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Disclaimer The manufacturer (MFR) reserves the right to make changes to this document and the products which it describes without notice. The MFR shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions made herein; not for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 3
Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Using this Guide 2 Viewing the User's Guide Online 3 Doyou Need a Printout of the Online User's Guide 3 Fire GL8800Features 4 SystemRequirements and Tools 5 QuickInstallation 6 Installation Steps 6 Installing the Hardware and Software 7 Installingthe - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 4
Reference 40 Removingthe Fire GL8800 Drivers 40 Troubleshooting 42 Technical Details 45 Features and Performance 45 Pin Assignments 47 Video Modes 49 Compliance Information 52 iv - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 5
has an optimized high-powered OpenGL® driver to provide outstanding 2D and 3D performance. Perfect for MCAD, 3D game development and other demanding applications, the FIRE GL™ 8800 will increase your productivity by enhancing your workstation's performance. IN THIS CHAPTER Using this Guide on page - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 6
online User's Guide has been formatted as an Adobe® Acrobat® PDF file. This format gives you great flexibility when using this documentation. Many screen. The organization of this Guide is as follows: Installing the Hardware and Software on page 7 provides instructions for installing your Fire GL - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 7
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 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 8
• RADEON™ 8800 GPU and 64 MB or 128 MB DDR memory • CHARISMA ENGINE™ II supports full Transformation, Clipping and Lighting (T&L) at 75 million triangles/second peak processing capability • PIXEL TAPESTRY™ II, the 3D rendering engine, powers 2.4 Gigatexels/second for fast fill rates in 32-bit true - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 9
) prior to installing the Fire GL 8800 drivers. The Service Packs are available from Microsoft's web page, www.microsoft.com. Tools Monitor • A screwdriver to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws. See your PC manual for specific requirements. • Fire GL CD-ROM for Fire - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 10
Getting Started Quick Installation • Brief instructions on how to get to work with Guide. Installation Steps 1 Un-install the drivers and software for your old graphics card. 2 Set the display driver to Standard VGA (only for Windows NT 4.0). Disable any on-board graphics solution on the motherboard - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 11
surface-for example, the metal surface of the power supply-before performing any hardware procedure. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any components by unauthorized service personnel. If you do not feel comfortable - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 12
® or compatible • Supported operating system - Windows® NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5 (or higher) - Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 1 (or higher) - Windows® XP • A screwdriver to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws. See your PC manual for specific requirements. • Fire - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 13
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 for - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 14
Fire GL 8800. • If DDC support is available, the respective resolution and driver, see your operating system documentation. Do you have an integrated graphics solution on the motherboard? Plug-n-Play? The illustrations do not show your card? Please refer to the manual or contact your motherboard - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 15
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 > Settings > Control Panel, then double-click on - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 16
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 disconnecting a peripheral from the computer or are removing a component from the system board - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 17
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 , you may need to disable it on the motherboard. Refer to your computer's manual for more information. - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 18
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. • Locate the AGP 2x/4x slot. Compare the expansion slots in your computer with the following illustration: • If necessary, remove the metal slot - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 19
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 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 20
VGA or DFP/digital CRT to the Fire GL 8800. The Fire GL 8800 supports the following monitor combinations: • single monitor - VGA • single monitor - DFP - VGA + DFP/digital CRT Note The Fire GL 8800 does not support the dual monitor combination DFP/digital CRT + DFP/digital CRT Connecting analog - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 21
Installing the Hardware and Software 17 Note Please use the DVI-to-VGA adapter provided with your card to connect a second VGA monitor to the DVI connector (2). a b Display cable c DVI-I connector on card d VGA connector from monitor VGA to DVI- I adapter - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 22
'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 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 23
Fire GL 8800 drivers you can use instructions were properly followed. • Check that the card is properly installed in your system and connected to your monitor. • Refer to the documentation that came with your monitor: Check your connections to the video and power Troubleshooting section for - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 24
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 must have Microsoft Windows Service Pack 5 (or higher) installed prior to installing the Fire GL 8800 drivers. The Service Pack is available from - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 25
want to perform a manual installation. • You can always install the drivers using the Quick Start documentation or online help. • Where are the drivers? When prompted for a driver installation updated with Service Pack 1 (or newer), or Windows NT 4.0 - updated with Service Pack 5 (or newer), - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 26
documentation or online help. Driver installation dialog The installation dialog will display in English if your operating system's language is not supported 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 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 27
the root directory of the Fire GL CD. 3 Click Start Installation. Note Windows 2000: If your Windows 2000 is not correctly updated with Service Pack 1, the driver installation stops. Obtain Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 from Microsoft, update your Windows 2000, and run the Quick Start utility again - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 28
prompts you Do you want to continue the installation? Click Yes to install and start the drivers. 9 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Settings, or right-click Note Refer to your Windows online help and documentation for further information on using the Monitor and Settings dialogs. - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 29
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 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 30
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? 1 Start Windows. 2 After Windows has finished booting, click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 3 Double - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 31
documentation for further information on using the Monitor dialog. Notes (1) Check the documentation of your monitor(s) and make sure that each monitor supports XP: Settings\Advanced\ATI Monitor) to select and set your specific monitor(s). Use the Adjustment dialog (in Windows 2000 / Windows - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 32
28 Using Your Fire GL 8800 Setting a DualScreen Configuration Note For settings in the DualScreen dialog you need the following: - Two monitors connected to the card - Both monitors switched on when you start your computer 1 Windows NT 4.0: Select the DualScreen dialog in the Display Properties - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 33
display option in the Monitor panel. Do not reset this option manually if you have an Extended Desktop enabled. 4 Select the Window management software. Note HYDRAVISION™ installation is an option of the video driver installation and may not be automatically installed on your system. Fullscreen - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 34
resolution. Check the documentation of your monitors and make sure that each monitor supports your resolution and refresh documentation for further information on using the Settings dialog. (4) Use the ATI Monitor dialog (in Windows 2000: Settings\Advanced\ATI Monitor) to select and set your specific - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 35
the secondary monitor in the DualScreen dialog. Use the Windows Monitor dialog (Display Properties > Settings > Advanced > (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 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 36
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 - the maximum refresh rate, as supported by the selected monitor. If - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 37
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 , click the Detect now button. An error message will be displayed if the connected monitor does not support DDC Refresh Frequency for Monitor 2 - - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 38
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 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 39
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. • Sync Polarity: If you do not get a satisfactory display with the default - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 40
connected to the Fire GL 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 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 41
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. - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 42
the following: • diagnostic purposes • fine-tuning a specific application/system configuration • specific settings recommended by your hardware or software documentation • tuning your application/system environment for best performance and memory usage (2) Only experienced users should modify the - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 43
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 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 44
40 CHAPTER 4 Reference IN THIS CHAPTER Removing the Fire GL 8800 Drivers on page 40 Troubleshooting on page 42 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 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 45
you have removed the software according to the instructions, you may remove the hardware. 1 Shut down your computer. 2 Remove the computer case as outlined in the hardware installation instructions. 3 Ground yourself by touching the power supply box. 4 To remove the hardware, simply reverse the - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 46
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 power. • Is the monitor turned on and receiving power? Screen image defects appear Check if your monitor supports the - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 47
system and applications. For more information, please see Installing 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 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 48
Address: Standard VGA I/O: 3B0-3DF Memory Addresses: Video RAM: A000-BFFF Video ROM: C000 support the special graphics processor on the Fire GL 8800 the system BIOS problems if your graphics card does not receive an interrupt or a system interrupt is used for more than one device. In case of problems - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 49
/Athlon® or compatible FCC/DOC, ICES-003, CE/DOC, SMA C-Tick, MIC, Certifications BSMI, VCCI Dimensions Length: 174.6 mm (6.9 inches) Width: 108.0 mm (4.25 inches) Power requirements + 3.3 Volts DC: 15 Watts maximum + 5 Volts DC: 5 Watts maximum + 12 Volts DC: 4 Watts - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 50
8800 graphics accelerator 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 assigned through the PCI BIOS interface I/O addresses: 3B0 - 3DF (Standard VGA i/O) Video RAM: A000-BFFF Video ROM: C000-C7FF - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 51
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 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 52
6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 Analog Vertical Sync 9 T.M.D.S. Data110 T.M.D.S. Data1+ 11 T.M.D.S. Data1/3 Shield 12 T.M.D.S. Data313 T.M.D.S. Data3+ 14 + 5V Power 15 ground (for + 5V) 16 Hot Plug Detect 17 T.M.D.S. Data018 T.M.D.S. Data0+ 19 T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield 20 T.M.D.S. Data521 T.M.D.S. Data5+ 22 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 53
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 α) modes. There is no support for 8-bit modes. Analog and digital monitors with 15-pin VGA connector - single monitor Resolution Line - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 54
50 Reference Digital Monitors with DVI connector - single monitor 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 960 60, 75 16 / 32 1280 x 1024 60, 75 16 / 32 1600 x - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 55
Reference 51 Dual Screen - 1 Monitor with VGA connector and 1 Monitor with DVI connector Resolution Refresh Rates (Hz) Color Depth (Bits) Dual Monitor 1 Monitor 2 640 x 480 60, 75, 85, 100 60, 75 16 / 32 800 x 600 60, 75, 85, 100 60, 75 16 / 32 1024 x 768 60, 75, 85, 100 60, 75 16 / - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 56
52 Reference Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information FCC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR A CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE We, the Responsible 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 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 57
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 - HP P Class 450/500/550/600/650/700/750 | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user gui - Page 58
54 Reference VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information
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