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ATI Technologies Z1-128p, X1-256P Installing the Hardware and Software, In This Chapter

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Installing the Hardware and Software

IN THIS CHAPTER...

■Installing the Hardware on page 8

■Installing the Software on page 22

Installing the Hardware

The hardware installation includes the following steps:

•Preparing your Computer

•Installing the Card

•Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation

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ATI Technologies Z1-128p Installing the Hardware and Software, Preparing your Computer Installing the Card, Chapter

Contents

User’s Guide FireGL X1-256p FireGL Z1-128pDisclaimer Documentation updatesInstalling the Hardware and Software Using Your FireGL CardGetting Started See alsoReference TroubleshootingProduct Specifications Customer Care and Warranty ServiceUsing this Guide on page FireGL Card Features on page System Requirements and Tools on page Quick Installation on pageGetting Started CHAPTERUsing this Guide Viewing the Users Guide Online Do you Need a Printout of the Online Users Guide?Getting Started FireGL Card Features OpenGL 1.3 with 1.4 extensions DirectX 9.0 functionality in OpenGL System Requirements and Tools Quick Installation Installation StepsStart Run X\ATISETUP.EXE Installing the Hardware and Software Installing the HardwareInstalling the Hardware on page Installing the Software on page Preparing your Computer Installing the CardPreparing your Computer Information Before you StartManager System devicesWhat do you need to use your FireGL card? Where are the What monitors doyou need? drivers?Replacing an existing graphicscard ReplacingInstalling the Card To install your graphics accelerator card, follow these steps14 Installing the Hardware and Software 1 Power Supply3 Remove any existing graphics card from your computer 4 Insert the card into the AGP slot 5 Replace the screws to fasten the card in place 6 Reassemble your computerReplace the computer cover Reconnect any peripheral equipment cables you may have disconnectedConnecting the Cables and Completing the Installation Connecting the Monitor CablesConnecting analog VGA Monitors to DVI connectors Setting the Monitor ImpedanceConnecting the Stereo Glasses 20 Installing the Hardware and SoftwareStart your System If Your System Does Not Start as it ShouldEnter Installing the Software Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XPBefore you Start Information, Tips, and Hints Do you need a special driver installation? Before you Start Information, Tips, and HintsSoftware Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Driver installation dialogHYDRAVISION Multi-monitor Management Properties and Settings Using Your FireGL Card Using Two Monitors on page Operating Stereo Glasses on pageChanging the Video Settings on page Using Application Profiles and Advanced Functions on pageUse the DualScreen tab to enable the following functions Using Two Monitors Switching to a two-monitor displayIn the Display Properties Settings tab click the monitor icon Using the DualScreen Tab Changing the Video Settings How to Switch to the Display Properties?DualScreen setting 2 Enable Quad Buffer Stereo in the Advanced Settings tabSetting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate 1 Select the Settings tab in the Display Properties window32 Using Your FireGL Card Adjusting the Monitor Display 2 Monitor Tuning - available only for VGA monitors Adjustment settings Using Application Profiles and Advanced Functions Configuring Application ProfilesSwitching to Configuration Select Display Properties Settings Advanced ConfigurationModifying the configuration parameters Adding a new application profileDefault Settings Enable 8-Bit double-buffered Overlay Planes Enable OpenGL Hardware accelerationForce copy swap Wait for vertical retraceSetting Advanced Functions Switching to Advanced SettingsSelect Display Properties Settings Advanced Advanced Settings SMOOTHVISIONReduce DVI frequency on high-resolution displays Enable Quad Buffer StereoDefault Alternate DVI operational modeRemoving the FireGL Drivers on page Troubleshooting on page Technical Details on page Customer Care and Warranty Service on page3 Point to Settings Control Panel Reference4 Click Add/Remove Programs Troubleshooting FAQsTechnical Support andHow to enable a two-monitor desktop? How to enable stereo glasses? Check the Monitor tab of the Display PropertiesChecking for Product Specifications Product Specifications on pageTechnical Details Pin Assignments on page 48 Video Modes on pageConnectors output signalsData width H/V SyncPin Assignments DVI Output ConnectorPin Function Stereo Sync Output Connector ReferencePin Function 1 + 5 V DC fused 750 mA 2 ground 3 StereoSyncVideo Modes Analog and digital monitors with 15-pin VGA connectorResolution Line Rate kHzDigital Monitors with DVI connector ResolutionReference Refresh Rate HzCustomer Care and Warranty Service ATI Customer Care Product Online RegistrationFireGL Workstation dedicated support line MailWarranty Service Information Advanced Parts Replacement ServiceWarranty Information Online Warranty SupportLimitations All accompanying cables and accessories are warranted for 90 daysCompliance Information FCC Compliance InformationIndustry Canada Compliance Statement CE Compliance Information 56 ReferenceVCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information Contact for further compliance informationMIC Certification Information FireGL X1-256p