ATI Technologies X1-256P, Z1-128p specifications Properties and Settings

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7Follow the Wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

The Express installation option is recommended. The HYDRAVISION™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will automatically be installed, along with the ATI driver, by selecting this option.

Not all software components are installed using the Express installation. Custom installation allows you to select individual software components for installation.

8When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish.

9After Windows 2000/Windows XP reboots, the Found New Hardware message may display the Digital Signature Not Found message. Click Yes or Continue to complete the driver installation.

10Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Settings, or right-click on the Windows desktop, select

Properties and Settings.

11Set the resolution (Screen area), and color depth that best suit your requirements and your monitor’s performance.

12Click the Advanced button and select the Monitor tab.

13Set the refresh rate for the monitor connected to the FireGL card in your system.

14Click OK until you are on the Windows desktop.

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Refer to your Windows online help and documentation for further information on using the Monitor and Settings tabs.

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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 SoftwareInformation Before you Start Preparing your ComputerManager System devicesATI Installation CD-ROM for your FireGL card What monitors do Where areYou need? Drivers?Existing graphics Replacing anCard 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 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 How to Switch to the Display Properties? Changing the Video SettingsDualScreen 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 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 FunctionsAlternate DVI operational mode Reduce DVI frequency on high-resolution displaysEnable Quad Buffer Stereo DefaultRemoving the FireGL Drivers Point to Settings Control PanelClick Add/Remove Programs Troubleshooting Check the Monitor tab of the Display Properties Address Checking forInterrupt ConflictsTechnical Details Product SpecificationsOutput signals ConnectorsData width SyncPin 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