ATI Technologies GL 8800 Computer Hardware User Manual
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1. Settings fad Configuration fad Monitor Gi DualScreen Background Screen Saver Appearance fad Adjustment E Information Monitor Tuning 1024 768 ds Size Sync Polarity Horizontal M Positive Vertical 3 Positive Press the ESC key to undo changes be IF your monitor lost synchronization Default Gamma Correction T Link sliders Cancel Apply Help Using Your Fire GL 8800 35 2 Monitor Tuning Monitor Tuning is available only for VGA monitors If you have two monitors connected to the Fire GL 8800 Note Monitor 1 is the monitor connected to the VGA connector Monitor 2 is the VGA monitor connected to the DVI connector e With the buttons in the Move and Size sections you can tune the position and size of the monitor s display for the indicated resolution and refresh rate 1 Use the hardware setting controls on your monitor if available to adjust your display size or position instead of the software controls in Adjustment Monitor Tuning Check the documentation of your monitor for information on your monitor s hardware controls 2 Resizing the display slightly changes the actual refresh rate If you operate a fixed frequency monitor check the documentation of your monitor for information on refresh rate tolerances Notes e Sync Polarity If you do not get a satisfactory display with the default sync polarity setting for the current resolution you may try and change the settings2. Fire GL 8800 64 128 MB User s Guide Version 1 0 P N 137 50002 10 Rev A RavJeOn Copyright 2001 by ATI Technologies Inc All rights reserved including those to reproduce this guide or parts thereof in any form without the express written permission of ATI Technologies Inc Products may not be exactly as shown Features performance and specifications may vary depending on operating environment and are subject to change without notice Trademarks and or registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions ATI isa registered trademark of ATI Technologies Inc in Canada the United States and or other countries Fire GL is a trademark of ATI Technologies Inc in Canada the United States and or other countries MS DOS Windows Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP DirectDraw and Direct3D are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Pentium is a registered trademark and AGP Accelerated Graphics Port is a trademark of the Intel Corporation OpenGL is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics Inc AutoCAD AutoShade 3D Studio and HEIDI are registered trademarks or trademarks of AutoDesk Inc VGA is a trademark of IBM Corporation Disclaimer The manufacturer MFR reserves the right to make changes to this document and th
3. e Undo Click this button to undo the last change you made when you clicked Apply If you have made a modification that causes your screen to go blank or to be unreadable the keyboard shortcut for Undo is Alt U e Default Click this button to set the Monitor Tuning to the manufacturer s default settings 36 Using Your Fire GL 8800 1 Press the ESC key on your keyboard to undo the changes if your monitor has lost synchronization You may also use the keyboard shortcut for Undo Alt U Notes 2 If you change the resolution in Settings and or the refresh rate in Monitor you may need to re adjust the monitor s display 3 Gamma Correction Adjustment Adjust the monitor s gamma correction for optimal brightness with the red green and blue slider bars When these sliders are changed the gamma correction table modifies each pixel s color value The Gamma Correction Adjustment settings apply to both monitors if you have two monitors connected to the Fire GL Note 8800 The brightness produced at the face of the display is proportional to the input voltage raised to the power gamma This nonlinearity must be compensated to achieve correct reproduction of the image s brightness The effect of display gamma is to darken the midtones relative to the dark and light regions The gamma correction adjustment affects the entire screen display The possible setting range is 0 3 4 0 The default setting is 1 0 With Link sli
4. PIXEL TAPESTRY II the 3D rendering engine powers 2 4 Gigatexels second for fast fill rates in 32 bit true color resolution e VIDEO IMMERSION JI industry leading video technology e Full DirectX 8 1 support e High resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 e DDC1 2b 2b monitor support on all operating system platforms e DualScreen resolutions up to 2x 1600x1200 32 bit e Dual monitor support e Single screen Analog e Single screen DVI Digital e DualScreen Analog Analog e DualScreen Analog Digital e Optimized OpenGL software drivers e Simultaneously run in wire frame and shaded mode open or close multiple windows and menus without compromising performance e Customize and tune applications to meet your specific requirements using the display profile utilities For more detailed information on features and Note performance please refer to the section Technical Details on page 45 Getting Started 5 System Requirements and Tools Computer system Operating system Service Pack Information for Windows NT 4 0 and Windows 2000 Tools Monitor e Pentium 4 III II Celeron AMD K6 Athlon or compatible e 128 MB of system memory 256 MB for best performance e Motherboard with free AGP 2x 4x slot e CD ROM drive e Windows NT 4 0 with Service Pack 5 or higher e Windows 2000 with Service Pack 1 or higher e Windows XP You must be running Windows NT 4 0 updated with Service Pack 5 or hig
5. avoid possible driver conflicts between your old and new graphics card install the standard VGA driver for your operating system Install the standard VGA driver before you shut down your computer and remove the installed AGP PCI or ISA VGA card Note Installing the standard VGA driver is not required for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Installing the Standard VGA Driver for Windows NT 4 0 1 From the Start menu go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel then double click on Display The Display Properties sheet appears 2 Click the Settings tab then click the Display Type button Under Adapter Type click the Change button The Change Display window appears 4 Under Manufacturers select Standard display types Under Display choose VGA compatible display adapter 5 Click OK You may need to insert your Windows NT 4 0 CD ROM Click Close and OK as often as necessary to accept the changes Windows asks you if you want to restart your computer Click No 8 Shut down your computer You are now ready to remove your old graphics card and install your new Fire GL 8800 card 12 Installing the Hardware and Software Installing the Card To install your graphics accelerator card follow these steps 1 Switch off your computer and all external options monitor printer and others Then disconnect all cables from the back of your computer Unplug all power cables from the electrical source Note If you are disconne
6. settings 1 Both monitors will operate with the same resolution Check the documentation of your monitors and make sure that each monitor supports your resolution and refresh rate setting 2 The Settings dialog will display the corresponding DualScreen resolution For example 1024x768 is a single screen resolution using only one monitor 2048x768 indicates the same resolution for Extended Desktop Horizontal using both monitors and 1024x1536 indicates the same resolution for Extended Desktop Vertical using both monitors 3 Refer to your Windows online help and documentation for further information on using the Settings dialog 4 Use the AT Monitor dialog in Windows 2000 Settings Advanced ATI Monitor to select and set your specific monitor s Use the Adjustment dialog in Windows 2000 Windows XP Settings Advanced Adjustment to adapt the display of the monitors connected to the Fire GL 8800 Notes Using Your Fire GL 8800 31 Selecting your Monitor 1 Windows NT 4 0 Select the ATI Monitor dialog in the Display Properties window Windows 2000 Windows XP Select the ATI Monitor dialog via Display Properties gt Settings gt Advanced gt ATI Monitor Note In Windows 2000 Windows XP the ATI Monitor dialog is not active if you have only one monitor connected to the card if you have disabled the secondary monitor in the DualScreen dialog Use the Windows Monitor dialog Display Properti
7. 16 32 1920 x 1200 74 5 94 0 95 0 60 75 76 85 16 32 107 1 127 1 100 2048 x 1536 95 3 120 2 137 0 60 75 85 16 32 Wide Screen Aspect Ratio Mode 16 10 Wide Screen Aspect Ratio Mode 16 9 50 Reference Digital Monitors with DVI connector single monitor Resolution Refresh Rate Hz Color Depth Bits 640 x 480 16 32 800 x 600 16 32 1024 x 768 16 32 1152 x 864 16 32 1280 x 960 16 32 1280 x 1024 16 32 1600 x 1000 6 16 322 1600 x 1024 16 32 1600 x 1200 16 32 Dual Screen 2 Monitors with VGA connector Resolution Refresh Rates Hz Color Depth Bits Dual Monitor1 Monitor2 640 x 480 60 75 85 100 16 32 800 x 600 16 32 1024 x 768 16 32 1280 x 1024 16 32 1600x1200 60 75 85 100 leo 16 32 Monitor 1 is the monitor connected to the VGA connector Monitor 2 is the monitor connected to the DVI connector Reference 51 Dual Screen 1 Monitor with VGA connector and 1 Monitor with DVI connector Resolution Refresh Rates Hz Color Depth Bits Dual Monitor 4 Monitor 2 640 x 480 16 32 800 x 600 16 32 4024 x 768 46 32 1280 x 1024 16 32 1600 x 1200 60 75 85 100 60 16 32 Monitor 1 is the monitor connected to the VGA connector Monitor 2 is the monitor connected to the DVI connector 52 Reference Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR A CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE We the Res
8. CRT Connecting analog VGA Monitors Securely attach the monitor s data cable to the 15 pin VGA output connector 1 on the card Attach the cable to the monitor according to the monitor s instructions Installing the Hardware and Software 17 Please use the DVI to VGA adapter provided with your Note card to connect a second VGA monitor to the DVI connector 2 C ci C VGA connector from a Display cable ER b DVI I connector on card d VGA to DVI adapter 18 Installing the Hardware and Software Connecting a Digital Flat Panel DFP Monitor or Digital CRT Monitor Securely attach the monitor s data cable to the DVI output connector 2 on the card Attach the cable to the monitor according to the monitor s instructions Please refer to the documentation that came with your monitor if you need additional installation information Setting the Monitor Impedance If you can switch the impedance values on your monitor use the following recommended settings e RGB video input 75 Ohm e Synch 2 2 kOhm Try other Synch settings if you cannot achieve a stable video image If the impedance setting options are High and Low only try the setting that provides the most satisfactory monitor display Installing the Hardware and Software 19 Start your System Switch on your monitor before you switch on your computer Failing to do so could damage your monitor If you have correctly installed the card operating
9. ISION Desktop Management The HYDRAVISION desktop management software will install automatically with the standard driver installation of the Quick Start program If you do not want to install HYDRAVISION select the Custom driver installation and deselect HYDRAVISION ReadMe file Select Readme from the Fire GL CD start menu to display a readme file Refer to this file for additional and last minute information Information in this file may not appear in printed documentation or online help Driver installation dialog The installation dialog will display in English if your operating system s language is not supported Software Installation for Windows NT4 0 1 Run the Quick Start utility The Quick Start utility will start automatically if you insert the Fire GL CD into your CD ROM drive after the operating system has started If your CD ROM auto run is not enabled and or the Quick Start program does not start automatically Click the Start button in the task bar click Run and then select START EXE from the root directory of the Fire GL CD 2 Click Start Installation If your Windows NT 4 0 is not correctly updated with Service Pack 5 you are prompted if you want to install the drivers and Service Pack at this time if the appropriate language version is available on the Fire GL CD If the Fire GL CD cannot install the Service Pack to your system the driver installation stops Obtain Windows NT Servic
10. ard with free AGP 2X 4X 8800 slot e 128 MB of system memory 256 MB for best performance e System interrupt IRQ which is free This may have to be reserved in the computer s BIOS For help with this subject refer to the manual for your mainboard e Pentium 4 III II Celeron AMD K6 Athlon or compatible e Supported operating system Windows NT 4 0 with Service Pack 5 or higher Windows 2000 with Service Pack 1 or higher Windows XP e A screwdriver to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws See your PC manual for specific requirements e Fire GL CD ROM for Fire GL 8800 What type of monitors do you need Where are the drivers Installing the Hardware and Software 9 Your Fire GL 8800 is optimally configured to be combined with digital flat panel DFP TFT LCD displays and digital CRT displays You can also connect the Fire GL 8800 to high resolution MultiSync or multi frequency monitors or other VGA monitors To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI connector you may use the provided VGA to DVI adapter Notes 1 You need a Plug and Play monitor that supports VESA s Display Channel specifications DDC1 or DDC2 to take advantage of the DDC1 DDC2b features 2 You can use the full power of the graphics card only if your monitor supports the horizontal kHz and vertical Hz refresh rates as required by the graphics card Refer to your monitor s documentation
11. ck the driver installation and make sure that all software is correctly loaded corresponding to your operating system and applications For more information please see nstalling the Software Set Windows back to Standard VGA and re install the Fire GL 8800 drivers How to enable a two monitor desktop 1 You need two monitors connected to the card Both monitors must be switched on when you start your computer Check the DualScreen page of the Display Properties Make sure that Disable Secondary Monitor is not checked 44 Reference Checking for address and interrupt conflicts It is necessary to ensure that the I O and memory addresses reserved for the graphics board are not used by other hardware devices The integrated on board VGA controller of your Fire GL 8800 uses the following addresses hex UO Address Standard VGA I O 3B0 3DF Memory Addresses Video RAM A000 BFFF Video ROM CO00 C7FF Note You cannot change the addresses of your Fire GL 8800 In case of an address conflict try to modify the I O address of the add on card that causes the conflict Resolving Interrupt Conflicts To support the special graphics processor on the Fire GL 8800 the system BIOS should automatically assign a system interrupt to the AGP slot where the card is installed However there may be problems if your graphics card does not receive an interrupt or a system interrupt is used for more than one device In case of pr
12. cting a peripheral from the computer or are removing a component from the system board wait 10 20 seconds after disconnecting the computer from the electrical outlet before disconnecting the peripheral or removing the component to avoid possible damage to the system board To verify that all power has been removed from the system make sure that the standby power light emitting diode LED on the system board has gone out Installing the Hardware and Software 13 2 Remove the computer cover If necessary consult your computer system manual about removing the cover 1 Power Supply Remember to discharge your body s static electricity by touching the metal surface of the computer chassis 3 Remove any existing graphics card from your computer If the old graphics card sticks rock it gently from end to end Remember to save the screw If your computer has any on board graphics capability you may need to disable it on the motherboard Refer to your computer s manual for more information 14 Installing the Hardware and Software 4 Insert the card into the AGP slot Note You can use the Fire GL 8800 in either AGP 2x 4x or AGP 2x slots e Locate the AGP 2x 4x slot Compare the expansion slots in your computer with the following illustration PCI I AGP 2x ioe Universal AGP 2x 4x e H necessary remove the metal slot cover from the AGP slot Save the screw to secure the graphics card later e Align the Fire GL 8800
13. ders selected the three sliders move together as you drag any individual slider With the check box unchecked you can adjust colors individually by dragging the applicable slider Click the gt 1 lt button for each color to set the gamma correction to the default value of 1 0 4 Click the Apply or OK button to enable your Adjustment settings Using Your Fire GL 8800 37 Configuring Application Profiles Use the Configuration dialog to customize application profiles for individual application settings How to switch to the Configuration dialog Windows NT 4 0 Select Display Properties gt Configuration Windows 2000 Windows XP Select Display Properties gt Settings gt Advanced gt Configuration Activating a configuration profile For some of the most popular applications the optimal configuration profile is factory set by default Select the application from the list in the Configuration Profiles section This will add necessary Windows registry settings Click Apply and if prompted restart Windows If you experience problems with your application or if you want to try to optimize the performance of your system on specific applications you may modify the configuration settings 38 Using Your Fire GL 8800 Display Properties Ei EG Desktop Management Hot keps Plus Settings Background Screen Saver Appearance fad Information fad Configuration fad Monitor fad DualScreen Configuration Pr
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15. e GL 8800 Video Accelerator and uncheck the checkbox Note Make sure that only those components are unchecked that you want to remove now Click Back and Add Remove component to select specific software components for removal Click Next to remove the Fire GL 8800 driver Follow further instructions displayed on your screen After you have removed the software according to the instructions you may remove the hardware 1 Z Shut down your computer Remove the computer case as outlined in the hardware installation instructions Ground yourself by touching the power supply box To remove the hardware simply reverse the hardware installation procedures 42 Reference Troubleshooting Your board is a complex electronic device and can only be repaired by authorized technical personnel with special equipment Do not attempt to change or repair any parts of this product Doing so will render your warranty invalid If you experience a problem using the Fire GL 8800 check the following sections for advice on how to solve your problem Technical Support and FAQs You may find information on Technical Support as well as Frequently Asked Questions and their answers at the web sites of ATI Inc Go to www ati com and select Tech Support No image appears on monitor when computer system is turned on e Make sure that the Fire GL 8800 is firmly seated and lined up properly in its AGP slot and that the monitor cable is fir
16. e Pack 5 or higher from Microsoft update your Windows NT 4 0 and run the Quick Start utility again Note 3 Click the button corresponding to the type of installation you want If you select Custom a list of software components will be displayed Select the check boxes to specify the components you want to install Installing the Hardware and Software 23 Click Next to continue the installation When the ATI FGL Install dialog displays the components to be installed click on Next Depending on which components you chose different windows might appear Click on the corresponding buttons to continue the installation When the Installation complete message appears click Next again This will restart your computer Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Display gt Settings or right click on the Windows desktop select Properties and Settings Set the resolution color depth and refresh rate that best suit your requirements and your monitor s performance Note Use the AT Monitor and DualScreen dialogs to adapt each monitor s settings in a dual monitor configuration Click OK Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP 1 Start your system When the Found New Hardware Wizard comes up click Cancel When the System Settings Change window asks you to restart your computer click No Run the Quick Start utility The Quick Start utility will start automatically if you insert the Fire GL CD into you
17. e buffered Overlay Planes Use 8 bits of each 32 bit frame buffer pixel as double buffered overlay planes Force copy swap Force blit copy from back to front buffer Wait for vertical retrace Buffer swap synched to vertical retrace Enable this function for best picture quality If you disable Wait for vertical retrace you may experience visual artifacts such as tearing However this function may be disabled for performance benchmarking Click the Apply or OK button to enable your Configuration settings 40 CHAPTER 4 Reference IN THIS CHAPTER Removing the Fire GL 8800 Drivers on page 40 pl GEA F Troubleshooting on page 42 RS Technical Details on page 45 Compliance Information on page 52 Removing the Fire GL 8800 Drivers This section describes how to properly remove your graphics card software from your system should you need to do so 1 Before removing the Fire GL 8800 video driver please close all open application programs and disable any anti virus software that is running on your computer until the driver is removed 2 To install or uninstall the Fire GL 8800 drivers you need administrator rights or you must be logged on as a user with administrator rights under Windows Notes 1 From the Start menu click Start gt Programs gt ATI FGL 2 Click ATI FGL Install Uninstall The ATI FGL Install dialog appears 4 5 Reference 41 Click Add Remove component Select ATI Fir
18. es gt Settings gt Advanced gt Windows Monitor to select your specific monitor Use the Adjustment dialog in Windows 2000 Windows XP Settings Advanced Adjustment to adapt the display of the monitors connected to the Fire GL 8800 Display Properties El Desktop Management Hot Keps Plus Settings Background i Screen Saver Appearance fad Adjustment fad Information fag Configuration fad Monitor fad DualScreen EJ Generic Monitor Custom Modes i Bhi Ge Select from list EE Mavimum tr DOC Monitor Detect now Available Vertical Resolutions Frequency g Standard monitor types Etisal 75Hz i i a Generic DVI 00600 BHa i I Generic Monitor 10243758 Ee 128041024 60H HH Laptop Display Panel 1024x768 Laptop Display Panel 640x460 Laptop Display Panel 800x600 BM Plug and Play Monitor RB Standard VGA 640 480 m Refresh Frequency 75 Hz Cancel Apply Help 32 Using Your Fire GL 8800 You can customize the settings of the connected monitors For more information on setting up the monitors refer to the context sensitive online help 2 Click the tab for the monitor you want to set up Monitor 1 is the monitor connected to the VGA connector Monitor 2 is the monitor connected to the DVI connector 3 Set the desired operation mode for your monitor Custom Modes Use resolution and refresh rates for this monitor as specified in the Settings dialog and menus
19. for recommended refresh rates e Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 and Windows XP drivers are provided on the Fire GL CD 10 Installing the Hardware and Software Are you planning a multi monitor system e You may connect two monitors to the Fire GL 8800 e If DDC support is available the respective resolution and refresh rate for each monitor is automatically detected e Desktop Management utilities HYDRAVISION DualScreen Are you installing your Before you install your Fire GL 8800 card Fire GL 8800 in place of a card from another manufacturer Do you have an integrated graphics solution on the motherboard Plug n Play The illustrations do not show your card we recommend that you first uninstall the the driver for your current graphics card Windows NT 4 0 Reconfigure your operating system to use the standard display driver VGA For more information about changing to the VGA driver see your operating system documentation Please refer to the manual or contact your motherboard manufacturer to determine how to disable your on board graphics The card has been designed to take advantage of plug n play without requiring additional hardware installation or configuration The illustrations provided in this section are for instructional use only the card shown may look different than the one you purchased Installing the Hardware and Software 11 Setting the Display Driver to Standard VGA To
20. her prior to installing the Fire GL 8800 drivers For some languages you can perform the Windows NT 4 0 Service Pack update from the Fire GL CD when you run the Quick Start utility You must be running Windows 2000 updated with Service Pack 1 or higher prior to installing the Fire GL 8800 drivers The Service Packs are available from Microsoft s web page www microsoft com e A screwdriver to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws See your PC manual for specific requirements e Fire GL CD ROM for Fire GL 8800 e High resolution MultiSync or multi frequency monitors or other VGA monitors To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI connector you may use the provided VGA to DVI adapter e Digital flat panel DFP TFT LCD displays and digital CRT displays 6 Getting Started Quick Installation Brief instructions on how to get to work with the Fire GL 8800 in the shortest possible time Recommended for experienced users and system administrators only For more detailed information on installation and operation of your graphics accelerator please refer to the corresponding sections of the Fire GL 8800 User s Guide Installation Steps SY NA L A ta Un install the drivers and software for your old graphics card Set the display driver to Standard VGA only for Windows NT 4 0 Disable any on board graphics solution on the motherboard Shut down and disconnect your computer system Remove
21. ible and occupies the same memory area and specific addresses in the I O range The memory range above 1 MB is automatically assigned through the PCI BIOS interface I O addresses 3B0 3DF Standard VGA VO Video RAM A000 BFFF Video ROM C000 C7FF Reference 47 3D Performance Test system Intel P4 1 5 GHz single processor 512 MB Rambus 12 5 Million antialiased 3D 10 pixel vectors per second 29 1 Million 3D 10 pixel vectors per second non antialiased 45 1 Million 1 pixel triangles per second 12 3 Million 25 pixel triangles per second Gouraud shaded Z buffered non textured 12 3 Million 25 pixel triangles per second Trilinear Texture Mip mapped 1 06 Giga Pixels second fill rate Gouraud shaded Z buffered non textured 1 06 Giga Pixels second Trilinear Texture fill rate Mip mapped Pin Assignments VGA Output Connector Pin Function Pin Function 1 Red 9 SV fused 750 mA 2 Green 10 ground sync return 3 Blue 11 not connected 4 not connected 12 SDA DDC Data 5 ground analog 13 Horizontal Sync 6 Red Return ground 14 Vertical Sync 7 Green Return ground 15 SCL DDC Clock 8 Blue Return ground 48 Reference Pin Function DVI I Output Connector T M D S Data2 T M D S Data2 T M D S Data2 4 Shield T M D S Data4 T M D S Data4 DDC Clock DDC Data Analog Vertical Sync T M D S Data1 T M D S Data1 T M D S Data1 3 Shield T M D S Data3 T M D S Data3 5V Power gro
22. in Display Properties This option allows you to take full advantage of the resolution refresh rate capabilities of the video chip Warning Selecting a resolution or refresh rate that your monitor does not support can permanently damage the monitor Check the monitor s documentation and verify that it supports the selected resolution and refresh Select from list Use resolution refresh rate settings optimized for your specific monitor Select your monitor from the displayed monitor list To select your monitor scroll to the manufacturer of your monitor and highlight the manufacturer in the list Click on the sign and select your monitor A list on the right menu pane displays resolutions and for each resolution the maximum refresh rate as supported by the selected monitor If the current video mode specified in the Settings dialog is not supported by the selected monitor the resolution refresh rate setting will be automatically reduced Click the Apply or OK button to enable your monitor selection Using Your Fire GL 8800 33 Select from list continued If the list does not display your monitor type and you have a disk from the monitor manufacturer use the Have Disk button to import the monitor information to the internal monitor list e Click the Have Disk button insert the disk and select the directory or file containing information about your monitor e Then select your monitor and click the Apply o
23. including EN 61000 4 2 EN 61000 4 3 EN 61000 4 4 EN 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 11 EN 60950 92 A1 93 A2 93 A3 95 A4 97 Directive EMC 89 336 CEE et amendements 91 263 CEE 92 31 CEE et 93 68 CEE dispositif num rique de Classe B EN 55022 1998 CISPR 22 Classe B Limites et m thodes de mesure des caract ristiques d interf rences radiophoniques Mat riel des technologies de l information EN 55024 1998 Norme sur l immunit de mat riel des technologies de l information et comprenant EN 61000 4 2 EN 61000 4 3 EN 61000 4 4 EN 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 11 EN 60950 92 A1 93 A2 93 A3 95 A4 97 EMC Richtlinie 89 336 EEC und Anderungen 91 263 EEC 92 31 EEC und 93 68 EEC Digitales Gerat der Klasse B EN 55022 1998 CISPR 22 Klasse B Beschrankungen und Verfahren der Messung von informationstechnischen Ausr stungen mit Funkstormerkmalen EN 55024 1998 Unempfindlichkeits Standard fur informationstechnische Ausr stungen einschliesslich EN 61000 4 2 EN 61000 4 3 EN 61000 4 4 EN 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 11 EN 60950 92 A1 93 A2 93 A3 95 A4 97 54 Reference VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information ORGS SHRMBEZESERRERSEMHMMAS VCCI DEX CHD VIABRRHRHKRETT TOREN KERR CEAT OLE EBMELTWKTM CDRBP IT APFLEY 3 ER kel AANA SEEE AEL tocht RARAS TEU RVRUELT FS
24. indow 2 Set the resolution Screen area and Colors that best suit your requirements and your monitors performance Note The resolution setting applies to both monitors if you have two monitors connected to the Fire GL 8800 3 Select the Windows Monitor dialog via Display Properties gt Settings gt Advanced gt Monitor 4 Select the refresh rate from the Refresh Frequency box If you have two monitors connected the refresh rate setting applies to the monitor connected to the VGA connector Use the ATI Monitor dialog to set the refresh rate of the second monitor Note Refer to your Windows online help and documentation for further information on using the Monitor dialog 1 Check the documentation of your monitor s and make sure that each monitor supports the planned resolution and refresh rate setting 2 Use the DualScreen dialog in Windows 2000 Windows XP Settings Advanced DualScreen to set up your two monitor desktop Notes 3 Use the ATI Monitor dialog in Windows 2000 Windows XP Settings Advanced ATI Monitor to select and set your specific monitor s Use the Adjustment dialog in Windows 2000 Windows XP Settings Advanced Adjustment to adapt the display of the monitors connected to the Fire GL 8800 28 Using Your Fire GL 8800 Setting a DualScreen Configuration For settings in the DualScreen dialog you need the following Note Two monitors connected to the card Both monitors switched on whe
25. isplay gt Settings or right click on the Windows desktop select Properties and Settings Set the resolution Screen area and color depth that best suit your requirements and your monitor s performance Click the Advanced button and select the Monitor tab Set the refresh rate for the monitor connected to the Fire GL 8800 graphics accelerator in your system Note If you have two monitors connected this setting applies to the monitor connected to the VGA connector Use the ATI Monitor and DualScreen dialogs to adapt each monitor s settings in a dual monitor configuration Click OK until you are on the Windows desktop Refer to your Windows online help and documentation for further information on using the Monitor and Settings dialogs 25 CHAPTER 3 Using Your Fire GL 8800 IN THIS CHAPTER Changing the Video Settings on page 26 Configuring Application Profiles on page 37 SEE ALSO um HYDRAVISION for Fire GL As part of its Windows drivers Fire GL 8800 installs additional property pages to your Display Properties control panel They are named as follows Information DualScreen ATI Monitor Adjustment Configuration The Information dialog displays some card specific hardware and driver information This information may be helpful when contacting Tech Support Use the DualScreen dialog to set up a dual monitor desktop configuration Use the AT Monitor and Adjustment dialogs together with the Setti
26. mly and correctly connected to the card For more information please refer to Installing the Hardware e Make sure that your computer and monitor are plugged into electrical outlets and receiving power e ls the monitor turned on and receiving power Screen image defects appear Check if your monitor supports the resolution horizontal KHz and vertical Hz refresh rates as required by the graphics card Check for your current resolution refresh rate and color depth settings in the Settings and Monitor dialogs of the Display Properties resolution and refresh rates you select Incompatible resolution refresh rate selection may result in monitor damage Refer to your monitor s documentation for recommended resolutions and refresh rates Warning Be sure that both video card and monitor support Reference 43 Screen image is off center color balance is wrong or there is no picture Try adjusting the brightness sharpness contrast and color balance controls of your monitor Try adjusting the centering and positioning controls of your monitor to position the picture on the screen Note The Monitor Tuning settings in Display Properties gt Adjustment tune the position of the picture on the screen via the video signal Set the monitor s RGB inputs and sync switches if this option is available to 75 Ohms with the sync set to external Operating system warns that the video card is not configured properly Che
27. n you start your computer 1 Windows NT 4 0 Select the DualScreen dialog in the Display Properties window Windows 2000 Windows XP Select the DualScreen dialog via Display Properties gt Settings gt Advanced gt DualScreen Refer to the context sensitive online help for more information on setting up your DualScreen configuration Display Properties Ei Ea Desktop Management Hot Keus Plus Settings Background Screen Saver Appearance Gi Information fad Configuration fad Monitor Gol DualScreen Set Primary Monitor Desktop Setup Disable Secondary Monitor Clone Mode Extended Desktop Horizontal Extended Desktop Vertical Window Flacement l Use Hydravision for Placement Fullscreen Windows Reports Ge On all Ge Unchanged f Unchanged Current monitor C Hove C Left Upper f Right Lower Cancel Apply Help Using Your Fire GL 8800 29 Select your Primary Monitor The primary monitor is the left monitor or top monitor respectively of a multiple monitor desktop Monitor icon 1 is for the monitor connected to the VGA connector monitor icon 2 is for the monitor connected to the DVI connector Select your Desktop Setup Select Disable Secondary Monitor if you want to work in single monitor mode with the primary monitor Select Clone Mode if you want the display of the primary monitor duplicated on the second monitor Select Extended Desktop Horizontal if you want to see the left
28. ngs and Windows Monitor dialogs to select your monitor s and adjust the screen display resolution and refresh rate Use the Configuration dialog to customize application profiles for individual application settings 26 Using Your Fire GL 8800 Changing the Video Settings The dialogs in the Display Properties menu allow setting and adjusting the video settings to best suit your specific requirements How to Switch to the Display Properties Start Windows 2 After Windows has finished booting click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 3 Double click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears 1 You can also display the Display Properties window by right clicking the Windows Desktop background and then selecting the Properties option from the pop up menu 2 Windows 2000 Windows XP Click the Advanced button in the Settings dialog to gain access to the Monitor ATI Monitor Adjustment and DualScreen dialogs Notes Setting Resolution Color Depth and Refresh Rate Windows NT 4 0 1 Select the Settings dialog in the Display Properties window 2 Set the resolution Desktop Area Color Palette and Refresh Frequency that best suit your requirements and your monitors performance Note The resolution setting applies to both monitors if you have two monitors connected to the Fire GL 8800 Using Your Fire GL 8800 27 Windows 2000 Windows XP 1 Select the Settings dialog in the Display Properties w
29. nt hypertext links such as Table of Contents entries World Wide Web and email addresses are active Place your mouse cursor over Table of Contents entries or main headings If the hand icon changes to a pointing index finger simply click and you will move to that place in the document Some email or World Wide Web addresses inside this manual may be active as well Go directly to a Web FTP site or email program simply by clicking on an active link Displaying the provided bookmark and thumbnail views may help you with the orientation and navigation in the User s Guide This manual might be displayed with slightly reduced magnification in your Reader If you experience any difficulty reading certain files online use the Reader s Zoom To feature from the View menu and increase the magnification to about 150 To view some screenshot images perfectly clear you may need a larger magnification Do you Need a Printout of the Online User s Guide You can easily print this User s Guide to access it off line The manual then will look like any standard document with a table of contents and page numbers For printing the User s Guide a print resolution of 600 dpi or higher is recommended 4 Getting Started Fire GL 8800 Features e RADEON 8800 GPU and 64 MB or 128 MB DDR memory e CHARISMA ENGINE II supports full Transformation Clipping and Lighting T amp L at 75 million triangles second peak processing capability e
30. oblems check the system configuration utility of your operating system for the interrupt assignments Technical Details Reference 45 Features and Performance on page 45 Pin Assignments on page 47 Video Modes on page 49 Features and Performance General Operating environment System requirements Certifications Dimensions Power requirements Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 Windows XP Pentium 4 III II Celeron AMD K6 Athlon or compatible FCC DOC ICES 003 CE DOC SMA C Tick MIC BSMI VCCI Length 174 6 mm 6 9 inches Width 108 0 mm 4 25 inches 3 3 Volts DC 15 Watts maximum 5 Volts DC 5 Watts maximum 12 Volts DC 4 Watts maximum 46 Reference Functional System Bus System Graphic controller Video memory BIOS Digital analog converter Data width Connectors H V Sync output signals Fire GL 8800 card addresses Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 Windows XP AGP 2x or AGP 4x 2x RADEONTM 8800 GPU Fire GL 8800 64 MB 64 MB SDRAM Fire GL 8800 128 MB 128 MB SDRAM 128 Kbyte BIOS FlashROM reprogrammable by software 3 3 V 30 bit Palette DAC DAC speed 400 MHz 256 bit graphics core 128 bit memory interface VGA output connector 15 pin D shell female DVI I output connector analog and digital output female Separate horizontal and vertical sync at TTL levels The Fire GL 8800 graphics accelerator is 100 IBM VGA compat
31. ofiles 3D Studio Max VIE 2v4x 3D Studio Max 2 0 3D Studio Max 2 5 AD AutoCAD 2000 Autodesk Inventor TM CATIA Version 5 mm ais Jos a RT Default Settings Enable bit double buffered Overlay Planes Force copy swap Wait for vertical retrace Cancel Apply Help 1 The configuration default settings typically require modification only for the following e diagnostic purposes e fine tuning a specific application system configuration e specific settings recommended by your hardware or Notes software documentation e tuning your application system environment for best performance and memory usage 2 Only experienced users should modify the configuration settings Using Your Fire GL 8800 39 Adding a new application profile Click the Add button in the Configuration Profiles section and enter the new application for which you want to set the configuration parameters Modifying the configuration parameters To change the configuration settings of a specific application for example CATIA select the application from the list in the Configuration Profiles section and click the Modify button To remove the selected configuration profile completely click Delete Note You cannot delete the factory set configuration profiles If you add or modify a configuration profile select or clear the checkboxes the Settings section according to your requirements Default Settings Enable 8 Bit doubl
32. ponsible Party ATI Research Inc Fire GL Graphics 4 Mount Royal Avenue Marlborough MA 01752 1978 USA Phone 508 303 3900 declare that the product Fire GL 8800 AGP complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules The compliance with those standards is confirmed in an accreditation certificate Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation e The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card 1s required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations e Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Industry Canada Compliance Statement ICES 003 This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Reference 53 CE Compliance Information EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and amendments 91 263 EEC 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC Class B Digital Device EN 55022 1998 CISPR 22 Class B Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics Information Technology Equipment EN 55024 1998 Immunity of Information Technology Equipment ITE
33. r CD ROM drive after the operating system has started If your CD ROM auto run is not enabled and or the Quick Start program does not start automatically Click the Start button in the task bar click Run and then select START EXE from the root directory of the Fire GL CD Click Start Installation Windows 2000 If your Windows 2000 is not correctly updated with Service Pack 1 the driver installation stops Note Obtain Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 from Microsoft update your Windows 2000 and run the Quick Start utility again 24 Installing the Hardware and Software 10 Il 12 13 Note Click the button corresponding to the type of installation you want If you select Custom a list of software components will be displayed Select the check boxes to specify the components you want to install Click Next to continue the installation When the ATI FGL Install dialog displays the components to be installed click on Next Depending on which components you chose different windows might appear Click on the corresponding buttons to continue the installation When the Installation complete message appears click Next again This will restart your computer After Windows 2000 Windows XP reboots the Found New Hardware message displays the Digital Signature Not Found dialog and prompts you Do you want to continue the installation Click Yes to install and start the drivers Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt D
34. r OK button e Click the Display FireGL Monitor List button to switch the displayed monitor list back from the manufacturer s disk to the internal monitor list DDC Monitor Select this option and click the Apply or OK button if you want the driver to automatically decode the monitor s DDC Display Data Channel information on each reboot or Windows start To detect a new DDC monitor immediately click the Detect now button An error message will be displayed if the connected monitor does not support DDC Refresh Frequency for Monitor 2 the monitor connected to the DVI connector only EE the desired refresh rate All refresh rates supported by the monitor for the currently selected resolution are displayed NOTE Use the Settings or Windows Monitor dialogs of the Display Properties to set the refresh rate for Monitor 1 the monitor connected to the VGA connector 4 Click the Apply or OK button to enable your monitor settings 34 Using Your Fire GL 8800 Adjusting the Monitor Display Using this dialog you can adjust the display of the connected monitor s For more information on adjusting the monitor s display refer to the context sensitive online help 1 Windows NT 4 0 Select the Adjustment dialog in the Display Properties window Windows 2000 Windows XP Select the Adjustment dialog via Display Properties gt Settings gt Advanced gt Adjustment Display Properties Ei Ea Desktop Management Hot Keus Flus
35. r Windows NT 4 0 Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP You will need to install the Fire GL 8800 drivers and software in the following cases e After you have installed the card to your system e After you have re installed or upgraded your operating system Notes 1 To install or remove the Fire GL 8800 drivers you need administrator rights or you must be logged on as a user with administrator rights under Windows NT Windows 2000 and Windows XP 2 Information for Windows NT 4 0 You must have Microsoft Windows Service Pack 5 or higher installed prior to installing the Fire GL 8800 drivers The Service Pack is available from Microsoft s web page www microsoft com For some languages you can also perform the Service Pack update from the Fire GL CD when you run the Quick Start utility 3 Information for Windows 2000 You must have Microsoft Windows Service Pack 1 or higher installed prior to installing the Fire GL 8800 drivers The Service Pack is available from Microsoft s web page www microsoft com Installing the Hardware and Software 21 Before you Start Information Tips and Hints Before you install the drivers for your Fire GL 8800 accelerator make sure your monitor cable is properly attached to the card Do you need a special driver installation The software installation procedure later in this chapter describes how to install the drivers for your graphics card after you have in
36. section of your display on the primary monitor and the right section on the second monitor Select Extended Desktop Vertical if you want to see the upper section of your display on the primary monitor and the lower section on the second monitor The Extended Desktop settings will deselect the hiding modes that the computer cannot display option in the Monitor panel Do not reset this option manually if you have an Extended Desktop enabled Note Select the Window Placement settings Check Use HydraVision for Placement to define your window placement with the HYDRAVISION desktop management software HYDRAVISION installation is an option of the video Note driver installation and may not be automatically installed on your system Fullscreen Select if you want a full screen window displayed On all monitors or only on the Current monitor that is the monitor where your mouse cursor currently is 30 Using Your Fire GL 8800 Windows Select how you want to display sizeable windows that normally appear in the middle of the screen e Unchanged or e Moved fully to that monitor where the top left corner of the window is Reports Select a monitor where you want to display Windows messages that normally display in the middle of the screen This keeps the screen area of the other monitor free for your work You may alternatively opt for displaying the reports Unchanged A Click the Apply or OK button to enable your DualScreen
37. stalled the new card for the first time and have rebooted your computer This section offers some additional tips if you want or need to install the graphics card drivers in a special working scenario for example if you have re installed your operating system or if you want to perform a manual installation e You can always install the drivers using the Quick Start utility on the Fire GL CD The Quick Start utility will start automatically if you insert the Fire GL CD into your CD ROM drive after the operating system has started If your CD ROM auto run is not enabled and or the Quick Start program does not start automatically Click the Start button in the task bar click Run and then select START EXE from the root directory of the Fire GL CD e Select Readme from the Fire GL CD start menu to display a readme file Refer to this file for additional and last minute information Information in this file may not appear in printed documentation or online help e Where are the drivers When prompted for a driver installation CD insert the Fire GL CD and enter or browse to the path corresponding to your operating system NT4 for Windows NT 4 0 NT5 for Windows 2000 XP for Windows XP e You must be running Windows XP Windows 2000 updated with Service Pack 1 or newer or Windows NT 4 0 updated with Service Pack 5 or newer before installing the Fire GL 8800 drivers 22 Installing the Hardware and Software HYDRAV
38. system messages will appear on your monitor when the boot procedure is finished Your monitor is running in standard VGA mode Higher refresh rates etc are not available at this stage of the installation After you have successfully installed the Fire GL 8800 drivers you can use the dialogs in the Display Properties menu to adjust the video settings and set up a multi monitor configuration Note Your System Does Not Start as it Should e Check again to verify that the installation instructions were properly followed e Check that the card is properly installed in your system and connected to your monitor e Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor Check your connections to the video and power cables Try adjusting the brightness sharpness and contrast controls of your monitor e If you have problems during start up restart your computer in SAFE MODE In Windows 2000 and Windows XP press and hold F8 until you see the Windows Advanced Options Menu Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and press Enter e Check the system configuration utility of your operating system for the interrupt assignments e Please refer to the Troubleshooting section for more information if it appears that the card is not performing optimally e Contact the Technical Support 20 Installing the Hardware and Software Installing the Software Before you Start Information Tips and Hints um Software Installation fo
39. the installed AGP PCI or ISA VGA card Install the new Fire GL 8800 card Reassemble and connect your computer system Install the Fire GL 8800 drivers and configuration software from the Fire GL CD e automatic Quick Start utility or e Start gt Run gt X START EXE where X is the drive letter of your CD ROM drive CHAPTER 2 Installing the Hardware and Software IN THIS CHAPTER Installing the Hardware on page 7 Installing the Software on page 20 Installing the Hardware The hardware installation includes the following steps e Preparing your Computer e Installing the Card e Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation Preparing your Computer Turn off the power to your system and discharge your body s static electric charge by touching a grounded surface for example the metal surface of the power supply before performing any hardware procedure The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage Loi caused directly or indirectly by improper installation of any components by unauthorized service personnel If you do not feel comfortable performing the installation consult a qualified computer technician Damage to system components the accelerator card and injury to yourself may result if power is applied during installation 8 Installing the Hardware and Software Information Before you Start What do you needto System Requirements and Tools use your Fire GL e Motherbo
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41. und for 5V Hot Plug Detect T M D S Data0 T M D S Data0 T M D S Data0 5 Shield T M D S Datad T M D S Data5 T M D S Clock Shield T M D S Clock T M D S Clock s e co OD JO o E GAMM EE R W N DVI Digital Visual Interface DDC Display Data Channel T M D S Transition Minimized Differential Signal AN a EN ete ER OO OO NOOA MicroCross Pins C1 Analog Red Video Out C2 Analog Green Video Out C3 Analog Blue Video Out C4 Analog Horizontal Sync C5 Analog Common Ground Return Red Green Blue Video Out N NM NM NM N BR WN CH Reference 49 Video Modes All video modes comply with VESA DMT Discrete Monitor Timing or VESA GTF General Timing Format standards The Fire GL 8800 supports HiColor 16 bit modes and TrueColor 32 bit 24 color 8 a modes There is no support for 8 bit modes Analog and digital monitors with 15 pin VGA connector single monitor Resolution Line Frequency Refresh Rate Color kHz Hz Depth Bits 640 x 480 60 75 85 100 16 32 800 x 600 16 32 1024 x 768 60 75 85 100 16 32 1152 x 864 16 32 1280 x 960 enn 75 1 85 7 101 7 60 75 85 100 16 32 1280 x 1024 60 75 85 100 16 32 1600 x 1000 16 32 1600 x 1024 63 6 80 2 81 3 91 4 60 75 76 85 16 32 107 5 100 1600 x 1200 75 0 93 8 106 3 60 75 85 100 16 32 1792 x 1344 83 6 106 3 119 9 60 75 85 16 32 1920x1080 67 1 84 6 96 4 114 4 60 75 85 100
42. vity by enhancing your workstation s performance LA 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 2 Getting Started Using this Guide For your convenience this online User s Guide has been formatted as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file This format gives you great flexibility when using this documentation Many hyperlinks provide easy access to any information you may want To make it useful in a printed format too a hyperlinked table of contents and page numbers are provided Because it was designed to be used online and printed some of the images may not print clearly or appear very clearly on screen The organization of this Guide is as follows Installing the Hardware and Software on page 7 provides instructions for installing your Fire GL 8800 card and software and connecting video output devices to your card Using Your Fire GL 8800 on page 25 explains how you can take advantage of the advanced software utilities of your Fire GL 8800 Reference on page 40 provides troubleshooting tips and regulatory compliance information for your card HYDRAVISION for Fire GL provides information on installing and using ATIPHYDRAVISION a desktop management utility to control multiple display desktops Getting Started 3 Viewing the User s Guide Online You can also read the User s Guide online importa
43. with the AGP slot and press it in firmly until fully seated 1 Fire GL 8800 card 2 AGP expansion slot AGP cards are designed to fit one way only Be sure your card is properly aligned Grasp the card by the top edge and carefully seat it into the AGP slot Be sure the metal contacts are completely pushed into the seat Installing the Hardware and Software 15 5 Replace the screws to fasten the card in place Align the slot in the mounting bracket of the card with the screw hole in the rear panel of the computer case Use the screws you removed from the expansion slot cover or a previously installed graphics card to secure the card in place 6 Reassemble your computer Secure ribbon cables and gently push them down and out of the way before you replace the system cover Replace the computer cover Reconnect any peripheral equipment cables you may have disconnected 16 Installing the Hardware and Software Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation Connecting the Monitor Cables You may connect one or two monitors either analog VGA or DFP digital CRT to the Fire GL 8800 The Fire GL 8800 supports the following monitor combinations e single monitor VGA e single monitor DFP digital CRT e dual monitor VGA VGA you need the provided DVI to VGA adapter e dual monitor VGA DFP digital CRT The Fire GL 8800 does not support the dual monitor Note combination DFP digital CRT DFP digital
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