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... the Graphics Card 5 Installing and Configuring Displays 7 Connections 7 Adapters 7 Supported Display Connections 8 Connecting and Configuring Displays 9 Installing Software and Drivers 11 ATI Catalyst™ Control Center 13 Help 14 Using TV Display and Capture Features 15 Viewing the PC's Display on TV or HDTV 15 ...
... the Graphics Card 5 Installing and Configuring Displays 7 Connections 7 Adapters 7 Supported Display Connections 8 Connecting and Configuring Displays 9 Installing Software and Drivers 11 ATI Catalyst™ Control Center 13 Help 14 Using TV Display and Capture Features 15 Viewing the PC's Display on TV or HDTV 15 ...
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vi Reference 41 Troubleshooting 41 Determine the System Card Bus Type 44 Updating your AGP Motherboard/Chipset Drivers 45 Reinstalling Drivers 47 Product Registration 48 Customer Care 48 Additional Accessories 49 Compliance Information 50 Index 53
vi Reference 41 Troubleshooting 41 Determine the System Card Bus Type 44 Updating your AGP Motherboard/Chipset Drivers 45 Reinstalling Drivers 47 Product Registration 48 Customer Care 48 Additional Accessories 49 Compliance Information 50 Index 53
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...hardware and software installed. System Requirements Hardware ATI CrossFire™ Requirements • AMD Athlon® or Intel® Pentium® 4 • 512MB of certified power supplies, see : • ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu Use the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center to access the comprehensive...to accommodate a high-end graphics card with two (2) PCI Express® x16 slots and correct PCIe™ chipset driver. • A second ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series graphics card. • Two ATI CrossFire™ internal bridge interconnects. • A specialized PCI Express®...
...hardware and software installed. System Requirements Hardware ATI CrossFire™ Requirements • AMD Athlon® or Intel® Pentium® 4 • 512MB of certified power supplies, see : • ati.amd.com/certifiedpsu Use the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center to access the comprehensive...to accommodate a high-end graphics card with two (2) PCI Express® x16 slots and correct PCIe™ chipset driver. • A second ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 Series graphics card. • Two ATI CrossFire™ internal bridge interconnects. • A specialized PCI Express®...
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... the graphics card, you begin installing the graphics card, do the following . • Record the Serial and Part Numbers on page 3. • Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers on the graphics card.
... the graphics card, you begin installing the graphics card, do the following . • Record the Serial and Part Numbers on page 3. • Uninstall Old Graphics Drivers on the graphics card.
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Depending on the operating system, choose either the Windows® XP or Windows Vista™ uninstall procedure: • Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows® XP) on page 4. • Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows Vista™) on page 4. Note: If the previously installed ...graphics card has any additional software installed, it may also be removed at this point. Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows® XP) 1 With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open applications. 2 From the Control Panel, select...
Depending on the operating system, choose either the Windows® XP or Windows Vista™ uninstall procedure: • Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows® XP) on page 4. • Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows Vista™) on page 4. Note: If the previously installed ...graphics card has any additional software installed, it may also be removed at this point. Uninstall old graphics drivers (Windows® XP) 1 With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open applications. 2 From the Control Panel, select...
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... • DVI connection and DVI cable • DVI cable and DVI-to-HDTV adapter and RCA cables • S-Video connection and ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable and RCA cables • S-Video connection and S-Video cable • DVI connection and DVI-to-HDMI™ adapter and HDMI...hardware settings. 4 When the New Hardware Found Wizard appears, at the appropriate prompt insert the installation CD to load the drivers for the graphics card. Once the drivers and software have been installed, configure the display. 9 The following table shows display configurations available when ATI CrossFire™ ...
... • DVI connection and DVI cable • DVI cable and DVI-to-HDTV adapter and RCA cables • S-Video connection and ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable and RCA cables • S-Video connection and S-Video cable • DVI connection and DVI-to-HDMI™ adapter and HDMI...hardware settings. 4 When the New Hardware Found Wizard appears, at the appropriate prompt insert the installation CD to load the drivers for the graphics card. Once the drivers and software have been installed, configure the display. 9 The following table shows display configurations available when ATI CrossFire™ ...
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...the Custom install) Install the software To install or remove the drivers, you must have a software conflict, you to select individual software components for installation. Custom installation allows you can download the latest software from ati.amd.com and then install it. Note: Not all the features... of all software components are installed using the Express installation. If the installer fails to install the driver or you have administrator rights or be logged on...
...the Custom install) Install the software To install or remove the drivers, you must have a software conflict, you to select individual software components for installation. Custom installation allows you can download the latest software from ati.amd.com and then install it. Note: Not all the features... of all software components are installed using the Express installation. If the installer fails to install the driver or you have administrator rights or be logged on...
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... the mode and screen resolution that support HDMI™. 1 Before connecting an HDMI™ HDTV, attach a monitor to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. This topic includes the following procedures: • Connect to an HDMI™ HDTV (DVI-to-HDMI...Component Video using ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter) on page 20. • Connect to an HDTV or component video device (S-Video-to SCART using ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable) on page 22. • Connect to a composite video device (S-Video-to-S-Video or Composite Video) on page 26. Component Video...
... the mode and screen resolution that support HDMI™. 1 Before connecting an HDMI™ HDTV, attach a monitor to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. This topic includes the following procedures: • Connect to an HDMI™ HDTV (DVI-to-HDMI...Component Video using ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter) on page 20. • Connect to an HDTV or component video device (S-Video-to SCART using ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable) on page 22. • Connect to a composite video device (S-Video-to-S-Video or Composite Video) on page 26. Component Video...
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... end of the DVI cable to the DVI connection on the HDTV. 4 Connect one end of the cable to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Maker sure the computer and monitor are off. For more information, see the documentation that came with the HDTV. Connect the other end of the...
... end of the DVI cable to the DVI connection on the HDTV. 4 Connect one end of the cable to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Maker sure the computer and monitor are off. For more information, see the documentation that came with the HDTV. Connect the other end of the...
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... Windows® starts. 7 Configure the HDTV using ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter) 1 Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. DVI to component video connectors Legend 1 Computer 2 DVI connection on the graphics card 3 ATI DVI-to-HDTV...
... Windows® starts. 7 Configure the HDTV using ATI DVI-to-HDTV adapter) 1 Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. DVI to component video connectors Legend 1 Computer 2 DVI connection on the graphics card 3 ATI DVI-to-HDTV...
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...of a sound cable to the computer sound card. The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts. 9 Configure the HDTV using ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable) 1 Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to -Component Video using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays Manager. ...Connect to an HDTV or component video device (S-Video-to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. 22 5 Matching the colors on the HDTV. 7 If necessary, configure the HDTV for ...
...of a sound cable to the computer sound card. The HDTV will not display anything until Windows® starts. 9 Configure the HDTV using ATI 9-Pin HDTV Output Cable) 1 Before connecting an HDTV, attach a monitor to -Component Video using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays Manager. ...Connect to an HDTV or component video device (S-Video-to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. 22 5 Matching the colors on the HDTV. 7 If necessary, configure the HDTV for ...
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... using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays Manager. S-Video to S-Video or Composite Video Legend 1 S-Video connector to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. Connect to a composite video device (S-Video-to-S-Video or Composite Video) 1 Before connecting a composite video device, attach...
... using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, Displays Manager. S-Video to S-Video or Composite Video Legend 1 S-Video connector to the computer and install the video drivers. 2 Make sure the computer and monitor are off. Connect to a composite video device (S-Video-to-S-Video or Composite Video) 1 Before connecting a composite video device, attach...
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26 Connect to a European video device (S-Video to composite adapter/cable 3 Composite cable 4 SCART adapter 5 Audio mini-jack connection on sound card 6 Left and right RCA audio connectors S-Video to SCART connectors Legend 1 S-Video out connection on graphics card 2 S-Video to SCART using composite video adapter) 1 Before connecting a European video device, attach a monitor and install the video drivers. 2 Maker sure the computer and the monitor are off.
26 Connect to a European video device (S-Video to composite adapter/cable 3 Composite cable 4 SCART adapter 5 Audio mini-jack connection on sound card 6 Left and right RCA audio connectors S-Video to SCART connectors Legend 1 S-Video out connection on graphics card 2 S-Video to SCART using composite video adapter) 1 Before connecting a European video device, attach a monitor and install the video drivers. 2 Maker sure the computer and the monitor are off.
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... compression rates and are portable to most computers. very high compression is not installed if you choose Express install when installing the ATI software and drivers from the installation CD. DVD Video for viewing on a Portable Media Center device. 32 Avivo™ Video Converter Formats To create Use this Format Generic...
... compression rates and are portable to most computers. very high compression is not installed if you choose Express install when installing the ATI software and drivers from the installation CD. DVD Video for viewing on a Portable Media Center device. 32 Avivo™ Video Converter Formats To create Use this Format Generic...
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...XP, press and hold F8 until you may help , contact customer care at ati.amd.com/support or your product, plus warranty and compliance information. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and then press Enter. • Check the system configuration utility of the AGP Motherboard/ Chipset drivers...® Advanced Options Menu. 41 Reference This topic provides information on troubleshooting, updating AGP/ motherboard chipset drivers, reinstalling drivers, where to get additional accessories, and how to register your PC manufacturer. Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips...
...XP, press and hold F8 until you may help , contact customer care at ati.amd.com/support or your product, plus warranty and compliance information. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and then press Enter. • Check the system configuration utility of the AGP Motherboard/ Chipset drivers...® Advanced Options Menu. 41 Reference This topic provides information on troubleshooting, updating AGP/ motherboard chipset drivers, reinstalling drivers, where to get additional accessories, and how to register your PC manufacturer. Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips...
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... in the Display Properties dialog. Operating system warns that video card isn't properly configured • Remove and re-install the ATI drivers for the graphics card. • Check the driver installation and make sure that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you select. Ensure that all software is...
... in the Display Properties dialog. Operating system warns that video card isn't properly configured • Remove and re-install the ATI drivers for the graphics card. • Check the driver installation and make sure that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you select. Ensure that all software is...
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.... My CRT display is • The computer is in 720p or 1080i modes • Copy-protected DVDs restrict playback to update the motherboard and chipset drivers. 1 Look at the motherboard and card. 2 Using the illustration below for comparison, determine whether you have an AGP card you may take several minutes. •...
.... My CRT display is • The computer is in 720p or 1080i modes • Copy-protected DVDs restrict playback to update the motherboard and chipset drivers. 1 Look at the motherboard and card. 2 Using the illustration below for comparison, determine whether you have an AGP card you may take several minutes. •...
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... see the name of the following names: • AGP Driver • AGP Miniport • AGP VXD Driver • Chipset Driver • GART Driver • VGART Often you may need to update the motherboard and chipset drivers for the computer. Updating your motherboard enable AGP functionality for ...your AGP Motherboard/Chipset Drivers Note: This section applies only if you may need to update the motherboard AGP drivers before installing a new graphics card. The AGP drivers for the motherboard chipset. 45 AGP and PCIe™ graphics...
... see the name of the following names: • AGP Driver • AGP Miniport • AGP VXD Driver • Chipset Driver • GART Driver • VGART Often you may need to update the motherboard and chipset drivers for the computer. Updating your motherboard enable AGP functionality for ...your AGP Motherboard/Chipset Drivers Note: This section applies only if you may need to update the motherboard AGP drivers before installing a new graphics card. The AGP drivers for the motherboard chipset. 45 AGP and PCIe™ graphics...
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... chipset manufacturer's name will appear as the device name. 46 • ALi GART Driver • AMD AGP Miniport • Intel VGART • VIA AGP Driver Obtain AGP drivers for your motherboard/chipset If you experience problems with the AGP chipset drivers, you are designed to the Windows® Control Panel and open System. 2 In the...
... chipset manufacturer's name will appear as the device name. 46 • ALi GART Driver • AMD AGP Miniport • Intel VGART • VIA AGP Driver Obtain AGP drivers for your motherboard/chipset If you experience problems with the AGP chipset drivers, you are designed to the Windows® Control Panel and open System. 2 In the...
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...Avivo™ Video Converter. 47 6 To determine the manufacturer, click the [AGP device name] > Driver > Driver Details.: Sample Motherboard/Chipset Manufacturers Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) www.amd.com VIA Technologies www.viaarena.com Acer Laboratories (ALI) www.ali.com.tw Silicon Integrated Systems (....sis.com Intel Technologies support.intel.com General Motherboard/chipset information www.motherboards.org Reinstalling Drivers You can download the latest software from ati.amd.com and then install the software. Reinstall the drivers at any time using the Express installation;
...Avivo™ Video Converter. 47 6 To determine the manufacturer, click the [AGP device name] > Driver > Driver Details.: Sample Motherboard/Chipset Manufacturers Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) www.amd.com VIA Technologies www.viaarena.com Acer Laboratories (ALI) www.ali.com.tw Silicon Integrated Systems (....sis.com Intel Technologies support.intel.com General Motherboard/chipset information www.motherboards.org Reinstalling Drivers You can download the latest software from ati.amd.com and then install the software. Reinstall the drivers at any time using the Express installation;
