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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... Drivers 15 Display Properties 17 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 31 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 Setting the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter DIP ...
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... Drivers 15 Display Properties 17 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 31 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 Setting the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter DIP ...
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..., and animators, and runs the latest OpenGL® and Microsoft® DirectX® applications. FireGL™ Features Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture...trillion colors. • Advanced support for 8-bit, 10-bit, and 16-bit per RGB color component. FireGL™ Features 1 CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Your ATI FireGL™ card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics card based on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry and ...
..., and animators, and runs the latest OpenGL® and Microsoft® DirectX® applications. FireGL™ Features Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture...trillion colors. • Advanced support for 8-bit, 10-bit, and 16-bit per RGB color component. FireGL™ Features 1 CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Your ATI FireGL™ card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics card based on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry and ...
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... number on the graphics card are located on a sticker on the back of your new FireGL™ card, you begin installing your computer. To uninstall previous drivers With your current graphics card still in your new ATI product. Write these numbers down before removing it from your new graphics card, please do...
... number on the graphics card are located on a sticker on the back of your new FireGL™ card, you begin installing your computer. To uninstall previous drivers With your current graphics card still in your new ATI product. Write these numbers down before removing it from your new graphics card, please do...
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Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any previously installed card. 4 Install your new FireGL™ card. 5 Reassemble and connect your current graphics card drivers and select Add/Remove. The wizard will help you remove your system... To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections. 4 Quick Installation 3 Select your computer system. 6 Install the FireGL™ drivers and configuration software from the ATI Installation CD-ROM by doing one of the following: • Run through the...
Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any previously installed card. 4 Install your new FireGL™ card. 5 Reassemble and connect your current graphics card drivers and select Add/Remove. The wizard will help you remove your system... To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections. 4 Quick Installation 3 Select your computer system. 6 Install the FireGL™ drivers and configuration software from the ATI Installation CD-ROM by doing one of the following: • Run through the...
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...to connect analog VGA devices to the 6-pin power connection 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 the computer cover. 9 Reconnect any cables you... fully seated. 7 Connect the power cable to the DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) Your FireGL™ card can also connect a stereographics device. Make sure the cables are available: FireGL™ Baseplate Connections X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output and HD Component Adapter) Y Stereographics...
...to connect analog VGA devices to the 6-pin power connection 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 the computer cover. 9 Reconnect any cables you... fully seated. 7 Connect the power cable to the DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) Your FireGL™ card can also connect a stereographics device. Make sure the cables are available: FireGL™ Baseplate Connections X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output and HD Component Adapter) Y Stereographics...
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...ati.com/support HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will guide you through the installation of the ATISETUP utility. Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® You will need to Windows® XP and Windows® 2000. This procedure applies to install the FireGL... will install automatically with the Express driver installation of the drivers and software associated with your FireGL™. L If you have installed the card in the following cases: • After you have reinstalled or upgraded your...
...ati.com/support HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will guide you through the installation of the ATISETUP utility. Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® You will need to Windows® XP and Windows® 2000. This procedure applies to install the FireGL... will install automatically with the Express driver installation of the drivers and software associated with your FireGL™. L If you have installed the card in the following cases: • After you have reinstalled or upgraded your...
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... 2 Run the ATISETUP utility. Note: The installation dialog will automatically be logged on -screen instructions to the license agreement. To install ATI drivers and software 1 Start your operating system's language is recommended. b) Click Run. L The Express installation option is not supported. ...have administrator rights or be installed, along with administrator rights. When the System Settings Change window asks you can install the FireGL™ drivers. The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will display in English if your system. c) Select ...
... 2 Run the ATISETUP utility. Note: The installation dialog will automatically be logged on -screen instructions to the license agreement. To install ATI drivers and software 1 Start your operating system's language is recommended. b) Click Run. L The Express installation option is not supported. ...have administrator rights or be installed, along with administrator rights. When the System Settings Change window asks you can install the FireGL™ drivers. The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will display in English if your system. c) Select ...
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...designated as Secondary. This one display will show the clone button 2 Click OK or Apply to clone the Primary Monitor: • The ATI Displays tab shows you that only one display is the Primary Display. Span Display Mode When two displays are connected and only one display ... tab to save the changes. recessed. Clone Display Mode When two displays are connected and enabled, you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display can be enabled through the Windows® Display Properties dialog, under Settings. Any additional monitors will always be ...
...designated as Secondary. This one display will show the clone button 2 Click OK or Apply to clone the Primary Monitor: • The ATI Displays tab shows you that only one display is the Primary Display. Span Display Mode When two displays are connected and only one display ... tab to save the changes. recessed. Clone Display Mode When two displays are connected and enabled, you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display can be enabled through the Windows® Display Properties dialog, under Settings. Any additional monitors will always be ...
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... will reassign the Primary and Secondary monitors. Extended Desktop mode is enabled through the Windows® Display Property dialog, under Settings. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you to configure Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color settings for easy recall. Dynamic Display Reassignment You can also save...the Extended Desktop mode must be enabled. Note: Before you have the proper adapters or connectors, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your desktop display to that allow you can change the assignment of the Primary ...
... will reassign the Primary and Secondary monitors. Extended Desktop mode is enabled through the Windows® Display Property dialog, under Settings. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you to configure Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color settings for easy recall. Dynamic Display Reassignment You can also save...the Extended Desktop mode must be enabled. Note: Before you have the proper adapters or connectors, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your desktop display to that allow you can change the assignment of the Primary ...
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...copies pixels quickly from the Configuration Profiles listbox click Delete. Enabling this tabbed dialog to obtain the desired display parameters for those FireGL™ cards equipped with a stereo video connector). Click the Modify button. Note that OpenGL® buffer swaps are implemented... the monitor. SMOOTHVISION™ improves image quality by removing jagged edges (anti-aliasing) from the Configuration Profiles listbox. ATI Advanced Settings Tab 27 Modifying the configuration parameters To change the configuration settings of a specific application, select the name of...
...copies pixels quickly from the Configuration Profiles listbox click Delete. Enabling this tabbed dialog to obtain the desired display parameters for those FireGL™ cards equipped with a stereo video connector). Click the Modify button. Note that OpenGL® buffer swaps are implemented... the monitor. SMOOTHVISION™ improves image quality by removing jagged edges (anti-aliasing) from the Configuration Profiles listbox. ATI Advanced Settings Tab 27 Modifying the configuration parameters To change the configuration settings of a specific application, select the name of...
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ATI Advanced Settings Tab 29 How to Use Stereo Glasses with Your FireGL™ Card The Enable Quad Buffer Stereo option works in conjunction with the stereographics connection on your FireGL™ card. Enabling this feature while using compatible stereo glasses and applicable software provides an immersive 3D-stereo display.
ATI Advanced Settings Tab 29 How to Use Stereo Glasses with Your FireGL™ Card The Enable Quad Buffer Stereo option works in conjunction with the stereographics connection on your FireGL™ card. Enabling this feature while using compatible stereo glasses and applicable software provides an immersive 3D-stereo display.
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... connector on your FireGL™ card, and tighten the thumbscrews. 3 Using the appropriate cables, connect the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter's outputs to component video suitable for use with most HDTVs. Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 CHAPTER 5: ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter... Give presentations, watch movies, and browse the internet using your HDTV's video inputs. Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter L You must have a...
... connector on your FireGL™ card, and tighten the thumbscrews. 3 Using the appropriate cables, connect the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter's outputs to component video suitable for use with most HDTVs. Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 CHAPTER 5: ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter... Give presentations, watch movies, and browse the internet using your HDTV's video inputs. Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter L You must have a...
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...monitor. • Try adjusting the centering and positioning controls of your monitor to your operating system and applications. • Reinstall the ATI drivers for information on the screen. Refer to your monitor's documentation and contact your supplier or the manufacturer of your monitor data cable..., with the sync set to external. • DFP monitor users: Make sure that the DVI plug of the DFP monitor for your FireGL™ card. Ensure that Video Card Isn't Properly Configured Warning! Troubleshooting 39 Problem Possible Solution Screen Defects Appear • Check if your...
...monitor. • Try adjusting the centering and positioning controls of your monitor to your operating system and applications. • Reinstall the ATI drivers for information on the screen. Refer to your monitor's documentation and contact your supplier or the manufacturer of your monitor data cable..., with the sync set to external. • DFP monitor users: Make sure that the DVI plug of the DFP monitor for your FireGL™ card. Ensure that Video Card Isn't Properly Configured Warning! Troubleshooting 39 Problem Possible Solution Screen Defects Appear • Check if your...
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...are available to the slot where the card is used by other hardware devices. • The integrated on-board VGA controller of your FireGL™ card uses the following addresses (hex): I/O Address: Standard VGA I/O: 3B0-3DF Memory Addresses: Video RAM: A000-BFFF Video ROM...system interrupt to you require further assistance with your FireGL™ card. In case of problems check the system configuration utility of your operating system for more than one device. Customer Care If you : Service Online Access Additional Info ati.com/online/customercare • Always available. •...
...are available to the slot where the card is used by other hardware devices. • The integrated on-board VGA controller of your FireGL™ card uses the following addresses (hex): I/O Address: Standard VGA I/O: 3B0-3DF Memory Addresses: Video RAM: A000-BFFF Video ROM...system interrupt to you require further assistance with your FireGL™ card. In case of problems check the system configuration utility of your operating system for more than one device. Customer Care If you : Service Online Access Additional Info ati.com/online/customercare • Always available. •...
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...separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the online ATI store at: ati.com/online/accessories Compliance Information This section details the compliance information for this equipment. If this unit not expressly approved by... tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to operate this product. FCC Compliance Information This FireGL™ product complies with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for connection of the FCC Rules. 44 Additional Accessories ...
...separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the online ATI store at: ati.com/online/accessories Compliance Information This section details the compliance information for this equipment. If this unit not expressly approved by... tested and found to comply with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to operate this product. FCC Compliance Information This FireGL™ product complies with FCC regulations. The use of shielded cables for connection of the FCC Rules. 44 Additional Accessories ...