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Apple 4400, 7300 manual Appendix E Configuring Video Software, About video capabilities

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Appendix E

Configuring Video Software

This appendix describes special configuration options for the ATI video circuitry and ATI video drivers that came with your PC Compatibility Card.

About video capabilities

The PC Compatibility Card comes with ATI video circuitry and an ATI mach64 graphics accelerator, providing high-performance 64-bit graphics, and acceleration up to 16.7 million colors (at a resolution of 800 x 600), or up to 1280 x 1024 resolution (with 256 colors). Availability of colors and resolutions depends on the monitor connected, the type of chip, and the amount of video memory installed.

The video circuitry is initially configured to display basic VGA at a resolution of 640 x 480. If you have a multiple-scan monitor, you can configure the circuitry to provide the full range of resolutions and refresh rates that your monitor can support.

Your operating system may also provide utilities for installing and configuring enhanced drivers. Please refer to the documentation that came with your operating system for information.

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Apple 4400, 7300 manual Appendix E Configuring Video Software, About video capabilities

Contents

Connecting Monitors and Other Equipment Using the loopback cable Connecting a monitor to your Power Macintosh Connecting a single monitorConnecting a monitor to your Power Macintosh Connecting two monitors Connecting two monitors to your Power Macintosh Loopback cable into Connecting an AppleVision monitor Connecting an AudioVision monitorConnecting a Midi device Connecting a pointing deviceConnecting a printer Connecting a PC game controllerConnecting a modem or other serial device Connecting to a networkConnecting a security dongle Page Installing the PC Compatibility Card Software Software is automatically installed on your hard disk Installing the Mac OS PC Compatibility softwareClick Install Name Location Creating a drive containerDialog box appears PC Setup control panel appearsChoose a location for the drive container New drive container is created You can type up to 31 charactersOpen the PC Setup control panel and click Switch to PC Installing WindowsInstalling the PC Compatibility Card Software Follow the instructions that appear on the screen Installing support software for WindowsTo install the software, follow these steps If necessary, switch to the PC environmentConfiguring network support in Windows Installing PC utilitiesWhen installation is complete, restart the PC Installing keyboard files in Windows Installing Sound Blaster software for Windows Installing QuickTime for WindowsKeyboard files are located in the following directory Installing video software for Windows Installing your own PC softwareSetting Up the PC Environment About the PC Setup control panel Setting Up the PC Environment Using the PC Setup Control Strip module Configuring monitors You can switch to the Mac OS by typing x-Return Selecting and configuring monitors in WindowsChoose this type in the Models box If this type is listed in PC SetupRestart Windows RAM informationSetting up printing in the Mac OS Setting printer optionsOpen the Extensions folder inside the System Folder Chapter Choose an option under Interpret Print Data as Epson emulation and page setup optionsChapter Epson font TrueType font Setup dialog box for the printer currently selected appearsSelect the desired page size and click OK Resetting the default printing preferencesDetails page appears Setting up printing in the PC environmentSpool Settings dialog box appears Properties window for the printer you have selected appearsProperties window, click the PostScript tab Click Advanced Configure LPT Port dialog box appearsProperties window, click Port Settings Advanced PostScript Options dialog box appearsClose the Properties window Printing from WindowsPC beep sounds Configuring PC soundSaving a printer file You can use three kinds of sound in the PC environmentTurning PC sound on and off Close the PC Setup control panelCreating a single partition/bootable drive container Configuring PC drivesCreating a multiple partition/bootable drive container Click Create Assigning a drive to a PC-formatted hard disk Click Restart PC Using shared volumesOpen the PC Setup control panel Changing a drive assignmentSharing files between the Mac OS and the PC To set up a shared volume, follow these stepsChapter Turning off automatic sharing Setting up your PC on a networkTurning off volume sharing If you no longer want to share a volume, follow these stepsConfiguring the PC serial ports Setting up a modem or other serial device HSKi Connecting a joystickBuilding a custom cable DB-9 DB-25 RS-232 name HSKoEditing the CONFIG.SYS file Setting up your DOS configuration filesReplace it with this line Editing the AUTOEXEC.BAT file Setting the number of drive lettersWorking in the PC Environment Switching with the PC Setup control panel Switching between the Mac OS and PC environmentsTo switch back to the Mac OS, press x-Return Switching with a keyboard command Switching with the Control StripTo set a new hot key, follow these steps Turning the PC on and off in the Mac OS environment Turning the PC on and off with the PC Setup control panelTurning the PC on and off with the Control Strip Starting the PC automatically F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 F15 Lock Restarting the PC in the PC environmentRestarting the PC from a floppy disk Using floppy disk drives and floppy disksUsing a pointing device Using CD-ROM discs and drivesPC key Macintosh keyboard equivalent Using keyboardsChapter Working in the PC Environment Transferring large bitmap images Using onscreen help in the PC environmentUsing PC files in the Mac OS environment Using shared folders and volumesFinder, double-click the drive container to open it Icon opens and you have access to the files inside itDouble-click the container’s disk icon Troubleshooting PC didn’t start up PC Setup icon has a red slash through it at startupStarting up Macintosh freezes during startupTroubleshooting There is a delay when switching between environments Switching to and from the PCMy monitor flashes oddly when I switch environments Monitor problemsTried configuring my display and now it won’t work properly Troubleshooting My modem is not working correctly in Windows Problems using a modemWant my drive container to have more than one partition Problems with files and disksCan’t share all the folders I want Shared drive is still usable Shared folders don’t get updated in WindowsWant to change the size of my drive container Am unable to use Microsoft Backup Copying and pasting between environments isn’t working Problems with information transferTips for copying and pasting images Cannot open or save my files in a shared folder My PC communications software doesn’t work Communication and network problemsMy system freezes when I am using ODI with Windows Can’t connect to a network in the PC environmentCan’t hear PC sounds Configuration problemsSound problems Can’t assign a COM port to a Macintosh serial portAUTOEXEC.BAT for Windows CONFIG.SYS for Windows 95 or WindowsCD sound went away when I switched environments Check that the AUTOEXEC.BAT file contains this linePrinting doesn’t work Printing problemsChapter Can’t print a test page in Windows Can’t configure my pointing device Other problemsPage What you need Be sure to pull the plugs, not the cables Disconnecting the cablesRemoving the PC Compatibility Card hardware Opening the computer, expansion card cover, and chassisRemove any other cables from the PC Compatibility Card Replacing the computer’s cover Installing the port access coverInstalling the audio ribbon cable Removing the cardPage Page PC Compatibility Card Audio cables for Scsi CD-ROM drives Opening the computer Installing the PC Compatibility Card hardwareRelease buttons Remove the cover from the computer Power supply case Disconnect the power cord Remove the power cord from the back of your computerDisconnect the audio ribbon cable from the CD-ROM drive Disconnecting the CD-ROM audio cablePosition the support foot Support foot holds the computer’s chassis when you open itOpening the expansion card cover and chassis Flip open the expansion card coverYou can use this tab to lift the top chassis Unlock the chassis release switchesSupport arm Prepare the first PCI expansion slot Inserting the PC Compatibility CardInsert the card Align the card with the first expansion slotConnecting the Sound Out cable 113 Connector labeled Revsndout on the PC Compatibility Card Processor card Connecting the CD In cable to the card 117 Replacing the chassis and expansion card cover Replace the support foot Lock the release switchesAppendix B Connecting the CD In cable to the CD-ROM drive Make sure all connectors are firmly attached Two-inch gap Front of computer If you removed the security bar earlier, replace it now Reconnect all equipment Reinsert the power cable and all other equipment cablesPage Appendix C Adding Memory to Your PC Compatibility Card Remove any cables from the PC Compatibility Card ports Installing memory on the card involves the following stepsRemoving the card Open the computer129 Make sure the Dimm lever is in the open position Installing the new DimmHandle the Dimm by its edges. Avoid touching the connectors Remove the Dimm from its static-proof bagMake sure the Dimm is snapped into place on both ends Reinstalling the card Appendix D Installing Network Client Software Ndis 2.0 driver with the following protocols Installing NetWare client software version 1.02 for WindowsNetBEUI and IPX/SPX in Windows TCP/IP in Windows ODI driver with the following protocolsList of network interface controller NIC drivers appears Error message isTo switch to the disk, type the following To start the installation process, type the followingSelect the Identification tab Computer must have a unique identity to access the networkClick Start and choose Run from the menu that appears Dialog box that appears, type Your computer scans for other machines on the networkInstall NetWare Client version 1.02 for Windows Installing NetBEUI and IPX/SPX in WindowsInstalling Client 32 for Windows Installing TCP/IP in WindowsNetwork Configuration dialog box appears Windows 95 will install all the necessary network components PROTOCOL.INI Installing Microsoft TCP/IP-32 IP protocol stack in Windows 143 Running the Network Protocol Setup Setnet utility Type the following Using a modem connected to the Macintosh serial port Enter the modem information and then click Next Installing a modem in WindowsClick Finish Dial-up networking installation Making a PPP connection Page About video capabilities Appendix E Configuring Video SoftwareInstalling Mpeg video support in Windows Installing and configuring Mpeg video supportTo install the Mpeg video support, follow these steps Optimizing Mpeg playback in Windows To adjust CD-ROM caching settings, follow these stepsTo set ATI Mpeg Player properties, follow these steps Video mode tablesBits per pixel MHz Depth bpp 640 x Dram accelerator mode800 x 1152 x MHz Depth bpp 1024 x1280 x Maximum color Resolution Depth bpp Vesa Bios Extension modesMinimum Dram MB Fixed-frequency monitors Color depth bpp ResolutionRefresh rate 68.7 kHz horizontal, 75.08 Hz vertical Refresh rate 49.7 kHz horizontal, 74.55 Hz vertical Refresh rate 60.2 kHz horizontal, 74.9 Hz verticalRefresh rate 35 kHz horizontal, 66.67 Hz vertical User-adjustable monitorsIndex PC Compatibility Card-PC Utilities DOS Index Index Index Index ADB Index Index Index Apple Publishing System Apple Computer, Inc PC Compatibility Card Apple Computer, Inc Contents Installing the PC Compatibility Card Software Working in the PC Environment Appendix a Removing the PC Compatibility Card From Your Troubleshooting133 Appendix B Reinstalling the PC Compatibility Card in YourIndex 151Radio and television interference FCC declaration of conformityVcci Class 2 statement Industry Canada statementQuick Start Port access cover Getting started Switch to the PC environment by pressing x-ReturnStart up the Mac OS environment Follow the instructions on the screen to set up Windows