boot-up , restart the computer in the system and connected to the monitor. • If you may help , contact customer care at ati.amd.com/support or your product, plus warranty and compliance information. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and then press Enter. •...for the interrupt assignments. • If the computer has on-board graphics capability, you have the latest version of the AGP Motherboard/ Chipset drivers. Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may need to disable it on the motherboard. While starting Windows® XP, press and hold F8 until you...
...not boot-up , restart the computer in the system and connected to the monitor. • If you may help , contact customer care at ati.amd.com/support or your product, plus warranty and compliance information. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and then press Enter. •...for the interrupt assignments. • If the computer has on-board graphics capability, you have the latest version of the AGP Motherboard/ Chipset drivers. Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may need to disable it on the motherboard. While starting Windows® XP, press and hold F8 until you...
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...; LCD monitor users: Refer to the monitor documentation for the appropriate cable and connector to the monitor documentation for the graphics card. • Check the driver installation and make sure that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you select. Incompatible resolution/refresh rate selection may result in... is correctly loaded corresponding to the operating system and applications. Operating system warns that video card isn't properly configured • Remove and re-install the ATI drivers for recommended resolutions and refresh rates.
...; LCD monitor users: Refer to the monitor documentation for the appropriate cable and connector to the monitor documentation for the graphics card. • Check the driver installation and make sure that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you select. Incompatible resolution/refresh rate selection may result in... is correctly loaded corresponding to the operating system and applications. Operating system warns that video card isn't properly configured • Remove and re-install the ATI drivers for recommended resolutions and refresh rates.
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...need to 480i and 480p modes. I can't see the entire display • If your HDTV are two possible card bus types, AGP and PCIe™. DVDs will not display anything until Windows® starts; My CRT display is • The computer is correctly configured, and then restart ...is properly connected and the TV input is in 720p or 1080i modes • Copy-protected DVDs restrict playback to update the motherboard and chipset drivers. 1 Look at the motherboard and card. 2 Using the illustration below for comparison, determine whether you may take several minutes. • Ensure...
...need to 480i and 480p modes. I can't see the entire display • If your HDTV are two possible card bus types, AGP and PCIe™. DVDs will not display anything until Windows® starts; My CRT display is • The computer is correctly configured, and then restart ...is properly connected and the TV input is in 720p or 1080i modes • Copy-protected DVDs restrict playback to update the motherboard and chipset drivers. 1 Look at the motherboard and card. 2 Using the illustration below for comparison, determine whether you may take several minutes. • Ensure...
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...see the name of a motherboard chipset in connection with these terms. For example: These drivers may be referred to update the motherboard and chipset drivers for the motherboard chipset. 45 AGP and PCIe™ graphics cards and system bus connectors Legend 1 AGP card and AGP expansion slot... 2 PCIe™ card and PCIe™ expansion slot 3 If you have AGP connectors and the graphics card is not working correctly, you may need to update the motherboard AGP drivers before installing a new graphics card. If your motherboard ...
...see the name of a motherboard chipset in connection with these terms. For example: These drivers may be referred to update the motherboard and chipset drivers for the motherboard chipset. 45 AGP and PCIe™ graphics cards and system bus connectors Legend 1 AGP card and AGP expansion slot... 2 PCIe™ card and PCIe™ expansion slot 3 If you have AGP connectors and the graphics card is not working correctly, you may need to update the motherboard AGP drivers before installing a new graphics card. If your motherboard ...
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...8226; Intel VGART • VIA AGP Driver Obtain AGP drivers for your motherboard/chipset If you experience problems with the AGP chipset drivers, you may prevent Windows® from the motherboard or chipset manufacturer. You can also locate these drivers. If you purchased a new motherboard, you.... Note: Installing the wrong AGP motherboard/chipset drivers may need a software update from launching successfully. Update AGP drivers for advice. If you install are uncertain, consult with the motherboard. Make sure that the drivers you are designed to function correctly with the ...
...8226; Intel VGART • VIA AGP Driver Obtain AGP drivers for your motherboard/chipset If you experience problems with the AGP chipset drivers, you may prevent Windows® from the motherboard or chipset manufacturer. You can also locate these drivers. If you purchased a new motherboard, you.... Note: Installing the wrong AGP motherboard/chipset drivers may need a software update from launching successfully. Update AGP drivers for advice. If you install are uncertain, consult with the motherboard. Make sure that the drivers you are designed to function correctly with the ...
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... follow these steps. 1 Double-click the CD, double-click ATISETUP, and then click OK. 2 Follow the on the ATI installation CD. only the driver and ATI Catalyst™ Control Center are installed using the ATISETUP utility located on -screen instructions and then choose either Express or Custom ...Install. Custom installation allows you to install the driver or you have conflicts, you insert the ATI installation CD into your computer after the operating system has started. If the installer fails to select individual ...
... follow these steps. 1 Double-click the CD, double-click ATISETUP, and then click OK. 2 Follow the on the ATI installation CD. only the driver and ATI Catalyst™ Control Center are installed using the ATISETUP utility located on -screen instructions and then choose either Express or Custom ...Install. Custom installation allows you to install the driver or you have conflicts, you insert the ATI installation CD into your computer after the operating system has started. If the installer fails to select individual ...