ATI Technologies FireGL V5000 Betriebsanweisung

P/N 137-50053-10FireGLTM V5000User’s Guide

4 Before You Begin

Quick Installation 5CHAPTER 2: Installing HardwareThis chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your FireGLTM V5000 card.Quick Inst

6 Detailed InstallationDetailed InstallationThe following instructions will take you step by step through the installation of your new FireGLTM V5000

Detailed Installation 76 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Screw in or fasten the gr

8 Detailed InstallationMake sure all cables are securely connected before turning on your system.Display ConfigurationsYour FireGL™ graphics card pr

Detailed Installation 9DFP display + Quad-buffered stereographics deviceDVI-I connector + Quad-buffered stereographicsCRT display + Quad-buffered ster

10 Detailed InstallationTurning on the SystemIf you have properly installed your graphics card, operating system messages will appear once the boot p

HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management 11CHAPTER 3: Installing SoftwareThis chapter will guide you through the installation of the drivers and software

12 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows®Your operating system must be installed and running before you can install the FireGLTM V5000 drivers.

Monitor Configuration 138 After the system reboots, the Found New Hardware message may display the Digital Signature Not Found message. Click Yes or C

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14 Reinstalling DriversNote: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGLTM V5000 card, one monitor will always be Primary. Any additional monitor

15CHAPTER 4: Display PropertiesThis chapter describes how to use the advanced display, multiple-monitor, and 3D graphics features in ATI’s Display Pr

16 ATI Displays Tab2 Choose the Settings tab.3 Click the Advanced button.ATI Displays TabThe ATI Displays tab provides control over multiple-monitor

ATI Displays Tab 17To enable or disable a displayIf the enable/disable button is green, it indicates the device is enabled. If it is red, it indicates

18 ATI Color TabDynamic Display ReassignmentYou can change the assignment of your Primary and Secondary display on the fly, without rebooting. If you

ATI Color Tab 19The ATI Color Tab: Desktop Settings

20 ATI Color TabThe ATI Color Tab: Full Screen 3D SettingsATI Color TabDesktop radio buttonSelect Desktop to configure your desktop color settings.Fu

ATI Color Tab 21Save button Saves your current color settings to a Desktop or Full Screen 3D profile, using the name you specified in the list box. To

22 ATI Color TabTo create a Desktop or Full Screen 3D profile1 Choose either the Desktop or Full Screen 3D radio button, as desired.2 Adjust the Gamm

ATI Color Tab 23To access the Color Hotkeys Settings dialog1 Select the Full Screen 3D radio button.2 Click the Hotkeys button to access the Color Hot

iiiLIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.• Reta

24 ATI Options TabATI Options TabThe ATI Options tab provides detailed driver information and access to your graphics card’s versioning and specifica

ATI Rotation Tab 25ATI Rotation TabUse the Rotation tab to rotate the image on your display up to 180 degrees. This feature is useful when using a fla

26 ATI Rotation TabThe ATI Rotation TabATI Rotation TabRotation buttons Rotates the display by the preset amount.Configure Hotkeys drop-down listList

ATI Rotation Tab 27To rotate a single display1 Select one of the four rotation settings by clicking the appropriate button.2 Click OK or Apply.To rota

28 ATI Rotation TabActivating a configuration profileThe Configuration Profiles listbox displays a number of common applications whose optimal config

ATI Advanced Settings Tab 29Modifying the configuration parametersTo change the configuration settings of a specific application, select the name of t

30 ATI Advanced Settings TabHow to Use SMOOTHVISION™ The Application preference setting provides OpenGL® and Direct 3D® applications with the ability

ATI Advanced Settings Tab 31How to Use Stereo Glasses with Your FireGLTM V5000 CardThe Enable Quad Buffer Stereo option works in conjunction with the

32 ATI Advanced Settings Tab

Troubleshooting 33CHAPTER 5: ReferenceThis chapter offers troubleshooting tips and provides customer-care, warranty, and compliance information.Troubl

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34 TroubleshootingGeneral ProblemsProblem Possible SolutionComputer Does Not Boot-Up Properly• Verify that the installation instructions were properl

Troubleshooting 35Off-Center Screen Image, Odd Colors or No Picture• Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness, contrast, and color balance controls of

36 Customer CareCustomer CareIf you require further assistance with your product, the following Customer Care options are available to you:Bus Addres

Customer Care 37TelephoneEurope+49-1803-347345 • 10:30AM - 7:00PM GMT. Monday to Friday.• Complimentary for registered users.• International and local

38 Warranty InformationDisclaimerATI Customer Care will work to resolve your issue and help you to get your product up and running. If your issue is

vTable of ContentsGetting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1System Requirements 1Before You Begin 2Record Your Serial

vi Warranty Service 38Limitations 39Getting Additional Accessories 39Compliance Information 40FCC Compliance Information 40Industry Canada Compliance

System Requirements 1CHAPTER 1: Getting StartedYour ATI FireGLTM V5000 card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics card based on a high-bandwidth, par

2 Before You BeginBefore You BeginBefore you begin installing your new graphics card, please do the following.Record Your Serial and Part NumbersThe

Before You Begin 3Uninstall Previous Graphics Card DriversTo ensure the successful installation of your new FireGLTM V5000 card, you must uninstall th