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... software or other products and documentation described herein, for any act or omission of ATI concerning such products or this document relates, ATI disclaims all express or implied warranties regarding such products, including but not limited to improve reliability, function...particular purpose, and non-infringement. With respect to ATI products which this documentation, for any form, without the express written permission of your ATI product, you should ensure that you have the latest documentation. ATI's documentation contains helpful installation/configuration tips and other ...
... software or other products and documentation described herein, for any act or omission of ATI concerning such products or this document relates, ATI disclaims all express or implied warranties regarding such products, including but not limited to improve reliability, function...particular purpose, and non-infringement. With respect to ATI products which this documentation, for any form, without the express written permission of your ATI product, you should ensure that you have the latest documentation. ATI's documentation contains helpful installation/configuration tips and other ...
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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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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 Warranty Service 43 ...
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 Warranty Service 43 ...
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...; applications. ATI Avivo™ Workstation Technology • True 64-bit per pixel floating point High Dynamic Range (HDR) rendering support. • High fidelity display engine capable of digital and analog displays. • Independent resolution and refresh rate selection with fast dynamic branching and high performance parallel processing. • Native high bandwidth PCI Express™...
...; applications. ATI Avivo™ Workstation Technology • True 64-bit per pixel floating point High Dynamic Range (HDR) rendering support. • High fidelity display engine capable of digital and analog displays. • Independent resolution and refresh rate selection with fast dynamic branching and high performance parallel processing. • Native high bandwidth PCI Express™...
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Before You Begin 3 Before You Begin Before you begin installing your new FireGL™ card, you must uninstall the drivers for registration. Write these numbers down before removing it from your new ATI product. Record Your Serial and Part Numbers The serial number and 102 part number on the back... of your new graphics card, please do the following. They are currently running. 2 Navigate to the ...
Before You Begin 3 Before You Begin Before you begin installing your new FireGL™ card, you must uninstall the drivers for registration. Write these numbers down before removing it from your new ATI product. Record Your Serial and Part Numbers The serial number and 102 part number on the back... of your new graphics card, please do the following. They are currently running. 2 Navigate to the ...
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...brief instructions for your system and remove the old graphics card. 4 Quick Installation 3 Select your current display drivers. Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any previously installed card. 4 Install your new FireGL™ card. 5 Reassemble and connect your CD-ROM drive). ...drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections. or • Start > Run > X:\SETUP.EXE (where X is the drive letter of your computer system. 6 Install the FireGL™ drivers and configuration software from the ATI Installation CD-ROM by doing one ...
...brief instructions for your system and remove the old graphics card. 4 Quick Installation 3 Select your current display drivers. Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any previously installed card. 4 Install your new FireGL™ card. 5 Reassemble and connect your CD-ROM drive). ...drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections. or • Start > Run > X:\SETUP.EXE (where X is the drive letter of your computer system. 6 Install the FireGL™ drivers and configuration software from the ATI Installation CD-ROM by doing one ...
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.... You will need to use an adapter to connect analog VGA devices to the 6-pin power connection 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 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. It can connect one or two monitors...
.... You will need to use an adapter to connect analog VGA devices to the 6-pin power connection 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 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. It can connect one or two monitors...
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... cases: • After you have installed the card in your system. • After you have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL™. L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support L If you through the installation of the drivers and software associated with the Express driver installation of the ATISETUP utility. For more...
... cases: • After you have installed the card in your system. • After you have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL™. L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support L If you through the installation of the drivers and software associated with the Express driver installation of the ATISETUP utility. For more...
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... the System Settings Change window asks you begin. L The Express installation option is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your operating system's language is properly attached before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and...
... the System Settings Change window asks you begin. L The Express installation option is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your operating system's language is properly attached before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and...
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... from the drop-down list. 5 Click OK to return to the desktop. To configure your primary display 1 Navigate to your monitor's documentation if necessary. Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features that best suit your requirements and your monitor. L Warning - Consult your Windows® online help and documentation for further...
... from the drop-down list. 5 Click OK to return to the desktop. To configure your primary display 1 Navigate to your monitor's documentation if necessary. Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features that best suit your requirements and your monitor. L Warning - Consult your Windows® online help and documentation for further...
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... 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 monitor will automatically become the Primary display by default. For more information,...necessary, enable the secondary display. To clone your Primary monitor 1 Click the buttons on the ATI Displays tab to save the changes. Note: Before you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display can be enabled through this same dialog. 14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you can...
... 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 monitor will automatically become the Primary display by default. For more information,...necessary, enable the secondary display. To clone your Primary monitor 1 Click the buttons on the ATI Displays tab to save the changes. Note: Before you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display can be enabled through this same dialog. 14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you can...
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... the 2 Click the or to span the desktop horizontally Click the to span the desktop vertically. 3 Click OK or Apply to SETUP.EXE on the ATI Installation 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. 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...
... the 2 Click the or to span the desktop horizontally Click the to span the desktop vertically. 3 Click OK or Apply to SETUP.EXE on the ATI Installation 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. 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...
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The Displays Tab Here you can enable/disable display devices and swap the assignment of Primary and Secondary displays. 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.
The Displays Tab Here you can enable/disable display devices and swap the assignment of Primary and Secondary displays. 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.
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18 ATI Displays Tab ATI Displays Tab Scheme Hotkey Display Configuration button Save button Delete button Display buttons Displays the drop-down list field. To input the hotkey, highlight the field and press the appropriate key combination on your graphics card. Saves display-device configuration schemes. ...be entered here and then saved using the Save button. Only the type of these buttons opens further options to refine your graphic card will be displayed as a scheme for the display devices you 2 Click OK or Apply to enable/disable. Enables or disables ...
18 ATI Displays Tab ATI Displays Tab Scheme Hotkey Display Configuration button Save button Delete button Display buttons Displays the drop-down list field. To input the hotkey, highlight the field and press the appropriate key combination on your graphics card. Saves display-device configuration schemes. ...be entered here and then saved using the Save button. Only the type of these buttons opens further options to refine your graphic card will be displayed as a scheme for the display devices you 2 Click OK or Apply to enable/disable. Enables or disables ...
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... For more than one Secondary display and the Extended Desktop mode must be enabled. In addition, you can assign unique hotkey combinations that device. ATI Color Tab 19 3 Click Save to save the changes. Dynamic Display Reassignment You can change the assignment of the Primary display onto the Secondary... to save the scheme. If you to that allow you have the proper adapters or connectors, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your Primary monitor 1 Click the buttons to assign the Primary monitor: • Clicking the button will...
... For more than one Secondary display and the Extended Desktop mode must be enabled. In addition, you can assign unique hotkey combinations that device. ATI Color Tab 19 3 Click Save to save the changes. Dynamic Display Reassignment You can change the assignment of the Primary display onto the Secondary... to save the scheme. If you to that allow you have the proper adapters or connectors, you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your Primary monitor 1 Click the buttons to assign the Primary monitor: • Clicking the button will...
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... environment. To create a new profile, simply type in the drop-down list are for your Desktop or a full-screen 3D 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...
... environment. To create a new profile, simply type in the drop-down list are for your Desktop or a full-screen 3D 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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... subsequently select All Colors. Note that any individual color settings made are lost if you must select the Full Screen 3D radio button. 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...
... subsequently select All Colors. Note that any individual color settings made are lost if you must select the Full Screen 3D radio button. 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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Hotkeys Some 3D applications automatically load their own color settings rather than those set through the ATI Color tab. 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 Adjust the Gamma, ...
Hotkeys Some 3D applications automatically load their own color settings rather than those set through the ATI Color tab. 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 Adjust the Gamma, ...
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... profile you prefer is selected from within a full screen 3D application is to trigger the profile. In windowed mode, you 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...
... profile you prefer is selected from within a full screen 3D application is to trigger the profile. In windowed mode, you 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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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. 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.