ATI Technologies Z1-128p, X1-256P Replacing an, Existing graphics, Card, Integrated, Graphics

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12 Installing the Hardware and Software

Replacing an	Before you install your FireGL card, we recommend
existing graphics	that you first uninstall the driver for your current
card	graphics card.
Replacing	Please refer to the manual or contact your
integrated	motherboard manufacturer to determine how to
graphics	disable your on-board graphics.
Illustrations	The illustrations provided in this section are for
Illustrations	instructional use only; the card shown may look
	different than the one you purchased.
	Note the serial number and the part number of your
i	FireGL card before installing it in your computer. You
i	need these numbers for the product warranty
	registration. You will find the numbers on the product
	label on the back of your FireGL card.

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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 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 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 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 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-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 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