ATI Technologies Z1-128p, X1-256P Using Two Monitors, Switching to a two-monitor display

28 Using Your FireGL Card

Using Two Monitors

You can set resolutions, refresh rates, and display adjustment independently for any two connected displays.

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For two-monitor configuration settings you need the following:

•Two monitors connected to the card

•Both monitors switched on when you start your computer

•Use the Display Properties > Settings tab for the basic two-monitor configuration settings. Refer to your Windows online help and documentation for further information on using the Display Properties > Settings tab.

•Switching to a two-monitor display:

In the Display Properties > Settings tab click the monitor icon 2.

Select Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Set Screen resolution and Color quality for the second monitor.

Click the Apply or OK button to enable your settings.

•HYDRAVISION™ multi-monitor and desktop management software enables you to tailor your two-monitor desktop to the way you work. For more information on HYDRAVISION™, refer to the HYDRAVISION™ User’s Guide located on your ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM.

•If you want the display of the primary monitor duplicated on the second monitor, select Clone Mode in the DualScreen tab.

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Options and settings in the Monitor and Adjustment tabs apply only to the monitor selected in the Display Properties > Settings tab. Click the corresponding monitor icon before you click Advanced.