ATI Technologies GL 8800 specifications Setting the Display Driver to Standard VGA

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Setting the Display Driver to Standard VGA

To avoid possible driver conflicts between your old and new graphics card, install the standard VGA driver for your operating system. Install the standard VGA driver before you shut down your computer and remove the installed (AGP, PCI, or ISA) VGA card.

Note: Installing the standard VGA driver is not required for Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Installing the Standard VGA Driver for Windows NT 4.0

1From the Start menu, go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, then double-click on Display. The Display Properties sheet appears.

2Click the Settings tab; then click the Display Type button.

3Under Adapter Type, click the Change button. The Change Display window appears.

4Under Manufacturers, select (Standard display types). Under Display, choose VGA compatible display adapter.

5Click OK. You may need to insert your Windows NT 4.0 CD- ROM.

6Click Close and OK as often as necessary to accept the changes.

7Windows asks you if you want to restart your computer. Click

No.

8Shut down your computer. You are now ready to remove your old graphics card and install your new Fire GL 8800 card.

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Contents Fire GL 8800 64/128 MB Disclaimer Documentation UpdatesTable of Contents Reference Getting Started Getting Started Using this GuideDo you Need a Printout of the Online Users Guide? Viewing the Users Guide OnlineFire GL 8800 Features System Requirements and Tools Installation Steps Quick InstallationPreparing your Computer Installing the Hardware8800? Installing the Hardware and Software Are you planning a multi-monitor system? Setting the Display Driver to Standard VGA Installing the Card Remove any existing graphics card from your computer Insert the card into the AGP slot Reassemble your computer Connecting the Cables Completing the Installation Connecting the Monitor CablesConnecting analog VGA Monitors Installing the Hardware and Software Setting the Monitor Impedance Your System Does Not Start as it Should? Start your SystemInstalling the Software Before you Start Information, Tips, and Hints Do you need a special driver installation?Hydravisiontm Desktop Management Software Installation for Windows NT4.0Driver installation dialog Click Start InstallationSoftware Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Installing the Hardware and Software Information DualScreen ATI Monitor Adjustment Configuration Using Your Fire GLWindows NT Changing the Video SettingsHow to Switch to the Display Properties? Setting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh RateWindows 2000 / Windows XP Using Your Fire GL 8800Display Properties window Setting a DualScreen ConfigurationFullscreen Select your Desktop SetupWindows Unchanged, orReports Selecting your Monitor Select from list Custom ModesRefresh Frequency Using Your Fire GL 8800 Select from listAdjusting the Monitor Display Adjustment Monitor Tuning . Check Monitor TuningUsing Your Fire GL Windows NT 4.0 Select Display Properties Configuration Configuring Application ProfilesHow to switch to the Configuration dialog? Activating a configuration profileSoftware documentation Wait for vertical retrace Modifying the configuration parametersAdding a new application profile Force copy swapRemoving the Fire GL 8800 Drivers ReferenceReference Properties TroubleshootingTechnical Support and FAQs Screen image defects appearHow to enable a two-monitor desktop? Resolving Interrupt Conflicts Reference Checking for address and interrupt conflictsAddress Memory AddressesFeatures and Performance Technical DetailsGeneral Controller Video memory FunctionalVGA Output Connector Pin Function Pin Assignments3D Performance Pin Function Reference DVI-I Output ConnectorVideo Modes Color Depth Color Depth Bits Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information Industry Canada Compliance StatementICES-003 CE Compliance Information Vcci Class B ITE Compliance Information