ATI Technologies X1-256P, Z1-128p specifications User’s Guide

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FireGL™ X1-256p

FireGL™ Z1-128p

User’s Guide

P/N: 137-50004-30

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Contents User’s Guide Disclaimer Documentation updatesContents Reference Getting Started Using this Guide Do you Need a Printout of the Online Users Guide? Viewing the Users Guide OnlineFireGL FireGL Card FeaturesVideo Rendering Memory Pipelines Details on System Requirements and Tools Installation Steps Quick InstallationStart Run X\ATISETUP.EXE Installing the Hardware Installing the Hardware and SoftwareInformation Before you Start Preparing your ComputerManager System devicesATI Installation CD-ROM for your FireGL card What monitors do Where areYou need? Drivers?Existing graphics Replacing anCard ReplacingInstalling the Card Power Supply Remove any existing graphics card from your computer Insert the card into the AGP slot Replace the screws to fasten the card in place Connecting the Monitor Cables Connecting the Cables and Completing the InstallationSetting the Monitor Impedance Connecting analog VGA Monitors to DVI connectorsConnecting the Stereo Glasses If Your System Does Not Start as it Should Start your SystemEnter Installing the Software Before you Start Information, Tips, and Hints Do you need a special driver installation?Driver installation dialog Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XPHydravision Multi-monitor Management Properties and Settings Settings Advanced Information Using Your FireGL CardUsing Your FireGL Card Switching to a two-monitor display Using Two MonitorsUsing the DualScreen Tab How to Switch to the Display Properties? Changing the Video SettingsDualScreen setting Enable Quad Buffer Stereo in the Advanced Settings tabSetting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate Page Adjusting the Monitor Display Using Your FireGL Card Adjustment settings Configuring Application Profiles Using Application Profiles and Advanced FunctionsActivating a configuration profile Adding a new application profile Modifying the configuration parametersForce copy swap Enable OpenGL Hardware accelerationWait for vertical retrace Anti-aliasing Setting Advanced FunctionsAlternate DVI operational mode Reduce DVI frequency on high-resolution displaysEnable Quad Buffer Stereo DefaultRemoving the FireGL Drivers Point to Settings Control PanelClick Add/Remove Programs Troubleshooting Check the Monitor tab of the Display Properties Address Checking forInterrupt ConflictsTechnical Details Product SpecificationsOutput signals ConnectorsData width SyncPin Assignments DVI Output ConnectorPin Function Stereo Sync Output Connector Pin Function Video Modes Wide Screen Aspect Ratio Mode640 x 800 x 1024 x 1152 x 1280 x 1600 x ATI Customer Care Product Online Registration Customer Care and Warranty ServiceAdvanced Parts Replacement Service Warranty Service InformationWarranty Information Limitations FCC Compliance Information Compliance InformationIndustry Canada Compliance Statement CE Compliance Information FireGL X1-256p MIC Certification InformationFireGL Z1-128p