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... circuits. • Antenna Installation - If you are unable to provide continuous bonding between the option card and the PC chassis. • Lightning - Note: This graphics card is operated. • Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be taken to lightning and.... • Compatibility - For added protection for future reference. • Heed Warnings - Do not defeat the safety purpose of card cage accessories. • Grounding - An outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. All the safety and operating instructions should ...
... circuits. • Antenna Installation - If you are unable to provide continuous bonding between the option card and the PC chassis. • Lightning - Note: This graphics card is operated. • Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be taken to lightning and.... • Compatibility - For added protection for future reference. • Heed Warnings - Do not defeat the safety purpose of card cage accessories. • Grounding - An outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. All the safety and operating instructions should ...
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v Table of Contents Introduction 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...
v Table of Contents Introduction 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...
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... method that is not visible to the user. • Conserves video memory bandwidth. Radeon® X1300 Series Features Graphic Features • Native PCI Express® X16 bus support. • Four parallel rendering pipelines. • 32/MB/64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB GDDR3 on the purchase of your ATI Radeon® X1300 Series graphics card. HyperZ™ • Ensures optimal hardware performance by discarding...
... method that is not visible to the user. • Conserves video memory bandwidth. Radeon® X1300 Series Features Graphic Features • Native PCI Express® X16 bus support. • Four parallel rendering pipelines. • 32/MB/64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB GDDR3 on the purchase of your ATI Radeon® X1300 Series graphics card. HyperZ™ • Ensures optimal hardware performance by discarding...
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...provides the best performance, flexibility, and game compatibility using multiple graphics processors in conjunction with a graphics cards of the same brand-family to complete a CrossFire™ capable system. CrossFire™ Ready Your Radeon® X1300 Series is CrossFire™ Ready and can be used in a...; Up to 128-tap texture filtering. • Adaptive algorithm with performance and quality options. For more information see ati.com/crossfire Radeon® X1300 Series Features 3 High Dynamic Range (HDR) Rendering • 64-bit floating point HDR supported throughout the pipeline ...
...provides the best performance, flexibility, and game compatibility using multiple graphics processors in conjunction with a graphics cards of the same brand-family to complete a CrossFire™ capable system. CrossFire™ Ready Your Radeon® X1300 Series is CrossFire™ Ready and can be used in a...; Up to 128-tap texture filtering. • Adaptive algorithm with performance and quality options. For more information see ati.com/crossfire Radeon® X1300 Series Features 3 High Dynamic Range (HDR) Rendering • 64-bit floating point HDR supported throughout the pipeline ...
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... Optical drive for registration. Consult your new graphics card, please do the following. They are located on a sticker on the graphics card are 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 ...
... Optical drive for registration. Consult your new graphics card, please do the following. They are located on a sticker on the graphics card are 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 ...
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...uninstall the drivers for the existing graphics card before installing your new ATI product. Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional software installed, it from your computer. To uninstall previous drivers With your current graphics card still in bold above, down... this point. 4 Turn off your current display drivers. Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers To ensure the successful installation of your new Radeon® X1300 Series card, you remove your system and remove the old graphics card. Y 102 part number (P/N) Before You Begin 5 Write the numbers...
...uninstall the drivers for the existing graphics card before installing your new ATI product. Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional software installed, it from your computer. To uninstall previous drivers With your current graphics card still in bold above, down... this point. 4 Turn off your current display drivers. Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers To ensure the successful installation of your new Radeon® X1300 Series card, you remove your system and remove the old graphics card. Y 102 part number (P/N) Before You Begin 5 Write the numbers...
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... PCI Express® (PCIe™) graphics card. See the illustration below . Graphics Card Bus Types There are two types of your graphics card requires a separate connection to the computer's power supply, follow the Basic Install instructions below to the computer's power supply, follow the Advanced Install instructions for either AGP or PCIe, as appropriate. If your new Radeon® graphics card...
... PCI Express® (PCIe™) graphics card. See the illustration below . Graphics Card Bus Types There are two types of your graphics card requires a separate connection to the computer's power supply, follow the Basic Install instructions below to the computer's power supply, follow the Advanced Install instructions for either AGP or PCIe, as appropriate. If your new Radeon® graphics card...
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... need to disable it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Screw in the computer's power cord. 9 Turn on the monitor and then your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it on -board graphics capability, you have a power cable connected to..., see your computer. 8 Basic Graphics Card Installation Radeon® graphics cards that require a connection to the computer's power supply will have disconnected and plug in or fasten the graphics card securely and replace the computer cover. 8 Reconnect any existing graphics card from the motherboard to avoid possible damage...
... need to disable it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Screw in the computer's power cord. 9 Turn on the monitor and then your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it on -board graphics capability, you have a power cable connected to..., see your computer. 8 Basic Graphics Card Installation Radeon® graphics cards that require a connection to the computer's power supply will have disconnected and plug in or fasten the graphics card securely and replace the computer cover. 8 Reconnect any existing graphics card from the motherboard to avoid possible damage...
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... where a number of other internal devices are two types of the card. Graphic Card Installation 1 Graphics Card 2 Power Supply 3 Hard Drive L Consult your graphics card require a separate connection to the computer's power supply will have a power cable connected in the upper-right corner of installation. Generally, ATI recommends a 300 watt power supply or greater to the computer's power...
... where a number of other internal devices are two types of the card. Graphic Card Installation 1 Graphics Card 2 Power Supply 3 Hard Drive L Consult your graphics card require a separate connection to the computer's power supply will have a power cable connected in the upper-right corner of installation. Generally, ATI recommends a 300 watt power supply or greater to the computer's power...
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... to Hard Drive 8 Power Extension Cable: Power Connector to Power Supply 9 Hard Drive 10 Power Connector to Hard Drive Installing the graphics 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 the computer chassis. 4 Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard. 3 Remove the computer cover. plate cover. For more information, see your ...
... to Hard Drive 8 Power Extension Cable: Power Connector to Power Supply 9 Hard Drive 10 Power Connector to Hard Drive Installing the graphics 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 the computer chassis. 4 Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard. 3 Remove the computer cover. plate cover. For more information, see your ...
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... supply, follow the Basic Install instructions. Advanced Installation: PCIe™ 11 6 Align your ATI 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 ... cable connected to them. If your graphics card require a separate connection to the hard drive. 11 Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely. A PCI Express® compatible system has a specialized 12V graphics card power connector. Graphics cards that require connection to the computer's power...
... supply, follow the Basic Install instructions. Advanced Installation: PCIe™ 11 6 Align your ATI 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 ... cable connected to them. If your graphics card require a separate connection to the hard drive. 11 Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely. A PCI Express® compatible system has a specialized 12V graphics card power connector. Graphics cards that require connection to the computer's power...
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... 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to Power Supply Installing the Radeon® graphics 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 computer...
... 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to Power Supply Installing the Radeon® graphics 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 computer...
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...3 Remove the computer cover. Note: If your ATI graphics card with anything inside the computer (for help in removing the cover. For more information, see your display, and the boot process will beep, possibly show a warning message on -board graphics capability, you have disconnected and plug in or ... on your computer documentation. 5 Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back- L Your computer will stop if the graphics card is fully seated. 7 Screw in the computer's power cord. 9 Turn on the motherboard. Make sure the cables are not interfering with ...
...3 Remove the computer cover. Note: If your ATI graphics card with anything inside the computer (for help in removing the cover. For more information, see your display, and the boot process will beep, possibly show a warning message on -board graphics capability, you have disconnected and plug in or ... on your computer documentation. 5 Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back- L Your computer will stop if the graphics card is fully seated. 7 Screw in the computer's power cord. 9 Turn on the motherboard. Make sure the cables are not interfering with ...
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...AIW All-in-Wonder® Quick-Start Guide and the All-in -Wonder® graphics card. 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 a TV, VCR, or Camcorder. Supports a TV, VCR, or Camcorder. Supports a digital monitor. Supports an analog monitor on a DVI-I Adapter S-Video In/Out CATV Composite...
...AIW All-in-Wonder® Quick-Start Guide and the All-in -Wonder® graphics card. 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 a TV, VCR, or Camcorder. Supports a TV, VCR, or Camcorder. Supports a digital monitor. Supports an analog monitor on a DVI-I Adapter S-Video In/Out CATV Composite...
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15 CHAPTER 3: Using Multiple Displays Connecting Your Monitors Your Radeon® X1300 Series graphics card provides hardware support for the following TV formats (cables not provided): • Composite. • S-video. • Component. The TV Out connection can be combined with DVI or VGA (DVI-I -to-VGA adapter use required) for clone or extended display support. 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 the following TV formats (cables not provided): • Composite. • S-video. • Component. The TV Out connection can be combined with DVI or VGA (DVI-I -to-VGA adapter use required) for clone or extended display support. The TV Out connection supports the following display configurations: • Single VGA. • Single DVI. • Dual VGA (DVI-I -toVGA adapter use required).
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.... Normally, the system BIOS determines which graphics card will be the primary graphics card. To connect your monitors 1 Power off your monitor cable into their appropriate connectors. 16 Connections and Adapters for the Radeon® X1300 Series Card 1 Standard VGA Monitor Connector. Note: If you use multiple monitors, the Radeon® X1300 Series card must be the primary. To connect...
.... Normally, the system BIOS determines which graphics card will be the primary graphics card. To connect your monitors 1 Power off your monitor cable into their appropriate connectors. 16 Connections and Adapters for the Radeon® X1300 Series Card 1 Standard VGA Monitor Connector. Note: If you use multiple monitors, the Radeon® X1300 Series card must be the primary. To connect...
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...the new hardware settings. 4 When the New Hardware Found Wizard appears, at the appropriate prompt insert the ATI Installation CD to your Radeon® X1300 Series card. Click the Settings tab to -VGA adapter CRT- DVI-I -to access the basic multi-monitor configuration ...ways you use multiple monitors with DVI-I connector DFP - Any additional monitors will always be Primary. Display Configurations Your Radeon® X1300 Series graphics card provides dual display functionality. cathode ray tube analog display. Display Configurations 17 3 Power on using the Settings tab. ...
...the new hardware settings. 4 When the New Hardware Found Wizard appears, at the appropriate prompt insert the ATI Installation CD to your Radeon® X1300 Series card. Click the Settings tab to -VGA adapter CRT- DVI-I -to access the basic multi-monitor configuration ...ways you use multiple monitors with DVI-I connector DFP - Any additional monitors will always be Primary. Display Configurations Your Radeon® X1300 Series graphics card provides dual display functionality. cathode ray tube analog display. Display Configurations 17 3 Power on using the Settings tab. ...
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...window asks you begin. This procedure applies to install the Radeon® X1300 Series drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in English if your system. To install ATI drivers and software Note: Optical drive refers to restart ...ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 1 Start your operating system's language is properly attached before you have reinstalled or upgraded your Radeon® X1300 Series graphics card. CHAPTER 4: Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 21 Installing Software and Drivers This chapter will guide you through the...
...window asks you begin. This procedure applies to install the Radeon® X1300 Series drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in English if your system. To install ATI drivers and software Note: Optical drive refers to restart ...ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 1 Start your operating system's language is properly attached before you have reinstalled or upgraded your Radeon® X1300 Series graphics card. CHAPTER 4: Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 21 Installing Software and Drivers This chapter will guide you through the...
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...; task bar, click Start. 2 From the Start menu, select Run. 3 Browse to SETUP.EXE on -screen instructions, then choose either Express or Custom Install. Installing the Catalyst® Software Suite ATI's Catalyst® Software Suite provides software required to enjoy all the features of your optical drive, substitute the correct drive letter...; software suite Note: Optical drive refers to begin the Installation Wizard. 8 Follow the Wizard's on the root directory of reading CD-ROM media. 1 Insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM auto-run is not your ATI graphics card.
...; task bar, click Start. 2 From the Start menu, select Run. 3 Browse to SETUP.EXE on -screen instructions, then choose either Express or Custom Install. Installing the Catalyst® Software Suite ATI's Catalyst® Software Suite provides software required to enjoy all the features of your optical drive, substitute the correct drive letter...; software suite Note: Optical drive refers to begin the Installation Wizard. 8 Follow the Wizard's on the root directory of reading CD-ROM media. 1 Insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM auto-run is not your ATI graphics card.
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.... Create a Custom View 1 In Advanced View, click View and select Define Custom View. 2 In the Define a Custom View dialog, click the plus sign beside the graphics card name to expand the tree view. 3 Select the check box next to each aspect you wish to add to your custom view. 4 Click OK to... save the changes. A hot key is a combination of one or more modifier keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. Note: Hotkeys Manager is recommended for experienced users who want to access only the features they adjust most often or...
.... Create a Custom View 1 In Advanced View, click View and select Define Custom View. 2 In the Define a Custom View dialog, click the plus sign beside the graphics card name to expand the tree view. 3 Select the check box next to each aspect you wish to add to your custom view. 4 Click OK to... save the changes. A hot key is a combination of one or more modifier keys, such as changing a graphics setting or opening an application. Note: Hotkeys Manager is recommended for experienced users who want to access only the features they adjust most often or...