ATI X3-256 - 100-505096 FireGL 256MB AGP 4x/8x Dual DVI Graphics Card Support and Manuals
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User Guide - Page 5
... and Part Numbers
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Update Your AGP Chipset Drivers
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Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers
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Installing Hardware 7
Quick Installation
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Detailed Installation
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Installing the Card
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Connecting Display Devices
10
Installing Software 15
HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management
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Installing Drivers and Software in Windows®
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Software Installation Prerequisites...
User Guide - Page 7
...geometry and rendering architecture. Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card: • Real-time photo-realistic rendering and animation. • Stable and reliable software support for Windows® and Linux® platforms. • Optimized and certified for professional workstation applications. • SMARTSHADER™ technology for creating complex visual effects. •...
User Guide - Page 8
... the graphics card are located on a sticker on the back of system memory; 256 MB or more for best performance.
• Motherboard with free AGP 8X/4X slot and correct chipset driver.
• CD-ROM drive (required for registration. They are required for installation software). • 350 watt or greater power supply (recommended).
• Windows® 2000 with Service...
User Guide - Page 10
... as part of your new FireGL™ card, you must uninstall the drivers for the existing graphics card before removing it from your computer. For your motherboard, obtain and then install the latest AGP drivers from successfully launching Windows®. Once you have determined the chipset manufacturer for your convenience, here is a list of common motherboard manufacturers:
VIA Technologies...
User Guide - Page 15
... Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely.
plate cover.
6 Align your computer's manual for example, a cooling fan) and replace the computer cover.
12 Reconnect any existing graphics card from
your computer documentation.
5 Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back-
If necessary, consult your ATI graphics card with anything inside the computer...
User Guide - Page 17
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Make sure all cables are securely connected before turning on your card. Display Configurations
Your FireGL™ graphics card provides dual display functionality as well as quad-buffered stereographics.
CRT- cathode ray tube analog display.
The following table lists the different ways you can support a CRT display using the VGA-to-DVI-I adapter
Quad-buffered...
User Guide - Page 19
... procedure is finished. Once you have properly installed your monitor before you can use the Display Properties control panel to do so could damage your
computer. Failure to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors. Detailed Installation 13
Turning on your monitor. If you have installed the FireGL™ drivers and software, you turn on the...
User Guide - Page 21
... guide you do not want to install HYDRAVISION™ , select the Custom driver installation and clear the HYDRAVISION™ check box. Installing Drivers and Software in your system. • After you must have reinstalled or upgraded your FireGL™ card. L
Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from
ati.com/support
Software Installation Prerequisites
To install...
User Guide - Page 22
...ATI Easy Install will start the
Installation Wizard.
6 Follow the wizard's on-screen instructions to complete the
installation. Note: The Express installation option is properly attached before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. Custom installation allows you to select individual software components for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP installed. When the System Settings...
User Guide - Page 24
... Run. 3 Browse to ATISETUP.EXE on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. To manually reinstall drivers
To manually reinstall drivers, when prompted for your graphics card after the operating system has started. To reinstall drivers using the ATISETUP utility
You can always install the drivers using the ATISETUP utility on the root directory of the ATI
Installation CD-ROM and click OK.
If your...
User Guide - Page 26
Only the type of devices supported by your graphic card will be entered here and then saved using the Save button. If ...device selections can be grey.
1 Click the enable/disable button
want to your graphics card.
For example, if there is disabled.
20 ATI Displays Tab
ATI Displays Tab
Scheme
Hotkey
Display Configuration button
Save button Delete button Display buttons
Displays ...
User Guide - Page 37
ATI Advanced Settings Tab 31
How to Use Stereo Glasses with a stereographics connection. Enabling this feature while using compatible stereo glasses and applicable software provides an immersive 3D-stereo display. L The Enable Quad Buffer Stereo option is only available for graphics cards that come with Your FireGL™ Card The Enable Quad Buffer Stereo option requires a stereographics...
User Guide - Page 40
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• If you installed your enhanced driver.
• Check if your monitor supports the resolution, horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by the graphics card.
• Check your current resolution, refresh rate, and color depth settings in the Settings and Monitor tabs in Safe Mode. While starting Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP, press and...
User Guide - Page 42
..., there may be problems if your graphics card does not receive an interrupt or a system interrupt is installed. In case of an address conflict, try to modify the I /O: 3B0-3DF Memory Addresses: Video RAM: A000-BFFF Video ROM: C000-C7FF Note: You cannot change the addresses of your FireGL™ card. In case of problems check the system configuration...
User Guide - Page 44
... plays the cost of original purchase. Warranty Information
Hardware Warranty Service Statement
ATI Technologies Inc. 38 Warranty Information
• ATI Customer Care is unable to assist with product specifications and instructions, natural or personal disaster, or unauthorized alterations, repairs, or modifications. Late model products are assumed to be required, if doubt exists regarding...
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