ATI V7200 User Manual

FireGL™ V7200

User’s Guide

P/N 137-50062-10

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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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Note: This graphics card is for use only with compatible UL Listed personal computers that have Installation Instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessories.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

FireGL™ Features 1 System Requirements 2 Before You Begin 3

Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 3 Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 3

Quick Installation 4

Installing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Detailed Installation 5 Connecting Display Devices 6 Display Configurations 7

Turning on the System 9

Installing Software and Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 11

Software Installation Prerequisites 12

Monitor Configuration 13

Clone Display Mode 14 Span Display Mode 14

Reinstalling Drivers 15

Display Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

ATI Displays Tab 17

Dynamic Display Reassignment 19

ATI Color Tab 19

Hotkeys 22 ATI Options Tab 24 ATI Configuration Tab 25 ATI Advanced Settings Tab 27

ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter . . . . . . . . . 31

Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31 Setting the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter DIP Switches 33

Display Modes 33 Aspect Ratio 33 Using Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 34

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Troubleshooting 37

General Problems 38

Customer Care 40

Disclaimer 42

Warranty Information 42

Hardware Warranty Service Statement 42 Warranty Service 43 Limitations 43

Additional Accessories 44 Compliance Information 44

FCC Compliance Information 44 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 45 CE Compliance Information 45 Informations de conformité de la CE 45 Electrical Safety 45 VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information 46 MIC Certification Information 46 BSMI Certification Information 46 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance 46

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

FireGL™ Features 1

CHAPTER 1:

Getting St arted

Your ATI FireGL™ 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.

FireGL™ Features

Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include:

• ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™ technology.

• Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with fast dynamic branching and high performance parallel processing.

• Native high bandwidth PCI Express™ X16 lane support.

• 128-bit full floating point precession.

ATI Avivo™ Workstation Technology

• True 64-bit per pixel floating point High Dynamic Range (HDR) rendering support.

• High fidelity display engine capable of producing over one trillion colors.

• Advanced support for 8-bit, 10-bit, and 16-bit per RGB color component.

Display Output

• Dual DVI-I outputs supports any combination of digital and analog displays.

• Independent resolution and refresh rate selection with multi-monitor configurations.

• T wo Dual-Link outputs, capable of ultra-high resolutions up to 3840 x 2400.

2 System Requirements

• Ideal for 30-inch Apple® Cinema HD Di sp lays and 9 Megapixel monitors.

• Stereoscopic 3D output connector with quad buffer support.

• Dual VGA analog support (DVI-I-to-VGA adapter included).

• Component Video (YPrPb) output (adapter included).

System Requirements

Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing your FireGL™ card.

Hardware • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®; AMD Athlon® 64/K7/XP or

compatible.

• 512 MB or more for best performance.

• Motherboard with available X16 lane PCI Express™ slot and correct chipset driver.

• Optical drive for installation software (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive).

• 450 watt or greater power supply (recommended).

• Auxiliary power cable with standard six-pin connector.

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 displays or digital CRT displays.

Before You Begin 3

Before You Begin

Before you begin installing your new graphics card, please do the 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.

Serial and Part Numbers

Serial number (S/N)

102 part number (P/N)

Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers

To ensure the successful installation of your new FireGL™ card, you 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.

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Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional software installed, it should also be removed at this point.

4 Turn off your system and remove the old graphics card.

Quick Installation

Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief instructions for installing the FireGL™ card in the shortest possible time.

Detailed hardware and software installation instructions are given in the next two sections.

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 multiplemonitor setup, disable it.

2 Shut down and disconnect your computer system. 3 Remove any previously installed card. 4 Install your new FireGL™ card. 5 Reassemble and connect your computer system. 6 Install the FireGL™ drivers and configuration software from the ATI

Installation CD-ROM by doing one of the following:

• Run through the automatic

•

Start > Run > X:\SETUP.EXE (where X is the drive letter of

your CD-ROM drive).

ATISETUP utility; or

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CHAPTER 2:

Installing Hardware

This chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your new graphics card.

Detailed Installation

The following instructions will take you step by step through the installation of your new FireGL™.

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.

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.

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.

6 Connecting Display Devices

5 Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back-

plate cover.

6 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly un til

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:

FireGL™ Baseplate Connections

Your FireGL™ 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.

DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output and HD Component Adapter)

Stereographics Connection

DVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output)

Using a VGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor

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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

Connector(s)

Comments

Used

DVI-I connector DFP - digital flat panel display.

VGA connector with VGA-to-DVI-I adapter

CRT- cathode ray tube analog display.

The DVI-I connection can support a CRT display using the VGA-to-DVI-I adapter.

Quad-buffered stereographics device

Quad-buffered stereographics

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 + HDTV display

DFP display + HDTV display

CRT display + DFP display

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

DVI-I-to-VGA adapter + HDTV cable (YPrPr) with HDTV Component Adapter

DVI-I connector + HDTV cable (YPbPr) with HDTV Component Adapter

VGA connector with VGA-to-DVI-I adapter + DVI-I connector

Comments

HDTV adapter should be attached to DVI-I that is farthest from the motherboard.

CRT display + CRT display

DFP display + DFP display +

Quad-buffered stereographics device

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

Check driver release notes for limitations on the use of stereographics.

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Display Configuration

CRT display + DFP display + Quad-buffered stereographics device

CRT display + CRT display +

Quad-buffered stereographics device

Connector(s) Used

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

Comments

Check driver release notes for limitations on the use of stereographics.

Turning on the System

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 FireGL™ drivers and software, you can use the Display Properties control panel to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors.

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CHAPTER 3:

Installing Sof tware and Drivers

This chapter will guide you through the installation of the drivers and software associated with your FireGL™ graphics 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.

For more information consult the HydraVision™ user’s guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM.

If you do not want to install HydraVision™, select the Custom driver installation and clear the HydraVision™ check box.

Installing Drivers and Software in Windows®

You will need to install the FireGL™ drivers and software in the following cases:

• After you have installed the card in your system.

• After you have reinstalled or upgraded your operating system.

This procedure applies to Windows® XP and Windows® 2000.

Linux drivers and installation instructions are available from

ati.com/support

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Software Installation Prerequisites

To install or remove the drivers, you must have administrator rights or be logged on as a user with administrator rights.

Your operating system must be installed and running before you can install the FireGL™ drivers. You must also have Service Pack 1 (or higher) for Windows® XP.

Make sure your monitor cable is properly attached before you begin.

Note: The installation dialog will display in English if your operating system’s language is not supported.

To install ATI drivers and software

1 Start your system. When the Found New Hardware Wizard comes

up, click you to restart your computer, click

2 Run the ATISETUP utility. The ATISETUP utility will start

automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive after the operating system has started. If your CDROM auto-run is not enabled or the automatically:

Cancel. When the System Settings Change window asks

No.

ATISETUP utility does not start

a) Click the b) Click c) Select

Start button in the task bar.

Run.

SETUP.EXE from the root directory of the ATI

Installation CD-ROM.

d) Click

OK.

3 Click Install under Software Install. 4 Click Next. 5 Click Yes to the license agreement. ATI Easy Install will start the

Installation Wizard.

6 Follow the wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the

installation.

The Express installation option is recommended. The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will automatically be installed, along with the ATI driver, by selecting this option. Not all software components are installed using the Express installation. Custom installation allows you to select individual software components for installation.

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7 When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to

restart my computer now

and click Finish.

Monitor Configuration

Once the drivers and software have been installed, you can configure your monitor.

To configure your primary display

Warning - Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by your monitor may

damage your monitor. Consult your monitor’s documentation if necessary.

1 Navigate to the Control Panel and choose Display, or right-click on

the desktop and choose Properties.

2 Choose the Settings tab and select the screen resolution and color

depth that best suit your requirements and your monitor’s performance.

3 Click Advanced and select the Monitor tab. 4 Choose a refresh rate from the drop-down list. 5 Click OK to return to the desktop.

To set up a multi-monitor display

1 From the Start menu click Control Panel, then Display. Click the

Settings tab to access the basic multi-monitor configuration settings.

Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features that can be accessed by clicking the

Display Properties > Settings tab.

Advanced button from the

2 Select the Monitor icon identified by the number 2. 3 Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 4 Set the Screen Resolution and Color Quality as appropriate for the

second monitor. Click

• Refer to your Windows® online help and documentation for further information on using the

Apply or OK to apply these new values.

Settings tab.

5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each additional monitor beyond 2.

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Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card, one monitor will always be Primary. Any additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.

Clone Display Mode

When two displays are connected and only one display is enabled, you can clone (copy the image of) your Primary display onto a Secondary display on the fly, without rebooting.

Note: Before you can clone the Primary display, only one display can be enabled through the Windows® Display Properties dialog, under Settings. This one display will automatically become the Primary display by default. For more information, consult your Windows® documentation. A second display must be connected, however, it cannot be enabled through this same dialog.

To clone your Primary monitor

1 Click the buttons on the ATI Displays tab to clone the Primary

Monitor:

• The ATI Displays tab shows you that only one display is enabled, which is the Primary Display. Clicking the red enable/disable button

for the Secondary display enables it and also creates a clone

image of the Primary display onto the Secondary display. The

Primary display will show the primary button recessed, and

the clone display will show the clone button recessed.

2 Click OK or Apply to save the changes.

Span Display Mode

When two displays are connected and enabled, you can span your Primary display onto a Secondary display on the fly, without rebooting.

Note: Before you can span the Primary display, the primary and secondary displays must be enabled.

To span your Primary monitor

1 If necessary, enable the secondary display.

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• Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Advanced button > ATI Displays tab.

• Click the red enable/disable button to enable the Secondary display.

2 Click the to span the desktop horizontally

Click the to span the desktop vertically.

3 Click OK or Apply to save the changes.

Reinstalling Drivers

You can install new drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a Windows® conflict.

Reinstall the drivers at any time using the ATISETUP utility located on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your optical drive after the operating system has started.

To manually reinstall drivers

If your CD-ROM auto-run is not enabled and the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically, follow these steps.

1 In the Windows® task bar, click Start. 2 From the Start menu, select Run. 3 Browse to SETUP.EXE on the root directory of the ATI Installation

CD-ROM.

4 Click OK.

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