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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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...174; and Microsoft® DirectX® applications. The card delivers workstation-class performance to 3840 x 2400. 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. ATI Avivo™ Workstation Technology • True 64-bit per RGB color component. Display Output ...
...174; and Microsoft® DirectX® applications. The card delivers workstation-class performance to 3840 x 2400. 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. ATI Avivo™ Workstation Technology • True 64-bit per RGB color component. Display Output ...
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System Requirements Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing your FireGL™ card. Hardware Operating System Monitor • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®; 2 System Requirements • Ideal for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM ...
System Requirements Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing your FireGL™ card. Hardware Operating System Monitor • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®; 2 System Requirements • Ideal for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM ...
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... 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 must uninstall the drivers for registration. Write these numbers down before removing it from your new... the successful installation of the card. 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.
... 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 must uninstall the drivers for registration. Write these numbers down before removing it from your new... the successful installation of the card. 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.
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... graphics card if you have not already done so. To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections. Note: If you remove your CD-ROM drive). Note: If the previously installed graphics...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 current display drivers. The wizard will help...
... graphics card if you have not already done so. To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections. Note: If you remove your CD-ROM drive). Note: If the previously installed graphics...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 current display drivers. The wizard will help...
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L WARNING - Remember to discharge your body's static electricity by step through the physical installation of your FireGL™ card. For more information, see your computer. Detailed Installation 5 CHAPTER 2: Installing Hardware This chapter will take you step by touching the power supply or ... card 1 Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer's power cord and disconnect all cables from the back of your new FireGL™. If necessary, consult your computer.
L WARNING - Remember to discharge your body's static electricity by step through the physical installation of your FireGL™ card. For more information, see your computer. Detailed Installation 5 CHAPTER 2: Installing Hardware This chapter will take you step by touching the power supply or ... card 1 Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer's power cord and disconnect all cables from the back of your new FireGL™. If necessary, consult your computer.
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It can connect one or two monitors, either DFP/digital CRT or analog VGA. plate cover. 6 Align 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... an adapter to connect analog VGA devices to the 6-pin power connection on the monitor, and then 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. 6 Connecting Display Devices 5 ...
It can connect one or two monitors, either DFP/digital CRT or analog VGA. plate cover. 6 Align 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... an adapter to connect analog VGA devices to the 6-pin power connection on the monitor, and then 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. 6 Connecting Display Devices 5 ...
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... connected before turning on your card. digital flat panel display. The DVI-I connection can connect displays to -DVI-I Adaptor Z DVI-I adapter. CRT- Display Configurations Your FireGL™ graphics card provides dual display functionality as well as quad-buffered stereographics.
... connected before turning on your card. digital flat panel display. The DVI-I connection can connect displays to -DVI-I Adaptor Z DVI-I adapter. CRT- Display Configurations Your FireGL™ graphics card provides dual display functionality as well as quad-buffered stereographics.
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Higher refresh rates are not available at this stage of stereographics. Turn on your monitor before you have installed the FireGL™ drivers and software, you can use of the installation. Failure to do so could damage your computer. If you turn on the use of ...
Higher refresh rates are not available at this stage of stereographics. Turn on your monitor before you have installed the FireGL™ drivers and software, you can use of the installation. Failure to do so could damage your computer. If you turn on the use of ...
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.... • After you have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL™. L If you do not want to Windows® XP and Windows® 2000. L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™... software will install automatically with your operating system. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11 CHAPTER 3: Installing Software This chapter will guide you through the installation...
.... • After you have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL™. L If you do not want to Windows® XP and Windows® 2000. L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™... software will install automatically with your operating system. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11 CHAPTER 3: Installing Software This chapter will guide you through the installation...
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... auto-run is properly attached before you to the license agreement. When the System Settings Change window asks you can install the FireGL™ drivers. The ATISETUP utility will automatically be installed and running before you begin. If your monitor cable is not enabled ... The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will start the Installation Wizard. 6 Follow the wizard's on as a user with the ATI driver, by selecting this option. When the Found New Hardware Wizard comes up, click Cancel. b) Click Run. Your operating system must be ...
... auto-run is properly attached before you to the license agreement. When the System Settings Change window asks you can install the FireGL™ drivers. The ATISETUP utility will automatically be installed and running before you begin. If your monitor cable is not enabled ... The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will start the Installation Wizard. 6 Follow the wizard's on as a user with the ATI driver, by selecting this option. When the Found New Hardware Wizard comes up, click Cancel. b) Click Run. Your operating system must be ...
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... monitor 1 Click the buttons on the ATI Displays tab to save the changes. For more information, consult your Primary display onto a Secondary display on the fly, without rebooting. 14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display will automatically ... Secondary. recessed. 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 span the Primary display, the primary and secondary ...
... monitor 1 Click the buttons on the ATI Displays tab to save the changes. For more information, consult your Primary display onto a Secondary display on the fly, without rebooting. 14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display will automatically ... Secondary. recessed. 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 span the Primary display, the primary and secondary ...
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... can change the assignment of 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. In addition, you to that device.... If you have the proper adapters or connectors, you can assign unique hotkey combinations that allow you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your desktop display to adjust Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color settings within your ...
... can change the assignment of 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. In addition, you to that device.... If you have the proper adapters or connectors, you can assign unique hotkey combinations that allow you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your desktop display to adjust Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color settings within your ...
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...anti-aliasing) from the Configuration Profiles listbox. Configuration Settings Enable 8-Bit double-buffered Overlay Planes Force copy swap Wait for those FireGL™ cards equipped with a stereo video connector). This copies pixels quickly from memory to utilize stereo shutter glasses for visualizing... vertical retrace A default setting that uses 8 bits of that forces blit copy from the Configuration Profiles listbox click Delete. ATI Advanced Settings Tab 27 Modifying the configuration parameters To change the configuration settings of a specific application, select the name of ...
...anti-aliasing) from the Configuration Profiles listbox. Configuration Settings Enable 8-Bit double-buffered Overlay Planes Force copy swap Wait for those FireGL™ cards equipped with a stereo video connector). This copies pixels quickly from memory to utilize stereo shutter glasses for visualizing... vertical retrace A default setting that uses 8 bits of that forces blit copy from the Configuration Profiles listbox click Delete. ATI Advanced Settings Tab 27 Modifying the configuration parameters To change the configuration settings of a specific application, select the name of ...
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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 Your FireGL™ Card The Enable Quad Buffer Stereo option works in conjunction with the 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 Your FireGL™ Card The Enable Quad Buffer Stereo option works in conjunction with the stereographics connection on your FireGL™ card.
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... 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 most HDTVs. Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 CHAPTER 5: ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter... Give presentations, watch movies, and browse the internet using your HDTV's video inputs. Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter L You must have a...
... 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 most HDTVs. Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 CHAPTER 5: ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter... Give presentations, watch movies, and browse the internet using your HDTV's video inputs. Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter L You must have a...
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... DVI plug of your monitor data cable is correctly loaded corresponding to your operating system and applications. • Reinstall the ATI drivers for information on how to your monitor's documentation and contact your supplier or the manufacturer of the picture on the screen.... Note: The Screen Position settings in Display Properties > Advanced > Displays > Adjustments tune the position of the DFP monitor for your FireGL™ card. Troubleshooting 39 Problem Possible Solution Screen Defects Appear • Check if your monitor supports the resolution, horizontal (kHz) and ...
... DVI plug of your monitor data cable is correctly loaded corresponding to your operating system and applications. • Reinstall the ATI drivers for information on how to your monitor's documentation and contact your supplier or the manufacturer of the picture on the screen.... Note: The Screen Position settings in Display Properties > Advanced > Displays > Adjustments tune the position of the DFP monitor for your FireGL™ card. Troubleshooting 39 Problem Possible Solution Screen Defects Appear • Check if your monitor supports the resolution, horizontal (kHz) and ...
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... the add-on card that causes the conflict. • To support the special graphics processor on -board VGA controller of your FireGL™ card uses the following Customer Care options are not used for the interrupt assignments. In case of problems check the system ... try to you require further assistance with your operating system for more than one device. Customer Care If you : Service Online Access Additional Info ati.com/online/customercare • Always available. • Complimentary. In case of your product, the following addresses (hex): I/O Address: Standard VGA ...
... the add-on card that causes the conflict. • To support the special graphics processor on -board VGA controller of your FireGL™ card uses the following Customer Care options are not used for the interrupt assignments. In case of problems check the system ... try to you require further assistance with your operating system for more than one device. Customer Care If you : Service Online Access Additional Info ati.com/online/customercare • Always available. • Complimentary. In case of your product, the following addresses (hex): I/O Address: Standard VGA ...
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...experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. FCC Compliance Information This FireGL™ product complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. If this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible... is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the online ATI store at: ati.com/online/accessories Compliance Information This section details the compliance information for connection of the monitor to the graphics card...
...experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. FCC Compliance Information This FireGL™ product complies with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. If this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible... is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the online ATI store at: ati.com/online/accessories Compliance Information This section details the compliance information for connection of the monitor to the graphics card...