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v Table of Contents Getting Started 1 FireGL™ Features 1 System Requirements 2 Before You Begin 3 Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 3 Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 3 Quick Installation 4 Installing Hardware 5 Detailed Installation 5 Connecting Display Devices 6 ...ATI Displays Tab 17 Dynamic Display Reassignment 19 ATI Color Tab 19 Hotkeys 22 ATI Options Tab 24 ATI Configuration Tab 25 ATI Advanced Settings Tab 27 ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 29 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 29 Setting the ATI HDTV Component Video...
v Table of Contents Getting Started 1 FireGL™ Features 1 System Requirements 2 Before You Begin 3 Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 3 Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 3 Quick Installation 4 Installing Hardware 5 Detailed Installation 5 Connecting Display Devices 6 ...ATI Displays Tab 17 Dynamic Display Reassignment 19 ATI Color Tab 19 Hotkeys 22 ATI Options Tab 24 ATI Configuration Tab 25 ATI Advanced Settings Tab 27 ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 29 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 29 Setting the ATI HDTV Component Video...
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vi Aspect Ratio 31 Using Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 32 Reference 35 Troubleshooting 35 General Problems 36 Customer Care 38 Disclaimer 40 Warranty Information 40 Hardware Warranty Service Statement 40 Warranty Service 40 ...
vi Aspect Ratio 31 Using Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 32 Reference 35 Troubleshooting 35 General Problems 36 Customer Care 38 Disclaimer 40 Warranty Information 40 Hardware Warranty Service Statement 40 Warranty Service 40 ...
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... (DVI-I output supports any combination of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with fast dynamic branching and high performance parallel processing. • Native high-bandwidth PCI Express™ x16 lane support. • 128-bit full floating point precession. DISPLAY OUTPUT...
... (DVI-I output supports any combination of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with fast dynamic branching and high performance parallel processing. • Native high-bandwidth PCI Express™ x16 lane support. • 128-bit full floating point precession. DISPLAY OUTPUT...
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...existing graphics card before installing your new ATI product. The wizard will help you begin installing your new graphics card, please do the following. Record Your Serial and Part Numbers The serial number and 102 part number on the back of your new FireGL™ card, you ...must uninstall the drivers for registration. Serial and Part Numbers X Serial number (S/N) Y 102 part number (P/N) Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers To ensure the successful installation of the card. Before You Begin 3 Before You Begin ...
...existing graphics card before installing your new ATI product. The wizard will help you begin installing your new graphics card, please do the following. Record Your Serial and Part Numbers The serial number and 102 part number on the back of your new FireGL™ card, you ...must uninstall the drivers for registration. Serial and Part Numbers X Serial number (S/N) Y 102 part number (P/N) Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers To ensure the successful installation of the card. Before You Begin 3 Before You Begin ...
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... Quick Installation Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any previously installed card. 4 Install your new FireGL™ card. 5 Reassemble and connect your computer system. 6 Install the FireGL™ drivers and configuration software from the ATI Installation CD-ROM by doing one of the following:... any additional software installed, it should also be removed at this point. 4 Turn off your system and remove the old graphics card. Quick Installation Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief instructions for your CD-ROM drive). or • Start > ...
... Quick Installation Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any previously installed card. 4 Install your new FireGL™ card. 5 Reassemble and connect your computer system. 6 Install the FireGL™ drivers and configuration software from the ATI Installation CD-ROM by doing one of the following:... any additional software installed, it should also be removed at this point. 4 Turn off your system and remove the old graphics card. Quick Installation Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief instructions for your CD-ROM drive). or • Start > ...
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... The following connections are available: FireGL™ V3300 Baseplate X DVI-I Connection Y DVI-I Connection FireGL™ V3400 Baseplate X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) plate cover. 6 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely and replace the computer cover...
... The following connections are available: FireGL™ V3300 Baseplate X DVI-I Connection Y DVI-I Connection FireGL™ V3400 Baseplate X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) plate cover. 6 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely and replace the computer cover...
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...you through the installation of the ATISETUP utility. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. This procedure applies to install HydraVision™, select the Custom driver installation and clear the HydraVision™ ...box. L If you have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL™ graphics card. Installing Drivers and Software in your system. • After you have installed the card in Windows® You will install automatically with the Express driver installation of the drivers and software associated with...
...you through the installation of the ATISETUP utility. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. This procedure applies to install HydraVision™, select the Custom driver installation and clear the HydraVision™ ...box. L If you have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL™ graphics card. Installing Drivers and Software in your system. • After you have installed the card in Windows® You will install automatically with the Express driver installation of the drivers and software associated with...
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... Click OK. 3 Click Install under Software Install. 4 Click Next. 5 Click Yes to complete the installation. L The Express installation option is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically: a) Click the Start button in the task bar.... 2 Run the ATISETUP utility. Note: The installation dialog will start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your operating system's language is properly attached before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. The ATISETUP utility will automatically be installed, along with administrator rights. c) Select ...
... Click OK. 3 Click Install under Software Install. 4 Click Next. 5 Click Yes to complete the installation. L The Express installation option is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically: a) Click the Start button in the task bar.... 2 Run the ATISETUP utility. Note: The installation dialog will start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your operating system's language is properly attached before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. The ATISETUP utility will automatically be installed, along with administrator rights. c) Select ...
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... desktop and choose Properties. 2 Choose the Settings tab and select the screen resolution and color depth that can configure your monitor's documentation if necessary. Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features that best suit your requirements and your monitor. Consult your monitor. Click Apply or OK to apply these new...
... desktop and choose Properties. 2 Choose the Settings tab and select the screen resolution and color depth that can configure your monitor's documentation if necessary. Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features that best suit your requirements and your monitor. Consult your monitor. Click Apply or OK to apply these new...
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... through the Windows® Display Properties dialog, under Settings. To clone your Primary monitor 1 Click the buttons on the ATI Displays tab to save the changes. Clicking the red enable/disable button for the Secondary display enables it cannot be enabled ...without rebooting. A second display must be designated as Secondary. 14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display will automatically become the Primary display by default. recessed. Clone Display Mode When two displays are connected and enabled...
... through the Windows® Display Properties dialog, under Settings. To clone your Primary monitor 1 Click the buttons on the ATI Displays tab to save the changes. Clicking the red enable/disable button for the Secondary display enables it cannot be enabled ...without rebooting. A second display must be designated as Secondary. 14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display will automatically become the Primary display by default. recessed. Clone Display Mode When two displays are connected and enabled...
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... desktop vertically. 3 Click OK or Apply to SETUP.EXE on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. Reinstall the drivers at any time using the ATISETUP utility located on the root directory ...of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. 4 Click OK. Reinstalling Drivers You can install new drivers or reinstall ...-ROM auto-run is not enabled and the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your optical drive after the operating system has started. The ATISETUP utility will start...
... desktop vertically. 3 Click OK or Apply to SETUP.EXE on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. Reinstall the drivers at any time using the ATISETUP utility located on the root directory ...of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. 4 Click OK. Reinstalling Drivers You can install new drivers or reinstall ...-ROM auto-run is not enabled and the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your optical drive after the operating system has started. The ATISETUP utility will start...
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ATI Displays Tab The ATI Displays tab provides control over multiple-monitor features. The Displays Tab Here you can enable/disable display devices and swap the assignment of Primary and Secondary displays. ATI Displays Tab 17 CHAPTER 4: Display Properties This chapter describes how to use the advanced display, multiple-monitor, and 3D graphics features in ATI's Display Properties options.
ATI Displays Tab The ATI Displays tab provides control over multiple-monitor features. The Displays Tab Here you can enable/disable display devices and swap the assignment of Primary and Secondary displays. ATI Displays Tab 17 CHAPTER 4: Display Properties This chapter describes how to use the advanced display, multiple-monitor, and 3D graphics features in ATI's Display Properties options.
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... device is enabled. Saves display-device configuration schemes. If it is red, it indicates the device is not currently connected to your graphics card. To save the changes. If the text on any of these buttons opens further options to have previously been created. for the display devices... indicates the device is only one monitor connected, all buttons will be entered here and then saved using the Save button. 18 ATI Displays Tab ATI Displays Tab Scheme Hotkey Display Configuration button Save button Delete button Display buttons Displays the drop-down list field.
... device is enabled. Saves display-device configuration schemes. If it is red, it indicates the device is not currently connected to your graphics card. To save the changes. If the text on any of these buttons opens further options to have previously been created. for the display devices... indicates the device is only one monitor connected, all buttons will be entered here and then saved using the Save button. 18 ATI Displays Tab ATI Displays Tab Scheme Hotkey Display Configuration button Save button Delete button Display buttons Displays the drop-down list field.
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...your desktop and full screen 3D environments. Extended Desktop mode is enabled through the Windows® Display Property dialog, under Settings. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you have the proper adapters or connectors, you to adjust Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color settings within your ... monitor: • Clicking the button will reassign the Primary and Secondary monitors. In addition, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your Primary monitor 1 Click the buttons to save the changes. If you to that allow you ...
...your desktop and full screen 3D environments. Extended Desktop mode is enabled through the Windows® Display Property dialog, under Settings. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you have the proper adapters or connectors, you to adjust Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color settings within your ... monitor: • Clicking the button will reassign the Primary and Secondary monitors. In addition, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your Primary monitor 1 Click the buttons to save the changes. If you to that allow you ...
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... saved. To create a new profile, simply type in the drop-down list are for your Desktop or a full-screen 3D environment. 20 ATI Color Tab The Color Tab ATI Color Tab Desktop radio button Full Screen 3D radio button Profiles for Profiles dropdown list Select Desktop to configure the color settings for...
... saved. To create a new profile, simply type in the drop-down list are for your Desktop or a full-screen 3D environment. 20 ATI Color Tab The Color Tab ATI Color Tab Desktop radio button Full Screen 3D radio button Profiles for Profiles dropdown list Select Desktop to configure the color settings for...
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... application. Click Apply or OK to save . In Desktop mode, clicking on this button, you must select the Full Screen 3D radio button. ATI Color Tab 21 ATI Color Tab Save button Delete button All Colors checkbox Red, Green, and Blue radio buttons Gamma slider Brightness slider Contrast slide Reset buttons Color...
... application. Click Apply or OK to save . In Desktop mode, clicking on this button, you must select the Full Screen 3D radio button. ATI Color Tab 21 ATI Color Tab Save button Delete button All Colors checkbox Red, Green, and Blue radio buttons Gamma slider Brightness slider Contrast slide Reset buttons Color...
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... drop-down list box. 3 Click Apply or OK. Hotkeys Some 3D applications automatically load their own color settings rather than those set through the ATI Color tab. 22 ATI Color Tab To create a Desktop or Full Screen 3D profile 1 Choose either the Desktop or Full Screen 3D radio button, as desired. 2 Adjust...
... drop-down list box. 3 Click Apply or OK. Hotkeys Some 3D applications automatically load their own color settings rather than those set through the ATI Color tab. 22 ATI Color Tab To create a Desktop or Full Screen 3D profile 1 Choose either the Desktop or Full Screen 3D radio button, as desired. 2 Adjust...
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..., make slider adjustments or select a different profile on the Color tab, then switch back to full-screen mode to access the Color Hotkeys Settings dialog. ATI Color Tab 23 The Color Hotkeys Settings dialog To access the Color Hotkeys Settings dialog 1 Select the Full Screen 3D radio button. 2 Click the Hotkeys...
..., make slider adjustments or select a different profile on the Color tab, then switch back to full-screen mode to access the Color Hotkeys Settings dialog. ATI Color Tab 23 The Color Hotkeys Settings dialog To access the Color Hotkeys Settings dialog 1 Select the Full Screen 3D radio button. 2 Click the Hotkeys...
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Reactivates any disabled graphics warning messages. The Options Tab ATI Options Tab WMV Acceleration Reactivate all warning messages Enable ATI taskbar icon application When enabled, improves the performance of .WMV format video files. Enables/disables the ATI taskbar applications and removes the ATI icon from your graphics card's version information and specifications. 24 ATI Options Tab ATI Options Tab The ATI Options tab provides detailed driver information and access to your system tray.
Reactivates any disabled graphics warning messages. The Options Tab ATI Options Tab WMV Acceleration Reactivate all warning messages Enable ATI taskbar icon application When enabled, improves the performance of .WMV format video files. Enables/disables the ATI taskbar applications and removes the ATI icon from your graphics card's version information and specifications. 24 ATI Options Tab ATI Options Tab The ATI Options tab provides detailed driver information and access to your system tray.