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... trademarks of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc.; ATI Technologies Inc.; Advanced Micro Devices. Fire Wire - AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port), Celeron, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, Pentium III - i FireGL™ X2-256t FireGL™ X2-256 FireGL™ X1-128 FireGL™ Z1-128 User's Guide P/N: 137-...50015-40 © Copyright 2004, by ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. ...
... trademarks of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc.; ATI Technologies Inc.; Advanced Micro Devices. Fire Wire - AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port), Celeron, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, Pentium III - i FireGL™ X2-256t FireGL™ X2-256 FireGL™ X1-128 FireGL™ Z1-128 User's Guide P/N: 137-...50015-40 © Copyright 2004, by ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. ...
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1 CHAPTER 1 Getting Started Your ATI FireGL card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics accelerator based on page 8 The card delivers workstation-class performance to designers, engineers and animators, running the leading OpenGL and DirectX applications Features of your FireGL workstation graphics accelerator: • Real-time ...technology for advanced full-scene anti-aliasing IN THIS CHAPTER... ■ Using this Guide on page 2 ■ FireGL Card Features on page 5 ■ System Requirements and Tools on page 7 ■ Quick Installation on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry ...
1 CHAPTER 1 Getting Started Your ATI FireGL card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics accelerator based on page 8 The card delivers workstation-class performance to designers, engineers and animators, running the leading OpenGL and DirectX applications Features of your FireGL workstation graphics accelerator: • Real-time ...technology for advanced full-scene anti-aliasing IN THIS CHAPTER... ■ Using this Guide on page 2 ■ FireGL Card Features on page 5 ■ System Requirements and Tools on page 7 ■ Quick Installation on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry ...
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... product, the following options are available: • Online: For product information, video drivers, Frequently Asked Questions and Email support visit: http://www.ati.com and select CUSTOMER CARE. • FireGL Workstation dedicated toll free support line: *866-284-2093 Available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM EST. *Access to Telephone Support...
... product, the following options are available: • Online: For product information, video drivers, Frequently Asked Questions and Email support visit: http://www.ati.com and select CUSTOMER CARE. • FireGL Workstation dedicated toll free support line: *866-284-2093 Available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM EST. *Access to Telephone Support...
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Service Packs are available from Microsoft's web site, www.microsoft.com. • A screwdriver to installing the FireGL drivers. See your FireGL card • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors or other VGA monitors. • Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT displays ...; XP/MP/Opteron or compatible • 128 MB of system memory 256 MB or more for your PC manual for specific requirements. • ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for best performance • Motherboard with free AGP slot and correct AGP chipset-driver • CD-ROM drive • Windows...
Service Packs are available from Microsoft's web site, www.microsoft.com. • A screwdriver to installing the FireGL drivers. See your FireGL card • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors or other VGA monitors. • Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT displays ...; XP/MP/Opteron or compatible • 128 MB of system memory 256 MB or more for your PC manual for specific requirements. • ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for best performance • Motherboard with free AGP slot and correct AGP chipset-driver • CD-ROM drive • Windows...
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... more detailed information on the motherboard. 3 Shut down and disconnect your computer system. 4 Remove the installed (AGP or PCI) graphics card. 5 Install the new FireGL card. 6 Reassemble and connect your computer system. 7 Install the FireGL drivers and configuration software from the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM: - Start > Run > X:\ATISETUP.EXE where X is the drive letter of your...
... more detailed information on the motherboard. 3 Shut down and disconnect your computer system. 4 Remove the installed (AGP or PCI) graphics card. 5 Install the new FireGL card. 6 Reassemble and connect your computer system. 7 Install the FireGL drivers and configuration software from the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM: - Start > Run > X:\ATISETUP.EXE where X is the drive letter of your...
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... result if power is free. Linux XFree86 4.X.0 • A screwdriver to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws. If you need to use your FireGL card? Damage to system components, the accelerator card, and injury to yourself may have to be reserved in the computer's BIOS. Windows® 2000 with this... driver installed for your motherboard. • 128 MB of the power supply) before performing any hardware procedure. See your PC manual for specific requirements. • ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for your FireGL card.
... result if power is free. Linux XFree86 4.X.0 • A screwdriver to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws. If you need to use your FireGL card? Damage to system components, the accelerator card, and injury to yourself may have to be reserved in the computer's BIOS. Windows® 2000 with this... driver installed for your motherboard. • 128 MB of the power supply) before performing any hardware procedure. See your PC manual for specific requirements. • ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for your FireGL card.
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...features (2) You can use the full power of the graphics card only if your monitor supports the horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by the graphics card. HYDRAVISION™ - Your FireGL card is available, the respective resolution and refresh rate for ...recommended refresh rates • Windows 2000 and Windows XP drivers are provided: - Where are available for downloading from www.ati.com/support. •...
...features (2) You can use the full power of the graphics card only if your monitor supports the horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by the graphics card. HYDRAVISION™ - Your FireGL card is available, the respective resolution and refresh rate for ...recommended refresh rates • Windows 2000 and Windows XP drivers are provided: - Where are available for downloading from www.ati.com/support. •...
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...8226; Refer to the video and power cables. After you have successfully i installed the FireGL drivers you see the Windows® Advanced Options Menu. Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness,... and contrast controls of your monitor. • If you have correctly installed the card, operating system messages will appear on your local technical support. Failing to the Troubleshooting ... utility of the installation. Your monitor is not performing optimally. • Contact ATI's Customer Care or your computer. 22 Installing the Hardware and Software Start your System ...
...8226; Refer to the video and power cables. After you have successfully i installed the FireGL drivers you see the Windows® Advanced Options Menu. Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness,... and contrast controls of your monitor. • If you have correctly installed the card, operating system messages will appear on your local technical support. Failing to the Troubleshooting ... utility of the installation. Your monitor is not performing optimally. • Contact ATI's Customer Care or your computer. 22 Installing the Hardware and Software Start your System ...
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The Service Pack is available from Microsoft's web site, www.microsoft.com. (3) Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from www.ati.com/FireGL Installing the Hardware and Software 23 Installing the Software • Before you Start: Information, Tips, and Hints • Software ...Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP You will need to install the FireGL drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in your system. • After you have re-installed or upgraded your operating system. (1) To ...
The Service Pack is available from Microsoft's web site, www.microsoft.com. (3) Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from www.ati.com/FireGL Installing the Hardware and Software 23 Installing the Software • Before you Start: Information, Tips, and Hints • Software ...Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP You will need to install the FireGL drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in your system. • After you have re-installed or upgraded your operating system. (1) To ...
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...your computer. This section offers some additional tips if you want to install the graphics card drivers in a special working scenario, for example, if you have installed the new card for your FireGL card, make sure your operating system installed and running before you can always install ...the drivers using the ATISETUP utility on the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. Click OK. • Where are the drivers?...
...your computer. This section offers some additional tips if you want to install the graphics card drivers in a special working scenario, for example, if you have installed the new card for your FireGL card, make sure your operating system installed and running before you can always install ...the drivers using the ATISETUP utility on the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. Click OK. • Where are the drivers?...
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... and your monitor's performance. 12 Click the Advanced button and select the Monitor tab. 13 Set the refresh rate for the monitor connected to the FireGL card in your Windows online help and i documentation for installation. 8 When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to restart my computer .... The Express installation option is recommended. The HYDRAVISION™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will automatically be installed, along with the ATI driver, by selecting this option. Refer to your system. 14 Click OK until you to complete the installation.
... and your monitor's performance. 12 Click the Advanced button and select the Monitor tab. 13 Set the refresh rate for the monitor connected to the FireGL card in your Windows online help and i documentation for installation. 8 When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to restart my computer .... The Express installation option is recommended. The HYDRAVISION™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will automatically be installed, along with the ATI driver, by selecting this option. Refer to your system. 14 Click OK until you to complete the installation.
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...display: In the Display Properties > Settings tab click the monitor icon 2. Click the corresponding monitor icon before you work. Using Your FireGL Card 29 Using Two Monitors You can set resolutions, refresh rates, and display adjustment independently for the second monitor. Select Extend my Windows ...quality for any two connected displays. For more information on HYDRAVISION™, refer to the HYDRAVISION™ User's Guide located on your ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. • If you start your computer • Use the Display Properties > Settings tab for further information on ...
...display: In the Display Properties > Settings tab click the monitor icon 2. Click the corresponding monitor icon before you work. Using Your FireGL Card 29 Using Two Monitors You can set resolutions, refresh rates, and display adjustment independently for the second monitor. Select Extend my Windows ...quality for any two connected displays. For more information on HYDRAVISION™, refer to the HYDRAVISION™ User's Guide located on your ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. • If you start your computer • Use the Display Properties > Settings tab for further information on ...
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... on display • Make sure that the FireGL card is firmly seated in its AGP slot, and that the monitor cable is a complex electronic device and can only be repaired by the graphics card. Refer to your warranty. Go to www.ati.com and select CUSTOMER CARE for advice on page... 9. • Make sure that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you experience a problem using the FireGL card, check the following sections for...
... on display • Make sure that the FireGL card is firmly seated in its AGP slot, and that the monitor cable is a complex electronic device and can only be repaired by the graphics card. Refer to your warranty. Go to www.ati.com and select CUSTOMER CARE for advice on page... 9. • Make sure that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you experience a problem using the FireGL card, check the following sections for...
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...minimize downtime for repair. Advanced Parts Replacement Service FireGL customers have the option of Advanced Parts Replacement to accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation, usage not in ATI's opinion, malfunction within the warranty period, ATI will be submitted to enter all required information.... For a detailed description of ATI. After ATI Technical Support receives your defective product to you will at : http://www.ati.com/online/warrantyform Please be issued out to ATI for design professionals. Reference 51 Warranty Service Information ...
...minimize downtime for repair. Advanced Parts Replacement Service FireGL customers have the option of Advanced Parts Replacement to accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation, usage not in ATI's opinion, malfunction within the warranty period, ATI will be submitted to enter all required information.... For a detailed description of ATI. After ATI Technical Support receives your defective product to you will at : http://www.ati.com/online/warrantyform Please be issued out to ATI for design professionals. Reference 51 Warranty Service Information ...
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Date: 2002-08-19 Manufacturer / Country of origin: ATI Technologies Inc. / China Reference 55 VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information Contact for further compliance information ATI Research Inc. 4 Mount Royal Avenue, Marlborough, MA 01752-1978 USA Phone: (508) 303-3900 MIC Certification Information FireGL X1-128 / FireGL Z1-128 Product Name / Model: 942 Holder: ATI Technologies Inc.
Date: 2002-08-19 Manufacturer / Country of origin: ATI Technologies Inc. / China Reference 55 VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information Contact for further compliance information ATI Research Inc. 4 Mount Royal Avenue, Marlborough, MA 01752-1978 USA Phone: (508) 303-3900 MIC Certification Information FireGL X1-128 / FireGL Z1-128 Product Name / Model: 942 Holder: ATI Technologies Inc.