ATI Technologies FireGL X3-256 Betriebsanweisung

ATIFireGLTM X3-256User’s GuideP/N 137-50048-20

4 Before You Begin• AGP VXD Driver • Chipset Driver • GART Driver • VGART Often you will see the name of a motherboard chipset in connection with the

Before You Begin 5To uninstall previous driversWith your current graphics card still in your computer:1 Close all applications that are currently runn

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Quick Installation 7CHAPTER 2: Installing HardwareThis chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your FireGL™ card.Quick Installatio

8 Detailed InstallationFireGL™ Power Connections DiagramXFireGL™Graphics CardYPower SupplyZHard Drive[Power Cable Connector\4-Pin Power Connection]Po

Detailed Installation 9Installing the Card1 Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices.2 Unplug the computer’s power cord and discon

10 Detailed InstallationNote: Before turning your computer on again, connect the appropriate display devices.Connecting Display DevicesThe following

Detailed Installation 11Make sure all cables are securely connected before turning on your system.Display ConfigurationsYour FireGL™ graphics card pro

12 Detailed InstallationDFP display + Quad-buffered stereographics deviceDVI-I connector + Quad-buffered stereographicsCRT display + Quad-buffered st

Detailed Installation 13Turning on the SystemIf you have properly installed your graphics card, operating system messages will appear once the boot pr

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14 Detailed Installation

HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management 15CHAPTER 3: Installing SoftwareThis chapter will guide you through the installation of the drivers and software

16 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows®Your operating system must be installed and running before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. You mus

Monitor Configuration 178 After the system reboots, the Found New Hardware message may display the Digital Signature Not Found message. Click Yes or C

18 Reinstalling DriversNote: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one monitor will always be Primary. Any additional monitors will

ATI Displays Tab 19CHAPTER 4: Display PropertiesThis chapter describes how to use the advanced display, multiple-monitor, and 3D graphics features in

20 ATI Displays TabTo enable or disable a displayIf the enable/disable button is green, it indicates the device is enabled. If it is red, it indicate

ATI Color Tab 211 Click the enable/disable button for the display devices you want to have active. 2 Type a name into the Scheme drop-down list fiel

22 ATI Color TabThe Color TabATI Color TabDesktop radio buttonSelect Desktop to configure your desktop color settings.Full Screen 3D radio buttonSele

ATI Color Tab 23Save button Saves your current color settings to a Desktop or Full Screen 3D profile, using the name you specified in the list box. To

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

24 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 25To access the Color Hotkeys Settings dialog1 Select the Full Screen 3D radio button.2 Click the Hotkeys button to access the Color Hot

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

ATI Configuration Tab 27ATI Configuration TabThe Configuration Tab enables you to customize display profiles for individual applications. Typically, y

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

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 FireGL™ CardThe Enable Quad Buffer Stereo option requires a stereographics connection

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 37DisclaimerATI Customer Care will work to resolve your issue and help you to get your product up and running. If your issue is not reso

38 Warranty Information• ATI Customer Care is unable to assist with refunds, returns, or exchange-specific inquiries. If resolving the problem being

Getting Additional Accessories 39Limitations• This warranty is valid only if the online Product Warranty Registration form at:ati.com/online/registrat

40 Compliance InformationFCC Compliance InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, p

Compliance Information 41Informations de conformité de la CEDirective EMC 89/336/CEE et amendements 92/31/CEE et 93/68/CEE, pour dispositif numérique

42 Compliance InformationBSMI Certification Information

43IndexNumerics102 part number 23Dfull-screen 21AAdvanced Settings tab 29AGP driverschipset drivers 3ATI taskbar applicationsdisabling 26, 27enabling

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

44 Direct 3D ® 30display corruptionDVI 27high resolution 27displaysHotkey 20primary 19scheme 20secondary 19Displays Tab 19driver information 26driver

45Rregistration 2Ssafety instructions iiisecondary display 19serial number 2SMOOTHVISION™ 30stereographicsenabling 31troubleshooting 35system require

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AddendumWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive ComplianceThis product was manufactured by ATI Technologies Inc.

vi Limitations 39Getting Additional Accessories 39Compliance Information 39FCC Compliance Information 40Industry Canada Compliance Statement 40CE Com

1CHAPTER 1: Getting StartedYour ATI FireGL™ card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics card based on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry an

2 System RequirementsSystem RequirementsBefore You BeginBefore you begin installing your FireGL™ product, please do the following.Record Your Serial

Before You Begin 3Update Your AGP Chipset DriversYour new ATI FireGL™ card uses the AGP bus, and so it requires not only display drivers, but also dri