ATI Technologies GL 8800 specifications Custom Modes, Select from list

Page 36

32 Using Your Fire GL 8800

You can customize the settings of the connected monitors. For more information on setting up the monitors refer to the context sensitive online help.

2Click the tab for the monitor you want to set up. Monitor 1 is the monitor connected to the VGA connector, Monitor 2 is the monitor connected to the DVI connector.

3Set the desired operation mode for your monitor.

Custom Modes

Use resolution and refresh rates for this monitor as specified in the Settings dialog and menus in Display Properties. This option allows you to take full advantage of the resolution/refresh rate capabilities of the video chip.

Warning! Selecting a resolution or refresh rate that your monitor does not support can permanently

damage the monitor.

Check the monitor’s documentation and verify that it supports the selected resolution and refresh.

Select from list

Use resolution/refresh rate settings optimized for your specific monitor.

Select your monitor from the displayed monitor list. To select your monitor, scroll to the manufacturer of your monitor and highlight the manufacturer in the list. Click on the + sign and select your monitor.

A list on the right menu pane displays resolutions and - for each resolution - the maximum refresh rate, as supported by the selected monitor.

If the current video mode (specified in the Settings dialog) is not supported by the selected monitor, the resolution/refresh rate setting will be automatically reduced.

Click the Apply or OK button to enable your monitor selection.

Image 36
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