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ATI Technologies GL 8800 specifications Using Your Fire GL, software documentation

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(1)The configuration default settings typically require modification only for the following:

•diagnostic purposes

•fine-tuning a specific application/system configuration

• specific settings recommended by your hardware or

Notes	software documentation

•tuning your application/system environment for best performance and memory usage

(2)Only experienced users should modify the configuration settings

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ATI Technologies GL 8800 specifications Using Your Fire GL, software documentation

Contents

Fire GL 8800 64/128 MB Users GuideDocumentation Updates DisclaimerGetting Started Installing the Hardware and SoftwareUsing Your Fire GL Table of ContentsReference Getting Started Using this Guide on page Fire GL 8800 Features on pageSystem Requirements and Tools on page Quick Installation on page CHAPTERUsing this Guide Viewing the Users Guide Online Do you Need a Printout of the Online Users Guide?Getting Started Fire GL 8800 Features Getting Started System Requirements and ToolsService Pack Information for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows Tools Monitor Computer system Operating systemwhere X is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive Quick InstallationInstallation Steps automatic Quick Start utility orInstalling the Hardware on page Installing the Software on page Installing the Hardware and SoftwareInstalling the Hardware Preparing your Computer Installing the CardWhat do you need to 8 Installing the Hardware and SoftwareInformation Before you Start System Requirements and ToolsInstalling the Hardware and Software 10 Installing the Hardware and Software Do you have an integrated graphics solution on the motherboard?Setting the Display Driver to Standard VGA Installing the Standard VGA Driver for Windows NTInstalling the Card 3 Remove any existing graphics card from your computer 1 Power Supply4 Insert the card into the AGP slot Replace the computer cover Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation Connecting the Monitor CablesConnecting analog VGA Monitors Installing the Hardware and Software Please use the DVI-to-VGA adapter provided with yourConnecting a Digital Flat-Panel DFP Monitor or Digital CRT Monitor Setting the Monitor ImpedanceSAFE MODE Start your SystemYour System Does Not Start as it Should? Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Installing the SoftwareSoftware Installation for Windows NT Before you Start Information, Tips and HintsDo you need a special driver installation? Before you Start Information, Tips, and Hints2 Click Start Installation Software Installation for Windows NT4.0Driver installation dialog HYDRAVISIONTM Desktop ManagementSoftware Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Properties and Settings3 Click Start Installation 5 Click Next to continue the installation Properties and SettingsConfiguring Application Profiles on page Using Your Fire GLChanging the Video Settings on page SEE ALSOSetting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate Changing the Video SettingsHow to Switch to the Display Properties? Windows NT3 Select the Windows Monitor dialog via Display Properties Settings Advanced MonitorWindows 2000 / Windows XP Using Your Fire GL 8800Setting a DualScreen Configuration Display Properties window28 Using Your Fire GL 3 Select your Desktop Setup FullscreenWindows Unchanged, orReports 1 Windows NT 4.0 Select the ATI Monitor dialog in the Selecting your MonitorUsing Your Fire GL 8800 Display Properties window3 Set the desired operation mode for your monitor DDC Monitor 4 Click the Apply or OK button to enable your monitor settingsUsing Your Fire GL 8800 Select from list continued Refresh FrequencyAdjusting the Monitor Display Display Properties window2 Monitor Tuning 4 Click the Apply or OK button to enable your Adjustment settings Activating a configuration profile Configuring Application ProfilesHow to switch to the Configuration dialog? Windows NT 4.0 Select Display Properties Configuration38 Using Your Fire GL software documentationAdding a new application profile Modifying the configuration parametersDefault Settings Enable 8-Bit double-buffered Overlay Planes Force copy swapReference Troubleshooting on page Technical Details on page2 Click ATI FGL Install/Uninstall. The ATI FGL Install dialog appears Removing the Fire GL 8800 Drivers3 Click Add/Remove component Select ATI Fire GL 8800 Video Accelerator and uncheck the checkboxNo image appears on monitor when computer system is turned on TroubleshootingTechnical Support and FAQs 42 ReferenceReference Operating system warns that the video card is not configured properlyHow to enable a two-monitor desktop? 1 You need two monitors connected to the cardI/O Address 44 ReferenceChecking for address and interrupt conflicts Memory AddressesTechnical Details Features and PerformanceFeatures and Performance on page Pin Assignments on page Video Modes on pageH/V Sync output signals FunctionalVideo memory BIOS Digital/analog converter Data width Connectors 46 ReferenceVGA Output Connector Pin Assignments3D Performance ReferenceDVI-I Output Connector 48 ReferencePin Function Reference Video ModesResolution Line FrequencyResolution 50 Reference Digital Monitors with DVI connector - single monitorResolution Refresh Rate HzResolution 1 Monitor with VGA connector and1 Monitor with DVI connector ReferenceFCC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR A CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE Compliance Information FCC Compliance InformationIndustry Canada Compliance Statement ICES-003CE Compliance Information VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information 54 Reference