ATI Technologies GL 8800 specifications Installing the Software

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Installing the Software

Before you Start: Information, Tips and Hints

Software Installation for Windows NT 4.0

Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP

You will need to install the Fire GL 8800 drivers and software in the following cases:

•After you have installed the card to your system.

•After you have re-installed or upgraded your operating system.

(1)To install or remove the Fire GL 8800 drivers, you need administrator rights or you must be logged on as a user with administrator rights under Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

(2)Information for Windows NT 4.0:

You must have Microsoft Windows Service Pack 5 (or higher) installed prior to installing the Fire GL 8800 drivers. The Service Pack is available from Microsoft's

Notes web page, www.microsoft.com. For some languages you can also perform the Service Pack update from the Fire GL CD when you run the Quick Start utility.

(3) Information for Windows 2000:

You must have Microsoft Windows Service Pack 1 (or higher) installed prior to installing the Fire GL 8800 drivers.

The Service Pack is available from Microsoft's web page, www.microsoft.com.

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Contents Fire GL 8800 64/128 MB Documentation Updates DisclaimerTable of Contents Reference Getting Started Using this Guide Getting StartedViewing the Users Guide Online Do you Need a Printout of the Online Users Guide?Fire GL 8800 Features System Requirements and Tools Quick Installation Installation StepsInstalling the Hardware Preparing your Computer8800? 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 Start your System Your System Does Not Start as it Should?Installing the Software Do you need a special driver installation? Before you Start Information, Tips, and HintsSoftware Installation for Windows NT4.0 Driver installation dialogClick Start Installation Hydravisiontm Desktop ManagementSoftware Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Installing the Hardware and Software Using Your Fire GL Information DualScreen ATI Monitor Adjustment ConfigurationChanging the Video Settings How to Switch to the Display Properties?Setting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate Windows NTUsing Your Fire GL 8800 Windows 2000 / Windows XPSetting a DualScreen Configuration Display Properties windowSelect your Desktop Setup FullscreenWindows Unchanged, orReports Selecting your Monitor Custom Modes Select from listUsing Your Fire GL 8800 Select from list Refresh FrequencyAdjusting the Monitor Display Monitor Tuning Adjustment Monitor Tuning . CheckUsing Your Fire GL Configuring Application Profiles How to switch to the Configuration dialog?Activating a configuration profile Windows NT 4.0 Select Display Properties ConfigurationSoftware documentation Modifying the configuration parameters Adding a new application profileForce copy swap Wait for vertical retraceReference Removing the Fire GL 8800 DriversReference Troubleshooting Technical Support and FAQsScreen image defects appear PropertiesHow to enable a two-monitor desktop? Reference Checking for address and interrupt conflicts AddressMemory Addresses Resolving Interrupt ConflictsFeatures and Performance Technical DetailsGeneral Functional Controller Video memoryVGA Output Connector Pin Function Pin Assignments3D Performance Reference DVI-I Output Connector Pin FunctionVideo 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