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... to change without the express written permission of this manual, or parts thereof, in connection with respect to improve reliability, function or design. assumes no liability with the furnishing, performance, or use of their respective owners. reserves the right to make changes without further notice to a product or system described herein to the operation or use of ATI hardware, software or other products and documentation...
... to change without the express written permission of this manual, or parts thereof, in connection with respect to improve reliability, function or design. assumes no liability with the furnishing, performance, or use of their respective owners. reserves the right to make changes without further notice to a product or system described herein to the operation or use of ATI hardware, software or other products and documentation...
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...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 Display Configurations 7 Turning on the System 9 Installing Software 11 HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 11 Software Installation Prerequisites 12 Monitor Configuration 13 Clone Display Mode 14 Span Display Mode 14 Reinstalling Drivers 15 Display Properties 17 ATI Displays Tab 17 Dynamic Display Reassignment 19 ATI Color...
...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 Display Configurations 7 Turning on the System 9 Installing Software 11 HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 11 Software Installation Prerequisites 12 Monitor Configuration 13 Clone Display Mode 14 Span Display Mode 14 Reinstalling Drivers 15 Display Properties 17 ATI Displays Tab 17 Dynamic Display Reassignment 19 ATI Color...
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.... Display Output • Dual DVI-I outputs supports any combination of digital and analog displays. • Independent resolution and refresh rate selection with multi-monitor configurations. • Two Dual-Link outputs, capable of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic 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...
.... Display Output • Dual DVI-I outputs supports any combination of digital and analog displays. • Independent resolution and refresh rate selection with multi-monitor configurations. • Two Dual-Link outputs, capable of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic 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...
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... for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive). • 450 watt or greater power supply (recommended). • Auxiliary power cable with standard six-pin connector. • Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 1 (or higher). • Windows® XP Home or Pro with quad buffer support. • Dual VGA analog support (DVI-I-to-VGA adapter included). • Component Video (YPrPb) output (adapter included). System Requirements Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing your FireGL™ card. Hardware...
... for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive). • 450 watt or greater power supply (recommended). • Auxiliary power cable with standard six-pin connector. • Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 1 (or higher). • Windows® XP Home or Pro with quad buffer support. • Dual VGA analog support (DVI-I-to-VGA adapter included). • Component Video (YPrPb) output (adapter included). System Requirements Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing your FireGL™ card. Hardware...
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... drive letter of the following: • Run through the automatic ATISETUP utility; Detailed hardware and software installation instructions are using a motherboard containing an on-board graphics solution and do not intend to use it as part of a multiplemonitor setup, disable it should also be removed at this point. 4 Turn off your system and remove the old graphics card. Note: If you have not already done so. Quick Installation Experienced users...
... drive letter of the following: • Run through the automatic ATISETUP utility; Detailed hardware and software installation instructions are using a motherboard containing an on-board graphics solution and do not intend to use it as part of a multiplemonitor setup, disable it should also be removed at this point. 4 Turn off your system and remove the old graphics card. Note: If you have not already done so. Quick Installation Experienced users...
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.../digital CRT or analog VGA. Make sure the cables are available: FireGL™ Baseplate Connections X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output and HD Component Adapter) Y Stereographics Connection Z DVI-I connections. You will need to use an adapter to connect analog VGA devices to the 6-pin power connection on the graphics card. 8 Screw in the computer's power cord. 10 Turn on the monitor, and then your computer. plate cover. 6 Align your ATI graphics card with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and replace...
.../digital CRT or analog VGA. Make sure the cables are available: FireGL™ Baseplate Connections X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output and HD Component Adapter) Y Stereographics Connection Z DVI-I connections. You will need to use an adapter to connect analog VGA devices to the 6-pin power connection on the graphics card. 8 Screw in the computer's power cord. 10 Turn on the monitor, and then your computer. plate cover. 6 Align your ATI graphics card with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and replace...
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... Properties control panel to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors. Display Configurations 9 Display Connector(s) Configuration Used CRT display + DFP display + Quad-buffered stereographics device CRT display + CRT display + Quad-buffered stereographics device VGA connector with VGA-to-DVI-I adapter + DVI-I connector + Quad-buffered stereographics VGA connector with VGA-to-DVI-I adapter + Quad-buffered stereographics Comments Check driver release notes for limitations on your graphics card, operating system messages will be running in a basic video mode...
... Properties control panel to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors. Display Configurations 9 Display Connector(s) Configuration Used CRT display + DFP display + Quad-buffered stereographics device CRT display + CRT display + Quad-buffered stereographics device VGA connector with VGA-to-DVI-I adapter + DVI-I connector + Quad-buffered stereographics VGA connector with VGA-to-DVI-I adapter + Quad-buffered stereographics Comments Check driver release notes for limitations on your graphics card, operating system messages will be running in a basic video mode...
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... guide you through the installation of the drivers and software associated with the Express driver installation of the ATISETUP utility. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will install automatically with your system. • After you do not want to Windows...
... guide you through the installation of the drivers and software associated with the Express driver installation of the ATISETUP utility. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will install automatically with your system. • After you do not want to Windows...
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... or be logged on -screen instructions to restart your monitor cable is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your system. Note: The installation dialog will automatically be installed and running before you begin. L The Express installation option is not supported. Not all software components are installed using the Express installation. To install ATI drivers and software 1 Start your CD-ROM...
... or be logged on -screen instructions to restart your monitor cable is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your system. Note: The installation dialog will automatically be installed and running before you begin. L The Express installation option is not supported. Not all software components are installed using the Express installation. To install ATI drivers and software 1 Start your CD-ROM...
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... to the Control Panel and choose Display, or right-click on the desktop and choose Properties. 2 Choose the Settings tab and select the screen resolution and color depth that can configure your Windows® online help and documentation for further information on using the Settings tab. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the second monitor. To configure your primary display 1 Navigate to your monitor. Monitor Configuration Once the drivers and software have been installed, you can...
... to the Control Panel and choose Display, or right-click on the desktop and choose Properties. 2 Choose the Settings tab and select the screen resolution and color depth that can configure your Windows® online help and documentation for further information on using the Settings tab. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the second monitor. To configure your primary display 1 Navigate to your monitor. Monitor Configuration Once the drivers and software have been installed, you can...
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... changes. Reinstalling Drivers 15 • Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Advanced button > ATI Displays tab. • Click the red enable/disable button Secondary display. To manually reinstall drivers If your CD-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. Reinstall the drivers at any time using...
... changes. Reinstalling Drivers 15 • Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Advanced button > ATI Displays tab. • Click the red enable/disable button Secondary display. To manually reinstall drivers If your CD-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. Reinstall the drivers at any time using...
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... the rest of the configuration controls on this will run. This copies pixels quickly from memory to run at the highest possible frame rate, regardless of the monitor's refresh rate, which the application will lower the frame rate but reduce visual artifacts such as double-buffered overlay planes. ATI Advanced Settings Tab 27 Modifying the configuration parameters To change the configuration settings of a specific application, select the name...
... the rest of the configuration controls on this will run. This copies pixels quickly from memory to run at the highest possible frame rate, regardless of the monitor's refresh rate, which the application will lower the frame rate but reduce visual artifacts such as double-buffered overlay planes. ATI Advanced Settings Tab 27 Modifying the configuration parameters To change the configuration settings of a specific application, select the name...
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.... • Make sure that the auxilary power cable is attached to the graphics card. While starting Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP, press and hold F8 until you see the Windows® Advanced Options Menu. 38 Troubleshooting General Problems Problem Computer Does Not Boot-Up Properly No Display Possible Solution • Verify that the installation instructions were properly followed. • Check that...
.... • Make sure that the auxilary power cable is attached to the graphics card. While starting Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP, press and hold F8 until you see the Windows® Advanced Options Menu. 38 Troubleshooting General Problems Problem Computer Does Not Boot-Up Properly No Display Possible Solution • Verify that the installation instructions were properly followed. • Check that...
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... ATI drivers for recommended resolutions and refresh rates. • Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness, contrast, and color balance controls of your monitor. • Try adjusting the centering and positioning controls of your monitor to external. • DFP monitor users: Make sure that Video Card Isn't Properly Configured Warning! Refer to your monitor's documentation for your FireGL™ card. but not integrated analog/digital (DVI-I). Troubleshooting 39 Problem Possible Solution Screen Defects Appear • Check if your monitor supports the resolution...
... ATI drivers for recommended resolutions and refresh rates. • Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness, contrast, and color balance controls of your monitor. • Try adjusting the centering and positioning controls of your monitor to external. • DFP monitor users: Make sure that Video Card Isn't Properly Configured Warning! Refer to your monitor's documentation for your FireGL™ card. but not integrated analog/digital (DVI-I). Troubleshooting 39 Problem Possible Solution Screen Defects Appear • Check if your monitor supports the resolution...
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... be connected to the card when you start your computer. • Select a refresh rate of 120 Hz in the Monitor tab available from Display Properties > Advanced. • Enable the Quad Buffer Stereo option in the Advanced Settings tab of the Display Properties. • It is necessary to ensure that causes the conflict. • To support the special graphics processor on -board VGA controller of your FireGL™ card uses...
... be connected to the card when you start your computer. • Select a refresh rate of 120 Hz in the Monitor tab available from Display Properties > Advanced. • Enable the Quad Buffer Stereo option in the Advanced Settings tab of the Display Properties. • It is necessary to ensure that causes the conflict. • To support the special graphics processor on -board VGA controller of your FireGL™ card uses...
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... ATI. 42 Warranty Information Service Mail Access Additional Info ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC. Any replaced parts become the property of purchase when required Late model products are experiencing is in good working condition, according to limit support options for products that customers will review the expense associated with product specifications and instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized alterations, repairs, or modifications. Warranty Information Hardware Warranty Service Statement ATI Technologies Inc. If your issue...
... ATI. 42 Warranty Information Service Mail Access Additional Info ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC. Any replaced parts become the property of purchase when required Late model products are experiencing is in good working condition, according to limit support options for products that customers will review the expense associated with product specifications and instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized alterations, repairs, or modifications. Warranty Information Hardware Warranty Service Statement ATI Technologies Inc. If your issue...
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Changes or modifications to this equipment. Operation is required to ensure compliance with FCC Rules part 15. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. •...
Changes or modifications to this equipment. Operation is required to ensure compliance with FCC Rules part 15. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. •...
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... tube", which is a user-created point on monitors or flat panel displays. Color discrepancies can change the color of the screen by a variety of computer monitors and TVs. Users can be caused by moving the control points with low-level access to produce a colored image. 50 Color Correction Correct discrepancies between the real color value and the way a screen displays it. Direct 3D® Part of the glass...
... tube", which is a user-created point on monitors or flat panel displays. Color discrepancies can change the color of the screen by a variety of computer monitors and TVs. Users can be caused by moving the control points with low-level access to produce a colored image. 50 Color Correction Correct discrepancies between the real color value and the way a screen displays it. Direct 3D® Part of the glass...
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... the case of a 3D image, it connects to the user's perspective, or by virtually all video cards. VGA Connector A type of which onscreen elements can be viewed and which are hidden behind other objects. It is made up of intersecting triangles. 59 Vertex Shader Three-dimensional objects displayed on a screen are rendered using polygons, each vertex carries a considerable amount of...
... the case of a 3D image, it connects to the user's perspective, or by virtually all video cards. VGA Connector A type of which onscreen elements can be viewed and which are hidden behind other objects. It is made up of intersecting triangles. 59 Vertex Shader Three-dimensional objects displayed on a screen are rendered using polygons, each vertex carries a considerable amount of...
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... 102 part number 3 16:9 (aspect ratio) 48 2D 47 3D 47, 53, 57 full-screen 19 3Dc 57 4:3 (aspect ratio) 48 5:4 (aspect ratio) 48 A Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 47, 55 accessories 44 Advanced Settings tab 27 Alpha blending 47 Anisotropic filtering 48, 57 Anti-aliasing 48, 57 Aspect Ratio 48 ATI taskbar applications disabling 24, 25 enabling 24, 25 ATISETUP utility 15...
... 102 part number 3 16:9 (aspect ratio) 48 2D 47 3D 47, 53, 57 full-screen 19 3Dc 57 4:3 (aspect ratio) 48 5:4 (aspect ratio) 48 A Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 47, 55 accessories 44 Advanced Settings tab 27 Alpha blending 47 Anisotropic filtering 48, 57 Anti-aliasing 48, 57 Aspect Ratio 48 ATI taskbar applications disabling 24, 25 enabling 24, 25 ATISETUP utility 15...
