Installing the Hardware and Software | ATI Technologies GL 8800

Installing the Hardware and Software 9

What type of monitors Your Fire GL 8800 is optimally configured

do you need? to be combined with digital flat-panel (DFP) TFT LCD displays and digital CRT displays. You can also connect the Fire GL 8800 to high-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors or other VGA monitors.

To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI connector you may use the provided VGA- to-DVI adapter.

Notes: (1) You need a Plug-and-Play monitor that supports VESA’s Display Channel specifications (DDC1 or DDC2) to take advantage of the DDC1/DDC2b+ features

(2)You can use the full power of the graphics card only if your monitor supports the horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by the graphics card. Refer to your monitor's documentation for recommended refresh rates

Where are the drivers? • Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP drivers are provided on the Fire GL CD.

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ATI Technologies GL 8800 specifications Installing the Hardware and Software

Contents

Fire GL 8800 64/128 MB Disclaimer Documentation Updates Table of Contents Reference Getting Started Getting Started Using this Guide Do you Need a Printout of the Online Users Guide? Viewing the Users Guide Online Fire GL 8800 Features System Requirements and Tools Installation Steps Quick Installation Preparing your Computer Installing the Hardware 8800? Installing the Hardware and Software Are you planning a multi-monitor system? Setting the Display Driver to Standard VGA Installing the Card Remove any existing graphics card from your computer Insert the card into the AGP slot Reassemble your computer Connecting the Monitor Cables Connecting the Cables Completing the InstallationConnecting analog VGA Monitors Installing the Hardware and Software Setting the Monitor Impedance Your System Does Not Start as it Should? Start your System Installing the Software Before you Start Information, Tips, and Hints Do you need a special driver installation? Driver installation dialog Software Installation for Windows NT4.0Click Start Installation Hydravisiontm Desktop Management Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Installing the Hardware and Software Information DualScreen ATI Monitor Adjustment Configuration Using Your Fire GL How to Switch to the Display Properties? Changing the Video SettingsSetting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate Windows NT Windows 2000 / Windows XP Using Your Fire GL 8800 Display Properties window Setting a DualScreen Configuration Fullscreen Select your Desktop Setup Unchanged, or WindowsReports Selecting your Monitor Select from list Custom Modes Refresh Frequency Using Your Fire GL 8800 Select from list Adjusting the Monitor Display Adjustment Monitor Tuning . Check Monitor Tuning Using Your Fire GL How to switch to the Configuration dialog? Configuring Application ProfilesActivating a configuration profile Windows NT 4.0 Select Display Properties Configuration Software documentation Adding a new application profile Modifying the configuration parametersForce copy swap Wait for vertical retrace Removing the Fire GL 8800 Drivers Reference Reference Technical Support and FAQs TroubleshootingScreen image defects appear Properties How to enable a two-monitor desktop? Address Reference Checking for address and interrupt conflictsMemory Addresses Resolving Interrupt Conflicts Technical Details Features and PerformanceGeneral Controller Video memory Functional Pin Assignments VGA Output Connector Pin Function3D Performance Pin Function Reference DVI-I Output Connector Video Modes Color Depth Color Depth Bits Industry Canada Compliance Statement Compliance Information FCC Compliance InformationICES-003 CE Compliance Information Vcci Class B ITE Compliance Information