ATI Technologies Z1-128p, X1-256P Using Your FireGL Card, Settings Advanced Information

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CHAPTER 3

Using Your FireGL Card

IN THIS CHAPTER...

■ Using Two Monitors on page 28

■Operating Stereo Glasses on page 30

■Changing the Video Settings on page 30

■Using Application Profiles and Advanced Functions on page 36

As part of its Windows drivers, FireGL installs additional tabs to your Display Properties control panel. They are named as follows.

Information

Adjustment

DualScreen

Configuration

Advanced Settings

The Information tab displays card-specific hardware and driver information. This information may be helpful when contacting Tech Support. Click Display Properties >

Settings > Advanced > Information.

Use the Adjustment tab to adjust the display of the connected monitor(s)

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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 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 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 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 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-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 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