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Setting Resolution, Refresh Rate and Color Depth

Windows NT 4.0

1.Select the Settings dialog in the Display Properties window.

2.Set the resolution, color depth, and refresh rate that best suit your requirements and your monitors' performance.

Windows 2000

1.Select the Settings dialog in the Display Properties window.

2.Set the resolution (Screen area) and color depth that best suit your requirements and your monitors' performance.

3.Select the Monitor dialog via Display Properties > Settings > Advanced > Monitor.

4.In the Monitor Settings section set the refresh rate for each monitor connected to the graphics accelerator(s) in your system. Note: Refer to your Windows 2000 online help and documentation for further information on using the Monitor dialog.

Notes: (1) Check the documentation of your monitor and make sure that the monitor supports the planned resolution, refresh rate and color depth setting.

(2)Use the Diamond Monitor dialog (in Windows NT4), or Settings\Advanced\Monitor (in Windows 2000) to select and set your specific monitor.

Use the Adjustment dialog (Settings\Advanced\Adjustment in Windows 2000) to adapt the display of the monitor connected to the Fire GL2.

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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 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 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 Settings Click 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