HP x2100 manual Typical Application Environments, System Requirements and Tools

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Typical Application Environments

Fire GL2 offers outstanding 2D/3D performance in Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Linux. Fire GL2 is optimized and certified for professional 3D graphics in the following business environments.

¨Mechanical Engineering Analysis (MEA)

¨Mechanical Computer Aided Design (MCAD)

¨Electrical Design Automation (EDA)

¨Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE)

¨Digital Content Creation (DCC)

¨Business Economic Modeling

¨3D Game Development

System Requirements and Tools

What do you need to install and use your Fire GL2?

¨Motherboard with free AGP slot

¨Pentium II CPU or better

¨System interrupt (IRQ) which is free. This may have to be reserved in the computer’s BIOS. For help with this theme, refer to the manual for your mainboard.

¨Supported operating system:

ÞMicrosoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 (or newer)

ÞMicrosoft Windows 2000

¨CD-ROM drive

¨A screwdriver to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws. See your PC manual for specific requirements.

¨Fire GL CD-ROM for Fire GL2

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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