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AT-009 SERIES
GRAPHIC CARD
USER
MANUAL
For any driver updates, please refer to ATI's website:
www.ati.com
DOC No. : M02501
Rev.
: A0
Date
: 7, 2002
Part No. : 25-12164-00

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  • Page 1 AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL For any driver updates, please refer to ATI’s website: www.ati.com DOC No. : M02501 Rev. : A0 Date : 7, 2002 Part No. : 25-12164-00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview AT-009 Series Card............1-1 1.1 Performance............1-3 1.2 Software Compatibility.......... 1-3 1.3 Monitor Compatibility........... 1-3 Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 What’s Included In the Package......2-1 2.2 Installing the Card........... 2-1 2.3 AT-009 Card Layout..........2-3...
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  • Page 4 Notice Handling Precautions Warning 1. Static electricity may cause damage to the integrated circuits on the card. Before handling any card outside of its protective packaging, ensure that there is no static electric charge in your body. 2. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by |||||the manufacturer.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview AT-009 Series Card RADEON™ 9000/9000 Pro is a powerful and versatile graphic solution. RV250 graphics technology from ATI delivers high-end performance and features to the mainstream market. From 3D gaming or business multimedia applications, to DVD and streaming video, RV250 has the horsepower and advanced technology to deliver a cutting-edge experience.
  • Page 6 AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL • HYPER Z™ II technology conserves memory bandwidth for improved in demanding applications and boosts effective bandwidth by over 25% • PIXEL TAPESTRY™ II, the RADEON 9000/9000 Pro™ 3D rendering engine, power an incredible 2.4 Gigatexels per second for the highest fill rates in 32-bit at high resolutions •...

  • Page 7: Performance

    Overview 1.1 Performance The card is a graphics accelerator. Computer functions like disk access and numerical calculation are not accelerated by the card. Because these operations also occur as Windows programs are running, the overall speed will depend on the mix of graphics operations and the other types of operations.
  • Page 8 AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL Super VGA monitors can support IBM standard VGA plus the 800x600 extended mode used by most VGA cards, and the 1024x768 interlaced mode used by most VGA cards and the IBM 8514A. Multisync monitors are more expensive and will work at all Super VGA resolutions plus additional higher resolutions or refresh rates.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 What’s Included in the Package The VGA card package includes the following: VGA card accelerator card Software diskettes which contain the necessary files This manual 2.2 Installing the Card 1. Unplug the computer and remove the cover. Shut down the computer and turn off any attached equipment (such as a monitor or printer).
  • Page 10 AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL Note: If the computer has a graphics chip soldered down on the motherboard, refer to the manual for the system or motherboard for information on how to disable it. 3. Insert the Graphics Accelerator card.
  • Page 11 Installation...

  • Page 12: At-009 Card Layout

    AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL Caution! Before you turn on your system, you have to be sure the VGA card is setup already and all the cables are connected. DO NOT connect / disconnect TV-out cable when your TV or PC is Power On.
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  • Page 14: Software Utility

    Chapter 3 Software Utility The card is 100% VGA compatible and as such needs no special display drivers to run application software correctly at standard VGA resolutions and color depths. However, enhanced display drivers are supplied with the VGA card because they provide accelerated performance, higher color depths and higher resolutions for software applications.

  • Page 15: Installing On Windows 95/98/Me

    AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL OSR2.0 with USB has: Version “Windows 95” and Version Number “4.03.1212” or “4.03.1214”. 3.1 Installing on Windows 95/98/ME General Installation Notes: • If your motherboard does not support Intel processor, please install the AGP Driver provided by the motherboard company before you install VGA Driver.
  • Page 16 Software Utility When the Welcome box appears. Click on the "Next" button to go to the next step. The License Agreement dialog box appears. Click on “ ” button.
  • Page 17 AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL 7. When the Windows SETUP has completed copying the files to the computer. Windows will prompt you to restart Windows with the “Yes” option. Then click on “Finish” button.

  • Page 18: Installing On Windows 2000

    Software Utility 3.2 Installing on Windows 2000 Start Windows. When Windows detects your graphics card, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Cancel to enter the Windows desktop. Insert the CD installation disc into your CD-ROM drive. The CD should autorun and the following screen will appear.
  • Page 19 AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL When the Welcome box appears. Click on the "Next" button to go to the next step. The License Agreement dialog box appears. Click on “ ” button.
  • Page 20 Software Utility The “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog box appears. Click on “ ” button. When the Windows SETUP has completed copying the files to the computer. Windows will prompt you to restart Windows with the “Yes” option. Then Click “Finish” button.

  • Page 21: To Enable/Disable A Display Device

    AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL WARNING: Some games written for older DirectX versions may not work properly under DirectX 8.1. Make sure that your applications or games support DirectX 8.1 before installing the DirectX 8.1 runtime libraries. To enable/disable a display device To make sure if your installation is successful, you can Right-click the Windows desktop and click Properties.

  • Page 22: To Adjust Your Monitor Screen Size

    Software Utility Note: • At least one of your display devices must be enabled. • At least one of your display devices must be set to the primary displays mode. 3.3.1 To adjust your monitor screen size Click the “Monitor” button. Your monitor must be enabled before you can change its display properties.

  • Page 23: To Adjust Your Monitor Synchronization

    AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL 3.3.2 To adjust your monitor synchronization Click here to view Display Properties at the Settings tab. Click the “Advanced” button. Click the “Displays” tab. If you are running an extended desktop, you must first select the video adapter whose display properties you want to change.

  • Page 24: Dual Display Device Options

    Software Utility 3.4 Dual Display Device Options The following are sample display combinations for the card: • • One RGB monitor and one One RGB monitor and one TV (S-Video) • One RGB monitor and one TV (Composite) 3-11...

  • Page 25: Using The Crt/Tv Features

    AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL 3.5 Using the CRT/TV Features (TV-out function optional) 3.5.1 How to use TV-out cables correctly Caution! Before you turn on your system, you have to be sure the VGA card is setup already and all the cables are connected.
  • Page 26 Software Utility • Low resolution modes but they are hidden and used by application programs and cannot be select end user. 1. Click here to view Display Properties at the Settings tab. 2. Click the Advanced button. 3. Click the Displays tab. If you are running an extended desktop, you must first select the video adapter whose display properties you want to change.
  • Page 27 AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL 6. In the S-Video Sharpness box, select a value from the list. 7. Click OK or Apply to save the changes you have made. 3-14...
  • Page 28 Software Utility To select your TV broadcast format by country 1. Click here to view Display Properties at the Settings tab. 2. Click the Advanced button. 3. Click the Displays tab. If you are running an extended desktop, you must first select the video adapter whose display properties you want to change.
  • Page 29 AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL To add/remove color correction control points Click here to view Display Properties at the “Settings” tab. Click the “Advanced” button. Click the “Color” tab. In the Color Curve area, click the radio button corresponding to the desired color component (Red, Green or Blue) To add a control point, hold the “SHIFT”...
  • Page 30 Software Utility Verifying Driver Installation From the Windows 9x desktop, click on "My Computer", then "Control Panel", and then, finally, "System". You should be in the "System Properties" window. Click on the "Device Manager" tab. From here, go down to "Display Adapter" and click.
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  • Page 32: Using Hydravision

    Chapter 4 Using HydraVision Using HydraVision for Windows 2000 HydraVision software is specifically designed for use with Windows ® 2000. HydraVision installation enables the Desktop Manager and creates a Windows program group for HydraVision display ® management software. HydraVision and the Desktop Manager are activated whenever Windows starts.
  • Page 33 AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL Help connects to local or online HTM-based help. You can also get context-sensitive on-screen help by moving your mouse over the relevant text for each control. Desktop Management Controls The Desktop Management dialog lets you to determine the behavior of pop-up windows and dialog boxes in a multiple monitor environment.
  • Page 34 Using HydraVision Max to full desktop causes windows to maximize to the entire monitor array. Max to current monitor causes windows to maximize to the current monitor. Max child windows - Keeps windows generated by parent applications from splitting across monitors (A child window is a window residing within a parent application windows.) The ability to keep child windows on a single monitor when maximized is extremely useful for editing multiple documents side by side in parent application.
  • Page 35 AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL MultiDesk Settings- This button gives access to all the MultDesk Properties. Here you enable, disable and name active desktops. Load/Unload Desktop Manager- This button restores or removes the HydraVision Desktop Manger tracking program. You should only select this option if you do not want to use any multiple monitor dialog box controls and window controls or hot keys.
  • Page 36 Using HydraVision Hot Keys Controls HydraVision allows you to specify hot key shortcuts for common operations such as starting applications, snapping applications to designated monitors, and changing display resolution. Note: Hot Keys only work if HydraVision is installed and loaded. 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...
  • Page 37 AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL Note: ATI recommends that a modifier key be used with any function key (F1, F2, etc.) assigned as a hot key. This will prevent interference with the function of these keys in individual applications.
  • Page 38 Using HydraVision Zoom In/Out on Causes the resolution of the active monitor to Monitor increase or decrease MultiDesk HydraVision software supports multiple desktops. With MultiDesk, one active desktop will always be visible, while up to eight active desktop scan reside in the background. When MultiDesk is running, the MultiDesk icon in the system tray displays the number assigned to the current desktop.
  • Page 39 AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL type in the new name. When you have finished renaming g the desktop click on the tab to save the change. Keep on all desks allows you to have a selected application visible on all desktops.
  • Page 40 CRT Monitor: 15-pin VGA connector S-video and composite connector LCD standard 24-pin DVI (Digital Video Interface) Graphics Accelerator AT-009 Series for ATI RADEON™ 9000/9000 Pro Display Memory AT-009 Series use 64MB DDR SDRAM Monitor Compatibility All VGA, Super VGA and Multisync. The resolutions of 1280x1024 and 1024 x 768 require a multisync monitor with a 48 and 57K Hz maximum horizontal scan rate, respectively.
  • Page 41 AT-009 SERIES GRAPHIC CARD USER MANUAL A.2 Programming Information The AT-009 Series supports all VGA modes. This is the default configuration of the VGA BIOS. The extended VGA graphics mode is invoked by the normal INT 10 mode call. All the VGA extended modes can be invoked with the VESA defined select extended mode BIOS call.
  • Page 42 Appendix A The following table shows the resolutions for TV-Out: GRAPHICS COLOR FRAME RESOLUTION DEPTH BUFFER SIZE 640x480 8bpp 16bpp 32bpp 32MB 64MB 800x600 8bpp 16bpp 32bpp 32MB 64MB LCD resolutions and color depth table for RV2A. GRAPHICS COLOR FRAME RESOLUTION DEPTH BUFFER SIZE...
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