ATI X700 User Guide
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RADEON ™ X700 PCIe Series User's Guide P/N 137-40742-10 ATI - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 2
to change without notice. Product may not be exactly as shown in diagrams. Reproduction of this manual, or parts thereof, in any form, without the express written permission of ATI Technologies Inc. is strictly prohibited. Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 3
UL Listed personal computers that have Installation Instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessories. • Grounding - For continued provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 4
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the CATALYST™ Software Suite 7 ATI Displays Tab 8 Dynamic Display Reassignment 10 ATI Color Tab 11 Color Hotkeys Settings 14 ATI Options Tab 17 ATI Rotation Tab 18 Rotation HotKeys 20 ATI Overlay Tab 21 Video Overlay 21 Clone Mode Settings 22 ATI 3D Tab 24 Custom Properties - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 6
37 Connecting to HDTV 38 Using Your ATI HDTV Video Cable 39 Capturing Video 40 Connecting your media device for video capture 41 Setting the Windows® Volume Control 42 Troubleshooting 43 Uninstalling Old Graphics Card Software 43 Windows® New Hardware Found 43 Installing - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 7
MB of system memory; 256 MB or more for best performance. • Motherboard with free PCI Express slot and correct PCIe chipset-driver. • CD-ROM drive (for installation software). • Windows® XP (Home or Pro). • Windows® 2000 • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors or any other type of - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 8
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Monitors Your RADEON™ X700 PCIe Series provides hardware support for one DVI-I monitor or two VGA monitors using the supplied DVI-I-to-VGA adapter. It also provides TV output via a S-Video Out or Composite Out connector. Connections and Adapters for the RADEON™ X700 PCIe Series Card X Standard - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 10
the appropriate prompt insert the ATI Installation CD to load the drivers for your RADEON™ X700 PCIe Series card. To set up a multi ATI software provides many additional configuration features that can be accessed by clicking the Advanced button from the Display Properties > Settings tab. 2 Select - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 11
RADEON™ X700 PCIe Series graphics card provides dual display functionality and TV Out. The following table lists the different ways you can connect displays to your card -I connector with DVI-I-to-VGA adapter The S-Video out can also support a composite connection via the SVideo-to-Composite adapter - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 12
CRT display + DFP display + TV CRT display + DFP display + HDTV CRT display + CRT display + TV CRT display + CRT display + HDTV VGA connector + DVI-I connector + S-Video Out VGA connector + DVI-I connector + S-Video Out to HDTV (YPrPb) cable VGA connector + DVI-I connector with DVI-I-to-VGA adapter - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 13
. For more information on HYDRAVISION™, please refer to the HYDRAVISION™ User's Guide PDF located on your ATI Installation CD. Accessing the CATALYST™ Software Suite The CATALYST™ Software Suite installs the ATI display tabs into the Windows® Display Properties dialog. They are accessed through - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 14
8 ATI Displays Tab Windows® Display Properties Settings Tab ATI Displays Tab The ATI Displays tab provides control over multiple-monitor features. Here you can enable/disable display devices and swap the assignment of Primary and Secondary displays. - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 15
ATI Displays Tab 9 . ATI Displays Tab Scheme Hotkey Save button Delete button Display buttons Troubleshoot button Displays the drop-down list of available device; they also indicate whether a device is enabled or disabled. Opens a Troubleshoot dialog to assist with possible display problems. - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 16
10 ATI Displays Tab To enable or disable a display If the enable/disable same time; for example, two monitors or a monitor and a TV. To save a display-device scheme Display-device selections can be saved as a scheme for quick recall. 1 Click the enable/disable button want to have active. for - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 17
Color Tab 11 • The ATI Displays tab shows you the display(s) that are active. The Primary display located below the Primary display. 2 Click OK or Apply to save the changes. ATI Color Tab The ATI Color tab allows you to configure Gamma, Brightness, and Contrast color settings for both your desktop - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 18
12 ATI Color Tab ATI Color Tab: Desktop Settings ATI Color Tab: Full Screen 3D Settings - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 19
Tab 13 ATI Color Tab Desktop radio button Full Screen 3D radio button Profiles for Profiles dropdown list Save button Delete button All Colors checkbox Red, Green, and Blue radio buttons Gamma slider Brightness slider Contrast slide Reset buttons Select Desktop to configure your desktop color - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 20
within a full screen 3D application environment. To activate this button, you must select the Full Screen 3D radio button. Restores all of the color settings to automatically load their own color settings rather than those set through the ATI Color tab. If you want to force the application to use - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 21
Color Hotkeys Settings 15 Color Hotkeys Settings Dialog Color Hotkey Settings Modifier key Hotkey Hotkey action Assigned hotkeys Add button Remove button In combination with the Hotkey, specifies the hotkey combination that triggers an action. The Modifier key can be any combination of Alt, Ctrl - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 22
of other applications in which you might want to use them. The ATI Color properties page only checks for duplications within the Color page itself, combination to be assigned only once. To remove assigned hotkeys 1 Select a hotkey combination from the Assigned Hotkey text box. 2 Click Remove - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 23
the Catalyst version number, 2D version number, and the driver build information. Gives access to the Details tab, which lists the card's hardware details and driver information. Enables hardware acceleration for Windows® Media Video (WMV) files. Reactivates any disabled graphics warning messages. - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 24
effect when using a DVI-I-to-VGA adapter. Alternate DVI Use this option if you are experiencing display corruption operational mode on your DVI flat panel. ATI Rotation Tab Use the Rotation tab to rotate the image on your display up to 180 degrees. This feature is useful when using a flat panel - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 25
Rotation Tab 19 ATI Rotation Tab ATI Rotation Tab Rotation buttons Configure Hotkeys dropdown list combination on your keyboard. Saves a hotkey setting. Restores the default hotkey settings. When selected, rotates the mouse pointer to match the display image settings. When deselected, the mouse - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 26
or Apply. To rotate multiple displays 1 Select the Settings tab in the Windows® Display Properties dialog. 2 Select the display to which you want to apply other applications in which you might want to use them. The ATI Rotation page only checks for duplications within the Rotation page itself, insofar - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 27
playback of any video file type that supports overlay adjustments. Move the sliders to the right to increase the values of the various options, and to the left to decrease them. Click the Defaults button to reset the values to their default settings. ATI Overlay Tab ATI Overlay Tab Brightness - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 28
. Clone Mode Settings Clone Mode Options are available under the following conditions: • Your ATI graphics accelerator has dual controllers to support Primary and Secondary (Clone) displays. • Your ATI video adapter has dual display functionality by providing a standard VGA connector and a digital - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 29
and Secondary display in exactly the same manner. For example, all displays will show video output in full screen mode. These settings are available when Theater Mode is selected. The aspect ratio of the source video is maintained for full screen display. Note: that this option may result in black - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 30
aspect ratio of the display device showing full screen video has the standard 4:3 aspect ratio (standard TVs and monitors). Select this option if the aspect ratio of the display device is showing full screen video has a 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen HDTVs). ATI 3D Tab This tab allows you to fine - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 31
Overlay Tab 25 ATI 3D Tab 3D Settings for radio buttons Performance/Quality slider Use Custom Settings checkbox Custom button Current Settings Profiles for Compatibility Settings button Defaults Selects either Direct 3D® or OpenGL® as the format to be altered in the workspace. Controls the overall - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 32
26 ATI Overlay Tab Custom Properties Dialog Custom Properties Dialog Custom Properties Dialog: OpenGL slider to the right increases sampling to provide the most realistic 3D image. Select the Application Preference checkbox for highquality images, with a negligible reduction in the application - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 33
. Moving the slider to the left selects a lower quality mipmap, delivering the highest application performance. Controls whether the Vertical sync is always on, always off, or controlled by the application. TRUFORM™ is a technology developed by ATI that enables higher-order surface rendering through - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 34
28 ATI Overlay Tab Custom Properties Dialog: SMARTSHADER™Effects SMARTSHADER™ Effects drop-down list Defaults button SMARTSHADER™applies preset pixel effects on OpenGL® or Direct 3D® applications. Choose the desired effect and click OK. Restores the default settings. - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 35
button There are a few applications that can only support a limited number of texture formats. By selecting Disabled, the driver will not support DXT texture formats, thus reducing the number of texture formats supported. May eliminate problems with some Direct 3D® games which display vertical and - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 36
Most applications will work best when Disabled is selected Improves the frame rate of games when Wait for memory available. If there is insufficient memory available to support this feature it will be automatically disabled. It problems. Disabling this feature will significantly decrease OpenGL® - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 37
ATI display driver to detect when the graphics card is no longer able to respond to display driver commands. When this situation arises, the display driver will reset the graphics card to ATI. This error report will help ATI to determine the cause of the problem and help create more stable drivers. - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 38
32 Direct 3D® Compatibility Settings - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 39
tips will help you get the most out of your TV Out feature. Connecting to a TV To connect your RADEON™ X700 PCIe Series card to a TV, use an SVideo cable. To connect S-Video Out 1 Power off your computer and your TV. 2 Determine if your TV supports either a S-Video or Composite video connection. - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 40
your S-Video Out. Using an S- Video cable, attach one end of the cable to your graphics card and the other to your TV. Refer to the illustration. 4 Power on your TV first, then your computer. Connecting Your S-Video Out to a TV or VCR X S-Video Connection on graphics card Y TV Z S-Video Cable - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 41
TV display features, right-click the ATI taskbar icon, point to Help, then point to ATI Television Display. TV Display Hardware Restrictions A TV cannot be left connected to the graphics card if two analog monitors are connected to your RADEON™ X700 PCIe Series card, even if the TV is off and - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 42
effects are caused by the changes the graphics card is required to make in order to display (accessible by clicking on the Monitor button on the ATI Displays tab) to adjust the display on your monitor then the General tab. 3 In the Display section, select Large (120 DPI) from the Font Size (or DPI - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 43
2 Click on the Settings tab and then the Advanced button. 3 Click on the ATI Displays tab. 4 Click on the TV button. 5 Drag the Contrast slider to and Applications Some older games and applications may program your RADEON™ X700 PCIe Series directly to run under a specific display mode. This may - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 44
other component input device, using component video cables. L You must have a monitor attached to your computer before installing the ATI HDTV. For proper operation of your ATI Component Video Adapter, ATI display drivers must be correctly installed. ATI HDTV Cable X ATI HDTV Video Output Cable - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 45
your ATI HDTV video cable 1 Turn on your component input device, and set it to YPbPr input. Note: See your HDTV or component input device manual Settings tab, and use the Screen Area slider to select the resolution you want. Note: If the resolution you select is not related to a timing, the system - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 46
List All Modes button. 8 Click 640 x 480. 9 Then select either 640 x 480. • 60Hz = Progressive. • 30Hz = Interlaced Note: YPbPr is only available with the 30Hz or 60HZ settings. Capturing Video The RADEON™ X700 PCIe Series has the ability to capture video from your camcorder, VCR, or TV. Use your - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 47
41 Connecting Your Video Device to Your RADEON™ X700 PCIe Series Card A Composite In and Out Connectors. Recommended connector for best picture quality. B S-Video In and Out Connectors. X ATI Graphics Card Y Video In/Video Out Cable Z Typical Video In of TV, VCR, or Camcorder connections - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 48
Video 2 Connect the Video In of the ATI Video In\Video Out cable to the Video Out of your media device. Note: S-Video and Composite extension cables are available from a consumer electronics dealer 3 Start your video For correct audio performance, your sound card's Line Input must be active. To - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 49
troubleshooting information. More troubleshooting information can be found on the ATI Website at ati.com/support/. Uninstalling Old Graphics Card Software To ensure successful installation of your RADEON™ X700 PCIe Series card, you must uninstall the graphic drivers for the existing graphics card - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 50
the Standard VGA or Standard PCI Graphics Adapter. If prompted for Driver. • Multimedia Center. • HydraVision (not included in the Express Install). • Remote Wonder Software. To ensure you install supported software, use the ATI Installation CDROM that shipped with your ATI Graphics Accelerator card - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 51
Express installation. Custom installation allows you to select individual software components for installation. Solution Selector General Problems Problem Computer Does Not Boot-Up Properly Possible Solution • Verify that the installation instructions were properly followed. • Check that the card - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 52
. Off-Center Screen Image, Odd Colors or No Picture Warning! Ensure that both video card and monitor support 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 - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 53
ATI drivers for your RADEON™ X700 PCIe Series card. HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting Problem YPbPr input. • Ensure that the HDTV Component Video Adapter is properly connected, then restart your computer component input device supports it, try 720p mode. • Consult your HDTV user's manual. • Your - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 54
48 Solution Selector - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 55
Information This RADEON™ product and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. : ATI Research Inc. 4 Mount Royal Ave. Marlborough, MA 01752-1976 - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 56
Tension pour produits contenir tuner de télévision 73/23/CEE - Directive basse tension. EN 60950 : 1992+A1+A2+A3+A4 - Sécurité du matériel des technologies de l'information. CE-Konformitätserklärung EMC Richtlinie 89/336/EEC und Änderungen 92/31/EEC und 93/68/EEC, Digitales Gerät der Klasse B. EN - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 57
14 A adjusting overlays 21 application profiles creating 24 ATI Overlay tab 21 ATI taskbar applications disabling 17, 18 enabling 17, 18 B brightness 13, 14 color settings 11 video overlay 21 C capture video 40, 41 card specification information 17 Catalyst version number 17 CATALYST Software - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 58
products 50 contrast 13, 14 color settings 11 TV display 36 video overlay 21 Copy-protection DVDs, DVDs Copy-protection 47 custom on TV 40 displays Hotkey 9 primary 8 scheme 9 secondary 8 dot pitch 36 driver information 17 DVI operational mode 18 DXT texture formats 29 E external connectors 1 - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 59
overlay 21 gamma correction 13 graphics card resetting through VPU Recover 31 H HDTV 38, 39 troubleshooting 47 HDTV adapter troubleshooting 47 HDTV Component Video Adapter 38 High Definition Television 38 horizontal size TV display 36 hue video overlay 21 I Input and output adapters displaying PC - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 60
30 troubleshooting general problems 45 HDTV 47 HDTV adapter 47 TV displaying PC output on 40 TV display 33, 36, 37 contrast 36 games 37 hardware restrictions 35 horizontal size 36 TV Out 33, 35 U uninstall old graphics drivers 43 Uninstalling old graphics card software 43 V VGA 22 video capture - ATI X700 | User Guide - Page 61
55 gamma 21 hue 21 saturation 21 Volume control 42 VPU Recover 31 W Windows volume control 42 Y YPbPr 40, 47 YPbPr connector 38 Z Z-Buffer depth explicitly setting 30
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RADEON ™ X700 PCIe Series
User’s Guide
P/N 137-40742-10