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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... Drivers 15 Display Properties 17 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 HDTV Component Video Adapter DIP ...
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... Drivers 15 Display Properties 17 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 HDTV Component Video Adapter DIP ...
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vi Display Modes 33 Aspect Ratio 33 Using Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 33 Reference 37 Troubleshooting 37 General Problems 38 Customer Care 40 Disclaimer 42 Warranty Information 42 Hardware Warranty Service Statement 42 ...
vi Display Modes 33 Aspect Ratio 33 Using Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 33 Reference 37 Troubleshooting 37 General Problems 38 Customer Care 40 Disclaimer 42 Warranty Information 42 Hardware Warranty Service Statement 42 ...
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... resolution and refresh rate selection with multi-monitor configurations. • Two Dual-Link outputs, capable of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with fast...trillion colors. • Advanced support for 8-bit, 10-bit, and 16-bit per RGB color component. 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 ...
... resolution and refresh rate selection with multi-monitor configurations. • Two Dual-Link outputs, capable of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with fast...trillion colors. • Advanced support for 8-bit, 10-bit, and 16-bit per RGB color component. 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 ...
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...Graphics Card Drivers To ensure the successful installation of the card. To uninstall previous drivers With your current graphics card still in your new ATI product. Before You Begin 3 Before You Begin Before you must uninstall the drivers for the existing graphics card before installing your computer: ...that are required for registration. Record Your Serial and Part Numbers The serial number and 102 part number on the back of your new FireGL™ card, you begin installing your computer. Write these numbers down before removing it from your new graphics card, please do the ...
...Graphics Card Drivers To ensure the successful installation of the card. To uninstall previous drivers With your current graphics card still in your new ATI product. Before You Begin 3 Before You Begin Before you must uninstall the drivers for the existing graphics card before installing your computer: ...that are required for registration. Record Your Serial and Part Numbers The serial number and 102 part number on the back of your new FireGL™ card, you begin installing your computer. Write these numbers down before removing it from your new graphics card, please do the ...
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... 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 your CD-ROM drive). Detailed hardware and software installation instructions... so. 4 Quick Installation 3 Select your system and remove the old graphics card. To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections.
... 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 your CD-ROM drive). Detailed hardware and software installation instructions... so. 4 Quick Installation 3 Select your system and remove the old graphics card. To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections.
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...connect one or two monitors, either DFP/digital CRT or analog VGA. plate cover. 6 Align your computer. Make sure the cables are available: FireGL™ Baseplate Connections X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output and HD Component Adapter) Y Stereographics Connection Z DVI-I connections. You will need ... 6-pin power connection on the graphics card. 8 Screw in the computer's power cord. 10 Turn on the monitor, and then your ATI graphics card with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and replace the computer cover. 9 Reconnect any cables you have...
...connect one or two monitors, either DFP/digital CRT or analog VGA. plate cover. 6 Align your computer. Make sure the cables are available: FireGL™ Baseplate Connections X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output and HD Component Adapter) Y Stereographics Connection Z DVI-I connections. You will need ... 6-pin power connection on the graphics card. 8 Screw in the computer's power cord. 10 Turn on the monitor, and then your ATI graphics card with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and replace the computer cover. 9 Reconnect any cables you have...
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... CHAPTER 3: Installing Software This chapter will guide you through the installation of the ATISETUP utility. This procedure applies to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in Windows® You will ...the HydraVision™ check box. L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support 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...
... CHAPTER 3: Installing Software This chapter will guide you through the installation of the ATISETUP utility. This procedure applies to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in Windows® You will ...the HydraVision™ check box. L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support 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...
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...ATISETUP utility will display in English if your CDROM auto-run is properly attached before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. Custom installation allows you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive after the operating system has started. Your operating system must ...to the license agreement. Note: The installation dialog will start the Installation Wizard. 6 Follow the wizard's on as a user with the ATI driver, by selecting this option. When the System Settings Change window asks you begin. Not all software components are installed using the Express ...
...ATISETUP utility will display in English if your CDROM auto-run is properly attached before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. Custom installation allows you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive after the operating system has started. Your operating system must ...to the license agreement. Note: The installation dialog will start the Installation Wizard. 6 Follow the wizard's on as a user with the ATI driver, by selecting this option. When the System Settings Change window asks you begin. Not all software components are installed using the Express ...
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... Color Quality as appropriate for each additional monitor beyond 2. To set up a multi-monitor display 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel, then Display. Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features that best suit your requirements and your monitor's performance. 3 Click Advanced and select the Monitor tab. 4 Choose a refresh rate...
... Color Quality as appropriate for each additional monitor beyond 2. To set up a multi-monitor display 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel, then Display. Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features that best suit your requirements and your monitor's performance. 3 Click Advanced and select the Monitor tab. 4 Choose a refresh rate...
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... dialog, under Settings. Any additional monitors 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 clone (copy the image of the Primary display onto the... display will be enabled through this same dialog. Clone Display Mode When two displays are connected and enabled, you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display can be designated as Secondary. 14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you can span your Primary display onto a Secondary ...
... dialog, under Settings. Any additional monitors 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 clone (copy the image of the Primary display onto the... display will be enabled through this same dialog. Clone Display Mode When two displays are connected and enabled, you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display can be designated as Secondary. 14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you can span your Primary display onto a Secondary ...
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... CD-ROM. Reinstall the drivers at any time using the ATISETUP utility located on the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. 4 Click OK. To manually reinstall drivers If your optical drive after the operating system has started. Reinstalling Drivers You can install new ...drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a Windows® conflict. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM auto-run is not enabled and the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically, follow these steps. 1 In the...
... CD-ROM. Reinstall the drivers at any time using the ATISETUP utility located on the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. 4 Click OK. To manually reinstall drivers If your optical drive after the operating system has started. Reinstalling Drivers You can install new ...drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a Windows® conflict. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM auto-run is not enabled and the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically, follow these steps. 1 In the...
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ATI Displays Tab 17 CHAPTER 4: Display Properties This chapter describes how to use the advanced display, multiple-monitor, and 3D graphics features in ATI's Display Properties options. Here you can enable/disable display devices and swap the assignment of Primary and Secondary displays. The Displays Tab ATI Displays Tab The ATI Displays tab provides control over multiple-monitor features.
ATI Displays Tab 17 CHAPTER 4: Display Properties This chapter describes how to use the advanced display, multiple-monitor, and 3D graphics features in ATI's Display Properties options. Here you can enable/disable display devices and swap the assignment of Primary and Secondary displays. The Displays Tab ATI Displays Tab The ATI Displays tab provides control over multiple-monitor features.
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.... If the button is greyed out, the device is disabled. Saves display-device configuration schemes. Associates a hotkey with a scheme. To save the changes. 18 ATI Displays Tab ATI Displays Tab Scheme Hotkey Display Configuration button Save button Delete button Display buttons Displays the drop-down list field. for quick recall. 1 Click the...
.... If the button is greyed out, the device is disabled. Saves display-device configuration schemes. Associates a hotkey with a scheme. To save the changes. 18 ATI Displays Tab ATI Displays Tab Scheme Hotkey Display Configuration button Save button Delete button Display buttons Displays the drop-down list field. for quick recall. 1 Click the...
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... Tab The ATI Color tab allows you can also save settings to save the scheme. In addition, you have the proper adapters or connectors, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your desktop display to that allow you to..., and Contrast color settings within your fullscreen 3D applications. Extended Desktop mode is enabled through the Windows® Display Property dialog, under Settings. ATI Color Tab 19 3 Click Save to configure Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color settings for easy recall. To assign your Primary and Secondary display on...
... Tab The ATI Color tab allows you can also save settings to save the scheme. In addition, you have the proper adapters or connectors, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your desktop display to that allow you to..., and Contrast color settings within your fullscreen 3D applications. Extended Desktop mode is enabled through the Windows® Display Property dialog, under Settings. ATI Color Tab 19 3 Click Save to configure Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color settings for easy recall. To assign your Primary and Secondary display on...
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... the profiles in a name and click Save. Selecting a profile from the list loads those custom color settings for the relevant environment. 20 ATI Color Tab The Color Tab ATI Color Tab Desktop radio button Full Screen 3D radio button Profiles for Profiles dropdown list Select Desktop to configure the color settings for...
... the profiles in a name and click Save. Selecting a profile from the list loads those custom color settings for the relevant environment. 20 ATI Color Tab The Color Tab ATI Color Tab Desktop radio button Full Screen 3D radio button Profiles for Profiles dropdown list Select Desktop to configure the color settings for...
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... or full-screen 3D application. Opens the Color Hotkeys Settings dialog. Restores an individual slider setting to the last-known All Colors settings. ATI Color Tab 21 ATI Color Tab Save button Delete button All Colors checkbox Red, Green, and Blue radio buttons Gamma slider Brightness slider Contrast slide Reset buttons Color...
... or full-screen 3D application. Opens the Color Hotkeys Settings dialog. Restores an individual slider setting to the last-known All Colors settings. ATI Color Tab 21 ATI Color Tab Save button Delete button All Colors checkbox Red, Green, and Blue radio buttons Gamma slider Brightness slider Contrast slide Reset buttons Color...
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...hotkey combinations to the desired settings, either adjust the individual color properties or apply profiles you have created, once the 3D application is running. 22 ATI Color Tab To create a Desktop or Full Screen 3D profile 1 Choose either the Desktop or Full Screen 3D radio button, as desired. 2...checkbox. 3 Type a profile name in full-screen mode. Hotkeys Some 3D applications automatically load their own color settings rather than those set through the ATI Color tab. To apply the settings for a Full Screen 3D profile 1 Choose the Full Screen 3D radio button. 2 Select the profile name ...
...hotkey combinations to the desired settings, either adjust the individual color properties or apply profiles you have created, once the 3D application is running. 22 ATI Color Tab To create a Desktop or Full Screen 3D profile 1 Choose either the Desktop or Full Screen 3D radio button, as desired. 2...checkbox. 3 Type a profile name in full-screen mode. Hotkeys Some 3D applications automatically load their own color settings rather than those set through the ATI Color tab. To apply the settings for a Full Screen 3D profile 1 Choose the Full Screen 3D radio button. 2 Select the profile name ...
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... their own color settings. The easiest way to apply your own color settings from within a full screen 3D application is to see the effects immediately. ATI Color Tab 23 The Color Hotkeys Settings dialog To access the Color Hotkeys Settings dialog 1 Select the Full Screen 3D radio button. 2 Click the Hotkeys...
... their own color settings. The easiest way to apply your own color settings from within a full screen 3D application is to see the effects immediately. ATI Color Tab 23 The Color Hotkeys Settings dialog To access the Color Hotkeys Settings dialog 1 Select the Full Screen 3D radio button. 2 Click the Hotkeys...
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24 ATI Options Tab ATI Options Tab The ATI Options tab provides detailed driver information and access to your graphics card's version information and specifications. Reactivates any disabled graphics warning messages. The Options Tab ATI Options Tab WMV Acceleration Reactivate all warning messages When enabled, improves the performance of .WMV format video files. You can also enable or disable the ATI taskbar icon from this dialog.
24 ATI Options Tab ATI Options Tab The ATI Options tab provides detailed driver information and access to your graphics card's version information and specifications. Reactivates any disabled graphics warning messages. The Options Tab ATI Options Tab WMV Acceleration Reactivate all warning messages When enabled, improves the performance of .WMV format video files. You can also enable or disable the ATI taskbar icon from this dialog.