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... and associated documentation. Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in connection with respect to , the implied warranties of the ATI hardware, software, or other company and/or product names are subject to improve reliability, function or design. All rights reserved.... All other products and documentation provided herein. Features, performance and specifications are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of your ATI product, you should ensure that you have the latest documentation. To maximize the value of their respective owners. assumes no ...
... and associated documentation. Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in connection with respect to , the implied warranties of the ATI hardware, software, or other company and/or product names are subject to improve reliability, function or design. All rights reserved.... All other products and documentation provided herein. Features, performance and specifications are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of your ATI product, you should ensure that you have the latest documentation. To maximize the value of their respective owners. assumes no ...
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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 29 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 29 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 29 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 29 Setting the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter DIP ...
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vi Aspect Ratio 31 Using Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 32 Reference 35 Troubleshooting 35 General Problems 36 Customer Care 38 Disclaimer 40 Warranty Information 40 Hardware Warranty Service Statement 40 ...
vi Aspect Ratio 31 Using Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 32 Reference 35 Troubleshooting 35 General Problems 36 Customer Care 38 Disclaimer 40 Warranty Information 40 Hardware Warranty Service Statement 40 ...
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...high-bandwidth PCI Express™ x16 lane support. • 128-bit full floating point precession. FireGL™ Features Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture ...trillion colors. • Advanced support for 8-bit, 10-bit, and 16-bit per RGB color component. 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...
...high-bandwidth PCI Express™ x16 lane support. • 128-bit full floating point precession. FireGL™ Features Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture ...trillion colors. • Advanced support for 8-bit, 10-bit, and 16-bit per RGB color component. 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...
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...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. Write these numbers down before removing it from your computer. Record Your Serial and Part Numbers The serial number and 102 part ...number on the back of your new FireGL™ card, you must uninstall the drivers for registration. The wizard will help you begin installing your new graphics card, please do the...
...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. Write these numbers down before removing it from your computer. Record Your Serial and Part Numbers The serial number and 102 part ...number on the back of your new FireGL™ card, you must uninstall the drivers for registration. The wizard will help you begin installing your new graphics card, please do the...
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... your system and remove the old graphics card. To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections. Quick Installation Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief instructions for your old...: If the previously installed graphics card has 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 CD-ROM drive).
... your system and remove the old graphics card. To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections. Quick Installation Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief instructions for your old...: If the previously installed graphics card has 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 CD-ROM drive).
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... and, if necessary, remove the metal back- Connecting Display Devices The following connections are available: FireGL™ V3300 Baseplate X DVI-I Connection Y DVI-I Connection FireGL™ V3400 Baseplate X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) plate cover. 6 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated...
... and, if necessary, remove the metal back- Connecting Display Devices The following connections are available: FireGL™ V3300 Baseplate X DVI-I Connection Y DVI-I Connection FireGL™ V3400 Baseplate X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) plate cover. 6 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated...
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... upgraded your operating system. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. This procedure applies to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in...select the Custom driver installation and clear the HydraVision™ check box. L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will need to Windows...
... upgraded your operating system. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. This procedure applies to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in...select the Custom driver installation and clear the HydraVision™ check box. L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will need to Windows...
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... Service Pack 1 (or higher) for installation. Note: The installation dialog will automatically be installed and running before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. To install ATI drivers and software 1 Start your monitor cable is not supported. When the System Settings Change window asks you insert the... CD-ROM. The ATISETUP utility will start the Installation Wizard. 6 Follow the wizard's on as a user with the ATI driver, by selecting this option. You must be installed, along with administrator rights. The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop ...
... Service Pack 1 (or higher) for installation. Note: The installation dialog will automatically be installed and running before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. To install ATI drivers and software 1 Start your monitor cable is not supported. When the System Settings Change window asks you insert the... CD-ROM. The ATISETUP utility will start the Installation Wizard. 6 Follow the wizard's on as a user with the ATI driver, by selecting this option. You must be installed, along with administrator rights. The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop ...
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... display 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel, then Display. Click Apply or OK to apply these new values. • Refer to the desktop. Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features that best suit your requirements and your Windows® online help and documentation for further information on the desktop...
... display 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel, then Display. Click Apply or OK to apply these new values. • Refer to the desktop. Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features that best suit your requirements and your Windows® online help and documentation for further information on the desktop...
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14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one monitor will automatically become the Primary display by default. This one display is the Primary Display. To clone your Windows® documentation. ... buttons on the fly, without rebooting. The Primary display 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 can span the Primary display, the primary and secondary displays must be enabled through this same dialog...
14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one monitor will automatically become the Primary display by default. This one display is the Primary Display. To clone your Windows® documentation. ... buttons on the fly, without rebooting. The Primary display 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 can span the Primary display, the primary and secondary displays must be enabled through this same dialog...
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... drive after the operating system has started. Reinstalling Drivers 15 • Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Advanced button > ATI Displays tab. • Click the red enable/disable button Secondary display. Reinstall the drivers at any time using the ATISETUP utility located on the... root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. 4 Click OK. to enable the 2 Click the or to span the desktop horizontally Click the to span the ...
... drive after the operating system has started. Reinstalling Drivers 15 • Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Advanced button > ATI Displays tab. • Click the red enable/disable button Secondary display. Reinstall the drivers at any time using the ATISETUP utility located on the... root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. 4 Click OK. to enable the 2 Click the or to span the desktop horizontally Click the to span the ...
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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. The Displays Tab 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.
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. The Displays Tab 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 ...
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 ...
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...the Extended Desktop mode must be enabled. To assign your desktop and full screen 3D environments. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you can also save settings to save the changes. ATI Color Tab 19 3 Click Save to a color profile for both your Primary monitor 1 Click...without rebooting. Extended Desktop mode is enabled through the Windows® Display Property dialog, under Settings. You can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your Windows® documentation. Note: Before you to save the scheme. Dynamic Display ...
...the Extended Desktop mode must be enabled. To assign your desktop and full screen 3D environments. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you can also save settings to save the changes. ATI Color Tab 19 3 Click Save to a color profile for both your Primary monitor 1 Click...without rebooting. Extended Desktop mode is enabled through the Windows® Display Property dialog, under Settings. You can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your Windows® documentation. Note: Before you to save the scheme. Dynamic Display ...
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Indicates whether the profiles in a name and click Save. 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 your 3D ...
Indicates whether the profiles in a name and click Save. 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 your 3D ...
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... the Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast sliders. There you can assign hotkeys for Red, Green, and Blue simultaneously. Click Apply or OK to save . 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...
... the Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast sliders. There you can assign hotkeys for Red, Green, and Blue simultaneously. Click Apply or OK to save . 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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... you have created, once the 3D application is running. Hotkeys Some 3D applications automatically load their own color settings rather than those set through the ATI Color tab. To apply the settings for a Full Screen 3D profile 1 Choose the Full Screen 3D radio button. 2 Select the profile name from...a specific Desktop profile 1 Choose the Desktop radio button. 2 Select the profile name from the drop-down list box. 3 Click Apply or OK. 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...
... you have created, once the 3D application is running. Hotkeys Some 3D applications automatically load their own color settings rather than those set through the ATI Color tab. To apply the settings for a Full Screen 3D profile 1 Choose the Full Screen 3D radio button. 2 Select the profile name from...a specific Desktop profile 1 Choose the Desktop radio button. 2 Select the profile name from the drop-down list box. 3 Click Apply or OK. 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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..., then switch back to full-screen mode to switch easily between full-screen mode and windowed mode and do not load their own color settings. 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...
..., then switch back to full-screen mode to switch easily between full-screen mode and windowed mode and do not load their own color settings. 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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The Options Tab ATI Options Tab WMV Acceleration Reactivate all warning messages Enable ATI taskbar icon application When enabled, improves the performance of .WMV format video files. Reactivates any disabled graphics warning messages. 24 ATI Options Tab ATI Options Tab The ATI Options tab provides detailed driver information and access to your system tray. Enables/disables the ATI taskbar applications and removes the ATI icon from your graphics card's version information and specifications.
The Options Tab ATI Options Tab WMV Acceleration Reactivate all warning messages Enable ATI taskbar icon application When enabled, improves the performance of .WMV format video files. Reactivates any disabled graphics warning messages. 24 ATI Options Tab ATI Options Tab The ATI Options tab provides detailed driver information and access to your system tray. Enables/disables the ATI taskbar applications and removes the ATI icon from your graphics card's version information and specifications.