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CHAPTER 1

Getting Started

Experience the speed and reliability of the FIRE GL™ 8800 workstation board. Based on the revolutionary next generation geometry and rendering technology from ATI, it delivers affordable high-end workstation 3D/2D graphics acceleration. FIRE GL™ 8800 has an optimized high-powered OpenGL® driver to provide outstanding 2D and 3D performance. Perfect for MCAD, 3D game development and other demanding applications, the FIRE GL™ 8800 will increase your productivity by enhancing your workstation’s performance.

IN THIS CHAPTER

Using this Guide on page 2

Fire GL 8800 Features on page 4

System Requirements and Tools on page 5

Quick Installation on page 6

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ATI Technologies Getting Started, In This Chapter, Using this Guide on page Fire GL 8800 Features on page

Contents

Users Guide Fire GL 8800 64/128 MBDisclaimer Documentation UpdatesUsing Your Fire GL Installing the Hardware and SoftwareGetting Started Table of ContentsReference System Requirements and Tools on page Quick Installation on page Using this Guide on page Fire GL 8800 Features on pageGetting Started CHAPTERUsing this Guide Getting Started Viewing the Users Guide OnlineDo you Need a Printout of the Online Users Guide? Fire GL 8800 Features Service Pack Information for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows Tools Monitor System Requirements and ToolsGetting Started Computer system Operating systemInstallation Steps Quick Installationwhere X is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive automatic Quick Start utility orInstalling the Hardware Installing the Hardware and SoftwareInstalling the Hardware on page Installing the Software on page Preparing your Computer Installing the CardInformation Before you Start 8 Installing the Hardware and SoftwareWhat do you need to System Requirements and ToolsInstalling the Hardware and Software Do you have an integrated graphics solution on the motherboard? 10 Installing the Hardware and SoftwareInstalling the Standard VGA Driver for Windows NT Setting the Display Driver to Standard VGAInstalling the Card 1 Power Supply 3 Remove any existing graphics card from your computer4 Insert the card into the AGP slot Replace the computer cover Connecting analog VGA Monitors Connecting the Cables and Completing the InstallationConnecting the Monitor Cables Please use the DVI-to-VGA adapter provided with your Installing the Hardware and SoftwareSetting the Monitor Impedance Connecting a Digital Flat-Panel DFP Monitor or Digital CRT MonitorYour System Does Not Start as it Should? SAFE MODEStart your System Software Installation for Windows NT Installing the SoftwareSoftware Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Before you Start Information, Tips and HintsBefore you Start Information, Tips, and Hints Do you need a special driver installation?Driver installation dialog Software Installation for Windows NT4.02 Click Start Installation HYDRAVISIONTM Desktop Management3 Click Start Installation Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XPProperties and Settings Properties and Settings 5 Click Next to continue the installationChanging the Video Settings on page Using Your Fire GLConfiguring Application Profiles on page SEE ALSOHow to Switch to the Display Properties? Changing the Video SettingsSetting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate Windows NTWindows 2000 / Windows XP Settings Advanced Monitor3 Select the Windows Monitor dialog via Display Properties Using Your Fire GL 880028 Using Your Fire GL Setting a DualScreen ConfigurationDisplay Properties window Fullscreen 3 Select your Desktop SetupReports WindowsUnchanged, or Using Your Fire GL 8800 Selecting your Monitor1 Windows NT 4.0 Select the ATI Monitor dialog in the Display Properties window3 Set the desired operation mode for your monitor Using Your Fire GL 8800 Select from list continued 4 Click the Apply or OK button to enable your monitor settingsDDC Monitor Refresh FrequencyDisplay Properties window Adjusting the Monitor Display2 Monitor Tuning 4 Click the Apply or OK button to enable your Adjustment settings How to switch to the Configuration dialog? Configuring Application ProfilesActivating a configuration profile Windows NT 4.0 Select Display Properties Configurationsoftware documentation 38 Using Your Fire GLDefault Settings Enable 8-Bit double-buffered Overlay Planes Modifying the configuration parametersAdding a new application profile Force copy swap2 Click ATI FGL Install/Uninstall. The ATI FGL Install dialog appears Troubleshooting on page Technical Details on pageReference Removing the Fire GL 8800 DriversSelect ATI Fire GL 8800 Video Accelerator and uncheck the checkbox 3 Click Add/Remove componentTechnical Support and FAQs TroubleshootingNo image appears on monitor when computer system is turned on 42 ReferenceHow to enable a two-monitor desktop? Operating system warns that the video card is not configured properlyReference 1 You need two monitors connected to the cardChecking for address and interrupt conflicts 44 ReferenceI/O Address Memory AddressesFeatures and Performance on page Pin Assignments on page Features and PerformanceTechnical Details Video Modes on pageVideo memory BIOS Digital/analog converter Data width Connectors FunctionalH/V Sync output signals 46 Reference3D Performance Pin AssignmentsVGA Output Connector ReferencePin Function DVI-I Output Connector48 Reference Resolution Video ModesReference Line FrequencyResolution 50 Reference Digital Monitors with DVI connector - single monitorResolution Refresh Rate Hz1 Monitor with DVI connector 1 Monitor with VGA connector andResolution ReferenceIndustry Canada Compliance Statement Compliance Information FCC Compliance InformationFCC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR A CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE ICES-003CE Compliance Information 54 Reference VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information