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ALL-IN-WONDER
ALL-IN-WONDER
ALL-IN-WONDER
Installation and Setup
User's Guide
Version 4.0
© Copyright 2000, by ATI Technologies Inc.
All rights reserved, including those to reproduce this guide or parts thereof, in any form without
the express written permission of ATI Technologies Inc.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks and/or registered
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ALL-IN-WONDER 128 ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO, RAGE 128,
RADEON – ATI Technologies Inc.; AC-3, ProLogic – Dolby Laboratories, Inc.; dbx – dbx
Professional Products; Athlon – Advanced Micro Devices. Inc.; Macintosh – Apple Computer
Inc.; Direct3D, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 –
Microsoft Corp.; Celeron, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, Pentium III – Intel Corporation; VGA –
International Business Machines Corp.; VESA – Video Electronics Standards Association;
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- Page 1 ALL-IN-WONDER 128 ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO, RAGE 128, RADEON – ATI Technologies Inc.; AC-3, ProLogic – Dolby Laboratories, Inc.; dbx – dbx Professional Products; Athlon – Advanced Micro Devices. Inc.; Macintosh – Apple Computer Inc.;...
- Page 2 We recommend that you check with the dealer or distributor for your computer system before installing your card. Product Notices Dolby* Laboratories, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. (c) 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
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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 Family?............7 Digital flat panel support................ 8 System Requirements ..................9 Other Sources of Information ..............10 Online Help ..................10 Online manual ..................10 ATI Multimedia Center Guide ............. - Page 4 Reference ..............43 Troubleshooting................... 44 Basic troubleshooting tips ..............44 Windows® 98 / Windows® ME troubleshooting tips ......45 Audio and Video Troubleshooting .............. 46 Audio problems ................... 46 Video problems .................. 50 CD Audio Connectors ................. 51 To Remove the ATI Multimedia Center............
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Page 5: Getting Started
C H A P T E R 1 Getting Started Welcome to the convergence of your PC, TV and video! This new technology changes the way you view TV, graphics, and video on your PC. The ALL-IN-WONDER cards are powerful TV tuners, DVD players, digital VCRs, and 2D &... -
Page 6: Using This Guide
Getting Started Using this Guide The organization of this guide is as follows: Installing the Hardware and Software on page 11 provides instructions for installing your ALL-IN-WONDER card and software, and connecting video input and output devices to your ALL-IN-WONDER card. Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER on page 33 explains how you can take advantage of the advanced new features of your... -
Page 7: What Is The All-In-Wonder Family
Getting Started What is the ALL-IN-WONDER Family? The ALL-IN-WONDER family of cards delivers high- performance 3D and 2D graphics, as well as advanced multimedia features. You can play games, watch TV or videos, listen to audio CDs, explore the Internet, and work in ®... -
Page 8: Digital Flat Panel Support
128, the 32MB ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO, and ALL- IN-WONDER RADEON provide stereo TV audio in Europe.) ALL-IN-WONDER does not provide stereo TV in Japan. Digital flat panel support ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON’s DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface Integrated) option supports digital flat panel displays. page 16 A/V IN more information. -
Page 9: System Requirements
VESA’s Display Channel specifications (DDC1 or DDC2b) is required to take advantage of the DDC1/DDC2b features. Monitor The DVI-I interface on ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON can be used to attach a DVI display or an analog VGA monitor, using the supplied DVI-I-to-VGA adapter. -
Page 10: Other Sources Of Information
Getting Started Other Sources of Information If you need additional help or require information that is not included in this guide, see the following sources: Online Help If you require additional information, you can refer to the online ® ® help available under Windows 98, Windows Millennium... -
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
Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your card. If you are not sure whether your card is PCI or AGP (ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON is AGP-only), compare the bottom edge of your card with the following illustration:... - 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...
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Page 14: Multiple Monitor Support
Installing the Hardware and Software If you intend to run multiple monitors (see Multiple monitor support on page 14), proceed to step 4. Otherwise, remove any existing graphics card from your computer. If the old graphics card sticks, SCREW rock it gently from end to end. - Page 15 Installing the Hardware and Software If necessary, remove the metal cover from the empty expansion slot that you select (PCI cards use a PCI slot; AGP cards use the AGP slot), then align your new card with an empty expansion slot, and press it in firmly until fully seated.
- Page 16 If your ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON card has a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel to it, as shown below. 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.
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Page 17: Windows "New Hardware Found
Installing the Hardware and Software ® Windows “New Hardware Found” ® If you are running Windows 98 or Millennium Edition (Me), 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 18: To Identify New Hardware Using "Add New Hardware Wizard
Installing the Hardware and Software ® If Windows 98/Me automatically begins installing drivers for your new hardware, click Yes to restart your computer when prompted; then proceed to Installing Enhanced Drivers for Windows® 98 or Windows® Me on page 19. To identify new hardware using “Add New Hardware Wizard”... -
Page 19: Installing Enhanced Drivers For Windows® 98 Or Windows® Me
Installing the Hardware and Software Installing Enhanced Drivers for ® ® Windows 98 or Windows ® With Windows 98 or Me 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. To ensure that you install the latest drivers, install the ATI enhanced drivers located on the CD-ROM shipped with your graphics accelerator card. -
Page 20: To Install The Ati Enhanced Drivers
Installing the Hardware and Software To install the ATI enhanced drivers ® ® for Windows 98 or Windows Insert the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. ® If Windows runs the CD-ROM automatically, proceed to step 6. Click Start. Select Run. -
Page 21: Installing Enhanced Drivers For Windows® 2000
Installing the Hardware and Software Installing Enhanced Drivers ® for Windows 2000 ® With Windows 2000 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. To ensure that you install the latest drivers, install the ATI enhanced drivers located on the CD-ROM shipped with your graphics accelerator card. -
Page 22: To Identify New Hardware In Windows® 2000
Installing the Hardware and Software ® To identify new hardware in Windows 2000 ® After restarting your system, Windows 2000 briefly displays the “New Hardware Found” dialog. Depending upon your new ® hardware, Windows 2000 either automatically installs its own bundled drivers, or it launches the “Add New Hardware Wizard”. -
Page 23: To Install The Ati Enhanced Drivers For Windows® 2000
Installing the Hardware and Software To install the ATI enhanced drivers ® for Windows 2000 Insert the ATI INSTALLATION CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. ® If Windows runs the CD-ROM automatically, proceed to Step 6. Click Start. Click Run. Type the following: D:\ATISETUP (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.) - Page 24 Installing the Hardware and Software To increase the number of colors Right-click on a clear area of your desktop, then click Properties. Click Settings. If you are using multiple monitors, click the monitor icon whose color depth you want to change. If you click a secondary monitor and Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor is not checked, you cannot change that monitor’s settings.
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Page 25: Starting The Ati Multimedia Center
Installing the Hardware and Software Starting the ATI Multimedia Center From LaunchPad. 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, or if you prefer, you can right-click LaunchPad, and uncheck Load on Startup in the drop-down menu to disable this feature. -
Page 26: Input And Output Adapters
Installing the Hardware and Software Input and Output Adapters Your ALL-IN-WONDER 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 27 Notes DVD audio output The ALL-IN-WONDER cards support Dolby ProLogic™ output for connection to a surround-sound system through the standard stereo output connection from your sound card. Only ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON supports S/PDIF digital audio output at this time.
- Page 28 Installing the Hardware and Software To watch movies on your PC or capture video from your VCR, camcorder, or laserdisc player Use the ATI input adapter to connect a VCR, camcorder, or laserdisc player to your ALL-IN-WONDER card, as shown. The audio and video output connectors on your VCR, camcorder, or laserdisc player will be similar to these.
- Page 29 RCA plugs at one end, and a mini LINE IN stereo phone plug at the other, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer. S/PDIF connection (ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON only) Dolby Digital AC-3 Amplifier Cable with RCA plugs, available from a consumer electronics dealer...
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Page 30: Windows® Volume Control
Installing the Hardware and Software ® Windows Volume Control For correct audio performance, your sound card’s line input must be active. To display the Line Input setting in the ® Windows Volume Control panel: Right-click the speaker icon in the Taskbar (usually in the lower-right corner of your screen). -
Page 31: 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 32 Installing the Hardware and Software...
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Page 33: Using Your All-In-Wonder
C H A P T E R 3 Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER For comprehensive information on ALL-IN-WONDER’s multimedia features, please see the Using Your ATI Multimedia Center User’s Guide that came with your card. For correct operation of your card’s multimedia features, ALL-IN-WONDER must be your computer’s primary graphics card. -
Page 34: Connecting Your Pc To A Video Source
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER Connecting your PC to a video source To connect your computer to a VCR or camcorder, attach a connector cable from the VCR or camcorder to the ATI Input Adapter (see page 35). Most VCRs and camcorders have a Composite video output, also referred to as a phono jack or RCA output. - Page 35 Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER COMP. S-VIDEO L. AUDIO R. AUDIO VIDEO Cable with Cables with RCA S-Video plug plugs at each end, at each end. available separately Note that from a consumer S-Video does electronics dealer. not provide an audio connection; connect left and right audio outputs...
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Page 36: Attaching A Tv To Your Card
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER Attaching a TV to Your Card Using your ALL-IN-WONDER’s Composite or S-Video output, 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. Depending upon your television, you can choose NTSC or PAL formats. - Page 37 Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER Using a cable with either S-Video or RCA connectors, attach one end of the cable to the output cable adapter and the other to your television. Turn on your computer and your television. If there is no display, you may need to enable the television output capability;...
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Page 38: Using Scart Connectors For European Televisions
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER 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) graphics card Connector Using an SCART connector with a Composite cable The SCART connector supports only the Composite video format, which is the most common type. -
Page 39: Starting Windows® With Television Display Enabled
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER ® 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. During start up, your TV Out graphics card will go through a sequence of mode settings, during which your television display will remain blank. -
Page 40: Viewing Text On Television
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER Viewing text on television Due to the different technology used in the manufacturing of televisions and PC monitors, standard PC text may be unreadable on your television. You can compensate for this by using larger fonts. To use larger display fonts ®... -
Page 41: Reducing Edge Distortion
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER 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. To reduce edge distortion, you can increase the horizontal size. -
Page 42: Changing Display Configurations
Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER 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 38. -
Page 43: Reference
C H A P T E R 4 Reference This chapter contains troubleshooting tips for your ALL-IN-WONDER card. IN THIS CHAPTER... Troubleshooting on page 44 CD Audio Connectors page 51 To Remove the ATI Multimedia Center page 52 Compliance Information page 53... -
Page 44: Windows® Volume Control
Reference Troubleshooting 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 45: Windows® 98 / Windows® Me Troubleshooting Tips
Reference ® ® Windows 98 / Windows ME troubleshooting tips ® ® For Windows 98 / Windows ME 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 46: Audio And Video Troubleshooting
Reference Audio and Video Troubleshooting If you have problems with video or audio, try these suggestions. Audio problems ... No sound Check your speakers: • If you have external speakers, ensure that they are powered- on ( indicator light is on) and connected to the POWER connectors on your sound card. - Page 47 Reference No sound from TV Ensure that the audio connection between your ALL-IN-WONDER card and your sound card is correct. • For complete installation instructions, see page A/V IN output CATV adapter A/V OUT SOUND CARD ALL-IN- WONDER LINE IN...
- Page 48 Reference Can’t capture sound Check the Record mixer settings: Click Start, point at Programs , point at Accessories point at Entertainment , then select Volume Control. Or, right-click the speaker icon (usually in the lower- right corner of your screen), then click Open Volume Controls.
- Page 49 Reference No sound on the videotape when outputting to a VCR Connect your PC audio to the VCR: • Left and right audio output from your sound card must be connected to your VCR’s audio inputs (note that S-Video does not provide an audio connection). For complete installation instructions, refer to the ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON / ALL-IN-WONDER 128 PRO / ALL-IN-WONDER 128 Installation and Setup User’s Guide.
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Page 50: Video Problems
Reference Video problems ... Video is unstable or only black and white Check that you are using the correct broadcast standard format: • For proper operation, you must specify your country in the TV Channels Initialization Wizard. • Check the quality of your incoming TV signal on another receiver;... -
Page 51: Cd Audio Connectors
Reference CD Audio Connectors The following illustration shows the optional, internal CD audio connectors on your ALL-IN-WONDER card. CD AUDIO IN connectors The CD connectors (see your sound card are provided for manual) internal audio connection. The internal audio cabling (not SOUND included) must CARD... -
Page 52: 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 currently available in Japanese versions of ALL-IN-WONDER. -
Page 53: Compliance Information
Reference Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information The ALL-IN-WONDER 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 54: 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 55: Index
AGP 12 audio output 27 DVI-I 8, 16 ALL-IN-WONDER family DVI-I-to-VGA connector 16 compliance information 53 ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON digital flat panel support 8 Input and output adapters 26 ATI Multimedia Center displaying PC output on TV and starting 25 recording on videotape 29... - Page 56 Troubleshooting tips 44 Safe Mode Loading Windows 98/ME in 45 attaching to ALL-IN-WONDER SCART connectors 38 128 36 displaying PC output on 29 Secondary Audio Program reception tips 31 stereo unavailable in Japan 52 selecting sound card connector for Sound card connector TV audio input 30 selecting for TV audio input 30 viewing text on 40...
- Page 57 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. •...