ATI FIREGL V5000 User Manual
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FireGL
User’s Guide
V5000
P/N 137-50053-10
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
• Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
• Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
• Compatibility - This option card is for use only with IBM AT or
compatible UL Listed personal computers that have Installation
Instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessories.
• Grounding - For continued protection against risk of electric shock
and fire, this accessory should be installed only in products equipped
with a three-wire grounding plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
• Secure Attachment
tightened as to provide continuous bonding between the option card
and the PC chassis.
• Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet, and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
• Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
• Antenna Installation - When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines
or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.
- All card securement pins shall be completely
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Table of Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements 1
Before You Begin 2
Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 2
Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 3
Installing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Quick Installation 5
Detailed Installation 6
Connecting Display Devices 7
Turning on the System 10
Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management 11
Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 11
Software Installation Prerequisites 11
Monitor Configuration 13
Reinstalling Drivers 14
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Display Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Accessing the Display Properties Tabs 15
ATI Displays Tab 16
Dynamic Display Reassignment 18
ATI Color Tab 18
Hotkeys 22
ATI Options Tab 24
ATI Rotation Tab 25
ATI Configuration Tab 27
ATI Advanced Settings Tab 29
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Troubleshooting 33
General Problems 34
Customer Care 36
Contact Information 36
Warranty Information 38
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Hardware Warranty Service Statement 38
Warranty Service 38
Limitations 38
Getting Additional Accessories 39
Compliance Information 39
FCC Compliance Information 39
Industry Canada Compliance Statement 40
CE Compliance Information 41
Informations de conformité de la CE 42
CE-Konformitätserklärung 42
VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information 42
MIC Certification Information 42
CHAPTER 1:
Getting Started
System Requirements 1
Your ATI FireGL
TM
V5000 card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics
card based on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry and rendering
architecture. The card delivers workstation-class performance to designers,
engineers, and animators, and runs the latest OpenGL® and Microsoft®
DirectX® applications.
Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include:
• Real-time photo-realistic rendering and animation.
• Stable and reliable software support for Windows® and Linux®
platforms.
• Software drivers optimized and certified for professional
workstation applications.
• SMARTSHADER™ HD technology for creating complex visual
effects.
• SMOOTHVISION™ HD technology for advanced full-scene antialiasing.
• HYPER Z™ HD technology for efficient Z-buffer bandwidth
consumption.
System Requirements
Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing
your FireGL
Hardware • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®; AMD Athlon® 64/K7/XP or
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V5000 card.
compatible.
• 128 MB of system memory; 256 MB or more for best
performance.
• Motherboard with available X16 lane PCI Express slot
and correct chipset driver.
• CD-ROM drive (required for installation software).
• 350 watt or greater power supply (recommended).
2 Before You Begin
Operating
System
Monitor • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors
• Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 1 (or higher).
• Windows® XP Home or Pro with Service Pack 1 (or
higher).
• Linux® XFree86 4.X.0.
or other VGA monitors.
• Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT
displays.
Before You Begin
Before you begin installing your FireGL
following.
Record Your Serial and Part Numbers
The serial number and 102 part number on the graphics card are required
for registration. They are located on a sticker on the back of the card.
Write these numbers down before installing your new ATI product.
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V5000 product, please do the
Serial and Part Numbers
X
Y
Serial number (S/N)
102 part number (P/N)
Before You Begin 3
Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers
To ensure the successful installation of your new FireGL
must uninstall the drivers for the existing graphics card before removing it
from your computer.
To uninstall previous drivers
With your current graphics card still in your computer:
1 Close all applications that are currently running.
2 Navigate to the Control Panel and select Add/Remove Programs.
3 Select your current graphics card drivers and select Add/Remove.
The wizard will help you remove your current display drivers.
Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional
software installed, it should also be removed at this point.
4 Restart your system after the drivers have been removed.
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V5000 card, you
4 Before You Begin
Quick Installation 5
CHAPTER 2:
Installing Hardware
This chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your
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FireGL
Quick Installation
V5000 card.
Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief
instructions for installing the FireGL
TM
V5000 card in the shortest possible
time.
To perform a quick installation
1 Uninstall the drivers and software for your old graphics card if you
have not already done so.
Note: If you are using a motherboard containing an on-board
graphics solution and do not intend to use it as part of a multiple
monitor display, disable it.
2 Shut down and disconnect your computer system.
3 Remove any previously installed card.
4 Install your new FireGL
TM
V5000 card.
5 Reassemble and connect your computer system.
6 Install the FireGL
the ATI Installation CD-ROM by doing one of the following:
• Run through the automatic
•
Start > Run > X:\ATISETUP.EXE (where X is the drive letter of
your CD-ROM drive).
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V5000 drivers and configuration software from
ATIS ETUP utility; or
6 Detailed Installation
Detailed Installation
The following instructions will take you step by step through the
installation of your new FireGL
Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure that your system has an
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adequate power supply. A PCI Express™ compatible system has a
specialized 12V graphics card power connector. A 350 watt or greater
power supply is recommended. Consult your computer system manual to
ensure the power supply is designed to accommodate a high-end
graphics card with a peak dissipation above 75 watts.
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V5000 graphics card.
1 Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices.
2 Unplug the computer’s power cord and disconnect all cables from the
back of your computer.
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WARNING - Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the
power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a
component from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to the
motherboard.
3 Remove the computer cover.
If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing
the cover.
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WARNING - Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by
touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer
chassis.
4 Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from
your computer.
Note: If your computer has an on-board graphics capability, you may
need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, see your
computer documentation.
5 Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back-
plate cover.
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6 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until
the card is fully seated.
7 Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely and replace the
computer cover.
8 Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the
computer’s power cord.
9 Turn on the monitor and then your computer.
Connecting Display Devices
The following connections are available:
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FireGL
V5000 Baseplate Connections
X
Y
Z
Your FireGL
DVI-I Connection
Stereographics Connection
DVI-I Connection
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V5000 card can connect one or two monitors, either DFP/
digital CRT or analog VGA. It can also connect a stereographics device.
You will need to use an adapter to connect analog VGA devices to the
DVI-I connections.
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Using a VGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor
X
Y
Z
VGA Monitor Connector
VGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor
DVI-I Connection
Make sure all cables are securely connected before turning on your system.
Display Configurations
Your FireGL™ graphics card provides dual display functionality as well
as quad-buffered stereographics. The following table lists the different
ways you can connect displays to your card.
Display
Configuration
Single DFP
display
Single CRT
display
Quad-buffered
stereographics
device
Connector(s)
Comments
Used
DVI-I connector DFP - digital flat panel display.
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter
Quad-buffered
stereographics
CRT- cathode ray tube analog
display.
The DVI-I connection can support a
CRT display using the VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter.
A monitor must be connected for
quad-buffered stereographics to
function.
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Display
Configuration
DFP display +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
device
CRT display +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
device
DFP display +
DFP display
CRT display +
DFP display
CRT display +
CRT display
DFP display +
DFP display +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
device
Connector(s)
Used
DVI-I connector +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
DVI-I connector +
DVI-I connector
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter +
DVI-I connector
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter +
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter
DVI-I connector +
DVI-I connector +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
Comments
UNSUPPORTED - Quad-buffered
stereographics will not function
correctly if two monitors are enabled.
Disable one monitor before using
stereographics.
CRT display +
DFP display +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
device
CRT display +
CRT display +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
device
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter +
DVI-I connector +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter +
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
UNSUPPORTED - Quad-buffered
stereographics will not function
correctly if two monitors are enabled.
Disable one monitor before using
stereographics.
UNSUPPORTED - Quad-buffered
stereographics will not function
correctly if two monitors are enabled.
Disable one monitor before using
stereographics.
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Turning on the System
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WARNING - Turn on your monitor before you turn on your
computer. Failure to do so could damage your monitor.
If you have properly installed your graphics card, operating system
messages will appear once the boot procedure is finished.
Your monitor will be running in a basic video mode. Higher refresh rates
are not available at this stage of the installation. Once you have installed the
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FireGL
V5000 drivers and software, you can use the Display Properties
control panel to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors.
HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management 11
CHAPTER 3:
Installing Software
This chapter will guide you through the installation of the drivers and
software associated with your FireGL
TM
V5000 card.
HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management
The HYDRAVISION™ multi-monitor and desktop management software
will install automatically with the Express driver installation of the
ATISETUP utility. If you do not want to install HYDRAVISION™ , select
the Custom driver installation and clear the HYDRAVISION™ check
box.
For more information concerning HYDRAVISION™ , consult the user’s
guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM.
Installing Drivers and Software in Windows®
You will need to install the FireGL
following cases:
• After you have installed the card in your system.
• After you have reinstalled or upgraded your operating system.
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V5000 drivers and software in the
This procedure applies to Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP.
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Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from
ati.com/support
Software Installation Prerequisites
To install or remove the drivers, you must have administrator rights or be
logged on as a user with administrator rights.
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