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v Table of Contents Getting Started 1 FireGL™ Features 1 System Requirements 2 Before You 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 ...ATI Displays Tab 17 Dynamic Display Reassignment 19 ATI Color Tab 19 Hotkeys 22 ATI Options Tab 24 ATI Configuration Tab 25 ATI Advanced Settings Tab 27 ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 29 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 29 Setting the ATI HDTV Component Video...
v Table of Contents Getting Started 1 FireGL™ Features 1 System Requirements 2 Before You 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 ...ATI Displays Tab 17 Dynamic Display Reassignment 19 ATI Color Tab 19 Hotkeys 22 ATI Options Tab 24 ATI Configuration Tab 25 ATI Advanced Settings Tab 27 ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 29 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 29 Setting the ATI HDTV Component Video...
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... 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. FireGL™ Features Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with...
... 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. FireGL™ Features Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with...
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2 System Requirements • Dual-link DVI output (offered on the FireGL™ V3400 and V5200) allows support of monitors with Service Pack 1 (or higher). •.../K7/XP or compatible. • 512 MB or more for best performance. • Motherboard with available X16 lane PCI Express™ slot and correct chipset driver. • Optical drive for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive).... Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing your FireGL™ card. Hardware Operating System Monitor • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®;
2 System Requirements • Dual-link DVI output (offered on the FireGL™ V3400 and V5200) allows support of monitors with Service Pack 1 (or higher). •.../K7/XP or compatible. • 512 MB or more for best performance. • Motherboard with available X16 lane PCI Express™ slot and correct chipset driver. • Optical drive for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive).... Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing your FireGL™ card. Hardware Operating System Monitor • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®;
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... removing it from your computer. To uninstall previous drivers With your current graphics card still in your computer: 1 Close all applications that are required for the existing graphics card before installing your new ATI product. Before You Begin 3 Before You Begin Before you remove your current ...display drivers. Record Your Serial and Part Numbers The serial number and 102 part number on the back of your new FireGL™ card, you must ...
... removing it from your computer. To uninstall previous drivers With your current graphics card still in your computer: 1 Close all applications that are required for the existing graphics card before installing your new ATI product. Before You Begin 3 Before You Begin Before you remove your current ...display drivers. Record Your Serial and Part Numbers The serial number and 102 part number on the back of your new FireGL™ card, you must ...
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...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 doing one of the following: • Run through .... 4 Turn off your CD-ROM drive). To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections. Note: If you have not already done so. Quick Installation Experienced users and system administrators can...
...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 doing one of the following: • Run through .... 4 Turn off your CD-ROM drive). To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections. Note: If you have not already done so. Quick Installation Experienced users and system administrators can...
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Detailed Installation The following instructions will guide you through the installation of your new FireGL™. 1 Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer's power cord and disconnect all cables from ... from your computer. Note: If your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. L WARNING - For more information, see your new graphics card. Remember to discharge your body's static electricity by step through the physical installation of your computer documentation. Detailed Installation 5 CHAPTER 2: Installing Hardware This...
Detailed Installation The following instructions will guide you through the installation of your new FireGL™. 1 Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer's power cord and disconnect all cables from ... from your computer. Note: If your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. L WARNING - For more information, see your new graphics card. Remember to discharge your body's static electricity by step through the physical installation of your computer documentation. Detailed Installation 5 CHAPTER 2: Installing Hardware This...
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... the metal back- Connecting Display Devices The following connections are available: FireGL™ V3300 Baseplate X DVI-I Connection Y DVI-I Connection FireGL™ V3400 Baseplate X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) plate cover. 6 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Screw in or fasten the graphics...
... the metal back- Connecting Display Devices The following connections are available: FireGL™ V3300 Baseplate X DVI-I Connection Y DVI-I Connection FireGL™ V3400 Baseplate X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) plate cover. 6 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Screw in or fasten the graphics...
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Connecting Display Devices 7 Y DVI-I Connection (Supports HD Component Adapter) FireGL™ V5200 Baseplate X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) Y DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output and HD Component adapter) Using a VGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor X VGA Monitor Connector Y VGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor Z DVI-I Connection Make sure all cables are securely connected before turning on your system.
Connecting Display Devices 7 Y DVI-I Connection (Supports HD Component Adapter) FireGL™ V5200 Baseplate X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) Y DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output and HD Component adapter) Using a VGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor X VGA Monitor Connector Y VGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor Z DVI-I Connection Make sure all cables are securely connected before turning on your system.
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... -DVI-I connector + HDTV cable (YPbPr) with HDTV Component Adapter DVI-I adapter. HDTV Component output is not available on the FireGL™ V3300. Display Connector(s) Configuration Used Comments Single DFP display Single CRT display DFP display + DFP display CRT display + DFP... lists the different ways you can support a CRT display using the VGA-to your card. HDTV Component output is not available on the FireGL™ V3300. 8 Display Configurations Display Configurations The FireGL™ graphics card provides dual display functionality. cathode ray tube analog display.
... -DVI-I connector + HDTV cable (YPbPr) with HDTV Component Adapter DVI-I adapter. HDTV Component output is not available on the FireGL™ V3300. Display Connector(s) Configuration Used Comments Single DFP display Single CRT display DFP display + DFP display CRT display + DFP... lists the different ways you can support a CRT display using the VGA-to your card. HDTV Component output is not available on the FireGL™ V3300. 8 Display Configurations Display Configurations The FireGL™ graphics card provides dual display functionality. cathode ray tube analog display.
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If you have installed the FireGL™ drivers and software, you can use the Display Properties control panel to do so could damage your monitor. Turn on your monitor before you .... Higher refresh rates are not available at this stage of the installation. Once you turn on the System L WARNING - Display Configurations 9 Turning on your graphics card, operating system messages will be running in a basic video mode. Failure to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors.
If you have installed the FireGL™ drivers and software, you can use the Display Properties control panel to do so could damage your monitor. Turn on your monitor before you .... Higher refresh rates are not available at this stage of the installation. Once you turn on the System L WARNING - Display Configurations 9 Turning on your graphics card, operating system messages will be running in a basic video mode. Failure to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors.
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... install automatically with the Express driver installation of the drivers and software associated with your operating system. This procedure applies to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in Windows® You.... Installing Drivers and Software in your system. • After you have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL™ graphics card. L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support L If you do not want to install HydraVision™, select the Custom driver installation...
... install automatically with the Express driver installation of the drivers and software associated with your operating system. This procedure applies to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in Windows® You.... Installing Drivers and Software in your system. • After you have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL™ graphics card. L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support L If you do not want to install HydraVision™, select the Custom driver installation...
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...EXE from the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. Custom installation allows you begin. If your CDROM auto-run is properly attached before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. Not all software components are installed using the Express installation. Make sure your monitor cable... is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your operating...
...EXE from the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. Custom installation allows you begin. If your CDROM auto-run is properly attached before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. Not all software components are installed using the Express installation. Make sure your monitor cable... is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your operating...
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...button recessed, and the clone display will show the clone button 2 Click OK or Apply to clone the Primary Monitor: • The ATI Displays tab shows you that only one display is enabled, which is enabled, you can span the Primary display, the primary and secondary ...same dialog. For more information, consult your Primary display onto a Secondary display on the ATI Displays tab to save the changes. 14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display will automatically become the Primary display by default. Note: Before you can ...
...button recessed, and the clone display will show the clone button 2 Click OK or Apply to clone the Primary Monitor: • The ATI Displays tab shows you that only one display is enabled, which is enabled, you can span the Primary display, the primary and secondary ...same dialog. For more information, consult your Primary display onto a Secondary display on the ATI Displays tab to save the changes. 14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display will automatically become the Primary display by default. Note: Before you can ...
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... display to that allow you to assign the Primary monitor: • Clicking the button will reassign the Primary and Secondary monitors. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you to adjust Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color settings within your Primary monitor 1 Click the buttons to configure ...the Primary display, at least one display device available and have the proper adapters or connectors, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to save the changes. Note: Before you can change the assignment of the Primary display onto the Secondary display. 2...
... display to that allow you to assign the Primary monitor: • Clicking the button will reassign the Primary and Secondary monitors. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you to adjust Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color settings within your Primary monitor 1 Click the buttons to configure ...the Primary display, at least one display device available and have the proper adapters or connectors, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to save the changes. Note: Before you can change the assignment of the Primary display onto the Secondary display. 2...
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... DVI-I connector on your FireGL™ card, and tighten the thumbscrews. 3 Using the appropriate cables, connect the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter's outputs to component video suitable for use with the FireGL™ V3300. Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter L You must have a monitor attached to your computer before installing the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter. 1 Shut down your...
... DVI-I connector on your FireGL™ card, and tighten the thumbscrews. 3 Using the appropriate cables, connect the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter's outputs to component video suitable for use with the FireGL™ V3300. Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter L You must have a monitor attached to your computer before installing the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter. 1 Shut down your...
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... Reinstall the ATI drivers for information on how to obtain a suitable data cable plug. • Make sure that the 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 Video Card Isn't Properly...Refer to your monitor's documentation and contact your supplier or the manufacturer of the DFP monitor for your FireGL™ card. • Your stereo glasses must be connected to the card when you start your monitor to external. • DFP monitor users: Make sure that the DVI plug...
... Reinstall the ATI drivers for information on how to obtain a suitable data cable plug. • Make sure that the 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 Video Card Isn't Properly...Refer to your monitor's documentation and contact your supplier or the manufacturer of the DFP monitor for your FireGL™ card. • Your stereo glasses must be connected to the card when you start your monitor to external. • DFP monitor users: Make sure that the DVI plug...
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...product, the following addresses (hex): I/O Address: Standard VGA I/O: 3B0-3DF Memory Addresses: Video RAM: A000-BFFF Video ROM: C000-C7FF Note: You cannot change the addresses of your graphics card does not receive an interrupt or a system interrupt is used by other hardware devices. •...special graphics processor on -board VGA controller of your FireGL™ card uses the following Customer Care options are not used for more than one device. Customer Care If you : Service Access Additional Info Online Telephone US & Canada ati.com/online/customercare 1-866-284-2093 • ...
...product, the following addresses (hex): I/O Address: Standard VGA I/O: 3B0-3DF Memory Addresses: Video RAM: A000-BFFF Video ROM: C000-C7FF Note: You cannot change the addresses of your graphics card does not receive an interrupt or a system interrupt is used by other hardware devices. •...special graphics processor on -board VGA controller of your FireGL™ card uses the following Customer Care options are not used for more than one device. Customer Care If you : Service Access Additional Info Online Telephone US & Canada ati.com/online/customercare 1-866-284-2093 • ...
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...user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. For further compliance information: ATI Research Inc. 4 Mount Royal Ave. If this equipment. These limits are designed to operate this ... installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. However, there ... the equipment to radio communications. FCC Compliance Information This FireGL™ product complies with FCC Rules part 15.
...user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. For further compliance information: ATI Research Inc. 4 Mount Royal Ave. If this equipment. These limits are designed to operate this ... installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. However, there ... the equipment to radio communications. FCC Compliance Information This FireGL™ product complies with FCC Rules part 15.