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P/N 117-40154-60
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- Page 1 Copyright © 2003, 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. Features, performance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome................. 1 Do This First! ..............1 Uninstalling Old Graphics Card Software ....3 Installing Your ATI Graphics Card ....... 4 Installing a RADEON 9700/9500 Series ....... 6 Installing a RADEON 9800 Series ........ 8 NTSC/PAL Support............10 Using the connectors .......... -
Page 4: Welcome
Getting Started Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of your ATI Graphics Accelerator card! Carefully complete the following simple steps to install your new video card. Soon you will experience the ultimate in graphics performance on your very own computer. Do This First This section applies to AGP Graphic Accelerator cards only. - Page 5 Getting Started How to determine what motherboard chipset is present on your system: Right-click My Computer and choose Properties. ® Click the (Hardware Tab in Windows ® 2000/Windows XP) Device Manager tab then scroll to the bottom of the device list. Select System Devices.
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Page 6: Uninstalling Old Graphics Card Software
Getting Started Uninstalling Old Graphics Card Software To ensure successful installation of your ATI Graphics Accelerator card, you must uninstall the graphic drivers for the existing graphics card before removing it from your computer. To uninstall old graphics drivers With your current graphics card still in your computer: Close all applications that are currently running. -
Page 7: Installing Your Ati Graphics Card
Getting Started Installing Your ATI Graphics Card You are now ready to install your card. (RADEON 9800 Series users see Installing a RADEON 9800 Series page 8 and 9700/9500 Series users see Installing a RADEON 9700/9500 Series on page 6.) If you are not sure whether your card is PCI or AGP, compare the bottom edge of your card with the following illustration:... - Page 8 Getting Started Power-off the computer and monitor. Disconnect the monitor cable from the back of your computer. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing the cover. Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the metal surface of the computer chassis.
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Page 9: Installing A Radeon 9700/9500 Series
Getting Started Installing a RADEON 9700/9500 Series The RADEON 9700/9500 Series requires connection to your PC’s internal power supply for operation. Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure your system has an adequate power supply. Otherwise ATI recommends a 300 watt power supply or greater to ensure normal system operation where a number of other internal devices are installed. - Page 10 Getting Started Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. Plug the monitor cable into your card. Turn on the computer and monitor. Your computer will beep and a warning message may appear on the display and the boot process will stop if the RADEON 9700/9500 Series is not correctly connected to the power supply.
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Page 11: Installing A Radeon 9800 Series
Getting Started Installing a RADEON 9800 Series The RADEON 9800 Series requires connection to your PC’s internal power supply for operation. Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure your system has an adequate power supply. Otherwise ATI recommends a 300 watt power supply or greater to ensure normal system operation where a number of other internal devices are installed. - Page 12 Getting Started Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. Plug the monitor cable into your card. Turn on the computer and monitor. Your computer will beep and a warning message may appear on the display and the boot process will stop if the RADEON 9800 Series is not correctly connected to the power supply.
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Page 13: Ntsc/Pal Support
Getting Started NTSC/PAL Support The RADEON 9800 Series provides both NTSC and PAL support. NTSC is the TV standard used in North America. PAL is the TV standard for most of Europe. The default setting for the RADEON 9800 Series is NTSC. -
Page 14: Using The Connectors
Getting Started Using the connectors The following illustration shows all possible connector combinations. Your specific ATI Graphics Accelerator card may not have all the shown connectors. S-VID OUT and COMP OUT ports are both shown here to illustrate the connections. Your card will have one or the other, not both. -
Page 15: Windows® New Hardware Found
Getting Started The optional S-Video TV Out connector on your ATI Graphics Accelerator card can be used to connect to your TV, VCR, or camcorder. If your TV, VCR, or camcorder only supports a composite connector, a S-Video-to- Composite connector can be purchased that allows you to connect to a device with a composite connector. -
Page 16: Installing The Catalyst™ Software Suite
Getting Started ™ Installing the CATALYST Software Suite ATI’s CATALYST software suite provides the ultimate software required to enjoy the full acceleration of your ATI Graphics Accelerator card. The CATALYST software suite comprises four, distinct software elements: • Driver. • Multimedia Center. •... - Page 17 Getting Started Follow the Wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The Express installation option is recommended. If your ATI Graphics Accelerator card includes a multimedia component, the software for that component will automatically be installed, along with the ATI graphics driver. Not all software components are installed using the Express installation.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting Tips
Getting Started Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. Contact your dealer or ATI for more advanced troubleshooting information. • Check that the card is seated properly in the AGP or PCI slot. • Ensure that the monitor cable is securely fastened to the card’s monitor connector. -
Page 19: Using The Electronic User's Guide
Getting Started Using the Electronic User’s Guide Your ATI Graphics Accelerator card comes complete with a User’s Guide in Portable Document Format (PDF). The User’s Guide describes in detail the features and functions of your ATI Graphics Accelerator card and the ®... -
Page 20: Warranty Information
Getting Started Warranty Information Product Warranty Registration To receive Customer Service you must register your product with ATI. Online Product Warranty Registration is available at: http://www.ati.com/online/registration Customer Service For detailed instructions on how to use your ATI product, refer to the Online User’s Guide included on your ATI Installation CD-ROM. -
Page 21: Hardware Warranty Service Statement
Getting Started Mail: ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC. Attention: Customer Service 33 Commerce Valley Drive East Markham, Ontario Canada L3T 7N6 Hardware Warranty Service Statement Should the product, in ATI’s opinion, malfunction within the warranty period, ATI will at its discretion repair or replace the product upon receipt with an equivalent. -
Page 22: Warranty Service
Getting Started Warranty Service For warranty service instructions visit: http://www.ati.com/online/warranty or contact one of our Customer Service Representatives using one of the aforementioned means. • Before shipping any unit for repair, obtain an RMA number for warranty service. • When shipping your product, pack it securely, show the RMA and serial number of the product on the outside, and ship prepaid and insured. - Page 23 Getting Started • The liability of ATI in respect of any defective product will be limited to the repair or replacement of such product. ATI may use new or equivalent-to-new replacement parts. Defective product will be sent in for repair or replacement only. ATI makes no other representations or warranties as to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability or otherwise in respect of the product.
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Page 24: Compliance Information
Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information The RADEON family of products complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 25: Industry Canada Compliance Statement
Industry Canada Compliance Statement ICES-003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. For further compliance information: ATI Research Inc. 4 Mount Royal Ave. Marlborough, MA 01752-1976 508-303-3900... -
Page 26: L'information De Conformité De La Ce
L ’Information de conformité de la CE Directive EMC 89/336/CEE et amendement 92/31/CEE et 93/68/EEC, dispositif numérique de Classe B. EN 55022:1998/CISPR 22:1997, - Class B - Limites et méthodes de mesure des caractéristiques d'interférences radiophoniques, Matériel des technologies de l'information. EN 55024:1998/CISPR 24:1997, Limites et méthodes de mesure des caractéristiques d'immunité, Matériel des technologies de l'information Equipement de Technologie de...