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... of their respective owners. reserves the right to change without notice. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; Use of ATI Technologies Inc. ATI, the ATI logo, and ATI product and product-feature names are subject to make changes without the express written permission of this document, ATI Technologies Inc. assumes no liability with the furnishing, performance, or use of ATI hardware, software or other products and documentation described herein...
... of their respective owners. reserves the right to change without notice. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; Use of ATI Technologies Inc. ATI, the ATI logo, and ATI product and product-feature names are subject to make changes without the express written permission of this document, ATI Technologies Inc. assumes no liability with the furnishing, performance, or use of ATI hardware, software or other products and documentation described herein...
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...1 Radeon® X1300 Series Features 1 Graphic Features 1 CrossFire™ Ready 3 System Requirements 4 External Connections 4 Before You Begin 4 Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 4 Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 5 Installing Hardware 7 Graphics Card Bus Types 7 Basic Graphics Card Installation 7 Advanced Installation: AGP 9 Advanced Installation: PCIe™ 11 Connecting Devices 14 Using Multiple Displays 15 Connecting Your Monitors 15 Display Configurations 17 Installing Software and Drivers 19 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows®...
...1 Radeon® X1300 Series Features 1 Graphic Features 1 CrossFire™ Ready 3 System Requirements 4 External Connections 4 Before You Begin 4 Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 4 Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 5 Installing Hardware 7 Graphics Card Bus Types 7 Basic Graphics Card Installation 7 Advanced Installation: AGP 9 Advanced Installation: PCIe™ 11 Connecting Devices 14 Using Multiple Displays 15 Connecting Your Monitors 15 Display Configurations 17 Installing Software and Drivers 19 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows®...
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... Display 90 Viewing Text on a TV 89 Connecting to a TV 89 Using a Monitor vs. vi Custom View 29 Hotkeys Manager 30 Profiles Manager 31 Preferences 33 Help 35 Information Center 36 Displays Manager Advanced View 38 Display Options 43 Monitor Properties 46 Monitor Attributes 47 Digital Panel Properties 48 Attributes 49 Avivo™ Color 51 HDTV Support 52 3D 55 Standard Settings 56 Anti-aliasing 57 Set the Anti-Aliasing preference manually...
... Display 90 Viewing Text on a TV 89 Connecting to a TV 89 Using a Monitor vs. vi Custom View 29 Hotkeys Manager 30 Profiles Manager 31 Preferences 33 Help 35 Information Center 36 Displays Manager Advanced View 38 Display Options 43 Monitor Properties 46 Monitor Attributes 47 Digital Panel Properties 48 Attributes 49 Avivo™ Color 51 HDTV Support 52 3D 55 Standard Settings 56 Anti-aliasing 57 Set the Anti-Aliasing preference manually...
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...-aliasing modes with a loss-less compression up to the user. • Conserves video memory bandwidth. CHAPTER 1: Radeon® X1300 Series Features 1 Introduction Congratulations on -board memory. • Full support for Microsoft® DirectX® Shader Model 3.x. • High performance Ultra-Threaded shader engine. • Two vertex shader processors. • Four pixel shader processors. • 128-bit 4-channel memory interface supporting DDR/DDR2/ GDDR3 memory devices. • Native PCI Express...
...-aliasing modes with a loss-less compression up to the user. • Conserves video memory bandwidth. CHAPTER 1: Radeon® X1300 Series Features 1 Introduction Congratulations on -board memory. • Full support for Microsoft® DirectX® Shader Model 3.x. • High performance Ultra-Threaded shader engine. • Two vertex shader processors. • Four pixel shader processors. • 128-bit 4-channel memory interface supporting DDR/DDR2/ GDDR3 memory devices. • Native PCI Express...
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...; Z Cache optimized for performance at high display resolutions, including widescreen HDTV resolutions. De-interlacing and Frame Rate Conversion. 512-bit Ring Bus Memory Controller • Programmable intelligent arbitration logic. • New fully associative texture, color, and Z/stencil cache designs. • Hierarchal Z-buffer with any single-channel or two-channel data format. • Multiple Render Target (MRT) support. • Render-to 48.1) •...
...; Z Cache optimized for performance at high display resolutions, including widescreen HDTV resolutions. De-interlacing and Frame Rate Conversion. 512-bit Ring Bus Memory Controller • Programmable intelligent arbitration logic. • New fully associative texture, color, and Z/stencil cache designs. • Hierarchal Z-buffer with any single-channel or two-channel data format. • Multiple Render Target (MRT) support. • Render-to 48.1) •...
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... required for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive). • Specialized PCI Express® 350 watt or greater power supply recommended. X Serial number (S/N) External Connections • 15-pin D-shell (female) VGA output. • DVI-I output. • S-Video output. 4 System Requirements System Requirements Hardware Operating System Monitor • Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon®. • 512MB of system memory; 1GB or more for best performance. • Optical drive for registration. Consult your new graphics card...
... required for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive). • Specialized PCI Express® 350 watt or greater power supply recommended. X Serial number (S/N) External Connections • 15-pin D-shell (female) VGA output. • DVI-I output. • S-Video output. 4 System Requirements System Requirements Hardware Operating System Monitor • Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon®. • 512MB of system memory; 1GB or more for best performance. • Optical drive for registration. Consult your new graphics card...
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... for help in removing the cover. 10 Advanced Installation: AGP 4 Power Cable Connector 5 4-Pin Power Connection 6 Power Extension Cable: Power Connector to Graphics Card 7 Power Extension Cable: Power Connector to Hard Drive 8 Power Extension Cable: Power Connector to Power Supply 9 Hard Drive 10 Power Connector to disable it on the motherboard. plate cover. L WARNING - Note: If your computer has an on-board graphics capability, you may need to Hard Drive Installing the graphics card 1 Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer...
... for help in removing the cover. 10 Advanced Installation: AGP 4 Power Cable Connector 5 4-Pin Power Connection 6 Power Extension Cable: Power Connector to Graphics Card 7 Power Extension Cable: Power Connector to Hard Drive 8 Power Extension Cable: Power Connector to Power Supply 9 Hard Drive 10 Power Connector to disable it on the motherboard. plate cover. L WARNING - Note: If your computer has an on-board graphics capability, you may need to Hard Drive Installing the graphics card 1 Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer...
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... the graphics card securely. A PCI Express® compatible system has a specialized 12V graphics card power connector. If your graphics card require a separate connection to accommodate a high-end graphics card with a peak dissipation above 75 watts. If your graphics card does not require a separate connection to the computer's power supply, follow the Advanced Install instructions for example, a cooling fan) and replace the computer cover. 12 Reconnect any cables you have a power cable connected to them. Advanced Installation: PCIe™ 11 6 Align your ATI graphics card...
... the graphics card securely. A PCI Express® compatible system has a specialized 12V graphics card power connector. If your graphics card require a separate connection to accommodate a high-end graphics card with a peak dissipation above 75 watts. If your graphics card does not require a separate connection to the computer's power supply, follow the Advanced Install instructions for example, a cooling fan) and replace the computer cover. 12 Reconnect any cables you have a power cable connected to them. Advanced Installation: PCIe™ 11 6 Align your ATI graphics card...
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... shows typical connections found on the CD that came with your All-in-Wonder® graphics card, see the AIW All-in-Wonder® Quick-Start Guide and the All-in -Wonder® graphics card. Supports a TV, VCR, or Camcorder. L For more information about connecting to your new All-in -Wonder® User's Guide located on ATI graphics cards: Connector Types VGA DVI-I VGA-DVI-I connection. Supports a TV antenna or cable service. Supports an analog monitor on a DVI-I Adapter S-Video In/Out CATV Composite Supports an analog CRT monitor.
... shows typical connections found on the CD that came with your All-in-Wonder® graphics card, see the AIW All-in-Wonder® Quick-Start Guide and the All-in -Wonder® graphics card. Supports a TV, VCR, or Camcorder. L For more information about connecting to your new All-in -Wonder® User's Guide located on ATI graphics cards: Connector Types VGA DVI-I VGA-DVI-I connection. Supports a TV antenna or cable service. Supports an analog monitor on a DVI-I Adapter S-Video In/Out CATV Composite Supports an analog CRT monitor.
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The TV Out connection can be combined with DVI or VGA (DVI-I -to-VGA adapter use required) for the following TV formats (cables not provided): • Composite. • S-video. • Component. The TV Out connection supports the following display configurations: • Single VGA. • Single DVI. • Dual VGA (DVI-I -toVGA adapter use required). 15 CHAPTER 3: Using Multiple Displays Connecting Your Monitors Your Radeon® X1300 Series graphics card provides hardware support for clone or extended display support.
The TV Out connection can be combined with DVI or VGA (DVI-I -to-VGA adapter use required) for the following TV formats (cables not provided): • Composite. • S-video. • Component. The TV Out connection supports the following display configurations: • Single VGA. • Single DVI. • Dual VGA (DVI-I -toVGA adapter use required). 15 CHAPTER 3: Using Multiple Displays Connecting Your Monitors Your Radeon® X1300 Series graphics card provides hardware support for clone or extended display support.
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... connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the supplied DVI-I-to -VGA Adapter (optional, not included). 3 DVI-I Connection. 16 Connections and Adapters for the Radeon® X1300 Series Card 1 Standard VGA Monitor Connector. Normally, the system BIOS determines which graphics card will be the primary graphics card. Note: If you use multiple monitors, the Radeon® X1300 Series card must be the primary. To connect your monitors 1 Power off your monitor cable into the adapter. 2 DVI-I-to -VGA adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug your computer and monitors...
... connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the supplied DVI-I-to -VGA Adapter (optional, not included). 3 DVI-I Connection. 16 Connections and Adapters for the Radeon® X1300 Series Card 1 Standard VGA Monitor Connector. Normally, the system BIOS determines which graphics card will be the primary graphics card. Note: If you use multiple monitors, the Radeon® X1300 Series card must be the primary. To connect your monitors 1 Power off your monitor cable into the adapter. 2 DVI-I-to -VGA adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug your computer and monitors...
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... Windows desktop onto this monitor. 4 Set the Screen Resolution and Color Quality as Secondary. DVI-I -to your card, one monitor will be Primary. digital flat panel display. Display Configurations Your Radeon® X1300 Series graphics card provides dual display functionality. cathode ray tube analog display. Any additional monitors will always be designated as appropriate for the second monitor. Display Connector(s) Configuration Used Comments Single CRT display Single DFP display VGA connector OR DVI-I connector with your card. Display Configurations 17 3 Power...
... Windows desktop onto this monitor. 4 Set the Screen Resolution and Color Quality as Secondary. DVI-I -to your card, one monitor will be Primary. digital flat panel display. Display Configurations Your Radeon® X1300 Series graphics card provides dual display functionality. cathode ray tube analog display. Any additional monitors will always be designated as appropriate for the second monitor. Display Connector(s) Configuration Used Comments Single CRT display Single DFP display VGA connector OR DVI-I connector with your card. Display Configurations 17 3 Power...
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... Radeon® X1300 Series graphics card. Note: The installation dialog will need to CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 1 Start your monitor cable is not supported. Also, make sure that you have administrator rights or be installed and running before you begin. Your operating system must have installed Service Pack 2 for Windows® XP. When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. CHAPTER 4: Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 21 Installing Software...
... Radeon® X1300 Series graphics card. Note: The installation dialog will need to CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 1 Start your monitor cable is not supported. Also, make sure that you have administrator rights or be installed and running before you begin. Your operating system must have installed Service Pack 2 for Windows® XP. When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. CHAPTER 4: Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 21 Installing Software...
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... also enable multiple monitors using ATI's Catalyst® Control Center. To manually reinstall drivers Note: You can install new drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a Windows® conflict. To set up a multi-monitor display 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel, then Display. Click Apply or OK to apply these new values. • Refer to access the basic multi-monitor configuration settings. 2 Select the Monitor icon identified by the number 2. 3 Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 4 Set the Screen Resolution and Color...
... also enable multiple monitors using ATI's Catalyst® Control Center. To manually reinstall drivers Note: You can install new drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a Windows® conflict. To set up a multi-monitor display 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel, then Display. Click Apply or OK to apply these new values. • Refer to access the basic multi-monitor configuration settings. 2 Select the Monitor icon identified by the number 2. 3 Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 4 Set the Screen Resolution and Color...
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... software elements, including: • Driver • Catalyst® Control Center • HydraVision™ (not included in the Express Install) • Remote Wonder™ Software • SurroundView™ To install the Catalyst® software suite Note: Optical drive refers to enjoy all the features of your ATI graphics card. If Windows® runs the CD-ROM automatically, proceed to step 5. 2 Click Start > Run. 3 Type the following: D:\ATISETUP (If D is not enabled...
... software elements, including: • Driver • Catalyst® Control Center • HydraVision™ (not included in the Express Install) • Remote Wonder™ Software • SurroundView™ To install the Catalyst® software suite Note: Optical drive refers to enjoy all the features of your ATI graphics card. If Windows® runs the CD-ROM automatically, proceed to step 5. 2 Click Start > Run. 3 Type the following: D:\ATISETUP (If D is not enabled...
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... change your display setup, arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment, and enable TV Out. Catalyst® Control Center: Displays Manager Displays Manager Advanced View Use Display Manager Advanced View to set your desktop resolution, the display refresh rate, and arrange your display preferences. Those new to the Catalyst® Control Center may use the Advanced View. Experienced users who prefer to manually configure their desktop setting should use the Basic View wizard to help you configure your displays. Displays Manager Advanced View 41 aspect to quickly change...
... change your display setup, arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment, and enable TV Out. Catalyst® Control Center: Displays Manager Displays Manager Advanced View Use Display Manager Advanced View to set your desktop resolution, the display refresh rate, and arrange your display preferences. Those new to the Catalyst® Control Center may use the Advanced View. Experienced users who prefer to manually configure their desktop setting should use the Basic View wizard to help you configure your displays. Displays Manager Advanced View 41 aspect to quickly change...
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... determine how the Catalyst® Control Center detects display devices connected to your computer. 48 Determine how display devices are required. 1 From the Tree View pane, click Display Options. 2 Click either • Detect whenever Catalyst® Control Center is opened or you can set the Catalyst® Control Center to automatically detect all possible modes (including panning modes). or • Use manual detection only (I must click Detect Displays button). Set resolution modes for devices...
... determine how the Catalyst® Control Center detects display devices connected to your computer. 48 Determine how display devices are required. 1 From the Tree View pane, click Display Options. 2 Click either • Detect whenever Catalyst® Control Center is opened or you can set the Catalyst® Control Center to automatically detect all possible modes (including panning modes). or • Use manual detection only (I must click Detect Displays button). Set resolution modes for devices...
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... a working CrossFire™ system? When all of the hardware and software has been properly set by default to support only a single PCI Express® X16 slot. More information on a Radeon® Xpress 200 CrossFire™ Edition motherboard. Yes, there is one based on the requirements for each of products are required: • Two CrossFire™ Edition graphics cards from other manufactures will be found within this FAQ. 2 What motherboards support CrossFire...
... a working CrossFire™ system? When all of the hardware and software has been properly set by default to support only a single PCI Express® X16 slot. More information on a Radeon® Xpress 200 CrossFire™ Edition motherboard. Yes, there is one based on the requirements for each of products are required: • Two CrossFire™ Edition graphics cards from other manufactures will be found within this FAQ. 2 What motherboards support CrossFire...
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... Panel (DFP) monitor users: refer to your monitor's documentation for the appropriate cable and connector to become the secondary display.) • Make sure that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you installed your enhanced driver. • Check 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 in graphics capabilities on your computer's manual...
... Panel (DFP) monitor users: refer to your monitor's documentation for the appropriate cable and connector to become the secondary display.) • Make sure that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you installed your enhanced driver. • Check 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 in graphics capabilities on your computer's manual...
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... for the video resolution mode of 640x480 pixels, the lowest standard resolution supported by problems occurring with video filtering and processing functions. If the display driver detects that the graphics processor has hung, VPU Recover will attempt to continue using the computer without interrupting or losing their work. It also enables better MPEG-2 decoding with an integrated digital TV decode capability. The "VGA" is...
... for the video resolution mode of 640x480 pixels, the lowest standard resolution supported by problems occurring with video filtering and processing functions. If the display driver detects that the graphics processor has hung, VPU Recover will attempt to continue using the computer without interrupting or losing their work. It also enables better MPEG-2 decoding with an integrated digital TV decode capability. The "VGA" is...
