HP x2100 manual Installing the Card

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Installing the Card

To install your Fire GL2 AGP card, follow these steps:

1. Locate the AGP slot.

2.Remove the metal slot cover. Save the screw to secure the graphics card later.

3.Hold the card by the edges and position it directly above the AGP slot. AGP cards are designed to fit one way only. Be sure your card is properly aligned.

4.Insert your Fire GL2 card firmly into the AGP slot. Take care to press it evenly and snugly into its slot. Do not force.

5.Align the slot in the mounting bracket of the card with the screw hole in the rear panel of the computer case. Use the screw you removed from the expansion slot cover or a previously installed video adapter to secure the card in place.

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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 ToolsPerformance Overview Software FeaturesHardware 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 Start Do 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 ComputerConnecting the Cables and Completing the Installation Connecting the Monitor CableVGA Monitor 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 HintsSoftware Installation for Windows NT4.0 Driver installation dialogClick Start Installation 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 Overlay Planes Bit double-buffered Bit single-bufferedForce copy swap 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 ConflictsFeatures and Performance Technical DetailsHardware 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