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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 31 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 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 31 Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 Setting the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter DIP ...
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vi Display Modes 33 Aspect Ratio 33 Using Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 34 Reference 37 Troubleshooting 37 General Problems 38 Customer Care 40 Disclaimer 42 Warranty Information 42 Hardware Warranty Service Statement 42 ...
vi Display Modes 33 Aspect Ratio 33 Using Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 34 Reference 37 Troubleshooting 37 General Problems 38 Customer Care 40 Disclaimer 42 Warranty Information 42 Hardware Warranty Service Statement 42 ...
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The card delivers workstation-class performance to 3840 x 2400. FireGL™ Features Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with multi...8226; Native high bandwidth PCI Express™ X16 lane support. • 128-bit full floating point precession. 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 rendering...
The card delivers workstation-class performance to 3840 x 2400. FireGL™ Features Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include: • ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology. • Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with multi...8226; Native high bandwidth PCI Express™ X16 lane support. • 128-bit full floating point precession. 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 rendering...
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...102 part number (P/N) Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers To ensure the successful installation of the card. The wizard will help you remove your new ATI product. Write these numbers down before removing it from your computer: 1 Close all applications that are located on a sticker on the back... of your new FireGL™ card, you begin installing your current graphics card drivers and select Add/Remove. To uninstall previous drivers With your current graphics ...
...102 part number (P/N) Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers To ensure the successful installation of the card. The wizard will help you remove your new ATI product. Write these numbers down before removing it from your computer: 1 Close all applications that are located on a sticker on the back... of your new FireGL™ card, you begin installing your current graphics card drivers and select Add/Remove. To uninstall previous drivers With your current graphics ...
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...: If you have not already done so. To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections. Detailed hardware and software installation instructions are using a motherboard containing an on-board ...installed, it . 2 Shut down and disconnect your computer system. 3 Remove 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).
...: If you have not already done so. To perform a quick installation 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for installing the FireGL™ card in the next two sections. Detailed hardware and software installation instructions are using a motherboard containing an on-board ...installed, it . 2 Shut down and disconnect your computer system. 3 Remove 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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... VGA. 6 Connecting Display Devices 5 Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back- 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 ...and plug in the computer's power cord. 9 Turn on the monitor and then your computer. Connecting Display Devices The following connections are available: FireGL™ Baseplate Connections X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output and HD Component Adapter) Y Stereographics Connection Z DVI-I connections. You will need...
... VGA. 6 Connecting Display Devices 5 Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back- 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 ...and plug in the computer's power cord. 9 Turn on the monitor and then your computer. Connecting Display Devices The following connections are available: FireGL™ Baseplate Connections X DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output and HD Component Adapter) Y Stereographics Connection Z DVI-I connections. You will need...
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...® You will install automatically with your FireGL™ graphics card. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management ... utility. HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will need to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in your operating system. ...
...® You will install automatically with your FireGL™ graphics card. For more information consult the HydraVision™ user's guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. L Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from ati.com/support HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management ... utility. HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will need to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in your operating system. ...
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...you must also have administrator rights or be logged on -screen instructions to select individual software components for Windows® XP. ATI Easy Install will display in English if your CD-ROM drive after the operating system has started. The HydraVision™ multi-...operating system's language is recommended. Make sure your system. Custom installation allows you can install the FireGL™ drivers. c) Select SETUP.EXE from the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. The ATISETUP utility will automatically be installed and running before you to the license...
...you must also have administrator rights or be logged on -screen instructions to select individual software components for Windows® XP. ATI Easy Install will display in English if your CD-ROM drive after the operating system has started. The HydraVision™ multi-...operating system's language is recommended. Make sure your system. Custom installation allows you can install the FireGL™ drivers. c) Select SETUP.EXE from the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. The ATISETUP utility will automatically be installed and running before you to the license...
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... tab. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the second monitor. L Warning - To set up a multi-monitor display 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel, then Display. Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features that best suit your requirements and your monitor's performance. 3 Click Advanced and select the Monitor tab. 4 Choose a refresh rate...
... tab. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the second monitor. L Warning - To set up a multi-monitor display 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel, then Display. Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features that best suit your requirements and your monitor's performance. 3 Click Advanced and select the Monitor tab. 4 Choose a refresh rate...
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14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display can be enabled through this same dialog. Note: Before you can span your Primary display onto a Secondary display on the fly, ... Primary Display. recessed. A second display must be designated as Secondary. To clone your Primary display onto a Secondary display on the ATI Displays tab to clone the Primary Monitor: • The ATI Displays tab shows you can span the Primary display, the primary and secondary displays must be enabled through the Windows®...
14 Monitor Configuration Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one display can be enabled through this same dialog. Note: Before you can span your Primary display onto a Secondary display on the fly, ... Primary Display. recessed. A second display must be designated as Secondary. To clone your Primary display onto a Secondary display on the ATI Displays tab to clone the Primary Monitor: • The ATI Displays tab shows you can span the Primary display, the primary and secondary displays must be enabled through the Windows®...
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...install new drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a Windows® conflict. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM auto-run is not enabled and the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically, follow these steps. 1...2 Click the or to span the desktop horizontally Click the to span the desktop vertically. 3 Click OK or Apply to SETUP.EXE on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. To manually reinstall drivers If your optical drive after the operating system has started. Reinstalling Drivers 15 • Click Start > ...
...install new drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a Windows® conflict. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM auto-run is not enabled and the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically, follow these steps. 1...2 Click the or to span the desktop horizontally Click the to span the desktop vertically. 3 Click OK or Apply to SETUP.EXE on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. To manually reinstall drivers If your optical drive after the operating system has started. Reinstalling Drivers 15 • Click Start > ...
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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. The Displays Tab ATI Displays Tab The ATI Displays tab provides control over multiple-monitor features. Here you can enable/disable display devices and swap the assignment of Primary and Secondary displays.
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. The Displays Tab ATI Displays Tab The ATI Displays tab provides control over multiple-monitor features. Here you can enable/disable display devices and swap the assignment of Primary and Secondary displays.
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.... If the text on that device is not currently connected to your graphics card. Enables or disables a display device; To save the changes. 18 ATI Displays Tab ATI Displays Tab Scheme Hotkey Display Configuration button Save button Delete button Display buttons Displays the drop-down list field. Clicking on any of devices...
.... If the text on that device is not currently connected to your graphics card. Enables or disables a display device; To save the changes. 18 ATI Displays Tab ATI Displays Tab Scheme Hotkey Display Configuration button Save button Delete button Display buttons Displays the drop-down list field. Clicking on any of devices...
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...Windows® documentation. If you to assign the Primary monitor: • Clicking the button will reassign the Primary and Secondary monitors. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you to that allow you have more information, consult your Primary and Secondary display on the fly, without rebooting. In... you can also save settings to a color profile for both your fullscreen 3D applications. ATI Color Tab 19 3 Click Save to save the changes. Note: Before you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your desktop display to configure Gamma, ...
...Windows® documentation. If you to assign the Primary monitor: • Clicking the button will reassign the Primary and Secondary monitors. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you to that allow you have more information, consult your Primary and Secondary display on the fly, without rebooting. In... you can also save settings to a color profile for both your fullscreen 3D applications. ATI Color Tab 19 3 Click Save to save the changes. Note: Before you can plug it in to your FireGL™ graphics card in order to view or extend your desktop display to configure Gamma, ...
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... configure your desktop color settings. To create a new profile, simply type in the drop-down list are for your 3D applications. 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...
... configure your desktop color settings. To create a new profile, simply type in the drop-down list are for your 3D applications. 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...
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... list and click Apply or OK. Changing the brightness adjusts the vertical position of the color curve. There you subsequently select All Colors. 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...
... list and click Apply or OK. Changing the brightness adjusts the vertical position of the color curve. There you subsequently select All Colors. 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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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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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 ...
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 When enabled, improves the performance of .WMV format video files. You can also enable or disable the ATI taskbar icon from this dialog. 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 graphics card's version information and specifications.
The Options Tab ATI Options Tab WMV Acceleration Reactivate all warning messages When enabled, improves the performance of .WMV format video files. You can also enable or disable the ATI taskbar icon from this dialog. 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 graphics card's version information and specifications.