ATI 100-505181 User Guide
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™ Z1-128 User's Guide P/N: 137-50015-40 © Copyright 2004, by ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this manual, or parts thereof, in any form, without the express written permission of ATI Technologies Inc. is strictly prohibited. ATI and all ATI product and product feature - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 2
of this document, ATI Technologies Inc. assumes no liability with respect to the operation or use of ATI hardware, software or other products and documentation described herein, for any act or omission of ATI concerning such products or this documentation, for any interruption of service, loss or - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 3
Online 3 Do you Need a Printout of the Online User's Guide 3 Customer Care 4 FireGL Card Features 5 System Requirements and Tools 7 Quick Installation 8 Installing the Hardware and 36 Configuring Application Profiles 36 Setting Advanced Functions 39 see also HYDRAVISION™ User's Guide iii - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 4
Reference 41 Removing the FireGL Drivers 41 Troubleshooting 43 Technical Details 46 Product Specifications 46 Pin Assignments 48 Video Modes 49 Warranty Service Information 51 Compliance Information 53 iv - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 5
1 CHAPTER 1 Getting Started Your ATI FireGL card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics support for the leading workstation applications • SMARTSHADER™ technology for creating complex visual effects • SMOOTHVISION™ technology for advanced full-scene anti-aliasing IN THIS CHAPTER... ■ Using this Guide - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 6
affected. The organization of this guide is as follows: Installing the Hardware and Software on page 9 provides instructions for installing your FireGL card, page 41 provides troubleshooting tips and regulatory compliance information for your card. HYDRAVISION™ User's Guide provides information on - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 7
to that place in the document. Displaying the provided bookmark and thumbnail views may help you with the navigation in the User's Guide. Some E-mail or Web addresses inside this manual may be active as well. Go directly to a Web, FTP site, or E-mail program simply by clicking on an active link - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 8
00 AM - 7:00 PM EST. *Access to Telephone Support is available to workstation users at no additional cost. For complete details please visit: http://www.ati.com/support/contact.html • Mail: ATI Technologies Inc. Attention: Customer Service 1 Commerce Valley Drive East Markham, Ontario Canada L3T 7X6 - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 9
FireGL Card Features Getting Started 5 FireGL X2-256t pictured FireGL VPU Video Memory FireGL X2-256t FGL 9800XT 256 MB FireGL X2-256 FGL 9800 256 MB FireGL X1-128 FGL 9700 128 MB FireGL Z1-128 FGL 9500 128 MB VPU: Visual Processing Unit Rendering Pipelines 8 8 8 4 • Video memory: DDR - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 10
the graphics subsystem and the workstation • OpenGL 1.3 with 1.4 extensions DirectX® 9.0 functionality in OpenGL® • Full DirectX® 9.0 support • DDC1/2b/2b+ monitor support on all operating system platforms • Support for two analog or digital monitors High resolutions up to 2048 x 1536, 32-bit - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 11
higher) prior to installing the FireGL drivers. Service Packs are available from Microsoft's web site, www.microsoft.com. • A screwdriver to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws. See your PC manual for specific requirements. • ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for your FireGL card - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 12
8 Getting Started Quick Installation • Brief instructions on how to get to work with the 6 Reassemble and connect your computer system. 7 Install the FireGL drivers and configuration software from the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM: - automatic ATISETUP utility or - Start > Run > X:\ATISETUP.EXE where X - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 13
9 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Hardware and Software IN THIS CHAPTER... ■ Installing the Hardware on page 9 ■ Installing the Software on page 23 Installing the Hardware The hardware installation includes the following steps: • Preparing your Computer • Installing the Card • Connecting the Cables and - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 14
10 Installing the Hardware and Software Preparing your Computer Information Before you Start Do This First! How to determine what motherboard chipset is present on your system Install the latest AGP chipset driver for your motherboard. • Each motherboard requires the installation of a custom- - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 15
XP/MP, or compatible • Supported operating system - Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 1 (or higher) - Windows® XP - Linux XFree86 4.X.0 • A screwdriver to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws. See your PC manual for specific requirements. • ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM for your - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 16
2000 and Windows XP drivers are provided on the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. The most recent certified drivers are available from www.ati.com/FireGL. • Linux drivers and installation instructions are available for downloading from www.ati.com/support. • You may connect two monitors to the FireGL™ card - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 17
uninstall the driver for your current graphics card. Please refer to the manual or contact your motherboard manufacturer to determine how to disable your on-board graphics. The illustrations provided in this section are for instructional use only; the card shown may look different than the one you - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 18
14 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 - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 19
Installing the Hardware and Software 15 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 power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis. - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 20
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. 4 Connecting power to the card The FireGL™ card requires connection to your PC's internal power supply for operation. A 300W power - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 21
Installing the Hardware and Software 17 4 Connect C to the hard drive power connector. . A Connector to FireGL card B Connector to computer power supply C Connector to hard drive power connector. - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 22
into the AGP slot. Note: The FireGL card fits in either AGP 8x or AGP 4x slots. • Locate the AGP slot. Refer to your computer's manual for more information. • If necessary, remove the metal slot cover from the AGP slot. Save the screw to secure the graphics card later. • Align the - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 23
Installing the Hardware and Software 19 6 Replace the screw to fasten the card in place. • Align the slot in the mounting bracket of the card with the screw holes in the rear panel of the computer case. • Use the screw you removed from the expansion slot cover or a previously installed graphics card - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 24
cable of your first monitor to the DVI output connector (1) on the card. Attach the cable to the monitor according to the monitor's instructions. Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor if you need additional installation information. Connect the data cable of your second monitor to - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 25
Installing the Hardware and Software 21 Connecting analog VGA Monitors to DVI connectors If the data cable connector on your VGA monitor does not fit into the DVI connector on the card, use the DVI-to-VGA adapters provided with your FireGL card.. a Monitor cable c VGA connector from monitor b DVI - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 26
as it Should • Verify that the installation instructions were properly followed. • Check that the card contrast controls of your monitor. • If you have problems during start-up, restart your computer in Safe Mode. Please refer to the Troubleshooting section for more information, if it appears - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 27
) installed prior to installing the FireGL i drivers. The Service Pack is available from Microsoft's web site, www.microsoft.com. (3) Linux drivers and installation instructions are available for downloading from www.ati.com/support. (4) The most recent certified FireGL drivers are available - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 28
a special working scenario, for example, if you have re-installed your operating system, or if you want to perform a manual installation. • You can always install the drivers using the ATISETUP utility on the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically, if you insert the - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 29
display in English if your operating system's language is not supported. Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP 1 Start ATISETUP utility. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically, if you insert the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive after the operating system has - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 30
and Software 7 Follow the Wizard's on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The Express installation option is recommended. The HYDRAVISION™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will automatically be installed, along with the ATI driver, by selecting this option. Not all - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 31
Advanced Settings The Information tab displays card-specific hardware and driver information. This information may be helpful when contacting Tech Support. Click Display Properties > Settings > Advanced > Information. Use the Adjustment tab to adjust the display of the connected monitor - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 32
28 Using Your FireGL Card Use the DualScreen tab to enable the following functions: • duplicate the display of the primary monitor on the second monitor • special video mode for high-resolution monitors Use the Configuration tab to customize application profiles for individual application settings. - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 33
enables you to tailor your two-monitor desktop to the way you work. For more information on HYDRAVISION™, refer to the HYDRAVISION™ User's Guide located on your ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM. • If you want the display of the primary monitor duplicated on the second monitor, select Clone Mode in the - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 34
30 Using Your FireGL Card Using the DualScreen Tab To see the DualScreen tab displayed, you need the following: i • Two monitors connected to the card • Both monitors switched on when you start your computer 1 Select the DualScreen tab via Display Properties > Settings > Advanced > DualScreen - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 35
Using Your FireGL Card 31 3 Select Clone Mode if you want the display of the primary monitor duplicated on the second monitor. 4 Click the Apply or OK button to enable your DualScreen setting. Changing the Video Settings The tabs in the Display Properties menu allow setting and adjusting the video - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 36
the planned resolution and refresh rate and color depth settings. Warning! Selecting a resolution or refresh rate that your monitor does not support can permanently damage the monitor. 2 Use the Monitor tab (Display Properties\ Settings\ Advanced\ Monitor) to select and set your specific monitor - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 37
Using Your FireGL Card 33 Adjusting the Monitor Display Using Adjustment tab you can fine-tune the display of your monitor. For more information on adjusting the monitor's display refer to the context sensitive online help. 1 Select the Adjustment tab via Display Properties > Settings > Advanced > - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 38
34 Using Your FireGL Card 2 Monitor Tuning - available only for VGA monitors • 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 First use the hardware setting controls on your monitor, if - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 39
Using Your FireGL Card 35 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 brightness produced at the face of the - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 40
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 - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 41
Using Your FireGL Card 37 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 - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 42
Always enable this setting for hardware acceleration of your OpenGL application. Disable this setting only if you experience serious rendering problems. Disabling this setting significantly reduces the OpenGL performance. Click the Apply or OK button to enable your Configuration settings. - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 43
Using Your FireGL Card 39 Setting Advanced Functions Switching to Advanced Settings Select Display Properties > Settings > Advanced > Advanced Settings. SMOOTHVISION™ SMOOTHVISION improves image quality by removing jagged edges (Anti-Aliasing) from 3D images, resulting in smoother, more natural - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 44
40 Using Your FireGL Card Always on: You can apply anti-aliasing using different sample patterns and sample points such as 2X or 4X. Moving the slider to the right increases sampling to provide the most realistic 3D image, at the cost of some 3D performance. Note: The Always on setting overrides the - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 45
41 CHAPTER 4 Reference IN THIS CHAPTER... ■ Removing the FireGL Drivers on page 41 ■ Troubleshooting on page 43 ■ Technical Details on page 46 ■ Warranty Service Information on page 51 ■ Compliance Information on page 53 Removing the FireGL Drivers This section describes how to properly remove your - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 46
the list of software programs. 6 Click Change/Remove button. The ATI uninstall dialog appears. 7 Click Yes to remove the ATI Display Driver. 8 Click Yes to restart your computer. After you have removed the software according to the instructions, you may remove the hardware. 1 Shut down your computer - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 47
card, 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 (FAQ) and their answers at the web sites of ATI Inc. Go to www.ati.com and select CUSTOMER CARE for BUILT BY - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 48
44 Reference 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. - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 49
the add-on card that causes the conflict. Resolving Interrupt Conflicts To support the special graphics processor on the FireGL card the system BIOS should automatically is used for more than one device. In case of problems check the system configuration utility of your operating system for the - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 50
46 Reference Technical Details ■ Product Specifications on page 46 ■ Pin Assignments on page 48 ■ Video Modes on page 49 Product Specifications Operating environment System requirements Certifications Dimensions Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Linux Intel® Pentium® 3, Pentium® 4, Xeon®; AMD® Athlon® - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 51
: analog and digital output, female H/V Sync output signals FireGL card addresses Separate horizontal and vertical sync at TTL levels The FireGL card is 100% IBM VGA compatible and occupies the same memory area and specific addresses in the I/O range. The memory range above 1 MB is automatically - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 52
48 Reference Pin Assignments DVI Output Connector DVI: Digital Visual Interface DDC: Display Data Channel T.M.D.S: Transition Minimized Differential Signal 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 - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 53
and TrueColor, 32bit (24 color, 8 alpha) modes. There is no support for 8-bit modes. Analog and digital monitors with 15-pin VGA connector Resolution Line Rate (kHz) Refresh Rate Color Depth (Hz) (Bits) 640 x 480 31.5, 37.5, 43.3, 50.9 60, 75, 85, 100 16 / 32 800 x 600 37.7, 46.9, 54.1, 63 - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 54
50 Reference Digital Monitors with DVI connector Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Color Depth (Bits) 640 x 480 60, 75 16 / 32 800 x 600 60, 75 16 / 32 1024 x 768 60, 75 16 / 32 1152 x 864 60, 75 16 / 32 1280 x 1024 60, 75 16 / 32 1600 x 1000 60 16 / 32 1600 x 1024 60 16 / 32 1600 x - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 55
to submit your defective product to ATI for repair. Advanced Parts Replacement Service FireGL customers have the option of Advanced Parts Replacement to minimize downtime for design professionals. For Advanced Parts Replacement service instructions contact one of our Customer Care Representatives - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 56
of the product, • from the loss of use of the product, as a result of any event, circumstance, action or abuse beyond the control of ATI; whether such damages be direct, indirect, consequential, special or otherwise and whether such damages are incurred by the person to whom this warranty extends or - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 57
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 58
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), 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 - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 59
Information Contact for further compliance information ATI Research Inc. 4 Mount Royal Avenue, Marlborough, MA 01752-1978 USA Phone: (508) 303-3900 MIC Certification Information FireGL X1-128 / FireGL Z1-128 Product Name / Model: 942 Holder: ATI Technologies Inc. Date: 2002-08-19 Manufacturer - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 60
Addendum Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance This product was manufactured by ATI Technologies Inc. - ATI 100-505181 | User Guide - Page 61
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FireGL™
X2-256t
FireGL™
X2-256
FireGL™
X1-128
FireGL™
Z1-128
User°s Guide
P/N: 137-50015-40
' Copyright 2004, by ATI Technologies Inc.
All rights reserved. Reproduction of this manual, or parts thereof, in any form, without the
express written permission of ATI Technologies Inc. is strictly prohibited.
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