ATI Technologies specifications Windows 2000 / Windows XP, Using Your Fire GL 8800

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Windows 2000 / Windows XP

1Select the Settings dialog in the Display Properties window.

2Set the resolution (Screen area) and Colors that best suit your requirements and your monitors' performance.

Note: The resolution setting applies to both monitors, if you have two monitors connected to the Fire GL 8800.

3Select the Windows Monitor dialog via Display Properties

>Settings > Advanced > Monitor.

4Select the refresh rate from the Refresh Frequency box. If you have two monitors connected, the refresh rate setting applies to the monitor connected to the VGA connector. Use the ATI Monitor dialog to set the refresh rate of the second monitor Note: Refer to your Windows online help and documentation for further information on using the Monitor dialog.

(1)Check the documentation of your monitor(s) and make sure that each monitor supports the planned resolution and refresh rate setting.

(2)Use the DualScreen dialog (in Windows 2000 / Windows XP: Settings\Advanced\DualScreen) to set up your two-monitor desktop.

Notes (3) Use the ATI Monitor dialog (in Windows 2000 / Windows XP: Settings\Advanced\ATI Monitor) to select and set your specific monitor(s).

Use the Adjustment dialog (in Windows 2000 /

Windows XP: Settings\Advanced\Adjustment) to adapt the display of the monitors connected to the Fire GL 8800.

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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 Monitor Cables Connecting the Cables Completing the InstallationConnecting 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 SetupUnchanged, or WindowsReports 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 AddressesTechnical Details Features and PerformanceGeneral Controller Video memory FunctionalPin Assignments VGA Output Connector Pin Function3D Performance Pin Function Reference DVI-I Output ConnectorVideo 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