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ATI FirePro™ S400 Syncronization Module
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  • Page 1 ATI FirePro™ S400 Syncronization Module User Guide Part Number: 137-50151-10...
  • Page 2 GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111. Trademarks AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the ATI logo, AMD Athlon, AMD LIVE!, AMD Opteron, AMD Phenom, AMD Sempron, AMD Turion, AMD64, All-in-Wonder, AMD Avivo, AMD Catalyst, AMD CrossFire, AMD CrossFireX, AMD FirePro, AMD FireStream, AMD HyperMemory, AMD OverDrive, AMD PowerPlay, AMD PowerXpress, AMD Radeon, Remote Wonder, SurroundView, Theater, The Ultimate Visual Experience, Vari-Bright, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 3  iii Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other jurisdictions. PCI Express and PCIe are registered trademarks of PCI-SIG. Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 4 iv  Important Safety Instructions Note: This product is for use only with compatible UL-listed personal computers that have installation instructions detailing user installation of this class of product. Read all instructions before beginning installation. All safety and installation instructions should be read before the product is installed or operated.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ..........1 1.1 System Requirements .
  • Page 6 vi  5.4.4 Electrical Safety ........................5.4.5 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance .
  • Page 7 Figure 2–1 ATI FirePro S400 Baseplate Connections ........
  • Page 8 viii  ATI FirePro™ S400 Syncronization Module © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 9 Table 1–1 ATI FirePro S400 System Requirements ........
  • Page 10 x  ATI FirePro™ S400 Syncronization Module © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Before you begin installing your new ATI FirePro S400 synchronization module, please make sure you have the proper system requirements and have completed the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter. 1.1 System Requirements Table 1–1 ATI FirePro S400 System Requirements Hardware IntelPentium®...

  • Page 12: Performing A Quick Installation

    PCIe slot(s), if appropriate. Refer to your workstation card's user guide, as necessary. 5. Install your ATI FirePro S400 synchronization module in an available PCI or PCIe slot, and connect it to your AMD FirePro workstation graphics card(s). 6. Reassemble and connect your computer system.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This chapter details how to install the ATI FirePro S400 synchronization module in your system. 2.1 Baseplate Connections The following figure shows the display connections available on your ATI FirePro S400. Note: Baseplate may not appear exactly as depicted.
  • Page 14 Make sure all internal cables are clear of the slot. 6. Align your ATI FirePro S400 synchronization module with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. You may need to hold open a locking tab on the slot with your finger when you seat the card.

  • Page 15: Drivers And Software

    When you install a new graphics card, you must also install the driver and configuration software the card requires to function properly. You do not need to install drivers specifically for your ATI FirePro S400. This functionality is included in the AMD FirePro drivers. Consult the user guide for your AMD FirePro workstation graphics card for driver installation procedures.
  • Page 16 6 Installation ATI FirePro™ S400 Syncronization Module © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Ati Catalyst Control Center

    Chapter 3 ATI Catalyst Control Center This chapter introduces the Catalyst™ Control Center, a graphical user application that provides access to the display features of your ATI FirePro S400 synchronization module. 3.1 Overview The Catalyst Control Center software provides access to the display features of your ATI FirePro S400 synchronization module.

  • Page 18: Accessing Catalyst Control Center Help

    3.3 Accessing Catalyst™ Control Center Help Catalyst Control Center Help provides information on the features and concepts of your ATI FirePro S400 product. You can also use the Catalyst Control Center Help feature to access usage information, generate a problem report, and get software version details.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Synchronization

    FirePro S400 synchronization module. Each synchronization module supports genlock and framelock for up to four GPUs per PC. The following diagram shows the most important features of the ATI FirePro S400. © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI FirePro™ S400 Syncronization Module...

  • Page 20: Genlock

    10 Synchronization Figure 4–1 ATI FirePro S400 Side View Two RJ-45 Connections for Framelock LED Indicator Light BNC Connection for External Synchronization Four Synchronization Module-to-GPU Connections Physical Mounting (Unpowered) SATA Power Connection Important: Please note the following: The RJ-45 connections are not ethernet connections.

  • Page 21: Figure 4-2 Single Pc With Four Gpus Genlocked To An External Signal Generator

    NTSC (U.S.), PAL (Europe), or HDTV rates—instructing the graphics board to trigger various edges of the external sync signal. The house sync signal connects to the BNC connection on the ATI FirePro S400. The following diagram shows a single PC with four GPUs connected to an ATI FirePro S400 synchronization module genlocked to an external signal generator.

  • Page 22: Framelock

    Figure 4–3 Single PC with Four GPUs Framelocked The following is an advanced framelock setup using two PCs with four GPUs each connected to an ATI FirePro S400 synchronization module synchronized with an internal timing server running on one of the PCs.

  • Page 23: Figure 4-4 Two Pcs With Four Gpus Each Framelocked

    Figure 4–4 Two PCs with Four GPUs Each Framelocked This diagram shows an advanced framelock and genlock setup using four PCs with four GPUs each; each computer is connected to an ATI FirePro S400 synchronization module synchronized with an external signal generator.

  • Page 24: Tips For Configuring Framelock

    For framelock to be activated, all displays participating in a framelock configuration must be configured as active timing clients (through BNC/house sync or RJ-45). For more information on synchronization features, see http://ati.amd.com/products/ workstation/synchronization.html. ATI FirePro™ S400 Syncronization Module © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 25: Chapter 5 Reference

    This chapter provides notices, troubleshooting tips, and customer care, warranty, and standards-compliance information. 5.1 Workstation Customer Care If you experience difficulties with your ATI FirePro S400 product, you can contact AMD Customer Care in the following ways. 5.1.1 Web The AMD Customer Care Web site has number of helpful resources, including a knowledgebase of FAQs and the AMD FireGL™/AMD FireMV™/AMD FirePro™...

  • Page 26: Telephone

    16 Reference 5.1.3 Telephone Country Telephone Language/Times Notes Number US/Canada 1-866-284-2093 English: Complimentary for registered users. East Coast 9:00AM - 5:30PM EST (Mon-Thu) Toll-free. 9:00AM - 3:00PM EST (Fri) US/Canada 408-749-2005 English: Extended hours for West Coast customers; East Coast toll-free West Coast 2:30PM - 5:00PM PST (Mon-Thu) number also available.

  • Page 27: Surface Mail

    This service is complimentary. 5.1.5 Disclaimer AMD Customer Care will work to resolve your issue and help you to get your product up and running. If your issue is not resolved, our technicians will determine whether the difficulty you are experiencing is the result of the product, whether your product contains a defect, and whether your product should be returned to AMD for warranty service.

  • Page 28: Limitations

    No warranties for this product, expressed or implied, shall extend to any person who purchases the product in a used condition. The liability of AMD in respect of any defective product will be limited to the repair or replacement of such product. AMD may use new or equivalent-to-new replacement parts.

  • Page 29: Fcc Compliance Information

    Reference 19 5.4.1 FCC Compliance Information This product complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that • may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 30: Electrical Safety

    20 Reference 5.4.4 Electrical Safety Europe: The Low Voltage Directive—2006/95/EC EN 60950-1—Safety of Information Technology Equipment • USA/Canada: UL 60950-1 (Information Technology Equipment—Safety—Part 1: General • Requirements) CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 (Information Technology Equipment—Safety—Part 1: • General Requirements) To meet UL safety requirements, the computer’s maximum room temperature should not exceed 40 °C.

  • Page 31: Kcc Certification Information

    Reference 21 5.4.7 KCC 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. 5.4.8 BSMI Certification Information © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI FirePro™...
  • Page 32 22 Reference ATI FirePro™ S400 Syncronization Module © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 33: Appendix A Glossary - Synchronization

    Appendix A Glossary - Synchronization 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 24 Glossary - Synchronization Back Buffer A type of offscreen memory used to provide smooth video and 2D graphics acceleration. This technique uses two frame buffers, so the process is often referred to as “double-buffering.” While the contents of one buffer are displayed, a second buffer, called the “back”...
  • Page 35 Glossary - Synchronization 25 Color Curve A color curve represents all possible intensity values (from 0 to 255) for a color component (Red, Green, or Blue). For each color curve, the horizontal axis represents the input value (the color value a program wants to display), while the vertical axis represents the output value (the color value that the display driver will write to the screen).
  • Page 36 26 Glossary - Synchronization Flat Shading A lighting technique that shades each polygon of a 3D object based on where the source of the light is and the angle of the polygon in relation to it. It enables relatively fast rendering of 3D objects, although it can make those objects appear "faceted" as each visible polygon is set to a particular color value, and consequently does not produce as realistic an effect as obtained when using Gouraud shading.
  • Page 37 Glossary - Synchronization 27 HDMI™ 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 designed for use with VCRs, DVD players, personal computers, and set-top boxes. A DVI adapter can be used to transfer the video signal to an HDMI™-capable display, although audio must be transferred from a different route, as DVI output does not support audio.
  • Page 38 28 Glossary - Synchronization OpenGL Short for “Open Graphics Library,” this is an industry standard for cross-platform 3D graphics development. It consists of a large number of functions that can be called upon in various programs, such as games, CAD, and virtual-reality systems, to produce complex 3D objects from simpler, more "primitive"...
  • Page 39 Glossary - Synchronization 29 Resolution The resolution of any display is the number of pixels that can be depicted on screen as specified by the number of horizontal rows against the number of vertical columns. The default VGA resolution of many video cards is capable of displaying 640 rows of pixels by 480 columns.
  • Page 40 30 Glossary - Synchronization Trilinear Filtering A sampling method used to produce realistic-looking 3D objects. Trilinear filtering averages one of the bilinear filter mipmap levels along with the standard mipmap samples. Vertex Shader Three-dimensional objects displayed on a screen are rendered using polygons, each of which is made up of intersecting triangles.

  • Page 41: Index

    Index connector 10 BNC 10 RJ-45 10 sync module to GPU 10 hardware requirements 1 © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ATI FirePro™ S400 Syncronization Module...
  • Page 42 32  ATI FirePro™ S400 Syncronization Module © 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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