Installing the Software | ATI Technologies Z1-128p, X1-256P instruction

22 Installing the Hardware and Software

Installing the Software

•Before you Start: Information, Tips, and Hints

•Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP

You will need to install the FireGL drivers and software in the following cases:

•After you have installed the card in your system.

•After you have re-installed or upgraded your operating system.

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(1)To install or remove the FireGL drivers, you need administrator rights or you must be logged on as a user with administrator rights under Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

(2)Information for Windows 2000:

You must have Microsoft Windows Service Pack 1 (or higher) installed prior to installing the FireGL drivers.

The Service Pack is available from Microsoft’s web page, www.microsoft.com.

(3)Linux drivers and installation instructions are available for downloading from www.ati.com/support.

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ATI Technologies Z1-128p, X1-256P specifications Installing the Software

Contents

User’s Guide Documentation updates Disclaimer Contents Reference Getting Started Using this Guide Viewing the Users Guide Online Do you Need a Printout of the Online Users Guide? Video Rendering Memory Pipelines FireGL Card FeaturesFireGL Details on System Requirements and Tools Start Run X\ATISETUP.EXE Quick InstallationInstallation Steps Installing the Hardware and Software Installing the Hardware Manager Preparing your ComputerInformation Before you Start System devices ATI Installation CD-ROM for your FireGL card You need? Where areWhat monitors do Drivers? Card Replacing anExisting graphics Replacing Installing the Card Power Supply Remove any existing graphics card from your computer Insert the card into the AGP slot Replace the screws to fasten the card in place Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation Connecting the Monitor Cables Connecting analog VGA Monitors to DVI connectors Setting the Monitor Impedance Connecting the Stereo Glasses Enter Start your SystemIf Your System Does Not Start as it Should Installing the Software Do you need a special driver installation? Before you Start Information, Tips, and Hints Hydravision Multi-monitor Management Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XPDriver installation dialog Properties and Settings Using Your FireGL Card Settings Advanced Information Using Your FireGL Card Using Two Monitors Switching to a two-monitor display Using the DualScreen Tab DualScreen setting Changing the Video SettingsHow to Switch to the Display Properties? Enable Quad Buffer Stereo in the Advanced Settings tab Setting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate Page Adjusting the Monitor Display Using Your FireGL Card Adjustment settings Activating a configuration profile Using Application Profiles and Advanced FunctionsConfiguring Application Profiles Modifying the configuration parameters Adding a new application profile Wait for vertical retrace Enable OpenGL Hardware accelerationForce copy swap Setting Advanced Functions Anti-aliasing Enable Quad Buffer Stereo Reduce DVI frequency on high-resolution displaysAlternate DVI operational mode Default Point to Settings Control Panel Removing the FireGL Drivers Click Add/Remove Programs Troubleshooting Check the Monitor tab of the Display Properties Interrupt Checking forAddress Conflicts Product Specifications Technical Details Data width ConnectorsOutput signals Sync Pin Function DVI Output ConnectorPin Assignments Stereo Sync Output Connector Pin Function Wide Screen Aspect Ratio Mode Video Modes 640 x 800 x 1024 x 1152 x 1280 x 1600 x Customer Care and Warranty Service ATI Customer Care Product Online Registration Warranty Information Warranty Service InformationAdvanced Parts Replacement Service Limitations Industry Canada Compliance Statement Compliance InformationFCC Compliance Information CE Compliance Information FireGL Z1-128p MIC Certification InformationFireGL X1-256p