FireGL Card Features | ATI Technologies Z1-128p, X1-256P specs

4Getting Started

FireGL Card Features

FireGL X1-256p pictured

	FireGL	VPU	Video	Rendering
	FireGL	VPU	Memory	Pipelines
			Memory	Pipelines
	FireGL X1-256p	FGL 9700	256 MB	8
	FireGL Z1-128p	FGL 9500	128 MB	4
	VPU: Visual Processing Unit

•Video memory: DDR SDRAM

-unified frame buffer, Z-buffer, texture storage

-128-bit floating point precision frame buffer for photo-realistic renderings.

-256-bit memory interface for fast 3D graphics

•Pixel pipeline architecture provides enhanced rendering power.

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ATI Technologies Z1-128p, X1-256P specifications FireGL Card Features, Video Rendering Memory Pipelines

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 Preparing your Computer Information Before you StartManager System devices ATI Installation CD-ROM for your FireGL card Where are What monitors doYou need? Drivers? Replacing an Existing graphicsCard 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 Changing the Video Settings How to Switch to the Display Properties?DualScreen setting 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 Reduce DVI frequency on high-resolution displays Alternate DVI operational modeEnable Quad Buffer Stereo Default Point to Settings Control Panel Removing the FireGL Drivers Click Add/Remove Programs Troubleshooting Check the Monitor tab of the Display Properties Checking for AddressInterrupt Conflicts Product Specifications Technical Details Connectors Output signalsData width 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