HP x2100 Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation, Connecting the Monitor Cable

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Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation

Connecting the Monitor Cable

Note - You may connect only one monitor, either analog VGA or digital CRT / TFT-LCD, to the Fire GL2. The Fire GL2 does not support two monitors connected to one card. If you connect two monitors to the card, the analog monitor is automatically active and the digital monitor is automatically inactive.

VGA Monitor

Securely attach your monitor's data cable to the 15-pin VGA output connector (1) on the card. Attach the cable to the monitor according to the monitor's instructions.

Digital Flat-Panel TFT-LCD Monitor or Digital CRT Monitor

Securely attach your monitor's data cable to the 24-pin DVI output connector (2) on the card. Attach the cable to the monitor according to the monitor's instructions.

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Contents Fire GL2 Users Guide Table of Contents Trademarks and Regulatory Introducing the Fire GL2 Hardware DesignAbout Your Fire GL2 Service Pack Information for Windows NT Operating SystemsTypical Application Environments System Requirements and ToolsSoftware Features Performance OverviewHardware 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 SettingsSetting Resolution, Refresh Rate and Color Depth Windows NTWindows 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 DesignMemory and Bios ConnectorsHardware Performance Professional 3D Rendering Hardware Geometry AccelerationBroadcast Video Software PIN AssignmentsStereo Sync Output Video Modes Block Diagram EngineTrademarks and Regulatory TrademarksDisclaimer EMI Compliance Information FCC Compliance InformationCE Compliance Information