HP x2100 manual Installation Steps, Quick Installation

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QUICK INSTALLATION

¨Brief instructions on how to get to work with the Fire GL2 in the shortest possible time.

¨Recommended for experienced users and system administrators only.

¨For more detailed information on installation and operation of your graphics accelerator, please refer to the corresponding sections of the Fire GL2 User’s Guide.

Installation Steps

1.De-install the drivers and software for your old graphics card.

2.Set the display driver to Standard VGA.

Disable any on-board graphics solution on the motherboard.

3.Shut down and disconnect your computer system.

4.Remove the installed (AGP, PCI, or ISA) VGA card.

5.Install the new Fire GL2 card.

6.Reassemble and connect your computer system.

7.Install the Fire GL2 drivers and configuration software from the Fire GL CD:

Þautomatic Quick Start utility or

ÞStart > Run > START EXE

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Contents Fire GL2 Users Guide Table of Contents Trademarks and Regulatory Hardware Design Introducing the Fire GL2About Your Fire GL2 Service Pack Information for Windows NT Operating SystemsTypical Application Environments System Requirements and Tools Performance Overview Software Features Hardware Performance HOW to USE this Users Guide Manual ConventionsViewing the Users Guide Online Do you Need a Printout of the Online Users Guide?Installation Steps Quick InstallationInstalling the Fire GL2 Installing the HardwarePreparing your Computer Information Before you StartDo you have an Setting the Display Driver to Standard VGA Installing the Standard VGA Driver for Windows NTOpening the Computer Cabinet Installing the Card Installation in an AGP expansion slot Reassembling your ComputerVGA Monitor Connecting the Cables and Completing the InstallationConnecting the Monitor Cable Digital Flat-Panel TFT-LCD Monitor or Digital CRT MonitorConnecting the Stereo Glasses Setting the Monitor ImpedanceStart your System Your System Does Not Start as it Should?Installing the Software Do you need a special driver installation? Before you Start Information, Tips, and HintsClick Start Installation Software Installation for Windows NT4.0Driver installation dialog ReadMe fileSoftware Installation for Windows SettingsClick Start Settings Control Panel Display Changingthe Video Settings Modifying Application Profiles Fire GL2 Software UtilitiesHow to Switch to the Display Properties? Changing the Video SettingsWindows NT Setting Resolution, Refresh Rate and Color DepthWindows Selecting your Monitor Set the desired operation mode for your monitor Click the Apply or OK button to enable your monitor settings Adjusting the Monitor Display Fire GL2 Software Utilities Fire GL2 Software Utilities Modifying Application Profiles Fire GL2 Software Utilities Force copy swap Overlay Planes Bit double-bufferedBit single-buffered Wait for vertical retraceRemoving the Fire GL2 Drivers Click Remove the productTroubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsScreen image defects appear Checking for address and interrupt conflicts Resolving Interrupt ConflictsHardware Features and PerformanceTechnical Details DesignConnectors Memory and BiosHardware Performance Hardware Geometry Acceleration Professional 3D RenderingBroadcast Video Software PIN AssignmentsStereo Sync Output Video Modes Block Diagram EngineTrademarks and Regulatory TrademarksDisclaimer EMI Compliance Information FCC Compliance InformationCE Compliance Information