ATI Technologies Z1-128p, X1-256P specifications Force copy swap, Wait for vertical retrace

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38 Using Your FireGL Card

If you add or modify a configuration profile, select or clear the checkboxes in the Settings section according to your requirements.

Default Settings

Enable 8-Bit double-buffered Overlay Planes

Use 8 bits of each 32-bit frame buffer pixel as double-buffered overlay planes.

Force copy swap

Force blit copy during double-buffer swap from back to front buffer.

Wait for vertical retrace

Buffer swap 'synched' to the refresh rate of the monitor. Enabling will lower the frame rate but reduce visual artifacts such as tearing. Disabling allows your application to run at the highest possible frame rate, regardless of the monitor’s refresh rate, which is typically less than the frame rate at which the application will run.

Enable OpenGL Hardware acceleration

Always enable this setting for hardware acceleration of your OpenGL application. Disable this setting only if you experience serious rendering problems. Disabling this setting significantly reduces the OpenGL performance.

Click the Apply or OK button to enable your Configuration settings.

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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