ATI Technologies X1-256P, Z1-128p specifications Getting Started

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CHAPTER 1

Getting Started

Your ATI FireGL card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics accelerator based on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry and rendering architecture. The card delivers workstation-class performance to designers, engineers and animators, running the leading OpenGL and DirectX applications

Features of your FireGL workstation graphics accelerator:

•Real-time photo-realistic rendering and animation

•Stable and reliable software support for Windows® and Linux® platforms

•Optimized support for the leading workstation applications

•SMARTSHADER™ 2.0 technology for creating complex visual effects

•SMOOTHVISION™ 2.0 technology for advanced full-scene anti-aliasing

IN THIS CHAPTER...

■Using this Guide on page 2

■FireGL Card Features on page 4

■System Requirements and Tools on page 6

■Quick Installation on page 7

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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 SoftwareInformation Before you Start Preparing your ComputerManager System devicesATI Installation CD-ROM for your FireGL card What monitors do Where areYou need? Drivers?Existing graphics Replacing anCard 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 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 How to Switch to the Display Properties? Changing the Video SettingsDualScreen 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 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 FunctionsAlternate DVI operational mode Reduce DVI frequency on high-resolution displaysEnable Quad Buffer Stereo DefaultRemoving the FireGL Drivers Point to Settings Control PanelClick Add/Remove Programs Troubleshooting Check the Monitor tab of the Display Properties Address Checking forInterrupt ConflictsTechnical Details Product SpecificationsOutput signals ConnectorsData width SyncPin 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