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... registered trademarks of their respective owners. ATI and all ATI product and product feature names are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may not be registered in any form, without notice. Microsoft Corp.; AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port), Celeron, Pentium Pro, Pentium II...Institute of this manual, or parts thereof, in certain jurisdictions. 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. is strictly prohibited. Features, performance and specifications ...
... registered trademarks of their respective owners. ATI and all ATI product and product feature names are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may not be registered in any form, without notice. Microsoft Corp.; AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port), Celeron, Pentium Pro, Pentium II...Institute of this manual, or parts thereof, in certain jurisdictions. 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. is strictly prohibited. Features, performance and specifications ...
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...punitive, incidental or consequential damages in the preparation of this documentation, for any act or omission of ATI concerning such products or this document, ATI Technologies Inc. ii reserves the right to make changes without further notice to a product or system... described herein to improve reliability, function or design. Documentation updates ATI is constantly improving its product and associated documentation. ATI's documentation contains helpful installation/configuration tips and other products and documentation described herein, for any interruption...
...punitive, incidental or consequential damages in the preparation of this documentation, for any act or omission of ATI concerning such products or this document, ATI Technologies Inc. ii reserves the right to make changes without further notice to a product or system... described herein to improve reliability, function or design. Documentation updates ATI is constantly improving its product and associated documentation. ATI's documentation contains helpful installation/configuration tips and other products and documentation described herein, for any interruption...
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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 photo-realistic rendering and animation • Stable and reliable software support ... • SMOOTHVISION™ 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 and...
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 photo-realistic rendering and animation • Stable and reliable software support ... • SMOOTHVISION™ 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 and...
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...at no additional cost. Attention: Customer Service 1 Commerce Valley Drive East Markham, Ontario Canada L3T 7X6 ATI Customer Care Product Online Registration By registering your ATI product you require assistance to get the most out of driver update notification, technical updates, online store ... 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....
...at no additional cost. Attention: Customer Service 1 Commerce Valley Drive East Markham, Ontario Canada L3T 7X6 ATI Customer Care Product Online Registration By registering your ATI product you require assistance to get the most out of driver update notification, technical updates, online store ... 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....
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See 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®2000 ...; 3, Pentium® 4, Xeon® AMD® Athlon® XP/MP/Opteron or compatible • 128 MB of system memory 256 MB or more for your FireGL card • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors or other VGA monitors. • Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT displays
See 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®2000 ...; 3, Pentium® 4, Xeon® AMD® Athlon® XP/MP/Opteron or compatible • 128 MB of system memory 256 MB or more for your FireGL card • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors or other VGA monitors. • Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT displays
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... the shortest possible time. • Recommended for your old graphics card. 2 Disable any on-board graphics solution on installation and operation of your computer system. 7 Install the FireGL drivers and configuration software from the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM: - Installation Steps 1 If you are replacing an existing graphics card, un-install the drivers and software for experienced users...
... the shortest possible time. • Recommended for your old graphics card. 2 Disable any on-board graphics solution on installation and operation of your computer system. 7 Install the FireGL drivers and configuration software from the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM: - Installation Steps 1 If you are replacing an existing graphics card, un-install the drivers and software for experienced users...
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... • Supported operating system - Damage to system components, the accelerator card, and injury to yourself may have to be reserved in the computer's BIOS. See your PC manual for specific requirements. • ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for your mainboard • Intel® Pentium®... 3, Pentium® 4, Xeon®; Windows® XP - Linux XFree86 4.X.0 • A screwdriver to the manual for your FireGL card? This may result if power is free....
... • Supported operating system - Damage to system components, the accelerator card, and injury to yourself may have to be reserved in the computer's BIOS. See your PC manual for specific requirements. • ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for your mainboard • Intel® Pentium®... 3, Pentium® 4, Xeon®; Windows® XP - Linux XFree86 4.X.0 • A screwdriver to the manual for your FireGL card? This may result if power is free....
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...and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by the graphics card. You can use the full power of the graphics card only if your monitor's documentation. Your FireGL card is configured to the FireGL™ card. • If DDC support is automatically detected. •...; The following multi-monitor and Desktop Management utilities are provided on the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. Where are available for downloading from www.ati...
...and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by the graphics card. You can use the full power of the graphics card only if your monitor's documentation. Your FireGL card is configured to the FireGL™ card. • If DDC support is automatically detected. •...; The following multi-monitor and Desktop Management utilities are provided on the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. Where are available for downloading from www.ati...
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... in your system and connected to your monitor. • Refer to the documentation that the card is not performing optimally. • Contact ATI's Customer Care or your local technical support. After you have problems during start-up a multi...-monitor configuration. Your monitor is running in the Display Properties menu to the video and power cables. Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness, and contrast controls of your monitor. • If you have successfully i installed the FireGL...
... in your system and connected to your monitor. • Refer to the documentation that the card is not performing optimally. • Contact ATI's Customer Care or your local technical support. After you have problems during start-up a multi...-monitor configuration. Your monitor is running in the Display Properties menu to the video and power cables. Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness, and contrast controls of your monitor. • If you have successfully i installed the FireGL...
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...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)...logged on as a user with administrator rights under Windows 2000 and Windows XP. (2) Information for downloading from www.ati.com/support. (4) The most recent certified FireGL drivers are available from Microsoft's web site, www.microsoft.com. (3) Linux drivers and installation instructions are available for...
...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)...logged on as a user with administrator rights under Windows 2000 and Windows XP. (2) Information for downloading from www.ati.com/support. (4) The most recent certified FireGL drivers are available from Microsoft's web site, www.microsoft.com. (3) Linux drivers and installation instructions are available for...
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...graphics card drivers in the task bar, click Run, and then select ATISETUP.EXE from the root directory of the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. When prompted for a driver installation CD, insert the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM and enter or browse to perform a manual installation. • You can install the FireGL drivers. Do you insert the ATI... you can always install the drivers using the ATISETUP utility on the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. If your CD-ROM auto-run is properly attached to install the drivers for your graphics card after the operating system has started. Click OK. • Where ...
...graphics card drivers in the task bar, click Run, and then select ATISETUP.EXE from the root directory of the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. When prompted for a driver installation CD, insert the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM and enter or browse to perform a manual installation. • You can install the FireGL drivers. Do you insert the ATI... you can always install the drivers using the ATISETUP utility on the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. If your CD-ROM auto-run is properly attached to install the drivers for your graphics card after the operating system has started. Click OK. • Where ...
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...When the System Settings Change window asks you to restart your system. The ATISETUP utility will install automatically with the Express driver installation of the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP 1 Start your computer, click No. 2 Run the ATISETUP utility. Click...the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically, if you do not want to the license agreement. 6 ATI Easy Install starts the Installation Wizard. If you insert the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive after the operating system has started. Installing the Hardware ...
...When the System Settings Change window asks you to restart your system. The ATISETUP utility will install automatically with the Express driver installation of the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP 1 Start your computer, click No. 2 Run the ATISETUP utility. Click...the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically, if you do not want to the license agreement. 6 ATI Easy Install starts the Installation Wizard. If you insert the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive after the operating system has started. Installing the Hardware ...
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...display the Digital Signature Not Found message. The HYDRAVISION™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will automatically be installed, along with the ATI driver, by selecting this option. Click Yes or Continue to complete the driver installation. 10 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > ...'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 complete...
...display the Digital Signature Not Found message. The HYDRAVISION™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will automatically be installed, along with the ATI driver, by selecting this option. Click Yes or Continue to complete the driver installation. 10 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > ...'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 complete...
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... icon before you work. For two-monitor configuration settings you need the following: i • Two monitors connected to the card • Both monitors switched on when you start your ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. • If you to a two-monitor display: In the Display Properties > Settings tab click the ...the Monitor and Adjustment tabs apply only to the way you click Advanced. Select Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Using Your FireGL Card 29 Using Two Monitors You can set resolutions, refresh rates, and display adjustment independently for the second monitor.
... icon before you work. For two-monitor configuration settings you need the following: i • Two monitors connected to the card • Both monitors switched on when you start your ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. • If you to a two-monitor display: In the Display Properties > Settings tab click the ...the Monitor and Adjustment tabs apply only to the way you click Advanced. Select Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Using Your FireGL Card 29 Using Two Monitors You can set resolutions, refresh rates, and display adjustment independently for the second monitor.
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... computer. 2 Remove the computer case as outlined in the hardware installation instructions. 3 Ground yourself by touching the power supply box. 4 To remove the graphics card, perform the hardware installation procedures in reverse order. 42 Reference 4 Click Add/Remove Programs. 5 Select ATI Display Driver from the list of software programs. 6 Click Change/Remove button.
... computer. 2 Remove the computer case as outlined in the hardware installation instructions. 3 Ground yourself by touching the power supply box. 4 To remove the graphics card, perform the hardware installation procedures in reverse order. 42 Reference 4 Click Add/Remove Programs. 5 Select ATI Display Driver from the list of software programs. 6 Click Change/Remove button.
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...vertical (Hz) refresh rates as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and their answers at the web sites of ATI Inc. Check for recommended resolutions and refresh rates. Incompatible resolution/refresh rate selection may find information on ...FireGL card, check the following sections for advice on and receiving power?. If you select. Do not attempt to the card. No image appears on display • Make sure that the FireGL card is firmly seated in monitor damage. Reference 43 Troubleshooting Your board is a complex electronic device and can only be repaired by the graphics card...
...vertical (Hz) refresh rates as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and their answers at the web sites of ATI Inc. Check for recommended resolutions and refresh rates. Incompatible resolution/refresh rate selection may find information on ...FireGL card, check the following sections for advice on and receiving power?. If you select. Do not attempt to the card. No image appears on display • Make sure that the FireGL card is firmly seated in monitor damage. Reference 43 Troubleshooting Your board is a complex electronic device and can only be repaired by the graphics card...
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Advanced Parts Replacement Service FireGL customers have the option of Advanced Parts Replacement to ATI for repair. Any replaced parts become the property of the ATI Hardware Warranty Service Statement visit: http://www.ati.com/online/warranty/statement Warranty Information Should the product,...accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation, usage not in ATI's opinion, malfunction within the warranty period, ATI will be prepared to ATI for design professionals. Once completed, the form will at : http://www.ati.com/online/warrantyform Please be submitted to enter all required...
Advanced Parts Replacement Service FireGL customers have the option of Advanced Parts Replacement to ATI for repair. Any replaced parts become the property of the ATI Hardware Warranty Service Statement visit: http://www.ati.com/online/warranty/statement Warranty Information Should the product,...accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation, usage not in ATI's opinion, malfunction within the warranty period, ATI will be prepared to ATI for design professionals. Once completed, the form will at : http://www.ati.com/online/warrantyform Please be submitted to enter all required...
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... special or otherwise and whether such damages are warranted for 90 days. • No warranties for this warranty extends or a third party. ATI may use of the product, as to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability or otherwise in respect of the product. whether such damages be... limited to the repair or replacement of ATI; ATI makes no event shall ATI be responsible or liable for any damages, including but not limited to the loss of revenue or profit, arising: •...
... special or otherwise and whether such damages are warranted for 90 days. • No warranties for this warranty extends or a third party. ATI may use of the product, as to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability or otherwise in respect of the product. whether such damages be... limited to the repair or replacement of ATI; ATI makes no event shall ATI be responsible or liable for any damages, including but not limited to the loss of revenue or profit, arising: •...
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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. Date: 2002-08-19 Manufacturer / Country of origin: ATI Technologies Inc. / China
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Addendum Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance This product was manufactured by ATI Technologies Inc.
Addendum Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance This product was manufactured by ATI Technologies Inc.