ATI Technologies Z1-128p, X1-256P specifications Installing the Hardware and Software

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CHAPTER 2

Installing the Hardware and Software

IN THIS CHAPTER...

■Installing the Hardware on page 8

■Installing the Software on page 22

Installing the Hardware

The hardware installation includes the following steps:

•Preparing your Computer

•Installing the Card

•Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation

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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 Card Features FireGLVideo Rendering Memory Pipelines Details on System Requirements and Tools Quick Installation Installation StepsStart Run X\ATISETUP.EXE Installing the Hardware and Software Installing the HardwarePreparing your Computer Information Before you StartManager System devicesATI Installation CD-ROM for your FireGL card Where are What monitors doYou need? Drivers?Replacing an Existing graphicsCard 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 Start your System If Your System Does Not Start as it ShouldEnter Installing the Software Do you need a special driver installation? Before you Start Information, Tips, and HintsSoftware Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Driver installation dialogHydravision 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 Changing the Video Settings How to Switch to the Display Properties?DualScreen 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 Using Application Profiles and Advanced Functions Configuring Application ProfilesActivating a configuration profile Modifying the configuration parameters Adding a new application profileEnable OpenGL Hardware acceleration Force copy swapWait for vertical retrace Setting Advanced Functions Anti-aliasingReduce DVI frequency on high-resolution displays Alternate DVI operational modeEnable Quad Buffer Stereo DefaultPoint to Settings Control Panel Removing the FireGL DriversClick Add/Remove Programs Troubleshooting Check the Monitor tab of the Display Properties Checking for AddressInterrupt ConflictsProduct Specifications Technical DetailsConnectors Output signalsData width SyncDVI Output Connector Pin AssignmentsPin 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 RegistrationWarranty Service Information Advanced Parts Replacement ServiceWarranty Information Limitations Compliance Information FCC Compliance InformationIndustry Canada Compliance Statement CE Compliance Information MIC Certification Information FireGL X1-256pFireGL Z1-128p