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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 31 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 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 31 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 Setting the ATI HDTV Component Video...
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... rate selection with fast dynamic branching and high performance parallel processing. • Native high bandwidth PCI Express™ X16 lane support. • 128-bit full floating point precession. FireGL™ Features Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with...
... rate selection with fast dynamic branching and high performance parallel processing. • Native high bandwidth PCI Express™ X16 lane support. • 128-bit full floating point precession. FireGL™ Features Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with...
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...-VGA adapter included). • Component Video (YPrPb) output (adapter included). System Requirements Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing your FireGL™ card. AMD Athlon® 64/K7/XP or compatible. • 512 MB or more for best performance. • Motherboard with available X16 lane PCI Express™ slot and correct chipset driver...
...-VGA adapter included). • Component Video (YPrPb) output (adapter included). System Requirements Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing your FireGL™ card. AMD Athlon® 64/K7/XP or compatible. • 512 MB or more for best performance. • Motherboard with available X16 lane PCI Express™ slot and correct chipset driver...
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Write these numbers down before removing it from your new FireGL™ card, you begin installing your new ATI product. They are currently running. 2 Navigate to the Control Panel and select Add/Remove Programs. Before You Begin 3 Before You Begin Before you must uninstall ...
Write these numbers down before removing it from your new FireGL™ card, you begin installing your new ATI product. They are currently running. 2 Navigate to the Control Panel and select Add/Remove Programs. Before You Begin 3 Before You Begin Before you must uninstall ...
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... ATISETUP utility; 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 your current ...computer system. 3 Remove any additional software installed, it should also be removed at this point. 4 Turn off your current graphics card drivers and select Add/Remove. The wizard will help you are given in the shortest possible time. 4 Quick Installation 3 Select ...
... ATISETUP utility; 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 your current ...computer system. 3 Remove any additional software installed, it should also be removed at this point. 4 Turn off your current graphics card drivers and select Add/Remove. The wizard will help you are given in the shortest possible time. 4 Quick Installation 3 Select ...
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... the computer cover. Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from your new FireGL™. L WARNING - L WARNING - Installing the graphics card 1 Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer's power cord and disconnect all cables from the...by touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis. 4 Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to disable it on the motherboard. Note: If your...
... the computer cover. Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from your new FireGL™. L WARNING - L WARNING - Installing the graphics card 1 Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer's power cord and disconnect all cables from the...by touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis. 4 Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to disable it on the motherboard. Note: If your...
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... 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 ATI graphics card with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and replace the computer ...cover. 9 Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in or fasten the graphics card securely. Make sure the cables are available: FireGL™ Baseplate Connections X DVI...
... 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 ATI graphics card with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and replace the computer ...cover. 9 Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in or fasten the graphics card securely. Make sure the cables are available: FireGL™ Baseplate Connections X DVI...
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...connected for quad-buffered stereographics to -DVI-I Adaptor Z DVI-I Connection Make sure all cables are securely connected before turning on your card. Display Configurations 7 Using a VGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor X VGA Monitor Connector Y VGA-to function. The following table lists the...to your system. Display Connector(s) Configuration Used Single DFP display Single CRT display DVI-I adapter. Display Configurations Your FireGL™ graphics card provides dual display functionality as well as quad-buffered stereographics. CRT- The DVI-I connection can connect displays to...
...connected for quad-buffered stereographics to -DVI-I Adaptor Z DVI-I Connection Make sure all cables are securely connected before turning on your card. Display Configurations 7 Using a VGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor X VGA Monitor Connector Y VGA-to function. The following table lists the...to your system. Display Connector(s) Configuration Used Single DFP display Single CRT display DVI-I adapter. Display Configurations Your FireGL™ graphics card provides dual display functionality as well as quad-buffered stereographics. CRT- The DVI-I connection can connect displays to...
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Check driver release notes for limitations on the use of stereographics. Turning on your graphics card, operating system messages will be running in a basic video mode. Higher refresh rates are not available at this stage of stereographics. Display Configurations 9 Display Connector(s) Configuration Used CRT ...your monitor before you can use the Display Properties control panel to do so could damage your monitor. If you have installed the FireGL™ drivers and software, you turn on the System L WARNING - Your monitor will appear once the boot procedure is finished....
Check driver release notes for limitations on the use of stereographics. Turning on your graphics card, operating system messages will be running in a basic video mode. Higher refresh rates are not available at this stage of stereographics. Display Configurations 9 Display Connector(s) Configuration Used CRT ...your monitor before you can use the Display Properties control panel to do so could damage your monitor. If you have installed the FireGL™ drivers and software, you turn on the System L WARNING - Your monitor will appear once the boot procedure is finished....
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... guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® You will need to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in your system. ...8226; After you have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL™. L If you do not want to Windows® XP and Windows® 2000. HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11 CHAPTER 3: Installing Software This chapter will guide you through the installation of the drivers and software associated with the Express...
... guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® You will need to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in your system. ...8226; After you have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL™. L If you do not want to Windows® XP and Windows® 2000. HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11 CHAPTER 3: Installing Software This chapter will guide you through the installation of the drivers and software associated with the Express...
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...will display in English if your system. To install ATI drivers and software 1 Start your operating system's language is not supported. The ATISETUP utility will automatically be installed and running before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. When the System Settings Change window ...your CD-ROM drive after the operating system has started. c) Select SETUP.EXE from the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. L The Express installation option is properly attached before you begin. The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will start ...
...will display in English if your system. To install ATI drivers and software 1 Start your operating system's language is not supported. The ATISETUP utility will automatically be installed and running before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. When the System Settings Change window ...your CD-ROM drive after the operating system has started. c) Select SETUP.EXE from the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. L The Express installation option is properly attached before you begin. The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will start ...
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...span the Primary display, the primary and secondary displays must be connected, however, it and also creates a clone image of ) your FireGL™ card, one display will be enabled. Note: Before you can clone the Primary display, only one display can clone (copy the image of ...more information, consult your Primary monitor 1 If necessary, enable the secondary display. To clone your Primary monitor 1 Click the buttons on the ATI Displays tab to save the changes. recessed. 14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you use multiple monitors with your Primary display onto a Secondary ...
...span the Primary display, the primary and secondary displays must be connected, however, it and also creates a clone image of ) your FireGL™ card, one display will be enabled. Note: Before you can clone the Primary display, only one display can clone (copy the image of ...more information, consult your Primary monitor 1 If necessary, enable the secondary display. To clone your Primary monitor 1 Click the buttons on the ATI Displays tab to save the changes. recessed. 14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you use multiple monitors with your Primary display onto a Secondary ...
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...ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you can change the assignment of the Primary display onto the Secondary display. 2 Click OK or Apply to save the scheme. To assign your desktop and full screen 3D environments. In addition, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card...Primary display, at least one display device available and have more information, consult your Primary and Secondary display on the fly, without rebooting. ATI Color Tab 19 3 Click Save to save the changes. Extended Desktop mode is enabled through the Windows® Display Property dialog, under ...
...ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you can change the assignment of the Primary display onto the Secondary display. 2 Click OK or Apply to save the scheme. To assign your desktop and full screen 3D environments. In addition, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card...Primary display, at least one display device available and have more information, consult your Primary and Secondary display on the fly, without rebooting. ATI Color Tab 19 3 Click Save to save the changes. Extended Desktop mode is enabled through the Windows® Display Property dialog, under ...
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... the selected application. SMOOTHVISION™ improves image quality by removing jagged edges (anti-aliasing) from the Configuration Profiles listbox click Delete. ATI Advanced Settings Tab 27 Modifying the configuration parameters To change the configuration settings of a specific application, select the name of that forces... allows your application to enable your Configuration settings. Click the Apply or OK button to run . Configuration Settings Enable 8-Bit double-buffered Overlay Planes Force copy swap Wait for those FireGL™ cards equipped with a stereo video connector).
... the selected application. SMOOTHVISION™ improves image quality by removing jagged edges (anti-aliasing) from the Configuration Profiles listbox click Delete. ATI Advanced Settings Tab 27 Modifying the configuration parameters To change the configuration settings of a specific application, select the name of that forces... allows your application to enable your Configuration settings. Click the Apply or OK button to run . Configuration Settings Enable 8-Bit double-buffered Overlay Planes Force copy swap Wait for those FireGL™ cards equipped with a stereo video connector).
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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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... ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter converts standard DVI-I 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 L You must have a monitor attached to your computer before installing the ATI HDTV Component Video...
... ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter converts standard DVI-I 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 L You must have a monitor attached to your computer before installing the ATI HDTV Component Video...
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...monitor for information on how to your operating system and applications. • Reinstall the ATI drivers for your FireGL™ card. but not integrated analog/digital (DVI-I). Ensure that Video Card Isn't Properly Configured Warning! Incompatible resolution/refresh rate selection may result in Display Properties...Position settings in monitor damage. Off-Center Screen Image, Odd Colors or No Picture Operating System Warns that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you select. Troubleshooting 39 Problem Possible Solution Screen Defects Appear • ...
...monitor for information on how to your operating system and applications. • Reinstall the ATI drivers for your FireGL™ card. but not integrated analog/digital (DVI-I). Ensure that Video Card Isn't Properly Configured Warning! Incompatible resolution/refresh rate selection may result in Display Properties...Position settings in monitor damage. Off-Center Screen Image, Odd Colors or No Picture Operating System Warns that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you select. Troubleshooting 39 Problem Possible Solution Screen Defects Appear • ...
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... Access Additional Info ati.com/online/customercare • Always available. • Complimentary. In case of an address conflict, try to modify the I/O address of the add-on card that causes the conflict. • To support the special graphics processor on -board VGA controller of your FireGL™ card uses the following addresses...Stereo option in the Advanced Settings tab of the Display Properties. • It is necessary to ensure that the I /O: 3B0-3DF Memory Addresses: Video RAM: A000-BFFF Video ROM: C000-C7FF Note: You cannot change the addresses of your FireGL™ card.
... Access Additional Info ati.com/online/customercare • Always available. • Complimentary. In case of an address conflict, try to modify the I/O address of the add-on card that causes the conflict. • To support the special graphics processor on -board VGA controller of your FireGL™ card uses the following addresses...Stereo option in the Advanced Settings tab of the Display Properties. • It is necessary to ensure that the I /O: 3B0-3DF Memory Addresses: Video RAM: A000-BFFF Video ROM: C000-C7FF Note: You cannot change the addresses of your FireGL™ card.
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...installation CD-ROMs, manuals, and other accessories for ATI products can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the online ATI store at: ati.com/online/accessories Compliance Information This section details the...of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment has ...This device may cause undesired operation. FCC Compliance Information This FireGL™ product complies with FCC regulations.
...installation CD-ROMs, manuals, and other accessories for ATI products can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the online ATI store at: ati.com/online/accessories Compliance Information This section details the...of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment has ...This device may cause undesired operation. FCC Compliance Information This FireGL™ product complies with FCC regulations.