ATI Technologies Z1-128p, X1-256P specifications Check the Monitor tab of the Display Properties

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Screen image is off-center, color balance is wrong, or there is no picture

Operating system warns that the video card is not configured properly

How to enable

atwo-monitor desktop?

How to enable stereo glasses?

•Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness, contrast, and color balance controls of your monitor.

•Try adjusting the centering and positioning controls of your monitor to position the picture on the screen. Note: The Monitor Tuning settings in Display Properties > Adjustment tune the position of the picture on the screen via the video signal.

•Set the monitor's RGB inputs (and sync switches, if this option is available) to 75 Ohms, with the sync set to external.

•Using DFP monitors: Make sure that the DVI plug of your monitor data cable is digital-only (DVI-D) - but not integrated analog/digital (DVI-I). Refer to your monitor's documentation and contact your supplier or the manufacturer of the DFP monitor for information on how to obtain a suitable data cable plug.

•Check the driver installation and make sure that all software is correctly loaded corresponding to your operating system and applications. For more information, please see Installing the Software.

•Re-install the FireGL drivers. Please refer to Installing the Software on page 22.

•You need two monitors connected to the card. Both monitors must be switched on when you start your computer.

•Check the Monitor tab of the Display Properties.

•You need stereo glasses connected to the card when you start your computer.

•Select a refresh rate of 120 Hz in the Monitor tab of the Display Properties.

•Enable the Quad Buffer Stereo option in the Advanced Settings tab of the Display Properties.

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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 HardwarePreparing your Computer Information Before you StartManager System devicesATI Installation CD-ROM for your FireGL card Where are What monitors doYou need? Drivers?Replacing an Existing graphicsCard 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 Changing the Video Settings How to Switch to the Display Properties?DualScreen 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 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-aliasingReduce DVI frequency on high-resolution displays Alternate DVI operational modeEnable Quad Buffer Stereo DefaultPoint to Settings Control Panel Removing the FireGL DriversClick Add/Remove Programs Troubleshooting Check the Monitor tab of the Display Properties Checking for AddressInterrupt ConflictsProduct Specifications Technical DetailsConnectors Output signalsData width 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