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..., which may not be registered in the diagrams. FireGL, FIRE GL, HYDRAVISION - All rights reserved. Intel Corporation; AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port), Celeron, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, Pentium III - OpenGL - is strictly prohibited. ATI Technologies Inc.; ATI and all ATI product and product feature names are trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. Inc.; The Institute of Electrical and...
..., which may not be registered in the diagrams. FireGL, FIRE GL, HYDRAVISION - All rights reserved. Intel Corporation; AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port), Celeron, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, Pentium III - OpenGL - is strictly prohibited. ATI Technologies Inc.; ATI and all ATI product and product feature names are trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. Inc.; The Institute of Electrical and...
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...Need a Printout of the Online User's Guide 3 Customer Care 4 FireGL Card Features 5 System Requirements and Tools 7 Quick Installation 8 Installing the Hardware and Software 9 Installing the Hardware 9 Preparing your Computer 10 Installing the Card 14 Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation 20 Installing the Software 23... Before you Start: Information, Tips, and Hints 24 Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP 25 Using Your FireGL Card 27 Using Two Monitors 29 Using the DualScreen Tab 30 Changing the Video Settings 31 How to Switch to the Display ...
...Need a Printout of the Online User's Guide 3 Customer Care 4 FireGL Card Features 5 System Requirements and Tools 7 Quick Installation 8 Installing the Hardware and Software 9 Installing the Hardware 9 Preparing your Computer 10 Installing the Card 14 Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation 20 Installing the Software 23... Before you Start: Information, Tips, and Hints 24 Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP 25 Using Your FireGL Card 27 Using Two Monitors 29 Using the DualScreen Tab 30 Changing the Video Settings 31 How to Switch to the Display ...
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Reference 41 Removing the FireGL Drivers 41 Troubleshooting 43 Technical Details 46 Product Specifications 46 Pin Assignments 48 Video Modes 49 Warranty Service Information 51 Compliance Information 53 iv
Reference 41 Removing the FireGL Drivers 41 Troubleshooting 43 Technical Details 46 Product Specifications 46 Pin Assignments 48 Video Modes 49 Warranty Service Information 51 Compliance Information 53 iv
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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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...print may want. The organization of this Guide Many hyperlinks provide easy access to your card. Reference on page 41 provides troubleshooting tips and regulatory compliance information for installing your FireGL card, loading the driver and connecting video output devices to any information you can take advantage... of the advanced features of your FireGL card. Using Your FireGL Card on page 27 explains how you may be used online and printed, the quality of contents and page numbers are ...
...print may want. The organization of this Guide Many hyperlinks provide easy access to your card. Reference on page 41 provides troubleshooting tips and regulatory compliance information for installing your FireGL card, loading the driver and connecting video output devices to any information you can take advantage... of the advanced features of your FireGL card. Using Your FireGL Card on page 27 explains how you may be used online and printed, the quality of contents and page numbers are ...
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...complete details please visit: http://www.ati.com/support/contact.html • Mail: ATI Technologies Inc. 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... 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 ...
...complete details please visit: http://www.ati.com/support/contact.html • Mail: ATI Technologies Inc. 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... 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 ...
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unified frame buffer, Z-buffer, texture storage - 128-bit floating point precision frame buffer for photo-realistic renderings. - 256-bit memory interface for fast 3D graphics • Pixel pipeline architecture provides enhanced rendering power. FireGL Card Features Getting Started 5 FireGL X2-256t pictured FireGL VPU Video Memory FireGL X2-256t FGL 9800XT 256 MB FireGL X2-256 FGL 9800 256 MB FireGL X1-128 FGL 9700 128 MB FireGL Z1-128 FGL 9500 128 MB VPU: Visual Processing Unit Rendering Pipelines 8 8 8 4 • Video memory: DDR SDRAM -
unified frame buffer, Z-buffer, texture storage - 128-bit floating point precision frame buffer for photo-realistic renderings. - 256-bit memory interface for fast 3D graphics • Pixel pipeline architecture provides enhanced rendering power. FireGL Card Features Getting Started 5 FireGL X2-256t pictured FireGL VPU Video Memory FireGL X2-256t FGL 9800XT 256 MB FireGL X2-256 FGL 9800 256 MB FireGL X1-128 FGL 9700 128 MB FireGL Z1-128 FGL 9500 128 MB VPU: Visual Processing Unit Rendering Pipelines 8 8 8 4 • Video memory: DDR SDRAM -
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... 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...You must be running Windows 2000, updated with Service Pack 1 (or higher) prior to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws. See your FireGL card • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors or other VGA monitors. • Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT...
... 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...You must be running Windows 2000, updated with Service Pack 1 (or higher) prior to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws. See your FireGL card • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors or other VGA monitors. • Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT...
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...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 CD-ROM drive 8 Getting Started Quick Installation • Brief instructions on how to get... graphics accelerator, please refer to work with the FireGL card in 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 ...
...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 CD-ROM drive 8 Getting Started Quick Installation • Brief instructions on how to get... graphics accelerator, please refer to work with the FireGL card in 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 ...
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...; Contact your supplier or motherboard/chipset manufacturer to determine what motherboard chipset is required by your FireGL card to function correctly with your motherboard. • You must install the correct AGP chipset driver before installing the FireGL card in AGP memory not being detected or a black screen after Windows® starts. • Right-click...
...; Contact your supplier or motherboard/chipset manufacturer to determine what motherboard chipset is required by your FireGL card to function correctly with your motherboard. • You must install the correct AGP chipset driver before installing the FireGL card in AGP memory not being detected or a black screen after Windows® starts. • Right-click...
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...4.X.0 • A screwdriver to use your PC manual for specific requirements. • ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for best performance • System interrupt (IRQ) which is applied during installation. See your FireGL card? For help with this subject, refer to yourself may have to be reserved in the... computer's BIOS. The manufacturer assumes no liability for your FireGL card. Windows® XP - Damage to system components, the accelerator card, and injury to the manual for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of...
...4.X.0 • A screwdriver to use your PC manual for specific requirements. • ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for best performance • System interrupt (IRQ) which is applied during installation. See your FireGL card? For help with this subject, refer to yourself may have to be reserved in the... computer's BIOS. The manufacturer assumes no liability for your FireGL card. Windows® XP - Damage to system components, the accelerator card, and injury to the manual for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of...
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... drivers are available from www.ati.com/FireGL. • Linux drivers and installation instructions are provided: - Note: Your DFP monitor must have a data cable with integrated analog/digital DVI plug (DVI-I). but not with digital-only DVI plug (DVI-D) - You can use the full power of the graphics card only if your monitor's documentation...
... drivers are available from www.ati.com/FireGL. • Linux drivers and installation instructions are provided: - Note: Your DFP monitor must have a data cable with integrated analog/digital DVI plug (DVI-I). but not with digital-only DVI plug (DVI-D) - You can use the full power of the graphics card only if your monitor's documentation...
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... only; The illustrations provided in your computer. You need these numbers for your current graphics card. Note the serial number and the part number of your FireGL card. You will find the numbers on the product label on -board graphics. the card shown may look different than the one you first uninstall the driver for the...
... only; The illustrations provided in your computer. You need these numbers for your current graphics card. Note the serial number and the part number of your FireGL card. You will find the numbers on the product label on -board graphics. the card shown may look different than the one you first uninstall the driver for the...
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...Extension Cable to the FireGL card as shown. (the cable may need to disable it gently from end to end. Then pull the card straight out. • If the old graphics card sticks rock it on -board graphics capability, you may already be connected to the graphics card.) 3 Connect B to... the motherboard. Remember to save the screw. • If your computer has any existing graphics card from your computer. • Unscrew the screw attached to your PC's internal power supply for more information. 4 Connecting power to the card The FireGL™ card requires connection to your existing...
...Extension Cable to the FireGL card as shown. (the cable may need to disable it gently from end to end. Then pull the card straight out. • If the old graphics card sticks rock it on -board graphics capability, you may already be connected to the graphics card.) 3 Connect B to... the motherboard. Remember to save the screw. • If your computer has any existing graphics card from your computer. • Unscrew the screw attached to your PC's internal power supply for more information. 4 Connecting power to the card The FireGL™ card requires connection to your existing...
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A Connector to FireGL card B Connector to computer power supply C Connector to the hard drive power connector. . Installing the Hardware and Software 17 4 Connect C to hard drive power connector.
A Connector to FireGL card B Connector to computer power supply C Connector to the hard drive power connector. . Installing the Hardware and Software 17 4 Connect C to hard drive power connector.
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Grasp the card by the top edge and carefully seat it in either AGP 8x or AGP 4x slots. • Locate the AGP slot. Be sure your computer's manual for more information. • If necessary, remove the metal slot cover from the AGP slot. Save the screw to secure the graphics card later. ...• Align the FireGL card with the AGP slot, and press it into the AGP slot. 18 Installing the Hardware and Software 5 Insert the...
Grasp the card by the top edge and carefully seat it in either AGP 8x or AGP 4x slots. • Locate the AGP slot. Be sure your computer's manual for more information. • If necessary, remove the metal slot cover from the AGP slot. Save the screw to secure the graphics card later. ...• Align the FireGL card with the AGP slot, and press it into the AGP slot. 18 Installing the Hardware and Software 5 Insert the...
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... the Cables and Completing the Installation Connecting the Monitor Cables You may connect one monitor, make sure to connect it to the FireGL™ card. i If you need additional installation information. Securely attach the data cable of your monitor if you connect only one or two... monitor to the DVI output connector (2) on the card. Refer to the monitor's instructions. Attach the cable to the monitor according to the documentation that came with a VGA connector. FireGL X2-256, FireGL X1-128, FireGL Z1-128 FireGL X2-256t Use the provided DVI-toVGA adapters to ...
... the Cables and Completing the Installation Connecting the Monitor Cables You may connect one monitor, make sure to connect it to the FireGL™ card. i If you need additional installation information. Securely attach the data cable of your monitor if you connect only one or two... monitor to the DVI output connector (2) on the card. Refer to the monitor's instructions. Attach the cable to the monitor according to the documentation that came with a VGA connector. FireGL X2-256, FireGL X1-128, FireGL Z1-128 FireGL X2-256t Use the provided DVI-toVGA adapters to ...
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a Monitor cable c VGA connector from monitor b DVI connector on card d DVI-to-VGA adapter Setting the Monitor Impedance If you cannot achieve a stable video image. Installing the Hardware and Software 21 Connecting analog VGA Monitors ... following recommended settings: • RGB video input: 75 Ohm • Sync: 2.2 kOhm Try other 'Sync' settings if you can switch the impedance values on the card, use the DVI-to DVI connectors If the data cable connector on your VGA monitor does not fit into the DVI connector on your...
a Monitor cable c VGA connector from monitor b DVI connector on card d DVI-to-VGA adapter Setting the Monitor Impedance If you cannot achieve a stable video image. Installing the Hardware and Software 21 Connecting analog VGA Monitors ... following recommended settings: • RGB video input: 75 Ohm • Sync: 2.2 kOhm Try other 'Sync' settings if you can switch the impedance values on the card, use the DVI-to DVI connectors If the data cable connector on your VGA monitor does not fit into the DVI connector on your...
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...Should • Verify that the installation instructions were properly followed. • Check that the card is running in the Display Properties menu to adjust the video settings and set up , ...this stage of your monitor when the boot procedure is not performing optimally. • Contact ATI's Customer Care or your connections to do so could damage your computer. Try adjusting the brightness...your monitor before you turn on your monitor. • If you have successfully i installed the FireGL drivers you can use the tabs in a basic video mode. Failing to the video and ...
...Should • Verify that the installation instructions were properly followed. • Check that the card is running in the Display Properties menu to adjust the video settings and set up , ...this stage of your monitor when the boot procedure is not performing optimally. • Contact ATI's Customer Care or your connections to do so could damage your computer. Try adjusting the brightness...your monitor before you turn on your monitor. • If you have successfully i installed the FireGL drivers you can use the tabs in a basic video mode. Failing to the video and ...
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...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... 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 ...
...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... 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 ...