ATI Technologies GL 8800 specifications Installing the Hardware and Software

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4Click the button corresponding to the type of installation you want. If you select Custom, a list of software components will be displayed. Select the check boxes to specify the components you want to install.

5Click Next to continue the installation.

6When the ATI FGL Install dialog displays the components to be installed click on Next. (Depending on which components you chose different windows might appear. Click on the corresponding buttons to continue the installation.)

7When the Installation complete message appears click Next again. This will restart your computer.

8After Windows 2000/Windows XP reboots, the Found New Hardware message displays the Digital Signature Not Found dialog and prompts you Do you want to continue the installation? Click Yes to install and start the drivers.

9Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Settings, or right-click on the Windows desktop, select

Properties and Settings.

10Set the resolution (Screen area), and color depth that best suit your requirements and your monitor's performance.

11Click the Advanced button and select the Monitor tab.

12Set the refresh rate for the monitor connected to the Fire GL 8800 graphics accelerator in your system.

Note: If you have two monitors connected this setting applies to the monitor connected to the VGA connector. Use the ATI Monitor and DualScreen dialogs to adapt each monitor's settings in a dual-monitor configuration.

13Click OK until you are on the Windows desktop.

Refer to your Windows online help and documentation for

further information on using the Monitor and Settings

Note dialogs.

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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 Monitor Cables Connecting the Cables Completing the InstallationConnecting 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 FullscreenUnchanged, or WindowsReports 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 ConflictsTechnical Details Features and PerformanceGeneral Functional Controller Video memoryPin Assignments VGA Output Connector Pin Function3D Performance Reference DVI-I Output Connector Pin FunctionVideo Modes Color Depth Color Depth Bits Industry Canada Compliance Statement Compliance Information FCC Compliance InformationICES-003 CE Compliance Information Vcci Class B ITE Compliance Information