ATI Technologies 100-505141 - Firemv 2200 128 MB PCIE Graphics Card, FireMV 2200 User Manual

FireMV™ 2200
User’s Guide
P/N 137-50051-10
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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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Table of Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements 2 Display Modes 2 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 5
Connecting Your Monitors 7 Turning on the System 9
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Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management 11 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 12
Software Installation Prerequisites 12 Monitor Configuration 13 Reinstalling Drivers 14
Display Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Accessing the CATALYST™ Software Suite 15 ATI Displays Tab 16
Dynamic Display Reassignment 18 ATI Color Tab 18
Hotkeys 21 ATI Options Tab 23 ATI Rotation Tab 24 ATI Overlay Tab 26
Theater Mode Options 28 ATI 3D Tab 29
Custom Properties Dialog 32 ATI VPU Recover Tab 34
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Troubleshooting 37 Customer Care 38
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Disclaimer 40
Warranty Information 40
Hardware Warranty Service Statement 40 Warranty Service 40 Limitations 41 Getting Additional Accessories 41
Compliance Information 41
FCC Compliance Information 42 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 42 CE Compliance Information 42 Informations de conformité de la CE 43 Electrical Safety 43 VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information 43 MIC Certification Information 43 BSMI Certification Information 44
CHAPTER 1:
Getting Started
Your ATI FireMV™ 2200 multi-view 2D workstation graphics card is designed exclusively for the financial and corporate marketplaces. The
FireMV™ line has been engineered to deliver stability and reliability for a wide range of professional operating environments. For mission-critical, “always on” systems, FireMV™ graphics cards deliver uninterrupted performance.
Look to the FireMV™ series to realize these core benefits:
• Reliability
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• Stability
• Flexibility
• User-friendly software
• Direct user support
• Lower power consumption
• Space-efficient, low-profile design
• Product longevity
Features of your FireMV™ 2200 card include:
•Dual display.
• Industry standard DMS59 connector for easy access to after-market cables.
• DMS59 to dual DVI-I cable (to support both DVI and VGA).
• Low-profile & half-length card for maximum flexibility.
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System Requirements
Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing your FireMV™ 2200 card.
Hardware • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®; AMD Athlon® 64/K7/XP or
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 or available PCI slot, as appropriate.
• CD-ROM drive (required for installation software).
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).
or other VGA monitors.
• Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT displays.
Display Modes
Resolutions are limited by the performance of the attached monitor(s).
• Maximum analog resolution = 2048 x 1536
• Maximum digital resolution = 1600 x 1200
Before You Begin
Before you begin installing your FireMV™ 2200 product, please do the following.
Record Your Serial and Part Numbers
The serial number and 102 part number printed on the graphics card are required for registration. They are located on a sticker on the back of the card.
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Write these numbers down before installing your new ATI product.
Serial number (S/N)
102 part number (P/N)
Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers
To ensure the successful installation of your new FireMV™ 2200 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.
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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CHAPTER 2:
Installing Hardware
This chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your FireMV™ 2200 card.
Quick Installation
Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief instructions for installing the FireMV™ 2200 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 FireMV™ 2200 card.
5 Reassemble and connect your computer system.
6 Install the FireMV™ 2200 drivers and configuration software from
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).
ATIS ETUP utility; or
Detailed Installation
The following instructions will take you step by step through the installation of your new FireMV™ 2200.
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FireMV™ 2200 Installation Diagram
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PCIe Interface Connector
PCIe Card
PCIe Interface Connection
Insertion Point for PCIe Card
PCI Interface Connector
PCI Card
PCI Interface Connection
Insertion Point for PCI Card
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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.
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 Your Monitors
Your FireMV™ 2200 card is designed for use with a DMS-59 cable connector, which provides support for two monitors. The type of monitors supported depends on the DMS-59 cable that is used.
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Male DMS-59 connector
Female DMS-59 connection on the backplate of your FireMV™ 2200 graphics card
Dual Female DVI-I connections
Note: The DMS-59 cable has two connections: a primary and a secondary. If you are using a single display, make sure you connect it to the primary connection. A single display will not function properly if it is connected to the secondary connection.
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Display Configurations
The FireMV™ 2200 graphics card provides dual display functionality. The following table lists the different ways you can connect displays to your card.
Display Configuration
Single CRT display
Single DFP display
DFP display + DFP Display
CRT display + DFP display
CRT display + CRT display
Connector(s)
Comments
Used
VGA connector with DVI-I-to-VGA adapter
DVI-I connector DFP - digital flat panel display.
DVI-I connector + DVI-I connector
VGA connector with DVI-I-to-VGA adapter + DVI-I connector
VGA connector with DVI-I-to-VGA adapter + VGA connector with DVI-I-to-VGA adapter
CRT- cathode ray tube analog display.
The DVI-I connection can support a CRT display using the DVI-I-to-VGA adapter.
Turning on the System
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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 FireMV™ 2200 drivers and software, you can use the Display Properties control panel to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors.
WARNING - Turn on your monitor before you turn on your
computer. Failure to do so could damage your monitor.
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