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Version 1.0 P/N 137-50002-10 Rev. A © Copyright 2001, by ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved, including those to reproduce this guide or parts thereof, in any form without the express written permission of ATI Technologies Inc. Products may not be exactly as shown. Features, performance, and - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 2
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 X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - 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 X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - 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 X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 5
, 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 2 Fire GL 8800 Features on page 4 System Requirements and Tools on page 5 Quick Installation on page 6 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 6
, some of the images may not print clearly or appear very clearly on screen. The organization of this Guide is as follows: Installing the Hardware and Software on page 7 provides instructions for installing your Fire GL 8800 card and software and connecting video output devices to your card. Using - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 7
Guide document. Some email or World Wide Web addresses inside this manual may be active as well. Go directly to a Web and navigation in the User's Guide. This manual might be displayed with slightly- User's Guide? You can easily print this User's Guide to access it off-line. The manual then will - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 8
4 Getting Started Fire GL 8800 Features • 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/ - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - 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 X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 10
6 Getting Started Quick Installation • Brief instructions on how to get to work with the Fire GL 8800 in your graphics accelerator, please refer to the corresponding sections of the Fire GL 8800 User's Guide. Installation Steps 1 Un-install the drivers and software for your old graphics card. 2 Set - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 11
. 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 performing the installation, consult a qualified computer technician. Damage to system components, the - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 12
BIOS. For help with this subject, refer to the manual for your mainboard • Pentium® 4/III/II/CeleronTM; AMD® K6/Athlon® 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 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 13
. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI connector you may use the provided VGAto-DVI adapter. Notes: (1) You need a Plug-and-Play monitor that supports VESA's Display Channel specifications (DDC1 or DDC2) to take advantage of the DDC1/DDC2b+ features (2) You can use the full power of the graphics card - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 14
? the Fire GL 8800. • If DDC support is available, the respective resolution and refresh rate illustrations do not show your card? Please refer to the manual or contact your motherboard manufacturer to determine how to disable are for instructional use only; the card shown may look different - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 15
Installing the Hardware and Software 11 Setting the Display Driver to Standard VGA To avoid possible driver conflicts between your old and new graphics card, install the standard VGA driver for your operating system. Install the standard VGA driver before you shut down your computer and remove the - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 16
12 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 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 17
Installing the Hardware and Software 13 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 metal surface of the computer chassis 3 Remove any existing - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - 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 X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - 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 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - 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 VGA - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - 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 X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 22
the monitor'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 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 23
• Check again to 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 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 24
Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. (2) Information for Windows NT 4.0: You must have Microsoft Windows Service Pack 5 (or higher) installed prior to installing the Fire GL 8800 drivers. The Service Pack is available from Microsoft's web page, www.microsoft.com. For some languages you can also - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 25
-installed your operating system, or if you want to perform a manual installation. • You can always install the drivers using the Quick running Windows XP, Windows 2000 - updated with Service Pack 1 (or newer), or Windows NT 4.0 - updated with Service Pack 5 (or newer), before installing the Fire - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 26
display in English if your operating system's language is not supported. Software Installation for Windows NT4.0 1 Run the Quick Windows 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 appropriate - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - 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 X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 28
24 Installing the Hardware and Software 4 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. 5 Click Next to continue the installation. 6 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 29
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 ATI Monitor and Adjustment dialogs, together with - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 30
26 Using Your Fire GL 8800 Changing 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 > - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 31
for further information on using the Monitor dialog. Notes (1) Check the documentation of your monitor(s) and make sure that each monitor supports the planned resolution and refresh rate setting. (2) Use the DualScreen dialog (in Windows 2000 / Windows XP: Settings\Advanced\DualScreen) to set - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - 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 X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 33
Desktop settings will deselect the hiding modes that the computer cannot display option in the Monitor panel. Do not reset this option manually if you have an Extended Desktop enabled. 4 Select the Window Placement settings Check Use HydraVision for Placement to define your window placement - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 34
Notes (1) Both monitors will operate with the same resolution. Check the documentation of your monitors and make sure that each monitor supports your resolution and refresh rate setting. (2) The Settings dialog will display the corresponding DualScreen resolution. For example, 1024x768 is a single - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 35
Using Your Fire GL 8800 31 Selecting your Monitor 1 Windows NT 4.0: Select the ATI Monitor dialog in the Display Properties window. Windows 2000 / Windows XP: Select the ATI Monitor dialog via Display Properties > Settings > Advanced > ATI Monitor. Note In Windows 2000 / Windows XP the ATI Monitor - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 36
of the video chip. Warning! Selecting a resolution or refresh rate that your monitor does not 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 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 37
Windows start. To detect a new DDC monitor immediately, click the Detect now button. An error message will be displayed if the connected monitor does not support DDC Refresh Frequency for Monitor 2 - the monitor connected to the DVI connector only. Select the desired refresh rate. All refresh rates - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - 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 X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 39
Using Your Fire GL 8800 35 2 Monitor Tuning: Note Monitor Tuning is available only for VGA monitors. If you have two monitors connected to the Fire GL 8800: Monitor 1 is the monitor connected to the VGA connector, Monitor 2 is the VGA monitor connected to the DVI connector. • With the buttons in - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 40
36 Using Your Fire GL 8800 Notes (1) Press the ESC key on your keyboard to undo the changes if your monitor has lost synchronization. You may also use the keyboard shortcut for 'Undo' - Alt-U. (2) If you change the resolution (in Settings) and/or the refresh rate (in Monitor), you may need to re- - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 41
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 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 42
38 Using Your Fire GL 8800 Notes (1) The configuration default settings typically require modification only for the following: • diagnostic purposes • fine-tuning a specific application/system configuration • specific settings recommended by your hardware or software documentation • tuning your - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 43
Using Your Fire GL 8800 39 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 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - 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 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 45
software components for removal.) 4 Click Next. to remove the Fire GL 8800 driver 5 Follow further instructions displayed on your screen. After 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 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 46
. Doing so will render your warranty invalid. If you experience a 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, as well as Frequently Asked Questions and their answers at - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 47
Reference 43 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. Note: - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 48
of the add-on card that causes the conflict. Resolving Interrupt Conflicts To support the special graphics processor on the Fire GL 8800 the system BIOS should slot where the card is installed. However, there may be problems if your graphics card does not receive an interrupt or a system interrupt is - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 49
/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 maximum - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 50
30-bit Palette DAC DAC speed : 400 MHz Data width 256 bit - graphics core 128 bit - memory interface Connectors VGA output connector: 15-pin D-shell, female DVI-I output connector: analog and digital output, female H/V Sync output Separate horizontal and vertical sync at TTL signals levels - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 51
VGA Output Connector Pin Function Pin Function 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 not connected 5 ground (analog) 6 Red Return (ground) 7 Green Return (ground) 8 Blue Return (ground) 9 + 5V (fused 750 mA) 10 ground (sync return) 11 not connected 12 SDA (DDC Data) 13 Horizontal Sync (+) 14 Vertical Sync - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - 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 X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 53
α) modes. There is no support for 8-bit modes. Analog and digital monitors with 15-pin VGA connector - single monitor Resolution Line Frequency (kHz) Refresh Rate (Hz) Color Depth (Bits) 640 x 480 31.5, 37.5, 43.3, 50.9 60, 75, 85, 100, 16 / 32 800 x 600 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 54
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 1 Monitor 2 640 x 480 60, 75, 85, 100 60, 75, 85, 100 16 / 32 800 x 600 60, 75, 85, 100 60, 75, 85, 100 16 / 32 1024 x 768 60, 75, 85, 100 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 55
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 / 32 1280 x 1024 60, 75, 85, 100 60 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 56
508) 303-3900 declare that the product Fire GL 8800 AGP complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The compliance with those standards is confirmed in an operate this equipment Industry Canada Compliance Statement ICES-003 This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 57
A4:97 Directive EMC 89/336/CEE et amendements 91/263/CEE, 92/31/CEE et 93/68/CEE, dispositif numérique de Classe B EN 55022 :1998/CISPR 22 Classe B, Limites et méthodes de mesure des caractéristiques d'interférences radiophoniques, Matériel des technologies de l'information. EN 55024:1998, Norme sur - HP X Class 500/550MHz | ATI Fire GL 8800 graphics card user guide - Page 58
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