ATI Technologies Z1-128p, X1-256P specifications System Requirements and Tools

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6Getting Started

System Requirements and Tools

Computer	• Intel® Pentium® 3, Pentium® 4, Xeon®
system		AMD® Athlon® XP/MP/Opteron
		or compatible
	• 128 MB of system memory
		256 MB or more for best performance
	• Motherboard with free AGP Pro slot and
		correct AGP chipset-driver
		Note: The bracket of the FireGL™ card also
		covers the expansion slot next to the AGP Pro
		slot.
	• CD-ROM drive
Operating	• Windows®2000 with Service Pack 1
system		(or higher)
	•	Windows®XP
	•	Linux XFree86 4.X.0
Service Pack	You must be running Windows 2000, updated with
Information for	Service Pack 1 (or higher) prior to installing the
Windows2000	FireGL drivers.
	Service Packs are available from Microsoft's web
	page, www.microsoft.com.
Tools	• A screwdriver to remove and reinstall the PC
		cover screws and card mounting screws. See
		your PC manual for specific requirements.
	• ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for your FireGL
		card
Monitor	• High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency
		monitors or other VGA monitors.
	• Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT
		displays

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Contents User’s Guide Documentation updates DisclaimerContents Reference Getting Started Using this Guide Viewing the Users Guide Online Do you Need a Printout of the Online Users Guide?FireGL FireGL Card FeaturesVideo Rendering Memory Pipelines Details on System Requirements and Tools Installation Steps Quick InstallationStart Run X\ATISETUP.EXE Installing the Hardware and Software Installing the HardwareManager Preparing your ComputerInformation Before you Start System devicesATI Installation CD-ROM for your FireGL card You need? Where areWhat monitors do Drivers?Card Replacing anExisting graphics 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 Cables and Completing the Installation Connecting the Monitor CablesConnecting analog VGA Monitors to DVI connectors Setting the Monitor ImpedanceConnecting the Stereo Glasses If Your System Does Not Start as it Should Start your SystemEnter Installing the Software Do you need a special driver installation? Before you Start Information, Tips, and HintsDriver installation dialog Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XPHydravision Multi-monitor Management Properties and Settings Using Your FireGL Card Settings Advanced InformationUsing Your FireGL Card Using Two Monitors Switching to a two-monitor displayUsing the DualScreen Tab DualScreen setting Changing the Video SettingsHow to Switch to the Display Properties? 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 Modifying the configuration parameters Adding a new application profileForce copy swap Enable OpenGL Hardware accelerationWait for vertical retrace Setting Advanced Functions Anti-aliasingEnable Quad Buffer Stereo Reduce DVI frequency on high-resolution displaysAlternate DVI operational mode DefaultPoint to Settings Control Panel Removing the FireGL DriversClick Add/Remove Programs Troubleshooting Check the Monitor tab of the Display Properties Interrupt Checking forAddress ConflictsProduct Specifications Technical DetailsData width ConnectorsOutput signals SyncPin Assignments DVI Output ConnectorPin Function Stereo Sync Output Connector Pin Function Wide Screen Aspect Ratio Mode Video Modes640 x 800 x 1024 x 1152 x 1280 x 1600 x Customer Care and Warranty Service ATI Customer Care Product Online RegistrationAdvanced 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