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Table of Contents
Introducing the Fire GL4
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About your Fire GL4
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Hardware Design
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Operating Systems
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Typical Application Environments
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System Requirements and Tools
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Performance Overview
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How to Use this User's Guide
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Manual Conventions
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Viewing the User's Guide Online
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Do you Need a Printout of the Online User's Guide?
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Quick Installation
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Installation Steps
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Installing the Fire GL4
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Installing the Hardware
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Preparing your Computer
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Installing the Card
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Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation
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Installing the Software
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Before you Start: Information, Tips, and Hints
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Software Installation for Windows NT4.0
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Software Installation for Windows 2000
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Fire GL4 Software Utilities
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Changing the Video Settings
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How to Switch to the Display Properties?
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Setting Resolution and Refresh Rate
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Setting a DualScreen Configuration
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Selecting your Monitor
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Adjusting the Monitor Display
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Using Application Profiles and Advanced Functions
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Configuring Application Profiles
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Setting Advanced Functions
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