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  • Page 1 ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 User Guide Part Number: 137-50110-10...
  • Page 2 AMD hardware, software, or other products and documentation provided herein. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. reserves the right to make changes without further notice to a product or system described herein to improve reliability, function or design. With respect to AMD products which...
  • Page 3 Install outdoor antenna system away from power lines. Warning: 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. © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260...
  • Page 4 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 is practical. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ATI FireMV 2260 Baseplate Connections ........
  • Page 6 Glossary - Workstation Products ........27 ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new ATI FireMV 2260 graphics accelerator, please make sure you have the proper system requirements and have completed the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter. System Requirements Table 1–1 ATI FireMV 2260 System Requirements Hardware Intel®Pentium®...

  • Page 8: Before You Begin

    Install the ATI FireMV drivers and configuration software from the ATI Installation CD-ROM. Before You Begin Before you begin installing your new ATI FireMV 2260 graphics card, please perform the following tasks. Graphics Card Bus Types Your graphics card connects to the motherboard through a bus slot, the most common types of which are shown in the following figure: Figure 1–1 Common Graphics Card Bus Types...

  • Page 9: Recording Serial Numbers

    Follow these steps to uninstall the existing graphics card driver in Windows XP in preparation for installation of a new card. With the current graphics card still in the computer, close all open applications. © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260...

  • Page 10: Uninstalling Previous Drivers In Windows Vista

    Expand Display Adapter and then right-click the driver for the graphics card you are replacing. In the shortcut menu that appears, click Install. The driver for the old graphics card is uninstalled. Turn off the system. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter details how to install the ATI FireMV graphics card into your computer. Installing a Graphics Card Make sure you have completed the preinstallation steps outlined in Getting Started. Please read all installation instructions completely before you begin. Turn off your computer, monitor(s), and other peripheral devices.

  • Page 12: Ati Firemv 2260 Baseplate Connections

    Note: This image shows a full-height baseplate; a low-profile baseplate is also included in your ATI FireMV 2260 package. Display Configurations Your ATI FireMV 2260 graphics card provides dual-display functionality through two DisplayPort connections. Note: Up to 10 monitors may be supported using multiple graphics cards;...

  • Page 13: Using Adapters

    Note: HDMI adapters are not included in your ATI FireMV 2260 package. Note: The ATI FireMV 2260 graphics card does not support VGA displays. Using Adapters Your ATI FireMV graphics card includes adapters to enable you to attach display types other than those included on the baseplate.
  • Page 14 Hardware Installation ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 15: Drivers And Software Installation

    ATI Web site at http://ati.amd.com/support. Installing ATI Drivers and Software in Windows XP In order to install the drivers and software necessary for your ATI FireMV 2260 graphics card to function properly, the following must be true: Your graphics card must be physically installed in your computer.

  • Page 16: Installing Ati Drivers And Software In Windows Vista

    Installing ATI Drivers and Software in Windows Vista In order to install the drivers and software necessary for your ATI FireMV 2260 graphics card to function properly, the following must be true: Your graphics card must be physically installed in your computer.

  • Page 17: Hydravision Multi-Monitor Software

    Note: If you do not want to install HydraVision, select the Custom driver installation and clear the HydraVision check box. For more information, consult the HydraVision online help available through the ATI Catalyst Control Center. © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260...
  • Page 18 Drivers and Software Installation ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 19: Basic Display Configuration

    Chapter 4 Basic Display Configuration This chapter contains basic procedures for configuring your displays. Configuring a Display A monitor must be connected to your computer to be configured. Use the following procedure to configure a display in ATI Catalyst Control Center's Advanced view. Note: A simplified version of this procedure is available through the ATI Catalyst Control Center Basic view using the Setup my display configuration option on the Easy Setup Wizards Tab.
  • Page 20 Basic Display Configuration ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 21: Ati Catalyst™ Control Center

    Chapter 5 ATI Catalyst™ Control Center This chapter introduces the ATI Catalyst Control Center, a graphical user application that provides access to the display features of the graphics card. ATI Catalyst Control Center Overview The ATI Catalyst Control Center software provides access to the display features of the graphics card.

  • Page 22: Accessing Ati Catalyst Control Center Help

    From the ATI Catalyst Control Center Dashboard, choose Help ▷ Search Help to search the help contents for a specific term. ➭ To access AMD's Web site, from the ATI Catalyst Control Center Dashboard, choose Help ▷ Go to ATI.com. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 23: Reference

    Chapter 6 Reference This chapter provides notices, troubleshooting tips, and customer care, warranty, and standards-compliance information. Workstation Card Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. More troubleshooting information can be found on the AMD Web site. Please visit ati.amd.com and select Customer Care.
  • Page 24 Ensure that both the graphics card and monitor support the resolution and refresh rates you select. Incompatible resolution/ refresh rate selection may result in monitor damage. Refer to your monitor's documentation for recommended resolutions and refresh rates. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 25 In case of problems, check the system configuration utility of your operating system for the interrupt assignments. © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260...

  • Page 26: Workstation Customer Care

    10:30 - 17:00 CET (Mon- Fri) International and local toll charges to the U.K. will apply. France 0800-908-621 French/English: Complimentary for registered users. 10:30 - 17:00 CET (Mon- Fri) Toll-free. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 27 7:00AM - 3:30PM EST Countries (Mon-Fri) International and local toll charges to Canada English: will apply. 7:00AM - 7:00PM (Mon- Fri) Note: Customer Care telephone support lines are closed for regional statutory holidays. © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260...

  • Page 28: Surface Mail

    Products which are repaired under warranty are guaranteed for the remainder of the original warranty period. Repairing or exchanging a product does not start ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 29: Limitations

    ATI products can be purchased from the online ATI store at ati.amd.com/online/accessories. International Compliance Information This section details the worldwide compliance information for this product, which is manufactured to be compliant in the regions where it is sold. © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260...

  • Page 30: Fcc Compliance Information

    EMC Directive 2004/108/EC CISPR 22:2003 +A1:2004/EN 55022:1998 +A1:2000 +A2:2003—Class B: Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. CISPR24:1997/EN 55024:1998 +A1:2001 and +A2:2003—Information Technology Equipment— Immunity Characteristics—Limits and Methods of Measurements ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 31: Electrical Safety

    To meet UL safety requirements, the computer’s maximum room temperature should not exceed 40 °C. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260...

  • Page 32: Mic Certification Information

    "Class B" Equipment (Household purpose info/telecommunications equipment) As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purpose, this product can be used in any area including residential area. BSMI Certification Information ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 33: Glossary - Workstation Products

    Appendix A Glossary - Workstation Products Acronym for “two dimensional,” a term applied to computer graphics that are “flat.” Typical desktop applications such as word processors, spreadsheet programs, or other programs that manipulate print or simple graphics (such as pictures or line art) are generally considered to be operating within a 2D environment, even when they include simple three dimensional elements, such as buttons.
  • Page 34 Color Correction Correct discrepancies between the real color value and the way a screen displays it. Color discrepancies can be caused by a variety of sources, including the lighting ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 35 .24 mm to .31 mm. Also, if a monitor with a .24 mm dot pitch is set to its highest possible resolution, the pixel size will equal the dot pitch. If the monitor is set to lower resolutions, the pixels will be comprised of multiple dots. © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260...
  • Page 36 HDMI is an acronym for “High Definition Multimedia Interface.” It is a 19-pin connector used for transferring combined digital audio and video. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, and high-definition digital video signals, and is ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 37 The most memory-intensive aspect of 3D graphics are the textures that give an object its realism (like wood, marble, leather, and cloth). Because objects in real life become less detailed as they move farther away from the viewer, 3D © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260...
  • Page 38 60 Hz whereas computer displays typically have refresh rates of 75 Hz or more. At refresh rates of 70 Hz and lower, screen flicker is often noticeable. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 39 Short for “texture element,” the 3D equivalent of a pixel, describing the base unit of the surface of a 3D object, such as a sphere; for a 2D object, such as a circle, the base unit is a pixel. © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260...
  • Page 40 In the case of a 3D image, it keeps track of which elements are occluded by the foreground in relation to the user’s perspective, or by another 3D object. ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 © 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 41 Documentation •  ATI™ FireMV™ 2260 •  ATI™ FireMV™ 2200\2250 •  ATI™ FireMV™ 2400 •  HydraVision™...
  • Page 42 ™ HYDRAVISION User’s Guide P/N 137-40319-40 Copyright © 2002, ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. ATI and all ATI product and product feature names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. All other company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 43 Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, ATI Technologies Inc. assumes no liability with respect to the operation or use of ATI hardware, software or other products and documentation described herein, for any act or omission of ATI concerning such products or this documentation, for any interruption of service, loss or interruption of business, loss of anticipatory profits, or for punitive, incidental or consequential damages in connection...
  • Page 44 Table Of Contents Introduction........1 Installing HydraVision................2 HydraVision for Windows®2000/Windows®...
  • Page 45 Always On Top ..................33 Move to Monitor .................. 34 Restore to Monitor................34 Internet Explorer Feature..............34 MultiDesk........35 Accessing MultiDesk Properties ............

  • Page 46: Introduction

    Introduction HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management Software enables you to tailor your desktop to the way you work, so you can manage increased amounts of information and improve your productivity. Your productivity is increased thanks to two aspects of HydraVision: • Breadth - increase your desktop work space by using up to two monitors.

  • Page 47: Installing Hydravision

    Installing HydraVision • HydraVision can easily be installed in the following operating systems: ® • Windows 98SE ® • Windows ® • Windows 2000 ® • Windows To install HydraVision perform the following steps: Insert the ATI Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive ®...
  • Page 48 Click Custom and then select HydraVision and any other components you wish to install. The Select Components list may vary. Reboot your system when prompted. You are now ready to use the ATI Graphics Accelerator and HydraVision. The first time HydraVision is loaded a Wizard will launch automatically and walk you through the configuration process.
  • Page 49 However, the HydraVision Wizard may be re-run at any time by doing the following: Click Start. Click Programs. Click ATI HydraVision. Click HydraVision Wizard.

  • Page 50: Hydravision For Windows 2000/Windows Xp

    HydraVision for Windows 2000/Windows ® ® ® HydraVision installation creates a Windows program group for HydraVision multi-monitor management software. HydraVision and the Desktop Manager are activated ® whenever Windows starts. Installing HydraVision adds menu options to the ATI Icon. Click on the ATI icon to access the application’s features and help, or to unload the HydraVision Desktop Manager.

  • Page 51: Hydravision Properties

    OK implements the changes you’ve made in the HydraVision Dialog and exits the Desktop Manager. Changes take effect immediately unless you see a message prompting you to restart your computer. Cancel discards all changes made to any section of the HydraVision Dialog and closes the Desktop Manager.

  • Page 52: Dialog Control

    Dialog control Enable dialog repositioning: Toggles dialog control on and off. When it is checked, you can choose to have dialogs appear on the parent application’s monitor. (The parent application is the application that generated the dialog.) If the parent application or associated monitor cannot be located, the dialog defaults to monitor 1.

  • Page 53: General

    Max child windows: Keeps windows generated by parent applications from splitting across monitors. (A child window is a window residing within a parent application window.) The ability to keep child windows on a single monitor when maximized is extremely useful for editing multiple documents side by side in a parent application.
  • Page 54 Remove MultiDesk system tray icon: This box removes or restores the MultiDesk system tray icon. ATI Logo: Click here to access the About Dialog which provides software version information and a link to the ATI Technologies website. Load/Unload Desktop Manager: This button starts or stops the HydraVision Desktop Manager tracking program.

  • Page 55: To Enable Individual Applications Settings Via The Desktop Manager

    To enable Individual Applications Settings via the Desktop Manager These settings override the global settings defined in the Desktop Management Dialog. Click on the Individual Application Settings button. All open applications will appear in the Individual settings not enabled Dialog. Drag the desired application to the Individual settings enabled Dialog.

  • Page 56: To Enable Individual Applications Settings

    To enable Individual Applications Settings using the HydraVision titlebar button Open the Individual Application Settings Dialog by clicking the Individual application Settings button: Individual Application Settings Dialog Text in green reflects Desktop Management settings. Click OK to apply the settings you selected for your application.

  • Page 57: Exclusions

    Exclusions This feature allows you to exclude HydraVision settings from being applied to a specific application or unload HYDRAVISION completely when a specific application is started. To exclude HYDRAVISION settings: Open HYDRAVISION Desktop Management. Click Individual Application Settings button. Click Exclusions button. Click Add button.

  • Page 58: Hot Keys Controls

    Click Unload HYDRAVISION in the Edit exclusion level Dialog. Click OK to apply the setting. The application will appear in red text in the Excluded applications Dialog. HYDRAVISION will not automatically restart when the application closes. You will need to manually restart HYDRAVISION.

  • Page 59: Create/Remove Hot Keys

    Create/Remove Hot Keys To create custom hot key sequences, select a Modifier key (Shift, Alt, etc.), a Hot key, and the Hot key function you want this key combination to perform. Click Add to enter your new combination in the Assigned hot keys list box.

  • Page 60: Using Hot Keys

    Using Hot Keys You can use any assigned hot key at any time, from within any application, to change your display. Hot key functions include: Moves or “snaps” active dialogs from monitor to monitor for quick Snap App to Monitor placement and viewing of desktop contents.

  • Page 61: Hydrafx

    HydraFX ® HydraFX is only available in Windows 2000 and ® Windows HYDRAVISION HydraFX adds visual enhancements to your desktop.You can control the transparency of windows and application drop-down menus and gives a window depth by enabling Shadow support. HydraFX Transparency Control Enable Transparency while dragging windows: Check this box to enable the Visibility slider.

  • Page 62: 3D Controls

    3D Controls Enable Shadow Support: Check this box to enable the Shadow support sliders. The Visibility slider sets the degree of visibility of the shadow. The Shadow size slider sets the size of the shadow added to an application dialog. Always On Top This feature allows you to keep a specific application on top of other open applications, even if another...

  • Page 63: Always Transparent

    If a second instance of the same application is opened when Always on Top has been enabled, the second instance will appear on top of the first. You will be able to switch between the two instances as though Always on Top was disabled.

  • Page 64: Move To Monitor

    Move to monitor This feature allows you to move an application dialog to a specific monitor. To do so: Right-click the application titlebar. Select the preferred monitor from the drop-down menu. Restore to monitor This feature allows you to specify which monitor a minimized application will open on.

  • Page 66: Hydravisions For Windows®98Se/ Windows® Me

    HYDRAVISION for ® Windows 98SE/ ® Windows ® HYDRAVISION installation creates a Windows program group for HYDRAVISION display management software. HYDRAVISION and the Desktop Manager are ® activated whenever Windows starts. Installing HYDRAVISION adds menu options to the ATI Icon. Click on the ATI icon to access the application’s features and help, or to unload the HYDRAVISION Desktop Manager.
  • Page 67 The HYDRAVISION Desktop Manager allows you to modify your display options. You can access the Desktop Management and Hot Keys Dialog by clicking on the appropriate tab in the Desktop Manager. Along the bottom of each HYDRAVISION Dialog are four buttons: OK, Cancel, Apply and Help. OK implements the changes you’ve made in the HYDRAVISION Dialog and exits the Desktop Manager.

  • Page 68: Hydravision Properties

    HYDRAVISION Properties Desktop Management Controls The Desktop Management Dialog The Desktop Management Dialog lets you determine the behavior of pop-up dialogs in a multiple monitor environment. Dialog control Enable dialog repositioning: Toggles dialog control on and off. When it is checked, you can choose to have dialogs appear on the parent application’s monitor.

  • Page 69: Window Control

    Window control Single monitor windows: When this box is checked, windows are sized no larger than a single monitor. Windows that are placed on monitor splits are automatically relocated to the monitor on which most of the window appears. HYDRAVISION Max/Restore button management: ®...

  • Page 70: General

    General Application position memory: Check this box to “remember” the size and location of application dialogs when they are closed and reapply those settings when the application is reopened. Automatically align monitors: You can manually define monitor placement from the Settings Dialog in the Display Properties Dialog When Automatically align monitors is checked, HYDRAVISION will override user-defined monitor placement if the monitors...
  • Page 71 Load/Unload MultiDesk: This button starts or stops multiple desktop functionality. MultiDesk will not reload automatically when ® Windows restarts. You will need to restart MultiDesk from the Desktop Management Dialog. MultiDesk Properties: This button gives access to all the MultiDesk Properties. Here you can enable, disable and name active desktops.

  • Page 72: To Enable Individual Applications Settings Via The Desktop Manager

    To enable Individual Applications Settings via the Desktop Manager These settings override the global settings defined in the Desktop Management Dialog. Click on the Individual Application Settings button. All open applications will appear in the Individual settings not enabled Dialog. Drag the desired application to the Individual settings enabled Dialog.

  • Page 73: To Enable Individual Applications Settings

    To enable Individual Applications Settings using the HYDRAVISION titlebar button Open the Individual Application Settings Dialog by clicking the Individual application Setting button. Individual Application Settings Dialog Text in green reflects Desktop Management settings. Click OK to apply the settings you selected for your application.

  • Page 74: Exclusions

    Exclusions This feature allows you to exclude HYDRAVISION settings from being applied to a specific application or unload HYDRAVISION completely when a specific application is started. To exclude HYDRAVISION settings: Open HYDRAVISION Desktop Management. Click Individual Application Settings button. Click Exclusions button. Click Add button.

  • Page 75: Hot Keys Controls

    Click Unload HYDRAVISION in the Edit exclusion level Dialog. Click OK to apply the setting. The application will appear in red text in the Excluded applications Dialog. HYDRAVISION will not automatically restart when the application closes. You will need to manually restart HYDRAVISION.

  • Page 76: Create/Remove Hot Keys

    Create/Remove Hot Keys To create custom hot key sequences, select a Modifier key (Shift, Alt, etc.), a Hot key, and the Hot key function you want this key combination to perform. Click Add to enter your new combination in the Assigned hot keys list box.

  • Page 77: Using Hot Keys

    Using Hot Keys You can use any assigned hot key at any time, from within any application, to change your display. Hot key functions include: Moves or “snaps” active dialogs from monitor to monitor for quick Snap App to Monitor placement and viewing of desktop contents.

  • Page 78: Always On Top

    Always On Top This feature allows you to keep a specific application on top of other open applications, even if another application is opened or moved on your desktop. • To enable Always on Top right-click the titlebar of the required application and click Always on Top in the pop-up menu.

  • Page 79: Move To Monitor

    Move to Monitor This feature allows you to move an application dialog to a specific monitor. To do so: Right-click the application titlebar. Select the preferred monitor from the drop-down menu. Restore to Monitor This feature allows you to specify which monitor a minimized application will open on.

  • Page 80: Multidesk

    MultiDesk HYDRAVISION software supports multiple desktops. With MultiDesk, one active desktop will always be visible, while up to eight active desktops can reside in the background. When MultiDesk is running, the MultiDesk icon in the system tray displays the number assigned to the current desktop.

  • Page 81: Multidesk Properties

    MultiDesk will not reload automatically when ® Windows restarts. You will need to reload MultiDesk from the Desktop Manager. MultiDesk Properties MultiDesk Properties allows you to control up to nine desktops. In addition, each desktop can be saved and restored at any time. Saving a desktop will also save any open applications.
  • Page 82 Set Desktop State allows you to set a specific desktop Active, Inactive, or Disabled. Inactive desktops MAY contain open applications; however, they are temporarily disabled. Disabled desktops cannot contain any applications. If an Active or Inactive desktop that contains applications is disabled, the application will be automatically moved to an Active desktop.
  • Page 83 ® Right-click the MultiDesk icon in the Windows taskbar. Select Restore desktop. Click a specific desktop or All Desktops to restore all Desktop Profiles. To remove a saved desktop profile: Open MultiDesk Properties. Click Remove in the Desktop Profiles box. ®...
  • Page 84 If Apply actions to all Desktops is enabled, Clear Desktop will move all open applications to the first active desktop. Set Background gives you immediate access to the ® Windows display properties where you can change the desktop background. To Set Background: Open MultiDesk Properties.

  • Page 85: Magnifyfx

    MagnifyFX MagnifyFX allows you to zoom into a specific area of the desktop. The area of magnification is completely adjustable. Magnified areas can be copied to the clipboard and the contents pasted into almost any graphics or word processing application. MagnifyFX can be accessed through the HYDRAVISION Properties: Click HydraFX tab.

  • Page 86: Define Area

    Click and drag until the box surrounds the object(s) to be magnified. Release the mouse button. Follow Box causes the cursor to become a visible box. The area within the box is magnified in the MagnifyFX window. Transparent causes a transparent box to appear in the center of the MagnifyFX window as you move the window around your desktop.

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