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- Page 1 FireGL V5000 User’s Guide P/N 137-50053-10...
- 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
Table of Contents Getting Started ......1 System Requirements Before You Begin Record Your Serial and Part Numbers Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers Installing Hardware . - Page 6 Hardware Warranty Service Statement Warranty Service Limitations Getting Additional Accessories Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information Industry Canada Compliance Statement CE Compliance Information Informations de conformité de la CE CE-Konformitätserklärung VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information MIC Certification Information...
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Page 7: Getting Started
System Requirements 1 CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Your ATI FireGL V5000 card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics card based on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry and rendering architecture. The card delivers workstation-class performance to designers, engineers, and animators, and runs the latest OpenGL® and Microsoft® DirectX®... -
Page 8: Before You Begin
2 Before You Begin Operating • Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 1 (or higher). System • Windows® XP Home or Pro with Service Pack 1 (or higher). • Linux® XFree86 4.X.0. Monitor • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors or other VGA monitors. •... -
Page 9: Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers
Before You Begin 3 Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers To ensure the successful installation of your new FireGL V5000 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 10 4 Before You Begin...
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Page 11: Installing Hardware
Quick Installation 5 CHAPTER 2: Installing Hardware This chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your FireGL V5000 card. Quick Installation Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief instructions for installing the FireGL V5000 card in the shortest possible time. -
Page 12: Detailed Installation
6 Detailed Installation Detailed Installation The following instructions will take you step by step through the installation of your new FireGL V5000 graphics card. 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 13: Connecting Display Devices
Detailed Installation 7 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely and replace the computer cover. Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the computer’s power cord. -
Page 14: Display Configurations
8 Detailed Installation Using a VGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor VGA Monitor Connector VGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor DVI-I Connection Make sure all cables are securely connected before turning on your system. Display Configurations Your FireGL™ graphics card provides dual display functionality as well as quad-buffered stereographics. The following table lists the different ways you can connect displays to your card. - Page 15 Detailed Installation 9 Display Connector(s) Comments Configuration Used DFP display + DVI-I connector + Quad-buffered Quad-buffered stereographics stereographics device CRT display + VGA connector Quad-buffered with VGA-to-DVI-I stereographics adapter + device Quad-buffered stereographics DFP display + DVI-I connector + DFP display DVI-I connector CRT display + VGA connector...
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Page 16: Turning On The System
10 Detailed Installation Turning on the System - Turn on your monitor before you turn on your WARNING 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. Your monitor will be running in a basic video mode. -
Page 17: Installing Software
HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management 11 CHAPTER 3: Installing Software This chapter will guide you through the installation of the drivers and software associated with your FireGL V5000 card. HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management The HYDRAVISION™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will install automatically with the Express driver installation of the ATISETUP utility. - Page 18 12 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® Your operating system must be installed and running before you can install the FireGL V5000 drivers. You must also have Service Pack 1 (or higher) for Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP installed. Make sure your monitor cable is properly attached before you begin. Note: The installation dialog will display in English if your operating system’s language is not supported.
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Page 19: Monitor Configuration
Monitor Configuration 13 After the system reboots, the Found New Hardware message may display the Digital Signature Not Found message. Click Yes or Continue to complete the driver installation. Monitor Configuration Once the drivers and software have been installed, you can configure your monitor. -
Page 20: Reinstalling Drivers
14 Reinstalling Drivers Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL V5000 card, one monitor will always be Primary. Any additional monitors will be designated as Secondary. Reinstalling Drivers The software installation procedure detailed in this chapter describes how to install the drivers for your graphics card after you have installed a new card for the first time and have rebooted your computer. -
Page 21: Display Properties
CHAPTER 4: Display Properties This chapter describes how to use the advanced display, multiple-monitor, and 3D graphics features in ATI’s Display Properties options. Accessing the Display Properties Tabs The ATI display properties tabs are accessed through the Windows® Display Properties dialog. -
Page 22: Ati Displays Tab
16 ATI Displays Tab To access ATI display properties tabs Open the Windows® Display Properties dialog. Choose the Settings tab. Click the Advanced button. ATI Displays Tab The ATI Displays tab provides control over multiple-monitor features. Here you can enable/disable display devices and swap the assignment of Primary and Secondary displays. - Page 23 ATI Displays Tab 17 ATI Displays Tab Hotkey Associates a hotkey with a scheme. To input the hotkey, highlight the field and press the appropriate key combination on your keyboard. Display These are the buttons that contain the name of the Configuration devices that can be connected to your graphics card, such button...
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Page 24: Dynamic Display Reassignment
18 ATI Color Tab Click Save to save the scheme. Dynamic Display Reassignment You can change the assignment of your Primary and Secondary display on the fly, without rebooting. If you have more than one display device available and have the proper adapters or connectors, you can plug it in to your FireGL V5000 graphics card in order to view or extend your desktop display to that device. - Page 25 ATI Color Tab 19 The ATI Color Tab: Desktop Settings...
- Page 26 20 ATI Color Tab The ATI Color Tab: Full Screen 3D Settings ATI Color Tab Desktop radio Select Desktop to configure your desktop color settings. button Full Screen 3D Select Full Screen 3D to configure the color settings for radio button your 3D applications.
- Page 27 ATI Color Tab 21 ATI Color Tab Save button Saves your current color settings to a Desktop or Full Screen 3D profile, using the name you specified in the list box. To restore these settings later, simply select the Profile name from the list and click Apply or OK. Delete button Deletes the profile that is selected in the Profiles list box.
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Page 28: Hotkeys
22 ATI Color Tab To create a Desktop or Full Screen 3D profile Choose either the Desktop or Full Screen 3D radio button, as desired. Adjust the Gamma , Brightness , and Contrast sliders to the desired settings, either individually or using the All Colors checkbox. Type a profile name in the Profile list box. - Page 29 ATI Color Tab 23 The Color Hotkeys Settings dialog To access the Color Hotkeys Settings dialog Select the Full Screen 3D radio button. Click the Hotkeys button to access the Color Hotkeys Settings dialog. The easiest way to apply your own color settings from within a full screen 3D application is to create a Full Screen 3D profile and save it, assign hotkeys for the “Load Current Profile”...
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Page 30: Ati Options Tab
24 ATI Options Tab ATI Options Tab The ATI Options tab provides detailed driver information and access to your graphics card’s versioning and specifications. You can also enable or disable the ATI taskbar icon from this dialog. The Options Tab ATI Options Tab Version Shows the driver build version. -
Page 31: Ati Rotation Tab
ATI Rotation Tab 25 ATI Options Tab Show ATI icon on Removes/replaces the ATI icon from the system tray taskbar without disabling the ATI icon applications. Disable quick The quick resolution feature is accessible by left-clicking resolution feature the ATI icon in the system tray. Checking this option disables this feature. - Page 32 26 ATI Rotation Tab The ATI Rotation Tab ATI Rotation Tab Rotation buttons Rotates the display by the preset amount. Configure Lists the rotation actions with which you can associate a Hotkeys drop- hotkey. down list The options are: • Standard Landscape (0°). •...
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Page 33: Ati Configuration Tab
ATI Configuration Tab 27 ATI Rotation Tab Defaults Restores the default hotkey settings. To rotate a single display Select one of the four rotation settings by clicking the appropriate button. Click OK or Apply . To rotate multiple displays Select the Settings tab in the Windows® Display Properties dialog. -
Page 34: Adding A New Application Profile
28 ATI Configuration Tab The Configuration Tab Activating a configuration profile The Configuration Profiles listbox displays a number of common applications whose optimal configuration profile are factory-set by default. To activate a particular profile, select the application name from the list and click Apply . -
Page 35: Ati Advanced Settings Tab
ATI Advanced Settings Tab 29 Modifying the configuration parameters To change the configuration settings of a specific application, select the name of that application from the Configuration Profiles listbox. Click the Modify button. Now select or clear the rest of the configuration controls on this tabbed dialog to obtain the desired display parameters for the selected application. - Page 36 30 ATI Advanced Settings Tab The Advanced Settings Tabs How to Use SMOOTHVISION™ The Application preference setting provides OpenGL® and Direct 3D® applications with the ability to enable anti-aliasing automatically. If an application does utilize an anti-aliasing setting, it is disabled. This option results in high-quality images at the price of a negligible reduction in the application’s performance.
- Page 37 ATI Advanced Settings Tab 31 How to Use Stereo Glasses with Your FireGL V5000 Card The Enable Quad Buffer Stereo option works in conjunction with the stereographics connection on your FireGL V5000 card. Enabling this feature while using compatible stereo glasses and applicable software provides an immersive 3D-stereo display.
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Page 39: Reference
Troubleshooting 33 CHAPTER 5: Reference This chapter offers troubleshooting tips and provides customer-care, 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. Please contact your dealer for more advanced troubleshooting information. -
Page 40: General Problems
34 Troubleshooting General Problems Problem Possible Solution Computer Does • Verify that the installation instructions were properly Not Boot-Up followed. Properly • Check that the card is properly installed in your system and connected to your monitor. • If you have problems during start-up, restart your computer in Safe Mode. - Page 41 Troubleshooting 35 Problem Possible Solution Off-Center • Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness, contrast, and Screen Image, color balance controls of your monitor. Odd Colors or No • Try adjusting the centering and positioning controls of Picture your monitor to position the picture on the screen. Note: The Screen Position settings in Display Properties >...
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Page 42: Customer Care
36 Customer Care Problem Possible Solution Bus Address or • It is necessary to ensure that the I/O and memory Interupt Conflicts addresses reserved for the graphics board are not used by other hardware devices. • The integrated on-board VGA controller of your FireGL™... - Page 43 Regions Monday to Friday. Toll charges to Germany may apply. Mail To contact ATI Technologies Inc. by mail, please use the following address: ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC. Attention: Customer Service 1 Commerce Valley Drive East Markham, Ontario Canada L3T 7X6...
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Page 44: Warranty Information
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 45: Getting Additional Accessories
Getting Additional Accessories 39 as to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability or otherwise in respect of the product. No other representations, warranties or conditions, shall be implied by statute or otherwise. In no event shall ATI be responsible or liable for any damages, including but not limited to the loss of revenue or profit, arising: •... -
Page 46: Industry Canada Compliance Statement
40 Compliance Information • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. -
Page 47: Ce Compliance Information
Compliance Information 41 CE Compliance Information EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and amendments 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, Class B Digital Device EN 55022:1998/CISPR 22 Class B, Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics Information Technology Equipment. EN 55024:1998, Immunity of Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-11 EN 60950:92 + A1:93 + A2:93 +A3:95 + A4:97... -
Page 48: Informations De Conformité De La Ce
42 Compliance Information Informations de conformité de la CE Directive EMC 89/336/CEE et amendements 92/31/CEE et 93/68/CEE, pour dispositif numérique de Classe B. EN 55022:1998/CISPR 22:1997, - Classe B - Limites et méthodes de mesure des caractéristiques d'interférences radiophoniques, Matériel des technologies de l'information. EN 55024:1998/CISPR 24:1997, Equipement de Technologie de l'Information - Caractéristiques d'Immunité... - Page 49 Compliance Information 43...
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- Page 51 Index Numerics 102 part number full-screen Advanced Settings tab ATI taskbar applications disabling enabling 21, 22 brightness color settings card specification information color hotkeys color preview color settings color settings brightness color preview 18, 21 contrast desktop gamma Hotkeys profiles Color Tab Compliance information Low Voltage Directive for TV-tuner-equipped products...
- Page 52 display corruption high resolution displays Hotkey primary 16, 17 scheme secondary Displays Tab driver information drivers installing reinstalling uninstalling DVI operational mode full-screen 3D 21, 22 gamma color settings gamma correction Hotkeys color settings 11, 12 HYDRAVISION™ Linux installation multiple displays rotate OpenGL ®...
- Page 53 safety instructions secondary display serial number single display rotate SMOOTHVISION™ stereographics enabling troubleshooting system requirements...