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... diagrams. FireGL, FIRE GL, HYDRAVISION - i ATI and all ATI product and product feature names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. ATI Technologies Inc.; OpenGL - FireGL™ X2-256t FireGL™ X2-256 FireGL™ X1-128 FireGL™ Z1...in certain jurisdictions. IEEE - VESA - Direct3D, Windows 2000, Windows XP - AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port), Celeron, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, Pentium III - Silicon Graphics Inc.; Athlon - Inc.; Microsoft Corp.; Video Electronics Standards Association. Reproduction of Electrical and Electronic...
... diagrams. FireGL, FIRE GL, HYDRAVISION - i ATI and all ATI product and product feature names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. ATI Technologies Inc.; OpenGL - FireGL™ X2-256t FireGL™ X2-256 FireGL™ X1-128 FireGL™ Z1...in certain jurisdictions. IEEE - VESA - Direct3D, Windows 2000, Windows XP - AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port), Celeron, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, Pentium III - Silicon Graphics Inc.; Athlon - Inc.; Microsoft Corp.; Video Electronics Standards Association. Reproduction of Electrical and Electronic...
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...Need a Printout of the Online User's Guide 3 Customer Care 4 FireGL Card Features 5 System Requirements and Tools 7 Quick Installation 8 Installing the Hardware and Software 9 Installing the Hardware 9 Preparing your Computer 10 Installing the Card 14 Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation 20 Installing the Software 23... Before you Start: Information, Tips, and Hints 24 Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP 25 Using Your FireGL Card 27 Using Two Monitors 29 Using the DualScreen Tab 30 Changing the Video Settings 31 How to Switch to the Display ...
...Need a Printout of the Online User's Guide 3 Customer Care 4 FireGL Card Features 5 System Requirements and Tools 7 Quick Installation 8 Installing the Hardware and Software 9 Installing the Hardware 9 Preparing your Computer 10 Installing the Card 14 Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation 20 Installing the Software 23... Before you Start: Information, Tips, and Hints 24 Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP 25 Using Your FireGL Card 27 Using Two Monitors 29 Using the DualScreen Tab 30 Changing the Video Settings 31 How to Switch to the Display ...
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Reference 41 Removing the FireGL Drivers 41 Troubleshooting 43 Technical Details 46 Product Specifications 46 Pin Assignments 48 Video Modes 49 Warranty Service Information 51 Compliance Information 53 iv
Reference 41 Removing the FireGL Drivers 41 Troubleshooting 43 Technical Details 46 Product Specifications 46 Pin Assignments 48 Video Modes 49 Warranty Service Information 51 Compliance Information 53 iv
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The card delivers workstation-class performance to designers, engineers and animators, running the leading OpenGL and DirectX applications Features of your FireGL workstation graphics accelerator: • Real-time photo-realistic rendering and animation • Stable and reliable software support ... • SMOOTHVISION™ technology for advanced full-scene anti-aliasing IN THIS CHAPTER... ■ Using this Guide on page 2 ■ FireGL Card Features on page 5 ■ System Requirements and Tools on page 7 ■ Quick Installation on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry and...
The card delivers workstation-class performance to designers, engineers and animators, running the leading OpenGL and DirectX applications Features of your FireGL workstation graphics accelerator: • Real-time photo-realistic rendering and animation • Stable and reliable software support ... • SMOOTHVISION™ technology for advanced full-scene anti-aliasing IN THIS CHAPTER... ■ Using this Guide on page 2 ■ FireGL Card Features on page 5 ■ System Requirements and Tools on page 7 ■ Quick Installation on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry and...
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To make it useful in print may want. Using Your FireGL Card on page 41 provides troubleshooting tips and regulatory compliance information for installing your FireGL card, loading the driver and connecting video output devices to control multiple display desktops. Since this guide was designed to be ...Started Using this Guide Many hyperlinks provide easy access to any information you can take advantage of the advanced features of your FireGL card. The organization of contents and page numbers are provided. Reference on page 27 explains how you may be affected. table of...
To make it useful in print may want. Using Your FireGL Card on page 41 provides troubleshooting tips and regulatory compliance information for installing your FireGL card, loading the driver and connecting video output devices to control multiple display desktops. Since this guide was designed to be ...Started Using this Guide Many hyperlinks provide easy access to any information you can take advantage of the advanced features of your FireGL card. The organization of contents and page numbers are provided. Reference on page 27 explains how you may be affected. table of...
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... product, the following options are available: • Online: For product information, video drivers, Frequently Asked Questions and Email support visit: http://www.ati.com and select CUSTOMER CARE. • FireGL Workstation dedicated toll free support line: *866-284-2093 Available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM EST. *Access to Telephone Support...
... product, the following options are available: • Online: For product information, video drivers, Frequently Asked Questions and Email support visit: http://www.ati.com and select CUSTOMER CARE. • FireGL Workstation dedicated toll free support line: *866-284-2093 Available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM EST. *Access to Telephone Support...
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FireGL Card Features Getting Started 5 FireGL X2-256t pictured FireGL VPU Video Memory FireGL X2-256t FGL 9800XT 256 MB FireGL X2-256 FGL 9800 256 MB FireGL X1-128 FGL 9700 128 MB FireGL Z1-128 FGL 9500 128 MB VPU: Visual Processing Unit Rendering Pipelines 8 8 8 4 • Video memory: DDR SDRAM - unified frame buffer, Z-buffer, texture storage - 128-bit floating point precision frame buffer for photo-realistic renderings. - 256-bit memory interface for fast 3D graphics • Pixel pipeline architecture provides enhanced rendering power.
FireGL Card Features Getting Started 5 FireGL X2-256t pictured FireGL VPU Video Memory FireGL X2-256t FGL 9800XT 256 MB FireGL X2-256 FGL 9800 256 MB FireGL X1-128 FGL 9700 128 MB FireGL Z1-128 FGL 9500 128 MB VPU: Visual Processing Unit Rendering Pipelines 8 8 8 4 • Video memory: DDR SDRAM - unified frame buffer, Z-buffer, texture storage - 128-bit floating point precision frame buffer for photo-realistic renderings. - 256-bit memory interface for fast 3D graphics • Pixel pipeline architecture provides enhanced rendering power.
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See your FireGL card • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors or other VGA monitors. • Digital flat...or compatible • 128 MB of system memory 256 MB or more for your PC manual for specific requirements. • ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for best performance • Motherboard with free AGP slot and correct AGP chipset-driver • CD-ROM... with Service Pack 1 (or higher) prior to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws. Service Packs are available from Microsoft's web site, www.microsoft.com. • A screwdriver to installing the...
See your FireGL card • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors or other VGA monitors. • Digital flat...or compatible • 128 MB of system memory 256 MB or more for your PC manual for specific requirements. • ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for best performance • Motherboard with free AGP slot and correct AGP chipset-driver • CD-ROM... with Service Pack 1 (or higher) prior to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws. Service Packs are available from Microsoft's web site, www.microsoft.com. • A screwdriver to installing the...
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... Installation • Brief instructions on how to get to work with the FireGL card in the shortest possible time. • Recommended for your old graphics card. 2 Disable any on-board graphics solution on installation and operation of your CD-ROM drive automatic ATISETUP utility ... information on the motherboard. 3 Shut down and disconnect your computer system. 4 Remove the installed (AGP or PCI) graphics card. 5 Install the new FireGL card. 6 Reassemble and connect your graphics accelerator, please refer to Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. Start > Run > X:\ATISETUP.EXE where X is the drive...
... Installation • Brief instructions on how to get to work with the FireGL card in the shortest possible time. • Recommended for your old graphics card. 2 Disable any on-board graphics solution on installation and operation of your CD-ROM drive automatic ATISETUP utility ... information on the motherboard. 3 Shut down and disconnect your computer system. 4 Remove the installed (AGP or PCI) graphics card. 5 Install the new FireGL card. 6 Reassemble and connect your graphics accelerator, please refer to Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. Start > Run > X:\ATISETUP.EXE where X is the drive...
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... a custom-built virtual GART (AGP) driver. How to determine what motherboard chipset is required by your FireGL card to function correctly with your motherboard. • You must install the correct AGP chipset driver before installing the FireGL card in AGP memory not being detected or a black screen after Windows® starts. • Right-click...
... a custom-built virtual GART (AGP) driver. How to determine what motherboard chipset is required by your FireGL card to function correctly with your motherboard. • You must install the correct AGP chipset driver before installing the FireGL card in AGP memory not being detected or a black screen after Windows® starts. • Right-click...
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If you need to use your FireGL card? System Requirements and Tools • Motherboard with Service Pack 1 (or higher) - This may result if power is free. Windows® XP - See your PC manual for specific requirements. • ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for your body's static electric charge by unauthorized ...any components by touching a grounded surface (for example, the metal surface of system memory 256 MB or more for your FireGL card. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any hardware procedure.
If you need to use your FireGL card? System Requirements and Tools • Motherboard with Service Pack 1 (or higher) - This may result if power is free. Windows® XP - See your PC manual for specific requirements. • ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for your body's static electric charge by unauthorized ...any components by touching a grounded surface (for example, the metal surface of system memory 256 MB or more for your FireGL card. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any hardware procedure.
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... CD-ROM. The most recent certified drivers are available from www.ati.com/FireGL. • Linux drivers and installation instructions are available for downloading from www.ati.com/support. • You may connect two monitors to take advantage of the graphics card only if your monitor supports the horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates...
... CD-ROM. The most recent certified drivers are available from www.ati.com/FireGL. • Linux drivers and installation instructions are available for downloading from www.ati.com/support. • You may connect two monitors to take advantage of the graphics card only if your monitor supports the horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates...
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... find the numbers on the product label on -board graphics. Installing the Hardware and Software 13 Replacing an existing graphics card Replacing integrated graphics Illustrations i Before you install your FireGL card, we recommend that you purchased. Note the serial number and the part number of your FireGL card before installing it in this section are for the product...
... find the numbers on the product label on -board graphics. Installing the Hardware and Software 13 Replacing an existing graphics card Replacing integrated graphics Illustrations i Before you install your FireGL card, we recommend that you purchased. Note the serial number and the part number of your FireGL card before installing it in this section are for the product...
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...greater is recommeded to the power supply connector Remember to save the screw. • If your existing graphics card. Use the supplied Power Extension Cable to connect the FireGL™ card to the computer's hard drive power connector. 1 Remove the power cable from end to your PC's... internal power supply for more information. 4 Connecting power to the card The FireGL™ card requires connection to end. 16 Installing the Hardware and Software 3 Remove any existing graphics card from your computer. • Unscrew the screw attached to your computer has any on...
...greater is recommeded to the power supply connector Remember to save the screw. • If your existing graphics card. Use the supplied Power Extension Cable to connect the FireGL™ card to the computer's hard drive power connector. 1 Remove the power cable from end to your PC's... internal power supply for more information. 4 Connecting power to the card The FireGL™ card requires connection to end. 16 Installing the Hardware and Software 3 Remove any existing graphics card from your computer. • Unscrew the screw attached to your computer has any on...
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Installing the Hardware and Software 17 4 Connect C to hard drive power connector. A Connector to FireGL card B Connector to computer power supply C Connector to the hard drive power connector. .
Installing the Hardware and Software 17 4 Connect C to hard drive power connector. A Connector to FireGL card B Connector to computer power supply C Connector to the hard drive power connector. .
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...'s manual for more information. • If necessary, remove the metal slot cover from the AGP slot. Refer to your card is properly aligned. Be sure the metal contacts are designed to secure the graphics card later. • Align the FireGL card with the AGP slot, and press it into the AGP slot. Grasp the... card by the top edge and carefully seat it in either AGP 8x or AGP 4x slots. • Locate the ...
...'s manual for more information. • If necessary, remove the metal slot cover from the AGP slot. Refer to your card is properly aligned. Be sure the metal contacts are designed to secure the graphics card later. • Align the FireGL card with the AGP slot, and press it into the AGP slot. Grasp the... card by the top edge and carefully seat it in either AGP 8x or AGP 4x slots. • Locate the ...
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... monitors with your monitor if you connect only one or two monitors, either DFP/digital CRT or analog VGA to the FireGL™ card. FireGL X2-256, FireGL X1-128, FireGL Z1-128 FireGL X2-256t 20 Installing the Hardware and Software Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation Connecting the Monitor Cables You may connect...
... monitors with your monitor if you connect only one or two monitors, either DFP/digital CRT or analog VGA to the FireGL™ card. FireGL X2-256, FireGL X1-128, FireGL Z1-128 FireGL X2-256t 20 Installing the Hardware and Software Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation Connecting the Monitor Cables You may connect...
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a Monitor cable c VGA connector from monitor b DVI connector on your FireGL card.. If the impedance setting options are 'High' and 'Low' only, try the setting that provides the most satisfactory monitor display. Installing the Hardware and Software ... data cable connector on your VGA monitor does not fit into the DVI connector on the card, use the DVI-to -VGA adapter Setting the Monitor Impedance If you can switch the impedance values on card d DVI-to -VGA adapters provided with your monitor, use the following recommended settings: • RGB video...
a Monitor cable c VGA connector from monitor b DVI connector on your FireGL card.. If the impedance setting options are 'High' and 'Low' only, try the setting that provides the most satisfactory monitor display. Installing the Hardware and Software ... data cable connector on your VGA monitor does not fit into the DVI connector on the card, use the DVI-to -VGA adapter Setting the Monitor Impedance If you can switch the impedance values on card d DVI-to -VGA adapters provided with your monitor, use the following recommended settings: • RGB video...
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...followed. • Check that the card is properly installed in a basic video mode. If Your System Does Not Start as it appears that the card is not performing optimally. • Contact ATI's Customer Care or your local technical...card, operating system messages will appear on your computer. After you have problems during start-up a multi-monitor configuration. Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness, and contrast controls of the installation. While starting Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP, press and hold F8 until you have successfully i installed the FireGL...
...followed. • Check that the card is properly installed in a basic video mode. If Your System Does Not Start as it appears that the card is not performing optimally. • Contact ATI's Customer Care or your local technical...card, operating system messages will appear on your computer. After you have problems during start-up a multi-monitor configuration. Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness, and contrast controls of the installation. While starting Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP, press and hold F8 until you have successfully i installed the FireGL...
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...Hints • Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP You will need to install the FireGL drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in your system. • After you have re-installed or upgraded your operating system. (1)...logged on as a user with administrator rights under Windows 2000 and Windows XP. (2) Information for downloading from www.ati.com/support. (4) The most recent certified FireGL drivers are available from Microsoft's web site, www.microsoft.com. (3) Linux drivers and installation instructions are available for...
...Hints • Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP You will need to install the FireGL drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in your system. • After you have re-installed or upgraded your operating system. (1)...logged on as a user with administrator rights under Windows 2000 and Windows XP. (2) Information for downloading from www.ati.com/support. (4) The most recent certified FireGL drivers are available from Microsoft's web site, www.microsoft.com. (3) Linux drivers and installation instructions are available for...