ATI Technologies Z1-128p, X1-256P FireGL Card Features, Video Rendering Memory Pipelines

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4Getting Started

FireGL Card Features

FireGL X1-256p pictured

	FireGL	VPU	Video	Rendering
	FireGL	VPU	Memory	Pipelines
			Memory	Pipelines
	FireGL X1-256p	FGL 9700	256 MB	8
	FireGL Z1-128p	FGL 9500	128 MB	4
	VPU: Visual Processing Unit

•Video memory: DDR SDRAM

-unified frame buffer, Z-buffer, texture storage

-128-bit floating point precision frame buffer for photo-realistic renderings.

-256-bit memory interface for fast 3D graphics

•Pixel pipeline architecture provides enhanced rendering power.

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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?Video Rendering Memory Pipelines FireGL Card FeaturesFireGL Details on System Requirements and Tools Start Run X\ATISETUP.EXE Quick InstallationInstallation Steps 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 Enter Start your SystemIf Your System Does Not Start as it Should Installing the Software Do you need a special driver installation? Before you Start Information, Tips, and HintsHydravision Multi-monitor Management Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XPDriver installation dialog 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 Activating a configuration profile Using Application Profiles and Advanced FunctionsConfiguring Application Profiles Modifying the configuration parameters Adding a new application profileWait for vertical retrace Enable OpenGL Hardware accelerationForce copy swap 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 SyncPin Function DVI Output ConnectorPin Assignments 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 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