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... operation or use of the ATI hardware, software, or other products and documentation described herein, for any form, without the express written permission of this document, ATI Technologies Inc. ATI Technologies Inc. With respect to ATI products which this documentation, for any act or omission of ATI hardware, software or other products and documentation provided herein. Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, or parts thereof...
... operation or use of the ATI hardware, software, or other products and documentation described herein, for any form, without the express written permission of this document, ATI Technologies Inc. ATI Technologies Inc. With respect to ATI products which this documentation, for any act or omission of ATI hardware, software or other products and documentation provided herein. Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, or parts thereof...
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... and Part Numbers 3 Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 3 Quick Installation 4 Installing Hardware 5 Detailed Installation 5 Connecting Display Devices 6 Display Configurations 7 Turning on the System 9 Installing Software and Drivers 11 HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 11 Software Installation Prerequisites 12 Monitor Configuration 13 Clone Display Mode 14 Span Display Mode 14 Reinstalling Drivers 15 Display Properties 17 ATI Displays Tab 17 Dynamic Display Reassignment 19 ATI Color Tab...
... and Part Numbers 3 Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 3 Quick Installation 4 Installing Hardware 5 Detailed Installation 5 Connecting Display Devices 6 Display Configurations 7 Turning on the System 9 Installing Software and Drivers 11 HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 11 Software Installation Prerequisites 12 Monitor Configuration 13 Clone Display Mode 14 Span Display Mode 14 Reinstalling Drivers 15 Display Properties 17 ATI Displays Tab 17 Dynamic Display Reassignment 19 ATI Color Tab...
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... FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with multi-monitor configurations. • Two Dual-Link outputs, capable of ultra-high resolutions up to designers, engineers, and animators, and runs the latest OpenGL® and Microsoft® DirectX® applications. Display Output • Dual DVI-I outputs supports any combination of producing over one trillion colors. • Advanced support for 8-bit...
... FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with multi-monitor configurations. • Two Dual-Link outputs, capable of ultra-high resolutions up to designers, engineers, and animators, and runs the latest OpenGL® and Microsoft® DirectX® applications. Display Output • Dual DVI-I outputs supports any combination of producing over one trillion colors. • Advanced support for 8-bit...
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... monitors or other VGA monitors. • Digital flat-panel displays or digital CRT displays. 2 System Requirements • Ideal for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive). • 450 watt or greater power supply (recommended). • Auxiliary power cable with standard six-pin connector. • Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 1 (or higher). • Windows® XP Home or Pro with quad buffer support. • Dual VGA analog support (DVI-I-to-VGA adapter included). • Component Video (YPrPb) output (adapter included). System Requirements...
... monitors or other VGA monitors. • Digital flat-panel displays or digital CRT displays. 2 System Requirements • Ideal for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive). • 450 watt or greater power supply (recommended). • Auxiliary power cable with standard six-pin connector. • Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 1 (or higher). • Windows® XP Home or Pro with quad buffer support. • Dual VGA analog support (DVI-I-to-VGA adapter included). • Component Video (YPrPb) output (adapter included). System Requirements...
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... on-board graphics solution and do not intend to use it as part of a multiplemonitor setup, disable it. 2 Shut down and disconnect your computer system. 3 Remove any additional software installed, it should also be removed at this point. 4 Turn off your CD-ROM drive). 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...
... on-board graphics solution and do not intend to use it as part of a multiplemonitor setup, disable it. 2 Shut down and disconnect your computer system. 3 Remove any additional software installed, it should also be removed at this point. 4 Turn off your CD-ROM drive). 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...
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... need to use an adapter to connect analog VGA devices to the DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) Your FireGL™ card can also connect a stereographics device. plate cover. 6 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely and replace the computer cover. 8 Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the computer's power...
... need to use an adapter to connect analog VGA devices to the DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output) Your FireGL™ card can also connect a stereographics device. plate cover. 6 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely and replace the computer cover. 8 Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the computer's power...
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Display Configurations 9 Display Connector(s) Configuration Used CRT display + DFP display + Quad-buffered stereographics device CRT display + CRT display + Quad-buffered stereographics device VGA connector with VGA-to-DVI-I adapter + DVI-I connector + Quad-buffered stereographics VGA connector with VGA-to-DVI-I adapter + VGA connector with VGA-to-DVI-I adapter + Quad-buffered stereographics Comments Check driver release notes for limitations on your graphics card, operating system messages will be running in a basic video mode. Turn on your monitor. Higher refresh rates are not ...
Display Configurations 9 Display Connector(s) Configuration Used CRT display + DFP display + Quad-buffered stereographics device CRT display + CRT display + Quad-buffered stereographics device VGA connector with VGA-to-DVI-I adapter + DVI-I connector + Quad-buffered stereographics VGA connector with VGA-to-DVI-I adapter + VGA connector with VGA-to-DVI-I adapter + Quad-buffered stereographics Comments Check driver release notes for limitations on your graphics card, operating system messages will be running in a basic video mode. Turn on your monitor. Higher refresh rates are not ...
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L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® You will need to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in your system. • After you through the installation of the ATISETUP utility. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will install automatically with the Express driver installation of...
L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® You will need to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in your system. • After you through the installation of the ATISETUP utility. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will install automatically with the Express driver installation of...
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... Run. 12 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® Software Installation Prerequisites To install or remove the drivers, you must have Service Pack 1 (or higher) for installation. Custom installation allows you to complete the installation. You must also have administrator rights or be logged on -screen instructions to restart your monitor cable is recommended. c) Select SETUP.EXE from the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. When the System Settings Change window...
... Run. 12 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® Software Installation Prerequisites To install or remove the drivers, you must have Service Pack 1 (or higher) for installation. Custom installation allows you to complete the installation. You must also have administrator rights or be logged on -screen instructions to restart your monitor cable is recommended. c) Select SETUP.EXE from the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. When the System Settings Change window...
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.... Monitor Configuration Once the drivers and software have been installed, you can configure your Windows® online help and documentation for the second monitor. Click Apply or OK to apply these new values. • Refer to the desktop. Monitor Configuration 13 7 When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to access the basic multi-monitor configuration settings. Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by the number 2. 3 Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 4 Set the Screen Resolution and Color...
.... Monitor Configuration Once the drivers and software have been installed, you can configure your Windows® online help and documentation for the second monitor. Click Apply or OK to apply these new values. • Refer to the desktop. Monitor Configuration 13 7 When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to access the basic multi-monitor configuration settings. Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by the number 2. 3 Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 4 Set the Screen Resolution and Color...
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... time using the ATISETUP utility located on the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. 4 Click OK. To manually reinstall drivers If your optical drive after the operating system has started. Reinstalling Drivers You can install new drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a Windows® conflict. Reinstalling Drivers 15 • Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Advanced button > ATI Displays tab. • Click the red enable/disable button Secondary display.
... time using the ATISETUP utility located on the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. 4 Click OK. To manually reinstall drivers If your optical drive after the operating system has started. Reinstalling Drivers You can install new drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a Windows® conflict. Reinstalling Drivers 15 • Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Advanced button > ATI Displays tab. • Click the red enable/disable button Secondary display.
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... the refresh rate of that uses 8 bits of the monitor's refresh rate, which the application will lower the frame rate but reduce visual artifacts such as double-buffered overlay planes. Now select or clear the rest of a screen flip. Configuration Settings Enable 8-Bit double-buffered Overlay Planes Force copy swap Wait for those FireGL™ cards equipped with a stereo video connector). Disabling allows your Configuration settings. This copies pixels quickly from the Configuration Profiles...
... the refresh rate of that uses 8 bits of the monitor's refresh rate, which the application will lower the frame rate but reduce visual artifacts such as double-buffered overlay planes. Now select or clear the rest of a screen flip. Configuration Settings Enable 8-Bit double-buffered Overlay Planes Force copy swap Wait for those FireGL™ cards equipped with a stereo video connector). Disabling allows your Configuration settings. This copies pixels quickly from the Configuration Profiles...
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... appropriate monitor when you see the Windows® Advanced Options Menu. 38 Troubleshooting General Problems Problem Computer Does Not Boot-Up Properly No Display Possible Solution • Verify that the installation instructions were properly followed. • Check that the card is attached to the graphics card. While starting Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP, press and hold F8 until you installed your mother board.
... appropriate monitor when you see the Windows® Advanced Options Menu. 38 Troubleshooting General Problems Problem Computer Does Not Boot-Up Properly No Display Possible Solution • Verify that the installation instructions were properly followed. • Check that the card is attached to the graphics card. While starting Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP, press and hold F8 until you installed your mother board.
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... monitor's documentation for your FireGL™ card. Off-Center Screen Image, Odd Colors or No Picture Operating System Warns that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you select. but not integrated analog/digital (DVI-I). Incompatible resolution/refresh rate selection may result in monitor damage. Note: The Screen Position settings in Display Properties > Advanced > Displays > Adjustments tune the position of the picture on the screen via the video signal. • Set the monitor's RGB inputs (and sync switches...
... monitor's documentation for your FireGL™ card. Off-Center Screen Image, Odd Colors or No Picture Operating System Warns that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you select. but not integrated analog/digital (DVI-I). Incompatible resolution/refresh rate selection may result in monitor damage. Note: The Screen Position settings in Display Properties > Advanced > Displays > Adjustments tune the position of the picture on the screen via the video signal. • Set the monitor's RGB inputs (and sync switches...
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... a refresh rate of 120 Hz in the Monitor tab available from Display Properties > Advanced. • Enable the Quad Buffer Stereo option in the Advanced Settings tab of your operating system for the graphics board are available to modify the I/O address of the add-on card that the I /O: 3B0-3DF Memory Addresses: Video RAM: A000-BFFF Video ROM: C000-C7FF Note: You cannot change the...
... a refresh rate of 120 Hz in the Monitor tab available from Display Properties > Advanced. • Enable the Quad Buffer Stereo option in the Advanced Settings tab of your operating system for the graphics board are available to modify the I/O address of the add-on card that the I /O: 3B0-3DF Memory Addresses: Video RAM: A000-BFFF Video ROM: C000-C7FF Note: You cannot change the...
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..., repair or replace the product upon receipt with product specifications and instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized alterations, repairs, or modifications. Should the product, in ATI's opinion, malfunction within the period of time your responsibility to ensure that you to the software component of original purchase. Any replaced parts become the property of purchase when required 42 Warranty Information Service Mail Access Additional Info ATI TECHNOLOGIES...
..., repair or replace the product upon receipt with product specifications and instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized alterations, repairs, or modifications. Should the product, in ATI's opinion, malfunction within the period of time your responsibility to ensure that you to the software component of original purchase. Any replaced parts become the property of purchase when required 42 Warranty Information Service Mail Access Additional Info ATI TECHNOLOGIES...
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... to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to this product. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 44 Additional Accessories Additional Accessories Additional and replacement cables, installation CD-ROMs, manuals, and other accessories for ATI products can...
... to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to the graphics card is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to this product. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 44 Additional Accessories Additional Accessories Additional and replacement cables, installation CD-ROMs, manuals, and other accessories for ATI products can...
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...) represents the complete absence of that the display driver will write to functions on the color curve. CRT Acronym for rendering 3D graphics on monitors or flat panel displays. Direct 3D® Part of Microsoft®'s DirectX API designed for "cathode ray tube", which is a user-created point on graphics cards, providing the type of the glass screen. Color CRTs use three separate electron beams fired through...
...) represents the complete absence of that the display driver will write to functions on the color curve. CRT Acronym for rendering 3D graphics on monitors or flat panel displays. Direct 3D® Part of Microsoft®'s DirectX API designed for "cathode ray tube", which is a user-created point on graphics cards, providing the type of the glass screen. Color CRTs use three separate electron beams fired through...
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... of video connector available, consisting of a 3D image, it connects to the user's perspective, or by another triangle, and each of which are rendered using polygons, each vertex carries a considerable amount of intersecting triangles. In the case of 15pins set in three rows. The "VGA" is an acronym for the video resolution mode of 640x480 pixels, the lowest standard resolution supported by...
... of video connector available, consisting of a 3D image, it connects to the user's perspective, or by another triangle, and each of which are rendered using polygons, each vertex carries a considerable amount of intersecting triangles. In the case of 15pins set in three rows. The "VGA" is an acronym for the video resolution mode of 640x480 pixels, the lowest standard resolution supported by...
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... 102 part number 3 16:9 (aspect ratio) 48 2D 47 3D 47, 53, 57 full-screen 19 3Dc 57 4:3 (aspect ratio) 48 5:4 (aspect ratio) 48 A Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 47, 55 accessories 44 Advanced Settings tab 27 Alpha blending 47 Anisotropic filtering 48, 57 Anti-aliasing 48, 57 Aspect Ratio 48 ATI taskbar applications disabling 24, 25 enabling 24, 25 ATISETUP utility 15...
... 102 part number 3 16:9 (aspect ratio) 48 2D 47 3D 47, 53, 57 full-screen 19 3Dc 57 4:3 (aspect ratio) 48 5:4 (aspect ratio) 48 A Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 47, 55 accessories 44 Advanced Settings tab 27 Alpha blending 47 Anisotropic filtering 48, 57 Anti-aliasing 48, 57 Aspect Ratio 48 ATI taskbar applications disabling 24, 25 enabling 24, 25 ATISETUP utility 15...