ATI Technologies XCLAIM GA User Manual
XCLAIM
TM
GA
User’s Guide
Version 2.0 - October 1995
P/N: 10701M0120
Copyright © 1995, by ATI Technologies Inc.
ATI,
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product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
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Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this
document, ATI Technologies Inc. assumes no liability to any party
for errors or omissions contained in the Software or related
documentation, any interruption of service, loss or interruption of
business or anticipatory proÞts or for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use
of the Software and related documentation.
ATI Technologies Inc. reserves the right to make changes without
further notice to a product or system described herein to improve
reliability, function or design.
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1
Getting Started
Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS! You have just purchased
one of the most advanced 64-bit graphics acceleration
technologies available on the market today, from the
award winning graphics leader ATI Technologies Inc.
The XCLAIM GA is the ultimate solution for the
graphics professional. By combining ATIÕs advanced
mach64
Macintosh virtually eliminates the time delay of
processing intense computer graphics.
The 4MB VRAM conÞguration supports resolutions
up to 1600x1200, or 16.7 million colors at 1152x870
resolution. The 2MB VRAM conÞguration supports
resolutions up to 1600x1200, or 16.7 million colors
at 832x624 resolution. Refresh rates up to 75Hz are
supported for all resolutions and color depths.
Other key features include both Apple and VGA
monitor connectors, as well as extensive software
graphics chip with a PCI local bus, your Power
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utilities allowing you to directly control and modify
your desktop environment dynamically.
What does all this technology mean to you? Superior
application performance by reducing the main
processor work load in the graphics equation, and
taking advantage of the Òwicked fastÓ PCI local bus.
Before you install your new card, please read this
manual thoroughly. It contains important information
on installing and operating your XCLAIM GA.
What's in the Package
The XCLAIM GA package contains the following
hardware, software, and documentation:
¥ XCLAIM GA card
¥ 3.5Ó installation disk
¥ This UserÕs Guide
If any item is missing or damaged, immediately
contact the dealer from whom the unit was purchased.
What You'll Need
The XCLAIM GA card runs with the following minimum
system requirements:
¥ Power Macintosh with a PCI expansion slot
¥ Macintosh System software 7.5.2 or higher
¥ Any Apple monitor or VGA monitor supporting
a minimum resolution of 640x480
Related Documentation
The README Þle summarizes the latest product
revisions. Click the ReadMe icon on the installation
disk to open this Þle.
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The XCLAIM GA card comes with ATI Guide which
provides online help for conÞguring your card. Please refer
to the ATI Guide to get information on the following topics:
¥ ConÞguring your card for your display type
¥ Setting up an extended desktop
¥ Turning on zoom features
¥ Activating the ATI Popup Menu
When the ATI Displays control panel is active, access
the ATI Guide by clicking the icon in the ATI Displays
control panel.
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2
Installing Your Card
The XCLAIM GA Þts into connectors called expansion
slots, inside your computer.
Your Macintosh comes with several slots, each designed
to accept Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) cards.
!
¥ The manufacturer assumes no liability for any
¥ Make sure power is off during installation; otherwise,
WARNING
damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper
installation of components by unauthorized service
personnel.
the installation, consult a qualiÞed technician.
damage to system components, the graphics
accelerator card, and injury to yourself may result.
If you do not feel comfortable performing
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NOTE
The following procedure details the installation of a card
in a typical Macintosh PCI tower. If your system does not
match this conÞguration, please refer to your system
userÕs guide for expansion card installation instructions.
To install your XCLAIM GA:
1. Turn off your computer, and disconnect the monitor
cable.
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2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your
computer system manual for removal instructions.
3. Choose the PCI expansion slot you wish to use.
4. Touch the metal part of the power supply case.
Touching the grounded portion of the power supply
case will discharge your bodyÕs static electricity.
Power Supply
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5. Lower the auxiliary fan.
To lower the fan, squeeze the sides to unlatch it.
6. Remove the metal access cover fr om the expansion slot
you want to use.
1. To release the
access port cover,
pull the two levers
next to the access
port apart
2. Slide the access port cover out and away from the access port.
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7. Align the connector on the card with the PCI
expansion slot and press firmly until fully seated.
Connector
Do not force the card; if you encounter excessive
resistance, remove the card and try again.
8. Replace the auxiliary fan.
Connector
PCI Expansion Slot
If you plan to use multiple displays, you must install
a card for each monitor. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each
display.
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9. Replace the computer cover.
10. Connect the monitor cable to the card.
Apple monitor port
VGA monitor port
If you have an Apple monitor, connect it to the Apple
monitor port. If you have a VGA monitor, connect it
to the VGA monitor port.
Only connect one monitor
to the card.
!
¥ Serious damage to your system may occur if you
If your monitor is connected to the Apple monitor port, it
NOTE
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must support AppleÕs Òmonitor senseÓ protocol, either
directly or through an appropriate adapter. Otherwise,
all of the resolutions supported by your monitor will not
WARNING
connect more than one monitor to the card. If you
have more than one monitor you must connect it
to another graphics card.
be available for selection. For more information, refer to
About Monitor Sensing
below.
Installation of your XCLAIM GA is now complete and
you are ready to install the software. Refer to
Installing Your Software
.
Chapter 3,
About Monitor Sensing
AppleÕs ÒMonitor SensingÓ speciÞcation allows graphics
cards to identify the attached monitor. During startup,
the XCLAIM GA checks the status of three of the Þfteen
pins on the Apple monitor port. It then auto-conÞgures
itself according to the monitor sense code detected and
enables all resolutions supported by the monitor. Since
the XCLAIM GA relies on this sense code to correctly
auto-conÞgure during startup, the monitor must supply
the appropriate sense code.
In a case where your monitor does not directly supply
the sense code information, an adapter can be used to set
the appropriate sense code for your monitor. Typically,
an adapter is used to connect a VGA monitor to the
Apple monitor port, or to simply supply the correct
monitor sense code information.
NOTE
NOTE
If the adapter supplies the sense code information for
only one resolution, then that resolution will be the only
one available, even if the monitor supports multiple
resolutions. Therefore, when using an adapter to supply
the sense code, it must be designed to supply the proper
code for the monitor you are using it with; otherwise, the
XCLAIM GA cannot correctly auto-conÞgure itself for
the attached monitor.
Although the XCLAIM GA card does not output Syncon-Green (SOG) signals directly, adapters are available
that can overlay the Composite Synchronization Signal
and send it through the Green video signal line so that
you can use an SOG monitor. Monitors requiring an SOG
signal usually have only three BNC connectors (RGB).
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