ATI Technologies X800 User Manual

All-in-Wonder

X800 PCI Express

Installation and Setup

User’s Guide

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P/N 137-70971-10

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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.

• Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Since an outdoor antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure that the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection of
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

• 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.

• Note to CATV System Installer - This reminder is provided to call the
CATV systems installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC,
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

- All card securement pins shall be completely

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Contents

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

System Requirements 2
Before You Begin 2

Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 2
Update Your PCI Express® Chipset Drivers 3
Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 4

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

Quick Installation 5

Installation Steps 5

Detailed Installation 5

Installing the Card 6
Connecting Display Devices 7
Turning on the System 8

Input and Output Adapters 9

Watching or Recording Movies on a PC
and Recording from a VCR or Camcorder 9
Watching PC Output on a TV and Recording on a VCR 10
Watching your PC Output on High-definition TV 11
Compatibility with Earlier All-in-Wonder® Products 12
Using the SCART Connector 13

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Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 15

Software Installation Prerequisites 15
HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 16
Monitor Configuration 17
Reinstalling Drivers 17
Starting the ATI Multimedia Center 18

Catalyst™ Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Launching Catalyst™ Control Center 19

Launching Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Start Menu 20

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Other Quick Launch Access Points 20
Displays Manager 21
Video 23
Display Options 23
Color 23
Monitor Properties 24
Component Video Properties 24
Digital Panel Properties 24
Hotkeys Manager 25
ATI Overdrive 3 25
Profiles Manager 26
Preferences 26
Help 27

Using TV Display and Capture Features . . . . . . . 29

Using TV Out 29

Viewing Your PC’s Display on a TV 29

Connecting to a TV 29

Starting Windows® with TV Display Enabled 29

Using and Adjusting TV Display Features 30

TV Display Hardware Restrictions 30

Using a Monitor vs. Using TV Display 30

Adjusting Monitor Display 31

Viewing Text on a TV 31

Reducing Edge Distortion 31

Using a TV as the Only Display 31

Using Games and Applications 31

Using Multiple Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Connecting Your Monitors 33
Display Configurations 35
MulTView™ 37

MulTView™ Audio Requirements 38

EazyLook™ 38

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Troubleshooting 39
Product Registration 41
Customer Care 42
Warranty Information 43

Hardware Warranty Service Statement 43
Warranty Service 43

Limitations 44

Getting Additional Accessories 44
Compliance Information 45
FCC Compliance Information 45

Industry Canada Compliance Statement 45
CE Compliance Information 46
Informations de conformité de la CE 46
Electrical Safety 46
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive Compliance 46

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CHAPTER 1:

Getting St arted

Welcome to the convergence of your PC with TV and video. The All-in­Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Series of graphics cards add TV, Personal
Video Recording, and powerful video acceleration to your PC. TV-on­Demand™ and several other software features are included to enhance your
television experience.

When attached to a video camera, your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express®
Series can add time-lapse video recording to your PC for security
applications. Your card’s advanced video recording and editing features also
give you video CD and DVD authoring capability.

You can use your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Series card to
connect your computer to a television. This feature is ideal for playing games,
giving presentations, watching movies, and browsing the Internet.

The All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Series also turns your PC into an
intelligent TV with the following features:

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TV-on-Demand™ ThruView™
MulTView™ TV Magazine™
EazyLook™ Zoom and Pan
Scheduled Viewing Channel Scanning
Video Recording Closed Captioning with

HotWords™

Program Transcript Recording (North
America only)

Personal Video Recorder with Real­Time Video Compression

AC-3 Digital Audio Playback
supporting Dolby® 5.1 surround
sound

Interactive Program Guide (in
selected countries)

Remote Wonder™ USB RF
Remote Control (optional)

2 System Requirements

System Requirements

Hardware • Intel® Pentium® 4, AMD Athlon®, or compatible.

• 128 MB of system memory; 256 MB or more for best
performance

• Motherboard with free PCI Express® slot and correct
PCI Express® chipset-driver

• CD-ROM drive (for installation software).

• 300 watt or greater power supply recommended (350
watt power supply may be required in some fully loaded
PC systems)

Operating
System

Monitor • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitor or

• Windows® XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 2)

• Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (MCE)

any other type of VGA monitor

• Digital flat-panel or digital CRT display

Before You Begin

Before you begin installing your new All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express®
Series graphics card, 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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Serial number (S/N)

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Write these numbers down before installing your new ATI product.

102 part number (P/N)

Update Your PCI Express® Chipset Drivers

Your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card uses the PCI Express® bus,
and it requires drivers that enable the PCI Express® functionality for your
motherboard’s chipset.

Ensure you have installed the latest PCI Express® chipset drivers before
replacing your current graphics card.

Determining the motherboard chipset

1 Open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select System; in

Windows® XP’s Category View, System can be found under
Performance and Maintenance.

2 In the System Properties dialog, select the Hardware tab.
3 Select Device Manager.
4 From the Device Manager tree view, expa nd the System Devices branch.
5 Scroll through the list of system devices until you find a listing for the

PCI Express controller. Often you will see the name of a motherboard
chipset in connection with these terms. The chipset manufacturer’s name
will appear as part of the device name.

Once you have determined the chipset manufacturer for your motherboard,
obtain and then install the latest PCI Express® drivers from that

manufacturer’s Web site.

WARNING - Installing the wrong PCI Express® chipset drivers may
prevent you from successfully launching Windows®. Make sure that
the drivers you install are designed to function correctly with your

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motherboard. If you are uncertain, please consult with your
motherboard manufacturer for advice.

For your convenience, here is a list of common chipset manufacturers:

VIA Technologies www.viaarena.com

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Acer Laboratories (ALI) www.ali.com.tw
Silicon Integrated Systems

(SIS)
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) www.amd.com
Intel Technologies support.intel.com
General Motherboard/chipset

information
ATI www.ati.com

www.sis.com

www.motherboards.org

Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers

To ensure the successful installation of your new All-in-Wonder® X800
PCI Express® 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 All-in­Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card.

Quick Installation

For experienced users and system administrators, follow these brief
instructions for installing your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card
in the shortest possible time.

Installation Steps

1 Uninstall the drivers and software for your old graphics card.

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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 All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card.
5 Reassemble and connect your computer system.
6 Install the All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® drivers and

configuration software from the ATI Installation CD-ROM by doing
one of the following:

• Run through the automatic

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

of your CD-ROM drive).

ATISETUP utility; or

Detailed Installation

The following instructions will take you step by step through the
installation of your new All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express®.

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All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Graphics Card

Installing the 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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3 Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer’s

4 Discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the power supply

T o avoid possible damage to the motherboard, wait approximately 20
seconds after unplugging the power cord.

manual for help in removing the cover.

or the metal surface of the computer chassis.

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5 Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from

your computer.

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

plate cover.

7 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until

the card is fully seated.

8 Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely. Make sure the cables

are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a
cooling fan).

9 Replace the computer cover.
10 Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the

computer’s power cord.

11 Before turning your computer on again, connect the appropriate

display devices.

Connecting Display Devices

The following connections are available:

• VGA — for standard VGA monitors.

• DVI-I — for digital flat-panel displays.

You can connect an analog CRT display using an optional DVI-I-to-VGA
adapter, as shown.

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Male VGA connector leading to analog monitor

DVI to VGA adapter

Female DVI connection

Turning on the System

WARNING - Turn on your monitor before you turn on your

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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
All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® drivers and software, you can use the
Display Properties control panel to adjust the video settings and configure
multiple monitors.

Input and Output Adapters 9

Input and Output Adapters

Your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® uses input and output adapters
that let you connect audio and video devices to the card (for example, TV,
VCR, or camcorder).

Your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card uses a digital audio path.

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The card’s audio output does not require a separate connection to your
sound card to hear the audio accompanying your video output.

This section outlines the configuration to use for a variety of situations.

Watching or Recording Movies on a PC and Recording from a VCR or Camcorder

Use the ATI input adapter to connect a VCR or camcorder to your All-in­Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card, as shown.

1 Typical VCR or camcorder audio and video output connectors. Use

composite video out or S-Video out.

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2 Cable with S-Video plug at each end.
3 Cables with RCA plug at each end, available separately from a

consumer electronics dealer.

4 ATI Input Adapter.
5 Input / Output connector.
6 All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card.

Watching PC Output on a TV and Recording on a VCR

Use the ATI output adapter to connect a TV, camcorder, or VCR to your
All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card, as shown.

RF1 Cable TV connection - Analog (and DVB-T where available).
RF2 Cable FM Radio connection.