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- Page 1 ® All-in-Wonder ® X800 PCI Express Installation and Setup User’s Guide P/N 137-70971-10...
- Page 2 ATI hardware, software, or other products and documentation provided herein. 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. With respect to ATI products which this...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. • Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhered to.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started ......1 System Requirements Before You Begin Record Your Serial and Part Numbers Update Your PCI Express®... - Page 6 Other Quick Launch Access Points Displays Manager Video Display Options Color Monitor Properties Component Video Properties Digital Panel Properties Hotkeys Manager ATI Overdrive 3 Profiles Manager Preferences Help Using TV Display and Capture Features ..29 Using TV Out Viewing Your PC’s Display on a TV Connecting to a TV...
- Page 7 Limitations Getting Additional Accessories Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information Industry Canada Compliance Statement CE Compliance Information Informations de conformité de la CE Electrical Safety Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance...
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Page 9: Getting Started
CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Welcome to the convergence of your PC with TV and video. The All-in- Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Series of graphics cards add TV, Personal Video Recording, and powerful video acceleration to your PC. TV-on- Demand™ and several other software features are included to enhance your television experience. -
Page 10: System Requirements
2 System Requirements System Requirements Hardware • Intel® Pentium® 4, AMD Athlon®, or compatible. • 128 MB of system memory; 256 MB or more for best performance • Motherboard with free PCI Express® slot and correct PCI Express® chipset-driver • CD-ROM drive (for installation software). •... -
Page 11: Update Your Pci Express® Chipset Drivers
Before You Begin 3 102 part number (P/N) Write these numbers down before installing your new ATI product. Update Your PCI Express® Chipset Drivers Your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card uses the PCI Express® bus, and it requires drivers that enable the PCI Express® functionality for your motherboard’s chipset. -
Page 12: Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers
4 Before You Begin Acer Laboratories (ALI) www.ali.com.tw Silicon Integrated Systems www.sis.com (SIS) Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) www.amd.com Intel Technologies support.intel.com General Motherboard/chipset www.motherboards.org information www.ati.com Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers To ensure the successful installation of your new All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express®... -
Page 13: Installing Hardware
Quick Installation 5 CHAPTER 2: Installing Hardware This chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your All-in- Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card. Quick Installation For experienced users and system administrators, follow these brief instructions for installing your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card in the shortest possible time. -
Page 14: Installing The Card
6 Detailed Installation All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Graphics Card Installing the Card Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. Unplug the computer’s power cord and disconnect all cables from the back of your computer. To avoid possible damage to the motherboard, wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord. -
Page 15: Connecting Display Devices
Detailed Installation 7 Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from your computer. If your computer has an on-board graphics capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, see your computer documentation. Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back- plate cover. -
Page 16: Turning On The System
8 Detailed Installation Male VGA connector leading to analog monitor DVI to VGA adapter Female DVI connection Turning on the System WARNING - Turn on your monitor before you turn on your computer. Failure to do so could damage your monitor. If you have properly installed your graphics card, operating system messages will appear once the boot procedure is finished. -
Page 17: Input And Output Adapters
Input and Output Adapters 9 Input and Output Adapters Your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® uses input and output adapters that let you connect audio and video devices to the card (for example, TV, VCR, or camcorder). Your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card uses a digital audio path. The card’s audio output does not require a separate connection to your sound card to hear the audio accompanying your video output. -
Page 18: Watching Pc Output On A Tv And Recording On A Vcr
10 Input and Output Adapters Cable with S-Video plug at each end. Cables with RCA plug at each end, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer. ATI Input Adapter. Input / Output connector. All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card. Watching PC Output on a TV and Recording on a Use the ATI output adapter to connect a TV, camcorder, or VCR to your All-in-Wonder®... -
Page 19: Watching Your Pc Output On High-Definition Tv
Input and Output Adapters 11 Typical VCR or camcorder audio and video input connectors. Use composite video in or S-Video in; S-Video will provide better results. To use your TV as a display, you must enable TV Out . Cables with RCA plug at each end, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer. -
Page 20: Compatibility With Earlier All-In-Wonder® Products
12 Input and Output Adapters Input / Output Adapter. All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card. ATI HD Output Adapter. Cables with RCA plug at each end, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer. Typical HDTV video inputs. Note: Input and output cable lengths should not exceed 50 feet (15m). -
Page 21: Using The Scart Connector
Input and Output Adapters 13 ATI input adapter used with earlier All-in-Wonder® products. RF1 F-connector for cable TV input. RF2 F-connector for cable FM radio input. ATI input connector used with earlier All-in-Wonder® products. S-Vide connector Input / Output connector. All-in-Wonder®... - Page 22 14 Input and Output Adapters VCRs, DVD players, personal computers, and set-top boxes. It is sometimes referred to as Péritel or the Euroconnector. Your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® comes with a SCART adaptor for connecting to compatible equipment as shown. All-in-Wonder®...
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Page 23: Installing Software
Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 15 CHAPTER 3: Installing Software This chapter will guide you through the installation of the drivers and software associated with your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® graphics card. Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® You will need to install the All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® drivers and software in the following cases: •... -
Page 24: Hydravision™ Multi-Monitor Management
16 HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management Run the ATISETUP utility. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD- ROM drive after the operating system has started. If your CD-ROM auto-run is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically: a) Click the Start button in the task bar. -
Page 25: Monitor Configuration
Monitor Configuration 17 For more information consult the HydraVision™ user’s guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. Monitor Configuration Once the drivers and software have been installed, you can configure your monitor.. Warning - Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by your monitor may damage your monitor. -
Page 26: Starting The Ati Multimedia Center
18 Starting the ATI Multimedia Center Browse to ATISETUP.EXE on the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. Click OK. Starting the ATI Multimedia Center The LaunchPad provides a convenient way to start all your Multimedia Center features — just click the one you want. LaunchPad opens automatically when you start your computer. -
Page 27: Catalyst™ Control Center
Launching Catalyst™ Control Center 19 CHAPTER 4: Catalyst™ Control Center The Catalyst™ Control Center is a graphical user application providing access to the display features contained within the installed ATI hardware and software. Use the Catalyst™ Control Center to fine-tune your graphics settings, enable or disable connected display devices, and change the orientation of your desktop. -
Page 28: Launching Catalyst™ Control Center Using The Start Menu
20 Launching Catalyst™ Control Center Launching Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Start Menu From the windows task bar, click the Start button: • For Windows® XP, point to All Programs > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Other Quick Launch Access Points Launching Catalyst™... -
Page 29: Displays Manager
Displays Manager 21 Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Displays Manager The Displays Manager aspect is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop. Use the Displays Manager aspect to quickly change your display setup, arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment, and enable TV Out. - Page 30 22 Displays Manager Catalyst™ Control Center: Standard View Catalyst™ Control Center: Advanced View...
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Page 31: Video
Video 23 Video Use the Video aspect to use preconfigured profiles that best match your viewing environment. Switch to the Advanced view to manually adjust video overlay and choose a preferred viewing mode, such as Widescreen or Fullscreen modes. To access the Video aspect •... -
Page 32: Monitor Properties
24 Monitor Properties Monitor Properties Use the Monitor Properties aspect to configure your Display Data Channel (DDC) monitor’s attributes, to display information about the connected monitor, and adjust the output display’s position and size. Note: Catalyst™ Control Center loads aspects dynamically based on what device is attached to the graphics card. -
Page 33: Hotkeys Manager
Hotkeys Manager 25 Note: Catalyst™ Control Center loads aspects dynamically based on what device is attached to the graphics card. If you have standard display device such as a CRT monitor or flat panel display Monitor Properties will appear instead of Digital Panel Properties. The latter is designed for use with such devices as HDTV displays. -
Page 34: Profiles Manager
26 Profiles Manager To access the ATI Overdrive 3 aspect • Select ATI Overdrive 3 in the Catalyst™ Control Center advanced view. Profiles Manager Use profiles to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Define and save into a profile your own personal video settings that can be quickly activated manually, through a hot key, or by file association. -
Page 35: Help
Help 27 Help Use the Catalyst™ Control Center Help feature to access the comprehensive online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the installed Catalyst™ Control Center version information. To access Help • Click the Help button in the Catalyst™ Control Center Dashboard. •... - Page 36 28 Help...
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Page 37: Using Tv Display And Capture Features
Using TV Out 29 CHAPTER 5: Using TV Display and Capture Features Using TV Out Your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® has TV Out capability. It also supports YPbPr component video output. For European customers, SCART- out is supported and included on the Input/Output connector. Viewing Your PC’s Display on a TV You can attach your graphics card to a TV and monitor at the same time. -
Page 38: Using And Adjusting Tv Display Features
30 Using TV Out During start up, your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® will go through a sequence of mode settings, during which your TV display will remain blank. This process takes only a few seconds and programs the TV display. To enable or disable the TV display Access the Windows®... -
Page 39: Adjusting Monitor Display
Using TV Out 31 Adjusting Monitor Display The size of the display on your monitor may become smaller and not perfectly centered when you have TV display enabled. These effects are caused by the changes your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® makes in order to render your desktop display on a TV screen. - Page 40 32 Using TV Out...
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Page 41: Using Multiple Displays
CHAPTER 6: Using Multiple Displays This chapter describes how to attach multiple monitors to your All-in- Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card, as well as the allowable multi-display configurations. Connecting Your Monitors Your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® provides hardware support for one DVI-I monitor or two VGA monitors using the optional DVI-I-to-VGA adapter. - Page 42 Connections and Adapters for the All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Card Standard VGA Monitor Connector. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the supplied DVI-I-to-VGA adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug your monitor cable into the adapter. DVI-I-to-VGA Adapter (if necessary).
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Page 43: Display Configurations
Display Configurations 35 Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor . Set the Screen Resolution and Color Quality as appropriate for the second monitor. Click Apply or OK to apply these new values. Refer to your Windows online help and documentation for further information on using the Settings tab. - Page 44 36 Display Configurations Display Connector(s) Comments Configuration Used DFP display + DVI-I connector + S-Video out DFP display + DVI-I connector + HDTV S-Video Out to HDTV (YPrPb) cable CRT display + VGA connector + DFP display DVI-I connector CRT display + VGA connector + The DVI-I connector can support a CRT display...
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Page 45: Multview
MulTView™ 37 Display Connector(s) Comments Configuration Used European TV + SCART + TV UNSUPPORTED CONFIGURATION (S-Video / composite video) MulTView™ If you have an All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Series Series card and an ATI TV Wonder™ PCI card installed in the same system, MulTView™ lets you watch a different channel in a secondary video window. -
Page 46: Multview™ Audio Requirements
38 MulTView™ To close MulTView™, click the Close button or right-click the control panel or the video panel, and in the Feature menu, click Multview , and then click Show. To change the location of the MulTView™ window When the main video window is in full screen, right-click the control panel or the video panel, click Multview , click Location, and then click the position you want: Top-Left, Top-Right, Bottom-Right, or Bottom-Left. -
Page 47: Reference
CHAPTER 7: Reference This chapter provides information on troubleshooting, where to get additional accessories, how to register your product, plus warranty and compliance information. Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. ATI’s documentation contains helpful installation/configuration tips and other valuable feature information. - Page 48 40 Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution No Display • Check that the card is seated properly in its expansion slot. • Ensure that the monitor cable is securely fastened to the card. • Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power.
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Page 49: Product Registration
Product Registration 41 General Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Operating • Check the driver installation and make sure that all System Warns software is correctly loaded corresponding to your that Video Card operating system and applications. Isn’t Properly • Re-install the ATI drivers for your All-in-Wonder® X800 Configured PCI Express®... -
Page 50: Customer Care
If you require further assistance with your product, the following Customer Care options are available: Service Availability Language Access Online 24/7 English, ati.com French, Spanish, ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC. Portuguese, Attention: Customer Care German Mail 1 Commerce Valley Drive East Markham, Ontario Canada L3T 7X6 Telephone 9:00AM - English 1-877-284-1566 (toll-free) US &... -
Page 51: Warranty Information
Hardware Warranty Service Statement ATI Technologies Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of the hardware that the product is in good working condition, according to its specifications at the time of shipment, for a period of three years from the date of original purchase. -
Page 52: Limitations
44 Getting Additional Accessories • Standard warranty service consists of repair upon receipt. • ATI reserves the right to replace the product with a serviced product at their sole discretion at any time. • You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to ATI. ATI plays the cost of returning the product to you. -
Page 53: Compliance Information
Compliance Information 45 Compliance Information This section details the compliance information for this product. FCC Compliance Information This All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Series product complies with FCC Rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •... -
Page 54: Ce Compliance Information
CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1:2002, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00, 3rd Edition (2000) To meet UL safety requirements, the computer’s maximum room temperature should not exceed 40º C. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance This product was manufactured by ATI Technologies Inc. - Page 55 FCC Compliance Information 47...
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- Page 57 Index Numerics 102 part number 23, 26 480i 480p 720p accessories adapters compatibility with earlier products input and output 21, 23, 24 Advanced View ATI Overdrive 3 ATISETUP utility Basic View 23, 40 brightness 19, 25, 26, 27 Catalyst Control Center Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) 17, 23, 40 Color...
- Page 58 Digital Panel properties Direct 3D Display Configurations display configurations Display Data Channel (DDC) Display Detection Options Display devices connecting display devices multiple Display Options displaying PC output on HDTV displaying PC output on TV Displays Manager Dot pitch dot pitch driver installation drivers installing...
- Page 59 HydraVision ™ HYDRAVISION™ Industry Canada Compliance input and output adapters input/output adapter Installation detailed installation tips Multimedia Center starting multi-monitor multiple displays MulTView ™ audio requirements Picture in Picture, Picture outside Picture TV Wonder ™ OpenGL PCIe drivers chipset drivers Picture in Picture Picture outside Picture Preferences...
- Page 60 39, 41 Troubleshooting HDTV adapter troubleshooting 21, 23, 29, 30, 31, 41 MulTView ™ 29, 31 TV display contrast games hardware restrictions horizontal size 29, 30 TV Out TV Wonder ™ 23, 24, 41 Video Warranty warranty Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance watch movies on PC record video from VCR or camcorder Widescreen mode...