ATI Technologies X1-256P, Z1-128p specifications Setting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate

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3Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears.

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1You can also display the Display Properties window by right-clicking the Windows Desktop background and then selecting the Properties option from the pop-up menu.

2Click the Advanced button in the Settings tab to gain access to the Monitor, Information, Configuration, Adjustment, DualScreen, and Advanced Settings tabs.

Setting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate

1Select the Settings tab in the Display Properties window.

2Color depth: Select a value from the Colors box.

3 Resolution: In the Screen area drag the slider.

4Refresh Rate: Select the Monitor tab via Display Properties > Settings > Advanced > Monitor. Select a refresh rate from the Refresh Frequency list (Screen refresh rates in Windows XP.)

5Click Apply

6To preview the new settings, click OK.

7To accept the settings, click Yes; otherwise, click No.

8If the display becomes garbled or unusable, simply wait and Windows will restore the original settings

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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 SoftwareSystem devices Preparing your ComputerInformation Before you Start ManagerATI Installation CD-ROM for your FireGL card Drivers? Where areWhat monitors do You need?Replacing Replacing anExisting graphics CardInstalling 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 Enable Quad Buffer Stereo in the Advanced Settings tab Changing the Video SettingsHow to Switch to the Display Properties? DualScreen settingSetting 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 FunctionsDefault Reduce DVI frequency on high-resolution displaysAlternate DVI operational mode Enable Quad Buffer StereoRemoving the FireGL Drivers Point to Settings Control PanelClick Add/Remove Programs Troubleshooting Check the Monitor tab of the Display Properties Conflicts Checking forAddress InterruptTechnical Details Product SpecificationsSync ConnectorsOutput signals Data widthPin 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