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    Fire GL2 User's Guide Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2000 Fire GL Graphics; All rights reserved.
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    3 System Requirements and Tools 3 Performance Overview 4 HOW TO USE THIS USER'S GUIDE 5 Manual Conventions 5 Viewing the User's Guide Online 6 Do you Need a Printout of the Online User's Guide 6 QUICK INSTALLATION 7 Installation Steps 7 INSTALLING THE FIRE GL2 8 INSTALLING THE HARDWARE
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    Depth 25 Selecting your Monitor 26 Adjusting the Monitor Display 29 MODIFYING APPLICATION PROFILES 32 REMOVING THE FIRE GL2 DRIVERS 35 TROUBLESHOOTING 36 COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 36 TECHNICAL DETAILS 39 FEATURES AND PERFORMANCE 39 Hardware 39 Software 42 PIN ASSIGNMENTS 42 VIDEO
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    GL2 ♦ ABOUTYOUR FIRE GL2 ♦ HOW TO USE THIS USER'S GUIDE ♦ QUICK INSTALLATION ABOUT YOUR FIRE GL2 Hardware Design The Fire engine with geometry pipeline setup processor, and a 300 MHz RAMDAC. It also supports video streaming by providing color space conversion and a bilinear scaling unit. The GT1000
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    Library 1.2 (LibC 6.2) How to obtain Linux drivers? ⇒ Download from www.ati.com/support Service Pack Information for Windows NT 4.0 You must be running Windows NT 4.0, updated with Service Pack 6 (or newer) prior to installing the Fire GL2 drivers. The Service Pack is available from Microsoft's web
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    to the manual for your mainboard. ♦ Supported operating system: ⇒ Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 (or newer) ⇒ Microsoft Windows 2000 ♦ CD-ROM drive ♦ A screwdriver to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws. See your PC manual for specific requirements. ♦ Fire
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    YUV conversion, point and bilinear scaling Software Features ♦ Multiprocessor system support ♦ ThreadSafe OpenGL 1.2 ICD support for dual processors. ♦ Supports Streaming SIMD Extensions (SSE) in Intel Processors ♦ Supports AMD Athlon™ processor-based systems with 3DNow! technology ♦ Customized
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    screen. Manual Conventions Your Fire GL2 User's Guide is organized in a standard, familiar way. A few icons are used to point out important information: This icon marks useful tips or important operational notes. This icon is a warning about possible electrical/software hazards or problems
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    on an active link. Displaying the provided bookmark and thumbnail views may help you with the orientation and navigation in the User's Guide. This manual might be displayed with slightly-reduced magnification in your Reader. If you experience any difficulty reading certain files online, use the
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    QUICK INSTALLATION ♦ Brief instructions on how to get to work with the Fire GL2 in the shortest User's Guide. Installation Steps 1. De-install the drivers and software for your old graphics card. 2. Set the display driver to Standard VGA. Disable any on-board graphics solution on the motherboard. 3.
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    INSTALLING THE FIRE GL2 ♦ INSTALLING THE HARDWARE ♦ INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE HARDWARE The hardware installation includes the following steps: ♦ Preparing your Computer ♦ Installing the Card ♦ Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation 8 Installing the Fire GL2
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    Fire GL2? System Requirements and Tools ♦ Motherboard with free AGP 1.X slot for the Fire Supported operating system: ⇒ Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 (or newer) ⇒ Windows 2000 ♦ A screwdriver to remove and reinstall the PC cover screws and card mounting screws. See your PC manual for specific
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    Linux drivers are available for downloading from www.ati.com/support. Are Driver to Standard VGA. Do you have an integrated graphics solution on the motherboard? Plug-n-Play? Please refer to the manual or contact your motherboard in this section are for instructional use only; the card shown
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    graphics adapter as not every application may permit the configuration of its video mode from the operating system level. 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 Display. The Display Properties sheet
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    to add-in components if power is not physically disconnected from the system during installation procedures. 2. Remove the cover of the computer. Refer to the instructions in your computer's manual for more information. 12 Installing the Fire GL2
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    Installing the Card To install your Fire GL2 AGP card, follow these steps: 1. Locate the AGP slot. 2. Remove the metal slot cover. Save the screw to secure the graphics card later. 3. Hold the card by the edges and position it directly above the AGP slot. AGP cards are designed to fit one way only.
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    Installation in an AGP expansion slot 1 Fire GL2 card 2 Card edge connector 3 Expansion slot You may prevent a possible overheating risk, if you - whenever possible - leave the PCI expansion slot immediately next to the AGP slot free. Reassembling your Computer 1. Secure ribbon cables and gently
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    CRT / TFT-LCD, to the Fire GL2. The Fire GL2 does not support two monitors connected to one card. If you connect two monitors to the on the card. Attach the cable to the monitor according to the monitor's instructions. Digital Flat-Panel TFT-LCD Monitor or Digital CRT Monitor Securely attach your
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    Setting the Monitor Impedance If you can switch the impedance values on your monitor, use the following recommended settings: R, G, B video input: 75 Ohm Synch: 2.2 kOhm Try other 'Synch' settings if you cannot achieve a stable video image. If the impedance setting options are 'High' and 'Low' only,
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    successfully installed the Fire GL2 drivers you can use the dialogs to verify that the installation instructions were properly followed. ♦ Guide for information on using the ISA Configuration Utility ICU to add legacy card resource requirements to the system. ♦ Please refer to the Troubleshooting
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    After you have re-installed or upgraded your operating system. Note: To install or remove the Fire GL2 drivers, you need administrator rights or you Microsoft Windows NT Service Pack (Service Pack 6 or higher) installed prior to installing the Fire GL2 drivers. The Service Pack is available from
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    in 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 Quick Start utility on the Fire GL CD. The Quick Start utility will start automatically, if you insert the Fire
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    help. Driver installation dialog The installation dialog will display in English if your operating system's language is not supported. Software the Fire GL CD cannot install the Service Pack to your system, the driver installation stops. Obtain Windows NT Service Pack 6 from Microsoft, update your
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    3. Click the button corresponding to the type of installation you want. If you select Custom, a list of software components will be displayed. Select the check boxes to specify the components you want to install. 4. Click Next to continue the installation. 5. When the DIAMOND Install dialog displays
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    the Digital Signature Not Found dialog and 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 on the Windows desktop, select Properties and Settings. 10. Set the resolution
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    . Use the Configuration dialog to customize application profiles for individual application settings. The Information dialog displays some card-specific hardware and driver information. These data may be helpful when contacting the TechSupport. Use the Monitor and Adjustment dialogs, together with
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    CHANGING THE VIDEO SETTINGS The dialogs in the Display Properties menu allow setting and adjusting the video settings to suit your requirements best. How to Switch to the Display Properties? 1. Start Windows. 2. After Windows has finished booting, click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 3. Double-
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    your monitor and make sure that the monitor supports the planned resolution, refresh rate and color depth setting. (2) Use the Diamond Monitor dialog (in Windows NT4), or Settings\Advanced\Monitor (in Windows 2000) to select and set your specific monitor. Use the Adjustment dialog (Settings\Advanced
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    Selecting your Monitor Windows NT 4.0 1. Select the Monitor dialog in the Display Properties window. You can customize the settings of the connected monitor. For more information on setting up the monitor refer to the context sensitive online help. 26 Fire GL2 Software Utilities
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    permanently damage the monitor. Check the monitor's documentation and verify that it supports the selected resolution and refresh rate. Select from list Use resolution/refresh rate settings optimized for your specific monitor. A. Select your monitor from the displayed monitor list. To select your
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    and click the Apply or OK button if you want the driver to automatically decode the monitor's DDC (Display Data Channel) information now button. An error message will be displayed if the connected monitor does not support DDC. 3. Click the Apply or OK button to enable your monitor settings. Windows
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    Adjusting the Monitor Display Using this dialog you can adjust the display of the connected monitor. 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 Properties window. Windows 2000:
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    2. Monitor Tuning: 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. Notes: (1) Use the hardware setting controls on your monitor, if available, to adjust your display size or position - instead
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    3. Gamma Correction Adjustment: Adjust the monitor's gamma correction for optimal brightness with the red, green and blue slider bars. Note: You cannot adjust Gamma Correction for 256-color modes When these sliders are changed the gamma correction table modifies each pixel's color value. The
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    MODIFYING APPLICATION PROFILES Using the Configuration dialog you can individually configure each application's settings. ♦ Windows NT 4.0: Select Display Properties > Configuration. Windows 2000: Select Display Properties > Settings > Advanced > Configuration. 32 Fire GL2 Software Utilities
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    . 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 ⇒ diagnostic purposes ⇒ fine-tuning a specific application/system configuration ⇒ specific settings recommended by your hardware or software
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    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
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    computer until the driver is removed! To install or uninstall the Fire GL2 drivers, you need (Click Back and Add/Remove components to select specific software components for removal.) Then click Next. 3. as outlined in the hardware installation instructions. 3. Ground yourself by touching the
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    Fire GL2, check the following sections for advice on how to solve your problem. FAQs Frequently Asked Questions and their answers may be found at the Web sites of ATI Inc. Go to www.ati.com and select Support. No image appears on monitor when computer system is turned on ♦ Make sure
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    Check if your monitor supports the resolution, horizontal Be sure that both video card and monitor support resolution and refresh rates you select. Incompatible resolution/ the video card is not configured properly ♦ Check the driver installation and make sure that all software is correctly loaded
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    memory Memory Addresses: Video RAM support the special graphics processor on the Fire GL2 the system BIOS should automatically assign a system interrupt to the AGP slot where the card is installed. However, there may be problems problems contact your motherboard manufacturer for Guide for information on using
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    2/3 length AGP/ATX card ♦ AGP4x Version 2.0 compliant including side band signalling support Controller ♦ IBM Chipset: IBM RC 1000 256-bit graphics rasterizer and IBM GT 30-bit PaletteDAC, including 4 color lookup tables and gamma correction table ⇒ 256-bit DDR memory interface Technical Details 39
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    Memory and BIOS ♦ 64 MByte Double Data Rate (DDR) SGRAM for unified framebuffer, Z-buffer and and digital CRT displays ♦ Stereographic 3-pin Mini-DIN output connector for stereoviewing eyewear (supports StereoGraphics CrystalEyes shutter glasses). Hardware Performance ♦ 32-bit RGBα True color 2D and
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    Professional 3D Rendering ♦ Full OpenGL 1.1 ICD with 1.2 functional extensions ♦ Single-pass bump mapping and hardware 3D textures ♦ Gouraud shading ♦ Bilinear and trilinear MIP-mapping ♦ Alpha blending ♦ Fogging and depth cueing ♦ Anti-aliased lines and sorted polygons ♦ Scissoring and stippling ♦
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    for Windows NT4.0, Windows 2000, and Linux ♦ Athlon 3Dnow! support for NT4.0 and Windows 2000 ♦ DDC2B monitor support on all operating systems ♦ ACPI Power Management support ♦ Customized application settings for individual ISV applications PIN ASSIGNMENTS VGA Output Connector DDC: Display Data
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    Stereo Sync Output Connector Pin Function 1 + 5 V DC (fused 750 mA) 2 ground 3 StereoSync DVI Output Connector DVI: Digital Visual Interface DDC: Display Data Channel T.M.D.S: Transition Minimized Differential Signal Pin Function 1 T.M.D.S. Data22 T.M.D.S. Data2+ 3 T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield 4
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    - 32 bit (24 color, 8 α) Note: Due to the limited usefulness of 256-color/8-bit modes for 3D image display (shading, etc.), these modes are not supported for Windows NT/2000. Most applications support full hardware acceleration only in TrueColor and HighColor video modes. 44 Technical Details
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    BLOCK DIAGRAM Geometry Engine AGP 2X/4X System Interface Graphics Rasterizer System Bus Interface VGA Unit Raster/ Texture Engine DMA BLT Unit Palette DAC Pixel Cache Utility Bus Interface Video Engine Display Timing Generator Frame Buffer Interface Flash ROM 64KB Frame buffer RGB Out
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    trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc. AutoCAD, AutoShade, 3D Studio and HEIDI are registered trademarks or trademarks of AutoDesk Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, and / or registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners and / or manufacturers. 46 Trademarks and Regulatory
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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,
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    EMI 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 GL2 AGP complies
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    CE Compliance Information EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Amendments 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, Class B Digital Device EN 55022/CISPR 22, Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics Information Technology Equipment. EN 50082-1, Generic Immunity Standard for Residential,
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Fire GL2
User's Guide
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2000 Fire GL Graphics; All rights reserved.