ATI Technologies GL 8800 specifications Functional, Controller Video memory

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Functional

System	Windows® NT 4.0, Windows® 2000,
System	Windows® XP


Bus System	AGP 2x or AGP 4x/2x
Bus System


Graphic	RADEONTM 8800 GPU
controller

Video memory

BIOS

Digital/analog converter

Data width

Connectors

H/V Sync output signals

Fire GL 8800 card addresses

Fire GL 8800 /64 MB: 64 MB SDRAM

Fire GL 8800 /128 MB: 128 MB SDRAM

128 Kbyte BIOS FlashROM, reprogrammable by software, 3.3 V

30-bit Palette DAC DAC speed : 400 MHz

256 bit – graphics core

128 bit – memory interface

VGA output connector: 15-pin D-shell, female

DVI-I output connector: analog and digital output, female

Separate horizontal and vertical sync at TTL levels

The Fire GL 8800 graphics accelerator is 100% IBM VGA compatible and occupies the same memory area and specific addresses in the I/O range. The memory range above 1 MB is automatically assigned through the PCI BIOS interface

I/O addresses: 3B0 – 3DF (Standard VGA i/O)

Video RAM: A000-BFFF

Video ROM: C000-C7FF

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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 analog VGA Monitors Connecting the Cables Completing the InstallationConnecting the Monitor Cables 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 HintsClick Start Installation Software Installation for Windows NT4.0Driver installation dialog Hydravisiontm Desktop ManagementSoftware Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Installing the Hardware and Software Using Your Fire GL Information DualScreen ATI Monitor Adjustment ConfigurationSetting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate Changing the Video SettingsHow to Switch to the Display Properties? Windows NTUsing Your Fire GL 8800 Windows 2000 / Windows XPSetting a DualScreen Configuration Display Properties windowSelect your Desktop Setup FullscreenReports WindowsUnchanged, or 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 Activating a configuration profile Configuring Application ProfilesHow to switch to the Configuration dialog? Windows NT 4.0 Select Display Properties ConfigurationSoftware documentation Force copy swap Modifying the configuration parametersAdding a new application profile Wait for vertical retraceReference Removing the Fire GL 8800 DriversReference Screen image defects appear TroubleshootingTechnical Support and FAQs PropertiesHow to enable a two-monitor desktop? Memory Addresses Reference Checking for address and interrupt conflictsAddress Resolving Interrupt ConflictsGeneral Features and PerformanceTechnical Details Functional Controller Video memory3D Performance VGA Output Connector Pin FunctionPin Assignments Reference DVI-I Output Connector Pin FunctionVideo Modes Color Depth Color Depth Bits ICES-003 Compliance Information FCC Compliance InformationIndustry Canada Compliance Statement CE Compliance Information Vcci Class B ITE Compliance Information