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...Before You Begin 2 Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 2 Update Your AGP Chipset Drivers 3 Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 4 Installing Hardware 7 Quick Installation 7 Detailed Installation 7 Installing the Card 9 Connecting Display Devices 10 Installing Software 15 HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management 15 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 15 Software Installation Prerequisites 15 Monitor Configuration 17 Reinstalling Drivers 18 Display Properties 19 ATI Displays Tab 19 Dynamic Display Reassignment 21 ATI Color Tab 21 Hotkeys...
...Before You Begin 2 Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 2 Update Your AGP Chipset Drivers 3 Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 4 Installing Hardware 7 Quick Installation 7 Detailed Installation 7 Installing the Card 9 Connecting Display Devices 10 Installing Software 15 HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management 15 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 15 Software Installation Prerequisites 15 Monitor Configuration 17 Reinstalling Drivers 18 Display Properties 19 ATI Displays Tab 19 Dynamic Display Reassignment 21 ATI Color Tab 21 Hotkeys...
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... installing your new ATI product. Write these numbers down before installing your FireGL™ product, please do the following. 2 System Requirements System Requirements Hardware Operating System Monitor • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®; They are located on a sticker on the graphics card are required for installation software). • 350 watt or greater power supply (recommended). • Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 1 (or higher). • Windows® XP Home or Pro with free AGP 8X/4X...
... installing your new ATI product. Write these numbers down before installing your FireGL™ product, please do the following. 2 System Requirements System Requirements Hardware Operating System Monitor • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®; They are located on a sticker on the graphics card are required for installation software). • 350 watt or greater power supply (recommended). • Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 1 (or higher). • Windows® XP Home or Pro with free AGP 8X/4X...
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... branch. 5 Scroll through the list of the following names: • AGP Driver • AGP Miniport Before You Begin 3 Serial and Part Numbers X Serial number (S/N) Y 102 part number (P/N) Update Your AGP Chipset Drivers Your new ATI FireGL™ card uses the AGP bus, and so it requires not only display drivers, but also drivers that your have installed the latest AGP chipset drivers before replacing your system 1 Open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select System;
... branch. 5 Scroll through the list of the following names: • AGP Driver • AGP Miniport Before You Begin 3 Serial and Part Numbers X Serial number (S/N) Y 102 part number (P/N) Update Your AGP Chipset Drivers Your new ATI FireGL™ card uses the AGP bus, and so it requires not only display drivers, but also drivers that your have installed the latest AGP chipset drivers before replacing your system 1 Open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select System;
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... launching Windows®. If you will see the name of a motherboard chipset in connection with these terms. For example: • ALi GART Driver • AMD AGP Miniport • Intel VGART • VIA AGP Driver The chipset manufacturer's name will appear as part of your new FireGL™ card, you from that the drivers you have determined the chipset manufacturer for the existing graphics card before...
... launching Windows®. If you will see the name of a motherboard chipset in connection with these terms. For example: • ALi GART Driver • AMD AGP Miniport • Intel VGART • VIA AGP Driver The chipset manufacturer's name will appear as part of your new FireGL™ card, you from that the drivers you have determined the chipset manufacturer for the existing graphics card before...
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... are using a motherboard containing an on-board graphics solution and do not intend to use it as part of a multiple monitor display, disable it. 2 Shut down and disconnect your computer system. 3 Remove 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 step through the installation of your new FireGL™. Detailed Installation The following : • Run through...
... are using a motherboard containing an on-board graphics solution and do not intend to use it as part of a multiple monitor display, disable it. 2 Shut down and disconnect your computer system. 3 Remove 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 step through the installation of your new FireGL™. Detailed Installation The following : • Run through...
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8 Detailed Installation FireGL™ Power Connections Diagram X FireGL™Graphics Card Y Power Supply Z Hard Drive [ Power Cable Connector \ 4-Pin Power Connection ] Power Extension Cable: Power Connector to Graphics Card ^ Power Extension Cable: Power Connector to Hard Drive _ Power Extension Cable: Power Connector to Power Supply ` Hard Drive a Power Connector to Hard Drive
8 Detailed Installation FireGL™ Power Connections Diagram X FireGL™Graphics Card Y Power Supply Z Hard Drive [ Power Cable Connector \ 4-Pin Power Connection ] Power Extension Cable: Power Connector to Graphics Card ^ Power Extension Cable: Power Connector to Hard Drive _ Power Extension Cable: Power Connector to Power Supply ` Hard Drive a Power Connector to Hard Drive
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... your computer has an on-board graphics capability, you have disconnected and plug in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Remove the power cable from the hard drive power connector. 8 Connect the power extension cable to the 4-pin power connection on the motherboard. L WARNING - Remember to the hard drive. 11 Screw in removing the cover. If necessary, consult your computer documentation. 5 Locate the appropriate slot and...
... your computer has an on-board graphics capability, you have disconnected and plug in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Remove the power cable from the hard drive power connector. 8 Connect the power extension cable to the 4-pin power connection on the motherboard. L WARNING - Remember to the hard drive. 11 Screw in removing the cover. If necessary, consult your computer documentation. 5 Locate the appropriate slot and...
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... tube analog display. Display Configurations Your FireGL™ graphics card provides dual display functionality as well as quad-buffered stereographics. CRT- The following table lists the different ways you can support a CRT display using the VGA-to-DVI-I adapter. Display Connector(s) Configuration Used Comments Single DFP display Single CRT display DVI-I connector VGA connector with VGA-to -DVI-I Adaptor Z DVI-I Connection Make sure all cables are securely connected before turning on your card. Detailed Installation 11 Using a VGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor X VGA Monitor Connector...
... tube analog display. Display Configurations Your FireGL™ graphics card provides dual display functionality as well as quad-buffered stereographics. CRT- The following table lists the different ways you can support a CRT display using the VGA-to-DVI-I adapter. Display Connector(s) Configuration Used Comments Single DFP display Single CRT display DVI-I connector VGA connector with VGA-to -DVI-I Adaptor Z DVI-I Connection Make sure all cables are securely connected before turning on your card. Detailed Installation 11 Using a VGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor X VGA Monitor Connector...
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... adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors. Turn on your monitor before you turn on the System L WARNING - If you have installed the FireGL™ drivers and software, you have properly installed your graphics card, operating system messages will be running in a basic video mode. Your monitor will appear once the boot procedure is finished. Once you can use the Display Properties control panel to do so could damage your computer. Detailed Installation...
... adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors. Turn on your monitor before you turn on the System L WARNING - If you have installed the FireGL™ drivers and software, you have properly installed your graphics card, operating system messages will be running in a basic video mode. Your monitor will appear once the boot procedure is finished. Once you can use the Display Properties control panel to do so could damage your computer. Detailed Installation...
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...; Multi-monitor Management The HYDRAVISION™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will install automatically with the Express driver installation of the drivers and software associated with administrator rights. CHAPTER 3: HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management 15 Installing Software This chapter will guide you through the installation of the ATISETUP utility. 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...
...; Multi-monitor Management The HYDRAVISION™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will install automatically with the Express driver installation of the drivers and software associated with administrator rights. CHAPTER 3: HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management 15 Installing Software This chapter will guide you through the installation of the ATISETUP utility. 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...
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... the ATI driver, by selecting this option. 16 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® Your operating system must also have Service Pack 1 (or higher) for installation. 7 When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to complete the installation. When the System Settings Change window asks you to select individual software components for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP installed. Note: The Express installation option is not enabled...
... the ATI driver, by selecting this option. 16 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® Your operating system must also have Service Pack 1 (or higher) for installation. 7 When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to complete the installation. When the System Settings Change window asks you to select individual software components for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP installed. Note: The Express installation option is not enabled...
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.... To reinstall drivers using the ATISETUP utility You can always install the drivers using the ATISETUP utility on the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM and click OK. 18 Reinstalling Drivers Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one monitor will be Primary. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically, perform the following actions: 1 Click the Start button in a special working scenario, such...
.... To reinstall drivers using the ATISETUP utility You can always install the drivers using the ATISETUP utility on the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM and click OK. 18 Reinstalling Drivers Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one monitor will be Primary. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically, perform the following actions: 1 Click the Start button in a special working scenario, such...
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... to power restrictions, you 2 Click OK or Apply to your graphics card. for quick recall. Clicking on any of the devices that device is only one monitor connected, all buttons will be displayed as valid options. If the text on your graphics card, such as a scheme for example, two monitors or a monitor and a TV. Enables or disables a display device; To enable or disable a display If the enable/disable button...
... to power restrictions, you 2 Click OK or Apply to your graphics card. for quick recall. Clicking on any of the devices that device is only one monitor connected, all buttons will be displayed as valid options. If the text on your graphics card, such as a scheme for example, two monitors or a monitor and a TV. Enables or disables a display device; To enable or disable a display If the enable/disable button...
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... to configure Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color settings for easy recall. If you have more information, consult your desktop and full screen 3D environments. To assign your fullscreen 3D applications. Note: Before you can change the assignment of your desktop display to a color profile for both your Windows® documentation. Extended Desktop mode is enabled through the Windows® Display Property dialog, under Settings. Clicking the button creates a clone or...
... to configure Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color settings for easy recall. If you have more information, consult your desktop and full screen 3D environments. To assign your fullscreen 3D applications. Note: Before you can change the assignment of your desktop display to a color profile for both your Windows® documentation. Extended Desktop mode is enabled through the Windows® Display Property dialog, under Settings. Clicking the button creates a clone or...
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... board. Warning! 34 Troubleshooting General Problems Problem Computer Does Not Boot-Up Properly No Display Screen Defects Appear Possible Solution • Verify that the installation instructions were properly followed. • Check that you selected the appropriate monitor when you installed your enhanced driver. • Check if your monitor supports the resolution, horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by the graphics card. • Check your current resolution, refresh rate, and color...
... board. Warning! 34 Troubleshooting General Problems Problem Computer Does Not Boot-Up Properly No Display Screen Defects Appear Possible Solution • Verify that the installation instructions were properly followed. • Check that you selected the appropriate monitor when you installed your enhanced driver. • Check if your monitor supports the resolution, horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by the graphics card. • Check your current resolution, refresh rate, and color...
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... the ATI drivers for information on the screen via the video signal. • Set the monitor's RGB inputs (and sync switches, if this option is digital-only (DVI-D) - Note: The Screen Position settings in the Advanced Settings tab of the Display Properties. Troubleshooting 35 Problem Possible Solution Off-Center Screen Image, Odd Colors or No Picture Operating System Warns that Video Card Isn't Properly Configured Stereo Glasses Not Working • Try adjusting the...
... the ATI drivers for information on the screen via the video signal. • Set the monitor's RGB inputs (and sync switches, if this option is digital-only (DVI-D) - Note: The Screen Position settings in the Advanced Settings tab of the Display Properties. Troubleshooting 35 Problem Possible Solution Off-Center Screen Image, Odd Colors or No Picture Operating System Warns that Video Card Isn't Properly Configured Stereo Glasses Not Working • Try adjusting the...
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.... • To support the special graphics processor on the FireGL™ card, the system BIOS should automatically assign a system interrupt to the slot where the card is used by other hardware devices. • The integrated on-board VGA controller of your product, the following addresses (hex): I/O Address: Standard VGA I /O and memory addresses reserved for the graphics board are available to you: Service Access Online ati.com/online/ customercare Telephone 1-866...
.... • To support the special graphics processor on the FireGL™ card, the system BIOS should automatically assign a system interrupt to the slot where the card is used by other hardware devices. • The integrated on-board VGA controller of your product, the following addresses (hex): I/O Address: Standard VGA I /O and memory addresses reserved for the graphics board are available to you: Service Access Online ati.com/online/ customercare Telephone 1-866...
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... replaced parts become the property of the installation, usage not in good working condition, according to its specifications at the time of repair, a product is expected that best meets their needs and budget. • ATI Customer Care reserves the right to limit support options for the remainder of shipping the product to replace the product with a serviced product at their sole discretion at its discretion, repair or replace...
... replaced parts become the property of the installation, usage not in good working condition, according to its specifications at the time of repair, a product is expected that best meets their needs and budget. • ATI Customer Care reserves the right to limit support options for the remainder of shipping the product to replace the product with a serviced product at their sole discretion at its discretion, repair or replace...
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...installation. The use of shielded cables for connection of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to ensure compliance with FCC Rules part 15. For further compliance information: ATI... Technology Equipment (ITE), including EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6 Changes or modifications to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is connected....
...installation. The use of shielded cables for connection of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to ensure compliance with FCC Rules part 15. For further compliance information: ATI... Technology Equipment (ITE), including EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6 Changes or modifications to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is connected....