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ALL-IN-WONDER
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Installation and Setup
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Page 1: Installation And Setup
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks and/or registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners: ALL-IN-WONDER 128 ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO, RAGE 128 – ATI Technologies Inc.; dbx – dbx Professional Products; Macintosh – Apple Computer Inc.; Macrovision – Macrovision Corporation;... - Page 2 Disclaimer The manufacturer (MFR) reserves the right to make changes to this document and the products which it describes without notice. The MFR shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions made herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started............... 5 Using this Guide .................... 6 What is the ALL-IN-WONDER 128 Family?..........7 System Requirements ..................8 Other Sources of Information ................ 9 Readme File.................... 9 Online Help .................... 9 Online manual ..................10 ATI Multimedia Center Guide ............. 10 Installing the Hardware and Software ....... - Page 4 Tips and Tricks ............41 Video Email....................42 Stop-Motion Animation................42 Security Camera ..................43 Streaming video..................43 Reference ..............45 Troubleshooting Tips................... 46 Basic troubleshooting tips ..............46 Windows® 95 / Windows® 98 troubleshooting tips ......47 CD Audio Connectors ................. 48 To Remove the ATI Multimedia Center............
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Page 5: Getting Started
TV, graphics, and video on your PC. The ALL-IN-WONDER 128 and ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO are powerful TV tuners, DVD players, digital VCRs, and 2D & 3D graphics and video accelerators. Their features will take your PC’s graphics and video capabilities to the next level. -
Page 6: Using This Guide
ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO. Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO on page 27 explains how you can take advantage of the advanced new features of the ALL-IN-WONDER 128 and ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO. ® For Windows® 98 Users... -
Page 7: What Is The All-In-Wonder 128 Family
RAGE 128 PRO — including Direct3D applications — run with fluid motion and in brilliant color. The ALL-IN-WONDER 128 family is a part of ATI’s legendary series of graphics accelerators. Your existing 2D games and applications will snap to life with 128-bit acceleration and... -
Page 8: System Requirements
Getting Started You can use the ALL-IN-WONDER 128 family of cards to connect your computer to a television. This feature is ideal for playing games, giving presentations, watching movies, and browsing the Internet. (For more information, see Attaching a TV to Your Card on page 28.) -
Page 9: Other Sources Of Information
Readme File This file contains the latest information about your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO card. To view the Readme file in DOS Insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. -
Page 10: Online Manual
Getting Started Online manual Your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO comes with an online manual that describes the extensive features of your card. To open the online manual Insert the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If Windows runs the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM automatically, proceed to step 5. -
Page 11: Installing The Hardware And Software
C H A P T E R 2 Installing the Hardware and Software Installing your card consists of three, easy steps. • Placing the card in your computer • Installing ATI’s enhanced display drivers • Attaching input and output cables and optional TV, VCR, camcorder, etc. -
Page 12: Installing The Hardware
Installing the Hardware and Software Turn off the power to your system, and discharge your body’s static electric charge by touching a grounded surface — for example, the metal surface of the power supply — before performing any hardware procedure. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any components by unauthorized service personnel. - Page 13 Installing the Hardware and Software To install your card Power-off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the monitor cable from the back of your computer. VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTOR MONITOR CABLE Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer system manual about removing the cover. Remember POWER SUPPLY discharge...
- Page 14 (PCI or AGP). Ensure that the metal ALL-IN-WONDER 128 contacts (PCI or AGP) or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO completely (AGP) pushed into AGP EXPANSION SLOT PCI EXPANSION SLOT the slot. Note: AGP 4x/2x cards can be used in either AGP 4x...
- Page 15 Installing the Hardware and Software Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. SCREW ATI 3D GRAPHICS CARD Plug the monitor cable into your card (if you are running ® multiple displays under Windows 98, connect their cables to the appropriate connectors), then turn on the computer and monitor(s).
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Page 16: Windows "New Hardware Found
Installing the Hardware and Software ® Windows “New Hardware Found” ® ® If you are running Windows 95 or Windows 98, new hardware may be detected after you restart your computer. Follow the ® step-by-step instructions below to allow Windows to correctly identify your new hardware. - Page 17 Installing the Hardware and Software ® If Windows 98 automatically begins installing drivers for your new hardware, click Yes to restart your computer when prompted; then proceed to Installing Enhanced Drivers for Windows® 95 and Windows® 98 on page 18. ®...
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Page 18: Installing Enhanced Drivers For Windows® 95 And Windows® 98
Installing the Hardware and Software ® Installing Enhanced Drivers for Windows ® 95 and Windows ® ® With Windows 95 or Windows 98 running on your computer, you need to install the enhanced ATI drivers to take advantage of your card’s higher performance, resolutions, and special features. - Page 19 Installing the Hardware and Software Click OK. Click ATI Easy Install to begin the Installation Wizard. Click Next. Click Yes to accept the license agreement. Follow the Wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The Express installation option is recommended. If your ATI product includes a multimedia component, the software for that component will automatically be installed, along with the ATI enhanced drivers, by selecting...
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Page 20: Starting The Ati Multimedia Center In Windows® 95 Or Windows
Installing the Hardware and Software The RAGE 128 display drivers on your ATI Installation CD-ROM are the latest and fastest available, but at ATI, we are constantly improving our products, so check the ATI web site at http://www.atitech.ca for newer software. Click North America or Europe. -
Page 21: Input And Output Adapters
Installing the Hardware and Software Input and Output Adapters Your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO card uses input and output adapters that let you connect audio and video devices to the card. You can use these adapters to: • Connect a VCR, laserdisc player, or camcorder, and watch movies on your PC. - Page 22 ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER Notes 128 PRO. DVD audio output The ALL-IN-WONDER 128 family of cards supports Dolby ProLogic™ output for connection to a surround- sound system through the standard stereo output connection from your sound card. The ALL-IN-WONDER family does not...
- Page 23 VCR, camcorder, or laserdisc player Use the ATI input adapter to connect a VCR, camcorder, or laserdisc player to your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN- WONDER 128 PRO, as shown. The audio and video output connectors on your VCR, camcorder, or laserdisc player will be similar to these.
- Page 24 PC output on videotape Use the output adapter to connect a TV, camcorder, or VCR to your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO, as shown. The audio and video input connectors on your TV, camcorder, or VCR will be similar to these.
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Page 25: Windows® 95 / Windows® 98 Volume Control
Installing the Hardware and Software ® ® Windows 95 / Windows 98 Volume Control For correct audio performance, your sound card’s line input must be active. To display the Line Input setting in the ® ® Windows 95 / Windows 98 Volume Control panel: Right-click the speaker icon in the Taskbar (usually in... -
Page 26: Tv Reception Tips
Installing the Hardware and Software TV reception tips • In the TV Tuner tab, ensure that you click the correct setting for cable or antenna. • For the best indoor antenna reception, use an amplified model, and move it as far away from your monitor as possible. -
Page 27: Using Your All-In-Wonder 128 Or All-In-Wonder 128 Pro
C H A P T E R 3 Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO For comprehensive information on your card’s multimedia features, please see the Using Your ATI Multimedia Center User’s Guide that came with your card. IN THIS CHAPTER... -
Page 28: Attaching A Tv To Your Card
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 Attaching a TV to Your Card Using your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 family card, you can connect a television set as your computer’s display. You can use your card to do the following: • View computer output directly on your television in either... -
Page 29: Using Tv Out
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO 29 Turn on your computer and your television. If there is no display, you may need to enable the television output capability; see Using TV Out. For detailed cabling diagrams and audio connections, see Input and Output Adapters on page 21. -
Page 30: Connecting Your Pc To A Television Or A Vcr
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 Connecting your PC to a television or a VCR To connect your computer to a television or a VCR, attach a connector cable from the television (or VCR) to your card. Most televisions and VCRs have a Composite video input, also referred to as a phono jack or RCA input. - Page 31 Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO 31 The audio and video input connectors on your TV or VCR will be similar to these. Use composite video in or s-video in. S-Video will provide better results. COMP. R. AUDIO L.
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Page 32: Using Scart Connectors For European Televisions
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 Using SCART connectors for European televisions Right = Red) Audio In (Left = White) Connect to Connect to audio source TV or VCR Cable 1 Cable 2 Connect to SCART Video In (Yellow) -
Page 33: Starting Windows® With Television Display Enabled
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO 33 ® Starting Windows with Television Display Enabled The television screen may become scrambled temporarily ® during the initial Windows logo display. This is only a temporary effect, and your television screen will be restored within a few seconds. -
Page 34: Viewing Text On Television
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 Viewing Text on Television Due to the different technology used in the manufacturing of televisions and PC monitors, standard PC text may look too small on your television. You can compensate for this by using larger fonts. -
Page 35: Reducing Edge Distortion
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO 35 Reducing Edge Distortion When using a television for your PC’s display, you may see some edge distortion on the left and right side of your television screen. This effect depends on your television and the PC application you are running. -
Page 36: Changing Display Configurations
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 Changing Display Configurations If you move your computer to a place where you are using television display only, make sure that you have the television display feature enabled first; see To enable and disable the television display on page 32. -
Page 37: For Windows® 98 Users
For Windows 98 Users... ® ® Windows 98 offers many exciting new features for users with an ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO. IN THIS CHAPTER... Multiple Display Support in Windows® 98 on page 38 WebTV® for Windows on page 39 NetMeeting™... -
Page 38: Multiple Display Support In Windows 98
For Windows® 98 Users... ® Multiple Display Support in Windows ® Windows 98 provides support for using more than one display device at a time—you simply install a separate PCI or AGP card for each additional monitor you intend to use. With multiple displays, you can expand your desktop, run different programs on separate displays, even play some newer games with multiple views. -
Page 39: Webtv For Windows
For Windows® 98 Users... ® WebTV for Windows The ALL-IN-WONDER 128 family’s advanced TV Tuner North ® capabilities are a perfect match for Windows 98’s new WebTV American interface. Use your Internet connection to instantly download feature television program information for current and future shows. -
Page 40: Netmeeting™ 2.1
LAN or the Internet. All you need is a video camera that supports composite or S-Video out: plug it into your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 family card’s video input port, and you’ll be ready to use your computer as an Internet video-phone! To set up Microsoft NetMeeting on your computer In the Windows taskbar, click Start. -
Page 41: Tips And Tricks
C H A P T E R 5 Tips and Tricks This chapter suggests some exciting new ways to use your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO. You will need to attach a video camera to your card, following the instructions on page 23. -
Page 42: Video Email
Tips and Tricks Video Email Use your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO to capture a video clip, which you then attach to an email message for your family and friends. Because video files can be very large, you should use a small capture size –... -
Page 43: Security Camera
Tips and Tricks Security Camera Your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO provides an ideal way to capture video for an extremely long period of time—no more worries about your security camera running out of tape! Simply set your card to a lower video capture frame rate, and capture many high quality still images automatically, for days at a time. - Page 44 Tips and Tricks...
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Page 45: Reference
C H A P T E R 6 Reference This chapter contains troubleshooting tips and specifications for your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO. IN THIS CHAPTER... Troubleshooting Tips page 46 Compliance Information page 50... -
Page 46: Troubleshooting Tips
Reference Troubleshooting Tips The following troubleshooting tips may help you if you experience problems. Contact your dealer for more advanced troubleshooting information. Basic troubleshooting tips • Check that the card is seated properly in its expansion slot. If the problem still exists, try a different PCI expansion slot. •... -
Page 47: Windows® 95 / Windows® 98 Troubleshooting Tips
Reference ® ® Windows 95 / Windows 98 troubleshooting tips ® ® For Windows 95 / Windows 98 troubleshooting tips, right- click the ATI icon in the taskbar, and select Troubleshooting. If you have problems during start-up, start your computer in Safe Mode. -
Page 48: Cd Audio Connectors
Reference CD Audio Connectors The following illustration shows the CD audio connectors on your ALL-IN-WONDER 128 or ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO card. CD AUDIO IN connectors (see your sound card manual) SOUND CARD CD OUT connectors, pins 2 and 4 (see the... -
Page 49: To Remove The Ati Multimedia Center
Reference To Remove the ATI Multimedia Center In the Windows taskbar, click Start. Point to Settings Click Control Panel. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. Select ATI Multimedia Center from the list. Click Add/Remove... Click OK. Japanese Users Please Note ... • Stereo TV and Secondary Audio Program (SAP) are not availalable in Japanese versions of the TV Player. -
Page 50: Compliance Information
Reference Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information The ALL-IN-WONDER 128 family of cards 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 51: Ce Compliance Information
Reference CE Compliance Information EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Amendment 92/31/EEC, Class B Digital Device EN 50081-1, Generic Emissions Standard for Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial Products (EN 55022/CISPR 22, Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics Information Technology Equipment) Warning: This is a Class B product. - Page 52 Reference...
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Page 53: Index
Index AGP 12 Input and output adapters 21 4X, 2X 8 displaying PC output on TV and ALL-IN-WONDER family recording on videotape 24 watching movies on your PC and compliance information 50 capturing video 23 ATI Multimedia Center Installing the hardware and opening in Windows 95/98 20 software 11 uninstalling 49... - Page 54 SCART connectors 32 Video Secondary Audio Program composite video, S-Video 30 compressors 42 stereo unavailable in Japan 49 Video email 42 Security camera 43 Volume control 25 Sound card connector selecting for TV audio input 25 Stop-motion animation 42 Watching movies on your PC 23 Streaming video 43 Watching movies on your PC and S-Video 23...
- Page 55 Safety instructions for TV tuner products 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. •...