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  • Page 1 All-In-Wonder ® X1900 Series Installation and Setup User’s Guide P/N 137-71028-10...
  • 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.

  • 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 ..31 Using TV Out Viewing Your PC’s Display on a TV Connecting to a TV...
  • Page 7 Reference ....... . 41 Troubleshooting Product Registration Customer Care Getting Additional Accessories Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information Industry Canada Compliance Statement...
  • Page 8 viii...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    (e.g. once every 10 seconds) and play back the day’s happenings in your home or office. All-in-Wonder® X1900 Series turns your PC into an intelligent TV with the following features: TV-on-Demand™...

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    2 System Requirements Personal video recorder with real- Remote Wonder™ USB remote time video compression control (optional) AC-3 digital audio playback supporting Dolby® 5.1 surround sound System Requirements Hardware • Intel® Pentium® 4, AMD Athlon®, or compatible • 256 MB of system memory; 512 MB or more for best performance •...

  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    Write the numbers, shown in bold above, down before installing your new ATI product. Update Your PCI Express® Chipset Drivers Your All-in-Wonder® X1900 card uses the PCI Express® bus, and it requires drivers that enable the PCI Express® functionality for your motherboard’s chipset.
  • Page 12 4 Before You Begin Determining the motherboard chipset Open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select System ; in Windows® XP’s Category View, System can be found under Performance and Maintenance. In the System Properties dialog, select the Hardware tab. Select Device Manager .

  • Page 13: Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers

    Before You Begin 5 Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers To ensure the successful installation of your new All-in-Wonder® X1900 card, you must uninstall the drivers for the existing graphics card before removing it from your computer. To uninstall previous drivers With your current graphics card still in your computer: Close all applications that are currently running.
  • Page 14 6 Before You Begin...

  • Page 15: Installing Hardware

    X1900 Series graphics card. Quick Installation For experienced users and system administrators, follow these brief instructions for installing your All-in-Wonder® X1900 card in the shortest possible time. Quick Installation Steps Uninstall the drivers and software for your old graphics card.

  • Page 16: Detailed Installation

    The following instructions will take you step by step through the installation of your new All-in-Wonder® X1900. All-in-Wonder® X1900 Graphics Card Installing the All-in-Wonder® X1900 Series graphics 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.

  • Page 17: Connecting Additional Power

    Turn on the monitor, and then your computer. Connecting Additional Power Some All-in-Wonder® X1900 Series graphics cards require an additional power connection. If your All-in-Wonder® graphics card requires a separate connection to the computer’s power supply, follow these instructions for...
  • Page 18 10 Connecting Additional Power Note: All-in-Wonder® X1900 Series graphics cards that require connection to the computer’s power supply will have a power cable connected to them. Consult your system builder or OEM to ensure that your system has an adequate power supply. A PCI Express® compatible system has a specialized 12V graphics card power connector.

  • Page 19: Connecting Display Devices

    Connecting Additional Power 11 Power connector to Power Supply Connecting Display Devices The following connections are available: • VGA — for standard VGA monitors. • DVI-I — for digital flat-panel displays. You can connect an analog CRT display using an optional DVI-I-to-VGA adapter, as shown.

  • Page 20: Turning On The System

    Your monitor will be running in a basic video mode. Higher refresh rates are not available at this stage of the installation. Once you have installed the All- in-Wonder® X1900 drivers and software, you can use the Display Properties control panel to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors.

  • Page 21: Watching Pc Output On A Tv And Recording On A Vcr

    ATI Input Adapter. Input / Output connector. All-in-Wonder® X1900 card. Watching PC Output on a TV and Recording on a VCR Use the ATI output adapter to connect a TV, camcorder, or VCR to your All- in-Wonder® X1900 card, as shown.
  • Page 22 Cables with RCA plug at each end, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer. Cable with S-Video plug at each end. ATI Output Adapter. You can snap the adapters together for convenient placement and use. Input / Output connector All-in-Wonder® X1900 card. PC speaker connection (optional).

  • Page 23: Watching Your Pc Output On High-Definition Tv

    Dolby® Digital AC-3 Amplifier. Watching your PC Output on High-definition TV Use the ATI output adapter to connect a high definition TV (North America only) to your All-in-Wonder® X1900 card, as shown. Input / Output Adapter. All-in-Wonder® X1900 card. ATI HD Output Adapter.

  • Page 24: Compatibility With Earlier All-In-Wonder® Products

    Cable with RCA plug at each end, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer. Compatibility with Earlier All-in-Wonder® Products If you have input and output devices connected to an earlier All-in-Wonder® product, the input/output adapter included with your All-in-Wonder® X1900 card lets you easily reattach those devices.
  • Page 25 Input and Output Adapters 17 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® X1900 card.

  • Page 26: Using The Scart Connector

    Europe for transferring audio and video signals between VCRs, DVD players, personal computers, and set-top boxes. It is sometimes referred to as Péritel or the Euroconnector. Your All-in-Wonder® X1900 comes with a SCART adaptor for connecting to compatible equipment as shown. All-in-Wonder® X1900 card.
  • Page 27 Input and Output Adapters 19 SCART compatible TV, VCR, Camcorder PC sound card Cable with mini-stereo plug at each end, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer, for connecting PC speakers (optional). PC Speakers...
  • Page 28 20 Input and Output Adapters...

  • Page 29: Installing Software And Drivers

    All-in-Wonder® X1900 graphics card. Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® You will need to install the All-in-Wonder® X1900 drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in your system. • After you have reinstalled or upgraded your operating system.

  • Page 30: Hydravision™ Multi-Monitor Management

    20 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 31: Monitor Configuration

    Monitor Configuration 21 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 32: Starting The Ati Multimedia Center

    22 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 After you have run the ATISETUP utility and you have retarted your system, The ATI Multimedia Center™ Launchpad opens on your desktop automatically.

  • Page 33: Catalyst™ Control Center

    Launching Catalyst™ Control Center 23 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 34: Launching Catalyst™ Control Center Using The Start Menu

    24 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 35: Displays Manager

    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 36 Catalyst™ Control Center: Standard View...

  • Page 37: Video

    Video 27 Catalyst™ Control Center: Advanced View 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.

  • Page 38: Color

    28 Color Choose one of the Display Detection Options to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display. If you are using an older TV or one that has non-standard inputs that may not be automatically detected, use Force TV Detection. When a TV is detected using this method, it appears in the Displays Manager aspect and can be configured as required.

  • Page 39: Component Video Properties

    Digital Panel Properties 29 Component Video Properties The Component Video Properties aspect of the Catalyst™ Control Center adds further support when using the ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter. Component Video Properties is made up of: • Formats • Adjustments • Advanced Digital Panel Properties Use the Digital Panel Properties aspect to configure the DVI settings and Image Scaling to improve image quality without impacting performance.

  • Page 40: Ati Overdrive 3

    30 ATI Overdrive 3 ATI Overdrive 3 Use the ATI Overdrive 3 aspect to maximize the performance of the graphics processing unit (GPU) on your graphics card. An on-chip thermal sensor constantly monitors the temperature of the GPU allowing the maximum clock speed to be maintained while avoiding overheating.

  • Page 41: Preferences

    Preferences 31 To access the Profiles Manager • Click the Profiles button in Advanced View of the Catalyst™ Control Center. Preferences Use the Preferences page to restore factory defaults, change skins, or enable/ disable the System Tray icon. The Catalyst™ Control Center Preferences page contains the following options: •...
  • Page 42 32 Help...

  • Page 43: Using Tv Display And Capture Features

    The following tips will help you get the most out of your TV Out feature. Connecting to a TV To connect your All-in-Wonder® X1900 card to a TV, use an S-Video cable. Starting Windows® with TV Display Enabled The TV screen may become scrambled during the initial Windows®...

  • Page 44: Using And Adjusting Tv Display Features

    TV Display Hardware Restrictions A TV cannot be left connected to the graphics card if two analog monitors are connected to your All-in-Wonder® X1900 card, even if the TV is off and not enabled in the software. Similarly, an analog monitor connected to the DVI-I connector should not be left connected to your All-in-Wonder®...

  • Page 45: Viewing Text On A Tv

    Using Games and Applications Some older games and applications may program your All-in-Wonder® X1900 directly to run under a specific display mode. This may cause your TV display to turn off automatically or become scrambled (the PC monitor will not be affected). Your TV display will be restored once you exit the...
  • Page 46 36 Using TV Out...

  • Page 47: Using Multiple Displays

    VGA monitors using the optional DVI-I-to-VGA adapter. A TV can also be used to expand your desktop by using the S-Video out. If you use multiple monitors, the All-in-Wonder® X1900 card must be the primary graphics card. Normally, the system BIOS determines...
  • Page 48 34 Connecting Your Monitors Connections and Adapters for the All-in-Wonder® X1900 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.
  • Page 49 When the New Hardware Found Wizard appears, at the appropriate prompt insert the ATI Installation CD to load the drivers for your All-in- Wonder® X1900 card. To set up a multi-monitor display From the Start menu click Control Panel , then Display . Click the Settings tab to access the basic multi-monitor configuration settings.

  • Page 50: Display Configurations

    36 Display Configurations Display Configurations Your All-in-Wonder® X1900 graphics card provides dual display functionality and TV Out. The following table lists the different ways you can connect displays to your card. Display Connector(s) Comments Configuration Used Single CRT VGA connector OR CRT- cathode ray tube analog display.

  • Page 51: Multview

    MulTView™ If you have an All-in-Wonder® X1900 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. You can record video from your All-in-Wonder®...

  • Page 52: To Enable Multview

    38 MulTView™ • Picture in Picture (PiP): When the main video window is in full- screen, the MulTView™ PiP video window is embedded in the main window. It can be positioned in the top/bottom left or top/bottom right of the main window. •...

  • Page 53: Multview™ Audio Requirements

    MulTView™ 39 black. For example when the borders are red, a Remote Wonder™ channel- change command will change the MulTView™ channel. MulTView™ Audio Requirements If you have one audio card or an integrated audio chip, you must connect one audio path internally (CD-In, for example) and the other externally (Line-In, for example).
  • Page 54 40 MulTView™...

  • Page 55: Reference

    Troubleshooting 39 CHAPTER 6: 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 56 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.

  • Page 57: Product Registration

    Video Card operating system and applications. Isn’t Properly • Re-install the ATI drivers for your All-in-Wonder® Configured X1900 card. HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution The colors on my • Ensure that the connections between the Component...

  • Page 58: 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 59: Getting Additional Accessories

    Getting Additional Accessories 43 ATI Customer Care will work to resolve your issue and help you to get your ATI 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 ATI product, whether your product contains a defect, and whether your product is under warranty.

  • Page 60: Fcc Compliance Information

    44 FCC Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information This All-in-Wonder® X1900 Series product 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 61: 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 62 46 FCC Compliance Information...

  • Page 63: Index

    Index Numerics 102 part number 25, 27 480i 480p 720p accessories adapters compatibility with earlier products input and output Advanced View ATI Overdrive 3 ATISETUP utility 25, 42 brightness 21, 27, 28 Catalyst Control Center Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) 19, 25, 42 Color Compliance Information compliance information...
  • Page 64 Direct 3D Display Configurations 37, 39 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 Dot pitch dot pitch driver installation drivers installing uninstalling DVI-I...
  • Page 65 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 Product Registration...
  • Page 66 41, 43 Troubleshooting HDTV adapter troubleshooting 23, 25, 31, 32, 33, 43 MulTView ™ 31, 33 TV display contrast games hardware restrictions horizontal size 31, 32 TV Out TV Wonder ™ 25, 26, 42, 43 Video Warranty warranty Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance watch movies on PC record video from VCR or camcorder Widescreen mode...

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