ATI Technologies Z1-128p, X1-256P Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation

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18 Installing the Hardware and Software

Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation

Connecting the Monitor Cables

You may connect one or two monitors, either DFP/digital CRT or analog VGA to the FireGL™ card. Use the provided DVI-to- VGA adapters to connect monitors with VGA connector.

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If you connect only one monitor, make sure to connect it to DVI connector (1) on the card.

Securely attach the data cable of your first monitor to the DVI output connector (1) on the card. Attach the cable to the monitor according to the monitor's instructions. Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor if you need additional installation information.

Connect the data cable of your second monitor to the DVI output connector (2) on the 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 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