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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 31 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 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 31 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 Setting the ATI HDTV Component Video...
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... outputs, capable of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture 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...
... outputs, capable of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture 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...
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...Numbers The serial number and 102 part number on the back of your new FireGL™ card, you begin installing your new ATI product. To uninstall previous drivers With your current graphics card still in your computer. Before You Begin 3 Before You Begin Before you ...must uninstall the drivers for the existing graphics card before installing your new graphics card, please do the following. Serial and...
...Numbers The serial number and 102 part number on the back of your new FireGL™ card, you begin installing your new ATI product. To uninstall previous drivers With your current graphics card still in your computer. Before You Begin 3 Before You Begin Before you ...must uninstall the drivers for the existing graphics card before installing your new graphics card, please do the following. Serial and...
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... you remove your current display drivers. To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections. Detailed hardware and software installation instructions are using a motherboard containing an on-board graphics solution... it should also be removed at this point. 4 Turn off your computer system. 6 Install the FireGL™ drivers and configuration software from the ATI Installation CD-ROM by doing one of your current graphics card drivers and select Add/Remove. or • Start > Run > X:\SETUP.EXE (where X is...
... you remove your current display drivers. To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections. Detailed hardware and software installation instructions are using a motherboard containing an on-board graphics solution... it should also be removed at this point. 4 Turn off your computer system. 6 Install the FireGL™ drivers and configuration software from the ATI Installation CD-ROM by doing one of your current graphics card drivers and select Add/Remove. or • Start > Run > X:\SETUP.EXE (where X is...
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...and then your computer. 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 disconnected and... plug in the computer's power cord. 10 Turn on the graphics card. 8 Screw in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Connect the power cable to the DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) Your FireGL™ card can also connect a stereographics device. 6 Connecting Display Devices 5 Locate ...
...and then your computer. 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 disconnected and... plug in the computer's power cord. 10 Turn on the graphics card. 8 Screw in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Connect the power cable to the DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) Your FireGL™ card can also connect a stereographics device. 6 Connecting Display Devices 5 Locate ...
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...want to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in Windows® ...You will need to install HydraVision™, select the Custom driver installation and clear the HydraVision™ check box. Installing Drivers and Software in your system. • After you have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL... 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™...
...want to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in Windows® ...You will need to install HydraVision™, select the Custom driver installation and clear the HydraVision™ check box. Installing Drivers and Software in your system. • After you have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL... 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™...
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...installed using the Express installation. If your CDROM auto-run is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM... 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 to complete the ... the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. To install ATI drivers and software 1 Start your monitor cable is recommended. Make sure your system. L The Express installation option is properly attached...
...installed using the Express installation. If your CDROM auto-run is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM... 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 to complete the ... the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. To install ATI drivers and software 1 Start your monitor cable is recommended. Make sure your system. L The Express installation option is properly attached...
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14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display is enabled, which is enabled, you can span your Primary display onto a Secondary display on the ATI Displays tab to save the changes. Note: Before you that only one monitor will always be Primary. A second... 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 can clone the Primary display, only one display can span the Primary display, the primary and secondary displays must be ...
14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display is enabled, which is enabled, you can span your Primary display onto a Secondary display on the ATI Displays tab to save the changes. Note: Before you that only one monitor will always be Primary. A second... 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 can clone the Primary display, only one display can span the Primary display, the primary and secondary displays must be ...
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... OK or Apply to save the scheme. To assign your fullscreen 3D applications. In addition, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your desktop and full screen 3D environments. If you to configure Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color ... mode is enabled through the Windows® Display Property dialog, under Settings. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you have more information, consult your Primary and Secondary display on the fly, without rebooting. ATI Color Tab 19 3 Click Save to save the changes. Dynamic Display Reassignment ...
... OK or Apply to save the scheme. To assign your fullscreen 3D applications. In addition, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your desktop and full screen 3D environments. If you to configure Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color ... mode is enabled through the Windows® Display Property dialog, under Settings. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you have more information, consult your Primary and Secondary display on the fly, without rebooting. ATI Color Tab 19 3 Click Save to save the changes. Dynamic Display Reassignment ...
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... Settings Tab The Advanced Settings tab enables you to apply ATI's SMOOTHVISION™ technology for full-scene anti-aliasing, and to obtain the desired display parameters for those FireGL™ cards equipped with a stereo video connector). Note that uses 8 bits of each 32-bit frame buffer pixel as tearing. A default setting that application from the Configuration...
... Settings Tab The Advanced Settings tab enables you to apply ATI's SMOOTHVISION™ technology for full-scene anti-aliasing, and to obtain the desired display parameters for those FireGL™ cards equipped with a stereo video connector). Note that uses 8 bits of each 32-bit frame buffer pixel as tearing. A default setting that application from the Configuration...
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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. Enabling this feature while using compatible stereo glasses and applicable software provides an immersive 3D-stereo display.
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... ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter converts standard 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 most HDTVs. Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter L You must have a monitor attached to your computer before installing the ATI HDTV Component Video...
... ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter converts standard 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 most HDTVs. Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter L You must have a monitor attached to your computer before installing the ATI HDTV Component Video...
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... the ATI drivers for your FireGL™ card. Refer 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...rate, and color depth settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs in your Display Properties dialog. • Make sure that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you select. Ensure that the display resolution and refresh rate settings you have selected are ...
... the ATI drivers for your FireGL™ card. Refer 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...rate, and color depth settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs in your Display Properties dialog. • Make sure that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you select. Ensure that the display resolution and refresh rate settings you have selected are ...
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...the card when you : Service Online Access Additional Info ati.com/online/customercare • Always available. • Complimentary. 40 Customer Care Problem Stereo Glasses Not Working Bus Address or Interrupt Conflicts Possible Solution • Your stereo glasses must be problems if your FireGL™ card. In... case of an address conflict, try to modify the I/O address of the add-on card that the I /O: 3B0-3DF Memory Addresses: Video RAM: A000-BFFF Video ROM: C000-C7FF Note: You cannot change the ...
...the card when you : Service Online Access Additional Info ati.com/online/customercare • Always available. • Complimentary. 40 Customer Care Problem Stereo Glasses Not Working Bus Address or Interrupt Conflicts Possible Solution • Your stereo glasses must be problems if your FireGL™ card. In... case of an address conflict, try to modify the I/O address of the add-on card that the I /O: 3B0-3DF Memory Addresses: Video RAM: A000-BFFF Video ROM: C000-C7FF Note: You cannot change the ...
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...with FCC Rules part 15. This equipment has been tested and found to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ...the user is encouraged to try to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. FCC Compliance Information This FireGL™ product complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part ...• 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 compliance could void ...
...with FCC Rules part 15. This equipment has been tested and found to the graphics card is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ...the user is encouraged to try to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. FCC Compliance Information This FireGL™ product complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part ...• 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 compliance could void ...