ATI Technologies X1-256P Quick Installation, Installation Steps, Start Run X\ATISETUP.EXE

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Getting Started 7

Quick Installation

•Brief instructions on how to get to work with the FireGL card in the shortest possible time.

•Recommended for experienced users and system administrators only.

•For more detailed information on installation and operation of your graphics accelerator, please refer to Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.

Installation Steps

1Un-install the drivers and software for your old graphics card.

2Disable any on-board graphics solution on the motherboard.

3Shut down and disconnect your computer system.

4 Remove the installed (AGP or PCI) VGA card.

5 Install the new FireGL card.

6 Reassemble and connect your computer system.

7Install the FireGL drivers and configuration software from the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM:

-automatic ATISETUP utility or

-Start > Run > X:\ATISETUP.EXE

where X is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive

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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 OnlineVideo Rendering Memory Pipelines FireGL Card FeaturesFireGL Details on System Requirements and Tools Start Run X\ATISETUP.EXE Quick InstallationInstallation Steps Installing the Hardware Installing the Hardware and SoftwareSystem devices Preparing your ComputerInformation Before you Start ManagerATI Installation CD-ROM for your FireGL card Drivers? Where areWhat monitors do You need?Replacing Replacing anExisting graphics CardInstalling 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 Enter Start your SystemIf Your System Does Not Start as it Should Installing the Software Before you Start Information, Tips, and Hints Do you need a special driver installation?Hydravision Multi-monitor Management Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XPDriver installation dialog 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 Enable Quad Buffer Stereo in the Advanced Settings tab Changing the Video SettingsHow to Switch to the Display Properties? DualScreen settingSetting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate Page Adjusting the Monitor Display Using Your FireGL Card Adjustment settings Activating a configuration profile Using Application Profiles and Advanced FunctionsConfiguring Application Profiles Adding a new application profile Modifying the configuration parametersWait for vertical retrace Enable OpenGL Hardware accelerationForce copy swap Anti-aliasing Setting Advanced FunctionsDefault Reduce DVI frequency on high-resolution displaysAlternate DVI operational mode Enable Quad Buffer StereoRemoving the FireGL Drivers Point to Settings Control PanelClick Add/Remove Programs Troubleshooting Check the Monitor tab of the Display Properties Conflicts Checking forAddress InterruptTechnical Details Product SpecificationsSync ConnectorsOutput signals Data widthPin Function DVI Output ConnectorPin Assignments 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 ServiceWarranty Information Warranty Service InformationAdvanced Parts Replacement Service Limitations Industry Canada Compliance Statement Compliance InformationFCC Compliance Information CE Compliance Information FireGL Z1-128p MIC Certification InformationFireGL X1-256p