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FireGL™ T2-128
User's Guide
P/N: 137-50026-10
© Copyright 2003, by ATI Technologies Inc.
All rights reserved. Reproduction of this manual, or parts thereof, in any form, without the
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FireGL, FIRE GL, HYDRAVISION – ATI Technologies Inc.; Athlon – Advanced Micro
Devices. Inc.; Fire Wire – Apple Computer Inc.; Direct3D, Windows 2000, Windows XP –
Microsoft Corp.; IEEE – The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc.; AGP
(Accelerated Graphics Port), Celeron, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, Pentium III – Intel Corporation;
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  • Page 1 ATI Technologies Inc. is strictly prohibited. ATI and all ATI product and product feature names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. All other company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, performance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2 Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, ATI Technologies Inc. assumes no liability with respect to the operation or use of ATI hardware, software or other products and documentation described herein, for any act or omission of ATI...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started .............. 1 Using this Guide ................... 2 Viewing the User's Guide Online............3 Do you Need a Printout of the Online User's Guide? ......3 FireGL Card Features ............... 4 System Requirements and Tools ..............6 Quick Installation ..................7 Installation Steps ...................
  • Page 4 Reference ..............39 Removing the FireGL Drivers..............39 Troubleshooting ..................41 Technical Details ..................44 Product Specifications ................. 44 Pin Assignments .................. 46 Video Modes ..................48 Customer Care and Warranty Service ............50 Compliance Information ................53...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    C HA P T E R 1 Getting Started Your ATI FireGL card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics accelerator based on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry and rendering architecture. The card delivers workstation-class performance to designers, engineers and animators, running the leading OpenGL and DirectX applications Features of your FireGL workstation graphics accelerator: •...

  • Page 6: Using This Guide

    Getting Started Using this Guide For your convenience, this online User's Guide comes in Portable Document Format (PDF). You will need the latest Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® software available from www.adobe.com. Many hyperlinks provide easy access to any information you may want. To make it useful in a printed format, too, a - hyperlinked - table of contents and page numbers are provided.

  • Page 7: Viewing The User's Guide Online

    Getting Started Viewing the User's Guide Online You can easily read the User's Guide online - important hypertext links, such as Table of Contents entries, World Wide Web, and E-mail addresses are active. Place your mouse cursor over Table of Contents entries or main headings.

  • Page 8: Firegl Card Features

    Getting Started FireGL Card Features FireGL T2-128 pictured Video Rendering FireGL Memory Pipelines FireGL T2-128 FGL 9600 128 MB VPU: Visual Processing Unit • Video memory: DDR SDRAM - unified frame buffer, Z-buffer, texture storage - 128-bit floating point precision frame buffer for photo-realistic renderings.
  • Page 9 Getting Started • Supports AGP 3.0 standard (AGP 4X/8X), providing a two way high-speed interface between the graphics subsystem and the workstation • OpenGL 1.3 with 1.4 extensions DirectX® 9.0 functionality in OpenGL® • Full DirectX® 9.0 support • DDC1/2b/2b+ monitor support on all operating system platforms •...

  • Page 10: System Requirements And Tools

    Getting Started System Requirements and Tools Computer • Intel® Pentium® 3, Pentium® 4, Xeon® system AMD® Athlon® XP/MP/Opteron or compatible • 128 MB of system memory 256 MB or more for best performance • Motherboard with free AGP slot and correct AGP chipset-driver •...

  • Page 11: Quick Installation

    Getting Started Quick Installation • Brief instructions on how to get to work with the FireGL card in the shortest possible time. • Recommended for experienced users and system administrators only. • For more detailed information on installation and operation of your graphics accelerator, please refer to Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.

  • Page 12: Installing The Hardware And Software

    C HA P T E R 2 Installing the Hardware and Software IN THIS CHAPTER... Installing the Hardware page 8 Installing the Software page 21 Installing the Hardware The hardware installation includes the following steps: • Preparing your Computer • Installing the Card •...

  • Page 13: Preparing Your Computer

    Installing the Hardware and Software Preparing your Computer Information Before you Start Do This First! Install the latest AGP chipset driver for your motherboard. • Each motherboard requires the installation of a custom-built virtual GART (AGP) driver. This chipset driver is required by your FireGL card to function correctly with your motherboard.
  • Page 14 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 15 Installing the Hardware and Software What monitors do Your FireGL card is configured to be combined with you need? digital flat-panel (DFP) displays and digital CRT displays. Note: Your DFP monitor must have a data cable with digital-only DVI plug (DVI-D) - but not with integrated analog/digital DVI plug (DVI-I).
  • Page 16 Installing the Hardware and Software Replacing an Before you install your FireGL card, we recommend existing graphics that you first uninstall the driver for your current card graphics card. Replacing Please refer to the manual or contact your integrated motherboard manufacturer to determine how to graphics disable your on-board graphics.

  • Page 17: Installing The Card

    Installing the Hardware and Software Installing the Card To install your graphics accelerator card, follow these steps: Switch off your computer and all external options (monitor, printer, and others). Then disconnect all cables from the back of your computer. Unplug all power cables from the electrical source.
  • Page 18 Installing the Hardware and Software Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer system manual about removing the cover. 1 Power Supply. Remember to discharge your body's static electricity by touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis.
  • Page 19 Installing the Hardware and Software Remove any existing graphics card from your computer. • Unscrew the screw attached to your existing graphics card. Then pull the card straight out. • If the old graphics card sticks rock it gently from end to end.
  • Page 20 Installing the Hardware and Software Insert the card into the AGP slot. Note: The FireGL card fits in either AGP 8x or AGP 4x slots. • Locate the AGP slot. Refer to your computer's manual for more information. • If necessary, remove the metal slot cover from the AGP slot. Save the screw to secure the graphics card later.
  • Page 21 Installing the Hardware and Software Replace the screw to fasten the card in place. • Align the slot in the mounting bracket of the card with the screw holes in the rear panel of the computer case. • Use the screw you removed from the expansion slot cover or a previously installed graphics card to secure the card in place.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Cables And Completing The Installation

    Installing the Hardware and Software Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation Connecting the Monitor Cables You may connect one or two monitors, either DFP/digital CRT or analog VGA to the FireGL card. This FireGL card does not support the dual monitor combination DFP/digital CRT + DFP/digital CRT.
  • Page 23 Installing the Hardware and Software Connecting analog VGA Monitors to DVI connectors If the data cable connector on your VGA monitor does not fit into the DVI connector on the card, use the DVI-to-VGA adapters provided with your FireGL card.. a Monitor cable c VGA connector from monitor DVI connector on card d...
  • Page 24 Installing the Hardware and Software Start your System Switch on your monitor before you switch on your computer. Failing to do so could damage your monitor. If you have correctly installed the card, operating system messages will appear on your monitor when the boot procedure is finished.

  • Page 25: Installing The Software

    Installing the Hardware and Software Installing the Software • Before you Start: Information, Tips, and Hints • Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP You will need to install the FireGL drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in your system. •...

  • Page 26: Before You Start: Information, Tips, And Hints

    Installing the Hardware and Software Before you Start: Information, Tips, and Hints Before you install the drivers for your FireGL card, make sure your monitor cable is properly attached to the card. Do you need a special driver installation? The software installation procedure later in this chapter describes how to install the drivers for your graphics card after you have installed the new card for the first time and have rebooted your computer.

  • Page 27: Software Installation For Windows 2000 And Windows Xp

    Installing the Hardware and Software HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management The HYDRAVISION™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will install automatically with the Express driver installation of the ATISETUP utility. If you do not want to install HYDRAVISION™ select the Custom driver installation and clear the HYDRAVISION™ check box. ReadMe file Select Readme from the ATISETUP start menu to display a readme file.
  • Page 28 Installing the Hardware and Software Follow the Wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The Express installation option is recommended. The HYDRAVISION™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will automatically be installed, along with the ATI driver, by selecting this option. Not all software components are installed using the Express installation.

  • Page 29: Using Your Firegl Card

    C HA P T E R 3 Using Your FireGL Card IN THIS CHAPTER... Using Two Monitors on page 27 Changing the Video Settings page 29 Using Application Profiles and Advanced Functions on page 34 As part of its Windows drivers, FireGL installs additional tabs to your Display Properties control panel.
  • Page 30 Using Your FireGL Card DualScreen Use the tab to enable the following functions: • duplicate the display of the primary monitor on the second monitor • special video mode for high-resolution monitors Configuration Use the tab to customize application profiles for individual application settings.

  • Page 31: Using Two Monitors

    Using Your FireGL Card Using Two Monitors You can set resolutions, refresh rates, and display adjustment independently for any two connected displays. For two-monitor configuration settings you need the following: • Two monitors connected to the card • Both monitors switched on when you start your computer •...

  • Page 32: Using The Dualscreen Tab

    Using Your FireGL Card Using the DualScreen Tab To see the DualScreen tab displayed, you need the following: • Two monitors connected to the card • Both monitors switched on when you start your computer Select the DualScreen tab via Display Properties > Settings >...

  • Page 33: Changing The Video Settings

    Using Your FireGL Card Select Clone Mode if you want the display of the primary monitor duplicated on the second monitor. Click the Apply or OK button to enable your DualScreen setting. Changing the Video Settings The tabs in the Display Properties menu allow setting and adjusting the video settings to best suit your specific requirements •...
  • Page 34 Using Your FireGL Card Refresh Rate: Select the Monitor tab via Display Properties > Settings > Advanced > Monitor. Select a refresh rate from the Refresh Frequency list (Screen refresh rates in Windows XP.) Click Apply To preview the new settings, click OK. To accept the settings, click Yes;...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Monitor Display

    Using Your FireGL Card Adjusting the Monitor Display Using this tab you can adjust the display of the connected monitor. For more information on adjusting the monitor's display refer to the context sensitive online help. Select the Adjustment tab via Display Properties > Settings >...
  • Page 36 Using Your FireGL Card Monitor Tuning - available only for VGA monitors • With the buttons in the Move and Size sections you can tune the position and size of the monitor's display for the indicated resolution and refresh rate 1 First use the hardware setting controls on your monitor, if available, to adjust your display size or position.
  • Page 37 Using Your FireGL Card Gamma Correction Adjustment: Adjust the monitor's gamma correction for optimal brightness with the red, green and blue slider bars. When these sliders are changed the gamma correction table modifies each pixel's color value. The brightness produced at the face of the display is proportional to the input voltage raised to the power gamma.

  • Page 38: Using Application Profiles And Advanced Functions

    Using Your FireGL Card Using Application Profiles and Advanced Functions Use the Configuration tab to customize application profiles for individual application settings. Use the Advanced Settings tab to enable the following functions. - SMOOTHVISION™ for enhanced image quality - Additional operation modes for DVI monitors Configuring Application Profiles Switching to Configuration Select Display Properties >...
  • Page 39 Using Your FireGL Card Adding a new application profile Click the Add button in the Configuration Profiles section and enter the new application for which you want to set the configuration parameters. Modifying the configuration parameters To change the configuration settings of a specific application, for example, CATIA, select the application from the list in the Configuration Profiles section and click the Modify button.
  • Page 40 Using Your FireGL Card If you add or modify a configuration profile, select or clear the checkboxes in the Settings section according to your requirements. Default Settings Enable 8-Bit double-buffered Overlay Planes Use 8 bits of each 32-bit frame buffer pixel as double-buffered overlay planes.

  • Page 41: Setting Advanced Functions

    Using Your FireGL Card Setting Advanced Functions Switching to Advanced Settings Select Display Properties > Settings > Advanced > Advanced Settings. SMOOTHVISION™ SMOOTHVISION improves image quality by removing jagged edges (Anti-Aliasing) from 3D images, resulting in smoother, more natural looking objects. Anti-aliasing: Application Preference: This gives OpenGL/Direct 3D applications the ability to enable anti-aliasing.
  • Page 42 Using Your FireGL Card Always on: You can apply anti-aliasing using different sample patterns and sample points such as 2X or 4X. Moving the slider to the right increases sampling to provide the most realistic 3D image, at the cost of some 3D performance. Note: The Always on setting overrides the applications' anti- aliasing setting.

  • Page 43: Reference

    C HA P T E R 4 Reference IN THIS CHAPTER... Removing the FireGL Drivers on page 39 Troubleshooting on page 41 Technical Details on page 44 Customer Care and Warranty Service on page 50 Compliance Information page 53 Removing the FireGL Drivers This section describes how to properly remove your graphics card software from your system should you need to do so.
  • Page 44 Reference Click Add/Remove Programs. Select ATI Display Driver from the list of software programs. Click Change/Remove button. The ATI uninstall dialog appears. Click Yes to remove the ATI Display Driver. Click Yes to restart your computer. After you have removed the software according to the instructions, you may remove the hardware.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Reference Troubleshooting Your board is a complex electronic device and can only be repaired by authorized technical personnel with special equipment. Do not attempt to change or repair any parts of this product as doing so will void your warranty. If you experience a problem using the FireGL card, check the following sections for advice on how to solve your problem.
  • Page 46 Reference • Screen image Try adjusting the brightness, sharpness, contrast, and is off-center, color balance controls of your monitor. color balance • Try adjusting the centering and positioning controls of is wrong, or your monitor to position the picture on the screen. there is no Note: The Monitor Tuning settings in Display picture...
  • Page 47 Reference • Checking for It is necessary to ensure that the I/O and memory address and addresses reserved for the graphics board are not interrupt used by other hardware devices. conflicts • The integrated on-board VGA controller of your FireGL card uses the following addresses (hex): I/O Address: Standard VGA I/O: 3B0-3DF Memory Addresses:...

  • Page 48: Technical Details

    Reference Technical Details Product Specifications page 44 Pin Assignments on page 46 Video Modes on page 48 Product Specifications Operating Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Linux environment System Intel® Pentium® 3, Pentium® 4, Xeon®; requirements AMD® Athlon® XP/MP/Opteron or compatible Certifications FCC/DOC, ICES-003, CE/DOC, SMA C-Tick, MIC, BSMI, VCCI Dimensions...
  • Page 49 Reference Data width 256 bit - graphics core 128-bit memory interface Connectors VGA output connector: 15-pin D-shell, female DVI-I output connector: analog and digital output, female H/V Sync Separate horizontal and vertical sync at output signals TTL levels FireGL card The FireGL card is 100% IBM VGA addresses compatible and occupies the same...

  • Page 50: Pin Assignments

    Reference Pin Assignments DVI Output Connector Function T.M.D.S. Data2- T.M.D.S. Data2+ T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield T.M.D.S. Data4- T.M.D.S. Data4+ DDC Clock DVI: Digital Visual Interface DDC Data DDC: Display Data Channel Analog Vertical Sync T.M.D.S: Transition Minimized Differential Signal T.M.D.S. Data1- T.M.D.S.
  • Page 51 Reference VGA Output Connector Function Function + 5V (fused 750 mA Green ground (sync return Blue not connected not connected SDA (DDC Data) ground (analog) Horizontal Sync (+) Red Return (ground) Vertical Sync (-) Green Return (ground) SCL (DDC clock) Blue Return (ground)

  • Page 52: Video Modes

    Reference Video Modes All video modes comply with VESA DMT (Discrete Monitor Timing) or VESA GTF (General Timing Format) standards. The FireGL card supports HiColor, 16-bit modes and TrueColor, 32- bit (24 color, 8 alpha) modes. There is no support for 8-bit modes.
  • Page 53 Reference Digital Monitors with DVI connector Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Color Depth (Bits) 640 x 480 60, 75 16 / 32 800 x 600 60, 75 16 / 32 1024 x 768 60, 75 16 / 32 1152 x 864 60, 75 16 / 32 1280 x 1024...

  • Page 54: Customer Care And Warranty Service

    *Access to Telephone Support is available to workstation users at no additional cost. (long distance charges may apply). For complete details please visit: http://www.ati.com/online/customercare • Mail: ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC. Attention: Customer Service 33 Commerce Valley Drive East Markham, Ontario Canada L3T 7N6...

  • Page 55: Warranty Information

    Reference Warranty Service Information Online Warranty Support: Customers can place warranty service requests online using the Online Warranty Service Request Form. This form is available online at: http://www.ati.com/online/warrantyform Please be prepared to enter all required information. Once completed, the form will be submitted to ATI for processing. After ATI Technical Support receives your request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number will be issued out to you.
  • Page 56 Reference Limitations • All warranties for this product, expressed or implied, will expire three (3) years* from date of original purchase. *All accompanying cables and accessories are warranted for 90 days. • No warranties for this product, expressed or implied, shall extend to any person who purchases the product in a used condition.

  • Page 57: Compliance Information

    Reference Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information The FireGL family of products complies with FCC Rules art 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 58: Ce Compliance Information

    Reference 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...

  • Page 59: Vcci Class B Ite Compliance Information

    Reference VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information Contact for further compliance information ATI Research Inc. 4 Mount Royal Avenue, Marlborough, MA 01752-1978 Phone: (508) 303-3900 MIC Certification Information...
  • Page 60 Addendum Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance This product was manufactured by ATI Technologies Inc.

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