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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 Display Configurations ...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 31 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 Setting the ATI...
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 Display Configurations ...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 31 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 Setting the ATI...
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...bandwidth PCI Express™ X16 lane support. • 128-bit full floating point precession. FireGL™ Features Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with...the latest OpenGL® and Microsoft® DirectX® applications. FireGL™ Features 1 CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Your ATI FireGL™ card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics card based on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry and rendering architecture.
...bandwidth PCI Express™ X16 lane support. • 128-bit full floating point precession. FireGL™ Features Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with...the latest OpenGL® and Microsoft® DirectX® applications. FireGL™ Features 1 CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Your ATI FireGL™ card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics card based on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry and rendering architecture.
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... of your new FireGL™ card, you remove your new graphics card, please do the following. The wizard will help you must uninstall the drivers for registration. 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 current graphics card drivers and select...
... of your new FireGL™ card, you remove your new graphics card, please do the following. The wizard will help you must uninstall the drivers for registration. 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 current graphics card drivers and select...
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.... 4 Quick Installation Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional software installed, 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 doing one of...
.... 4 Quick Installation Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional software installed, 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 doing one of...
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...either DFP/digital CRT or analog VGA. 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 card securely and replace the computer cover. 8 Reconnect any cables you have...-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) Your FireGL™ card can also connect a stereographics device. 6 Connecting Display Devices 5 Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back- Connecting Display Devices The following connections are available: FireGL™ Baseplate Connections X DVI-I Connection ...
...either DFP/digital CRT or analog VGA. 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 card securely and replace the computer cover. 8 Reconnect any cables you have...-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) Your FireGL™ card can also connect a stereographics device. 6 Connecting Display Devices 5 Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back- Connecting Display Devices The following connections are available: FireGL™ Baseplate Connections X DVI-I Connection ...
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...Software and Drivers This chapter will need to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL™ graphics card. HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™ ...multi-monitor and desktop management software will install automatically with your operating system. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation ...
...Software and Drivers This chapter will need to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL™ graphics card. HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™ ...multi-monitor and desktop management software will install automatically with your operating system. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation ...
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... 19 3 Click Save to save the changes. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you can also save settings to a color profile for both your fullscreen 3D applications. If you have the proper adapters or connectors, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your...
... 19 3 Click Save to save the changes. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you can also save settings to a color profile for both your fullscreen 3D applications. If you have the proper adapters or connectors, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your...
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Enabling this feature while using compatible stereo glasses and applicable software provides an immersive 3D-stereo display. ATI Advanced Settings Tab 29 How to Use Stereo Glasses with a stereographics connection. L The Enable Quad Buffer Stereo option is only available for graphics cards that come with Your FireGL™ Card The Enable Quad Buffer Stereo option requires a stereographics connection on your FireGL™ card.
Enabling this feature while using compatible stereo glasses and applicable software provides an immersive 3D-stereo display. ATI Advanced Settings Tab 29 How to Use Stereo Glasses with a stereographics connection. L The Enable Quad Buffer Stereo option is only available for graphics cards that come with Your FireGL™ Card The Enable Quad Buffer Stereo option requires a stereographics connection on your FireGL™ card.
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...Card Isn't Properly Configured Warning! but not integrated analog/digital (DVI-I). Refer to your monitor's documentation and contact your supplier or the manufacturer of the DFP monitor for information on how to your operating system and applications. • Reinstall the ATI... 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 depth settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs ... (DVI-D) - Refer to your monitor's documentation for your FireGL™ card.
...Card Isn't Properly Configured Warning! but not integrated analog/digital (DVI-I). Refer to your monitor's documentation and contact your supplier or the manufacturer of the DFP monitor for information on how to your operating system and applications. • Reinstall the ATI... 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 depth settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs ... (DVI-D) - Refer to your monitor's documentation for your FireGL™ card.
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... be problems if your graphics card does not receive an interrupt or a system interrupt is installed. However, there may be connected to the card when you : Service Online Access Additional Info ati.com/online/customercare • Always available. • Complimentary. In case of an address conflict, try to modify the I/O address of your FireGL™ card.
... be problems if your graphics card does not receive an interrupt or a system interrupt is installed. However, there may be connected to the card when you : Service Online Access Additional Info ati.com/online/customercare • Always available. • Complimentary. In case of an address conflict, try to modify the I/O address of your FireGL™ card.
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...for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. The use of shielded cables for connection ...8226; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the online ATI store at: ati.com/online/accessories Compliance Information This section details the compliance information for this equipment... Accessories Additional and replacement cables, installation CD-ROMs, manuals, and other accessories for ATI products can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance ...
...for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the monitor to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. The use of shielded cables for connection ...8226; Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the online ATI store at: ati.com/online/accessories Compliance Information This section details the compliance information for this equipment... Accessories Additional and replacement cables, installation CD-ROMs, manuals, and other accessories for ATI products can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance ...