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... or use of ATI Technologies Inc. To maximize the value of ATI Technologies Inc. ii User's Guide Copyright © 2006, ATI Technologies Inc. Product may not be exactly as shown in connection with respect to , the implied warranties of their respective owners. All other valuable feature information. assumes no liability with the furnishing, performance, or use of ATI hardware, software or other products and documentation provided herein. Documentation Updates ATI is...
... or use of ATI Technologies Inc. To maximize the value of ATI Technologies Inc. ii User's Guide Copyright © 2006, ATI Technologies Inc. Product may not be exactly as shown in connection with respect to , the implied warranties of their respective owners. All other valuable feature information. assumes no liability with the furnishing, performance, or use of ATI hardware, software or other products and documentation provided herein. Documentation Updates ATI is...
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...Begin 3 Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 3 Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 3 Quick Installation 4 Installing Hardware 5 Detailed Installation 5 Connecting Display Devices 6 Display Configurations 8 Installing Software and Drivers 11 HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 11 Software Installation Prerequisites 12 Monitor Configuration 13 Clone Display Mode 14 Span Display Mode 14 Reinstalling Drivers 15 Display Properties 17 ATI Displays Tab 17 Dynamic Display Reassignment 19 ATI Color Tab...
...Begin 3 Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 3 Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 3 Quick Installation 4 Installing Hardware 5 Detailed Installation 5 Connecting Display Devices 6 Display Configurations 8 Installing Software and Drivers 11 HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 11 Software Installation Prerequisites 12 Monitor Configuration 13 Clone Display Mode 14 Span Display Mode 14 Reinstalling Drivers 15 Display Properties 17 ATI Displays Tab 17 Dynamic Display Reassignment 19 ATI Color Tab...
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...your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with multi-monitor configurations. • Dual VGA analog support (DVI-I output supports any combination of digital and analog displays. • Independent resolution and refresh rate selection with fast dynamic branching and high performance parallel processing. • Native high-bandwidth PCI Express™ x16 lane support. • 128-bit full floating point precession. DISPLAY OUTPUT • Dual DVI...
...your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with multi-monitor configurations. • Dual VGA analog support (DVI-I output supports any combination of digital and analog displays. • Independent resolution and refresh rate selection with fast dynamic branching and high performance parallel processing. • Native high-bandwidth PCI Express™ x16 lane support. • 128-bit full floating point precession. DISPLAY OUTPUT • Dual DVI...
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... requirements before installing your FireGL™ card. 2 System Requirements • Dual-link DVI output (offered on the FireGL™ V3400 and V5200) allows support of monitors with Service Pack 1 (or higher). • Linux® XFree86 4.X.0. • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors or other VGA monitors. • Digital flat-panel displays or digital CRT displays. Hardware Operating System Monitor • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®; AMD Athlon® 64/K7/XP or compatible...
... requirements before installing your FireGL™ card. 2 System Requirements • Dual-link DVI output (offered on the FireGL™ V3400 and V5200) allows support of monitors with Service Pack 1 (or higher). • Linux® XFree86 4.X.0. • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors or other VGA monitors. • Digital flat-panel displays or digital CRT displays. Hardware Operating System Monitor • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®; AMD Athlon® 64/K7/XP or compatible...
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... time. 4 Quick Installation Note: If the previously installed graphics card has 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 doing one of the following: • Run through the automatic ATISETUP utility; Detailed hardware and software installation instructions are using a motherboard containing an on-board graphics solution and do not intend to use it as part of a multiplemonitor setup, disable it...
... time. 4 Quick Installation Note: If the previously installed graphics card has 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 doing one of the following: • Run through the automatic ATISETUP utility; Detailed hardware and software installation instructions are using a motherboard containing an on-board graphics solution and do not intend to use it as part of a multiplemonitor setup, disable it...
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... output is not available on the FireGL™ V3300. The following table lists the different ways you can support a CRT display using the VGA-to your card. digital flat panel display. Display Connector(s) Configuration Used Comments Single DFP display Single CRT display DFP display + DFP display CRT display + DFP display CRT display + CRT display CRT display + HDTV display DFP display + HDTV display DVI-I connector + HDTV cable (YPbPr) with HDTV Component Adapter DVI-I connector DFP - cathode ray tube analog display. The DVI-I connection can connect displays to -DVI...
... output is not available on the FireGL™ V3300. The following table lists the different ways you can support a CRT display using the VGA-to your card. digital flat panel display. Display Connector(s) Configuration Used Comments Single DFP display Single CRT display DFP display + DFP display CRT display + DFP display CRT display + CRT display CRT display + HDTV display DFP display + HDTV display DVI-I connector + HDTV cable (YPbPr) with HDTV Component Adapter DVI-I connector DFP - cathode ray tube analog display. The DVI-I connection can connect displays to -DVI...
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Higher refresh rates are not available at this stage of the installation. Once 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. Failure to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors. Your monitor will appear once the boot procedure is finished. If you can use the Display Properties control panel to do so could damage your monitor. Display Configurations 9 Turning on...
Higher refresh rates are not available at this stage of the installation. Once 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. Failure to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors. Your monitor will appear once the boot procedure is finished. If you can use the Display Properties control panel to do so could damage your monitor. Display Configurations 9 Turning on...
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... and Windows® 2000. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will guide you through the installation of the drivers and software associated with the Express driver installation of the ATISETUP utility. HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11 CHAPTER 3: Installing Software and Drivers This chapter will install automatically with your FireGL™ graphics card. This...
... and Windows® 2000. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will guide you through the installation of the drivers and software associated with the Express driver installation of the ATISETUP utility. HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11 CHAPTER 3: Installing Software and Drivers This chapter will install automatically with your FireGL™ graphics card. This...
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... in the task bar. Your operating system must have Service Pack 1 (or higher) for installation. When the Found New Hardware Wizard comes up, click Cancel. The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will start automatically if you can install the FireGL™ drivers. The ATISETUP utility will automatically be installed and running before you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your monitor cable is recommended.
... in the task bar. Your operating system must have Service Pack 1 (or higher) for installation. When the Found New Hardware Wizard comes up, click Cancel. The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will start automatically if you can install the FireGL™ drivers. The ATISETUP utility will automatically be installed and running before you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your monitor cable is recommended.
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... Control Panel and choose Display, or right-click on using the Settings tab. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the second monitor. Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features that best suit your requirements and your Windows® online help and documentation for further information on the desktop and choose Properties. 2 Choose the Settings tab and select the screen resolution and color depth that can configure your monitor. Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by the number...
... Control Panel and choose Display, or right-click on using the Settings tab. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the second monitor. Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features that best suit your requirements and your Windows® online help and documentation for further information on the desktop and choose Properties. 2 Choose the Settings tab and select the screen resolution and color depth that can configure your monitor. Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by the number...
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... one display is enabled, which is enabled, you can be designated as Secondary. To span your Windows® documentation. This one display can span the Primary display, the primary and secondary displays must be enabled through the Windows® Display Properties dialog, under Settings. To clone your Primary display onto a Secondary display on the ATI Displays tab to save the changes. Clicking the red enable/disable button for the Secondary display enables it cannot be connected...
... one display is enabled, which is enabled, you can be designated as Secondary. To span your Windows® documentation. This one display can span the Primary display, the primary and secondary displays must be enabled through the Windows® Display Properties dialog, under Settings. To clone your Primary display onto a Secondary display on the ATI Displays tab to save the changes. Clicking the red enable/disable button for the Secondary display enables it cannot be connected...
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... menu, select Run. 3 Browse to save the changes. to enable the 2 Click the or to span the desktop horizontally Click the to span the desktop vertically. 3 Click OK or Apply to SETUP.EXE on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. Reinstalling Drivers You can install new drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a Windows® conflict. Reinstall the drivers at any time using the ATISETUP utility located on the...
... menu, select Run. 3 Browse to save the changes. to enable the 2 Click the or to span the desktop horizontally Click the to span the desktop vertically. 3 Click OK or Apply to SETUP.EXE on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. Reinstalling Drivers You can install new drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a Windows® conflict. Reinstall the drivers at any time using the ATISETUP utility located on the...
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... monitor and computer are supported by the graphics card. • Check your current resolution, refresh rate, and color depth settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs in your Display Properties dialog. 36 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 the card is properly installed in your system and connected to your monitor...
... monitor and computer are supported by the graphics card. • Check your current resolution, refresh rate, and color depth settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs in your Display Properties dialog. 36 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 the card is properly installed in your system and connected to your monitor...
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... display resolution and refresh rate settings you have selected are supported by the monitor you have connected. • Check the driver installation and make sure that the DVI plug of your monitor data cable is digital-only (DVI-D) - Note: The Screen Position settings in the Advanced Settings tab of the Display Properties. but not integrated analog/digital (DVI-I). Troubleshooting 37 Problem Possible Solution Off-Center Screen Image, Odd Colors or No Picture Operating System Warns that Video Card...
... display resolution and refresh rate settings you have selected are supported by the monitor you have connected. • Check the driver installation and make sure that the DVI plug of your monitor data cable is digital-only (DVI-D) - Note: The Screen Position settings in the Advanced Settings tab of the Display Properties. but not integrated analog/digital (DVI-I). Troubleshooting 37 Problem Possible Solution Off-Center Screen Image, Odd Colors or No Picture Operating System Warns that Video Card...
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... VGA I /O and memory addresses reserved for the graphics board are available to you require further assistance with your product, the following Customer Care options are not used for more than one device. However, there may be problems if your graphics card does not receive an interrupt or a system interrupt is installed. Customer Care If you : Service Access Additional Info Online Telephone US & Canada ati...
... VGA I /O and memory addresses reserved for the graphics board are available to you require further assistance with your product, the following Customer Care options are not used for more than one device. However, there may be problems if your graphics card does not receive an interrupt or a system interrupt is installed. Customer Care If you : Service Access Additional Info Online Telephone US & Canada ati...
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... its discretion, repair or replace the product upon receipt with the available support options and will not be under warranty. Should the product, in accordance with refunds, returns, or exchange-specific inquiries. This warranty does not apply to assist with product specifications and instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized alterations, repairs, or modifications. Warranty Information Hardware Warranty Service Statement ATI Technologies Inc. If...
... its discretion, repair or replace the product upon receipt with the available support options and will not be under warranty. Should the product, in accordance with refunds, returns, or exchange-specific inquiries. This warranty does not apply to assist with product specifications and instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized alterations, repairs, or modifications. Warranty Information Hardware Warranty Service Statement ATI Technologies Inc. If...
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...user's authority to operate this equipment. For further compliance information: ATI Research Inc. 4 Mount Royal Ave. Changes or modifications to this product. This equipment generates, uses...instructions, may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. The use of shielded cables...the compliance information for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with Canadian...
...user's authority to operate this equipment. For further compliance information: ATI Research Inc. 4 Mount Royal Ave. Changes or modifications to this product. This equipment generates, uses...instructions, may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. The use of shielded cables...the compliance information for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with Canadian...
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... work area and gradual shifts in order to functions on monitors or flat panel displays. Color discrepancies can change the color of computer monitors and TVs. 48 Color Correction Correct discrepancies between the real color value and the way a screen displays it. Direct 3D® Part of Microsoft®'s DirectX API designed for rendering 3D graphics on the color curve. Users can be caused by moving the control...
... work area and gradual shifts in order to functions on monitors or flat panel displays. Color discrepancies can change the color of computer monitors and TVs. 48 Color Correction Correct discrepancies between the real color value and the way a screen displays it. Direct 3D® Part of Microsoft®'s DirectX API designed for rendering 3D graphics on the color curve. Users can be caused by moving the control...
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... be viewed and which is a corner of a triangle where it keeps track of graphics connector, sometimes also called an analog connector. It is a graphics processing function that keeps track of information describing its coordinates in a pool or the stretching and wrinkling of a 3D image, it connects to the user's perspective, or by virtually all video cards. Z-buffer The portion of video memory...
... be viewed and which is a corner of a triangle where it keeps track of graphics connector, sometimes also called an analog connector. It is a graphics processing function that keeps track of information describing its coordinates in a pool or the stretching and wrinkling of a 3D image, it connects to the user's perspective, or by virtually all video cards. Z-buffer The portion of video memory...
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... Numerics 102 part number 3 16:9 (aspect ratio) 46 2D 45 3D 45, 51, 55 full-screen 19 3Dc 55 4:3 (aspect ratio) 46 5:4 (aspect ratio) 46 A Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 45, 53 accessories 41 Advanced Settings tab 27 Alpha blending 45 Anisotropic filtering 46, 55 Anti-aliasing 46, 55 Aspect Ratio 46 ATI taskbar applications disabling 24 enabling 24 ATISETUP utility 15 B Back...
... Numerics 102 part number 3 16:9 (aspect ratio) 46 2D 45 3D 45, 51, 55 full-screen 19 3Dc 55 4:3 (aspect ratio) 46 5:4 (aspect ratio) 46 A Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 45, 53 accessories 41 Advanced Settings tab 27 Alpha blending 45 Anisotropic filtering 46, 55 Anti-aliasing 46, 55 Aspect Ratio 46 ATI taskbar applications disabling 24 enabling 24 ATISETUP utility 15 B Back...