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XCLAIM
GA
User's Guide
Version 2.0 - October 1995
P/N: 10701M0120
Copyright © 1995, by ATI Technologies Inc.
ATI, mach64 and XCLAIM 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 manufacturers. Pricing, availability, features,
performance and speciÞcations are subject to change without
notice. Product may not be exactly as shown in the diagrams.
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parts thereof, in any form without the express written permission
of ATI Technologies Inc.
Printed in Canada 95 10
P/N: 10701M0120

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  • Page 1 P/N: 10701M0120 Copyright © 1995, by ATI Technologies Inc. ATI, mach64 and XCLAIM 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 manufacturers. Pricing, availability, features, performance and speciÞcations are subject to change without...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, ATI Technologies Inc. assumes no liability to any party for errors or omissions contained in the Software or related documentation, any interruption of service, loss or interruption of business or anticipatory proÞts or for incidental or consequential...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    ATI Technologies Inc. The XCLAIM GA is the ultimate solution for the graphics professional. By combining ATIÕs advanced mach64 graphics chip with a PCI local bus, your Power Macintosh virtually eliminates the time delay of processing intense computer graphics.

  • Page 4: Related Documentation

    This UserÕs Guide If any item is missing or damaged, immediately contact the dealer from whom the unit was purchased. What You'll Need The XCLAIM GA card runs with the following minimum system requirements: ¥ Power Macintosh with a PCI expansion slot ¥...
  • Page 5 The XCLAIM GA card comes with ATI Guide which provides online help for conÞguring your card. Please refer to the ATI Guide to get information on the following topics: ¥ ConÞguring your card for your display type ¥ Setting up an extended desktop ¥...
  • Page 6 Page 4 Getting Started...

  • Page 7: Installing Your Card

    Installing Your Card The XCLAIM GA Þts into connectors called expansion slots, inside your computer. Your Macintosh comes with several slots, each designed to accept Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) cards. WARNING ¥ The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of components by unauthorized service personnel.
  • Page 8 Macintosh PCI tower. If your system does not NOTE match this conÞguration, please refer to your system userÕs guide for expansion card installation instructions. To install your XCLAIM GA: 1. Turn off your computer, and disconnect the monitor cable. Page 4 Installing Your Card...
  • Page 9 2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer system manual for removal instructions. 3. Choose the PCI expansion slot you wish to use. 4. Touch the metal part of the power supply case. Touching the grounded portion of the power supply case will discharge your bodyÕs static electricity.
  • Page 10 5. Lower the auxiliary fan. To lower the fan, squeeze the sides to unlatch it. 6. Remove the metal access cover from the expansion slot you want to use. 1. To release the access port cover pull the two levers next to the access port apart 2.
  • Page 11 7. Align the connector on the card with the PCI expansion slot and press firmly until fully seated. Connector Do not force the card; if you encounter excessive resistance, remove the card and try again. Connector PCI Expansion Slot If you plan to use multiple displays, you must install a card for each monitor.
  • Page 12 9. Replace the computer cover. 10. Connect the monitor cable to the card. VGA monitor port Apple monitor port If you have an Apple monitor, connect it to the Apple monitor port. If you have a VGA monitor, connect it to the VGA monitor port.

  • Page 13: About Monitor Sensing

    AppleÕs ÒMonitor SensingÓ speciÞcation allows graphics cards to identify the attached monitor. During startup, the XCLAIM GA checks the status of three of the Þfteen pins on the Apple monitor port. It then auto-conÞgures itself according to the monitor sense code detected and enables all resolutions supported by the monitor.
  • Page 14 Page 10 Installing Your Card...

  • Page 15: Installing Your Software

    Installing Your Software About ATI Software The XCLAIM GA needs three components installed in your System folder and an online help in the Preferences folder to run. The ATI Installer will do this for you. The following items are installed: ATI Displays Control Panel The ATI Displays control panel lets you conÞgure your...
  • Page 16 Graphics Accelerator Extension The Graphics Accelerator extension is the driver that interacts with your card to provide graphics acceleration. ATI Guide File The ATI Guide Þle is the online help for the ATI Displays control panel. It is placed in the Preferences folder within the System folder.

  • Page 17: Installing Software

    3. Click the Continue button. An ATI information and disclaimer screen appears. 4. Click the Continue button. A message appears: ÒThe XCLAIM GA software will now be installed into your system. Please restart your system once the process is complete.Ó...
  • Page 18 The Displays feature allows you to identify the type of display that is connected to the XCLAIM GA card. If you have more than one XCLAIM GA card in your system, the Displays feature lets you select a monitor type for each.

  • Page 19: Multiple Displays

    The ATI Displays control panel will identify all the displays connected to your system but will only conÞgure displays that are connected to XCLAIM GA cards. Popup Menu ATI also provides a pop-up menu that allows you to change the color depth and resolution of your desktop without exiting your current application.

  • Page 20: Ati Guide

    256 Grays 256 Colors Thousands Millions 640 x 480, 67Hz 832 x 624, 75Hz 1024 x 768, 75Hz ATI Popup Menu The Popup Menu selections are dependent on your conÞguration and monitor capabilities; therefore the appearance of the Popup Menu may differ. ATI Guide The ATI Guide is the main source of information when you are working with the ATI Displays control panel.
  • Page 21 Page 15 Installing Your Software...
  • Page 22 Page 16 Installing Your Software...

  • Page 23: Video Modes

    Video Modes The video mode table below lists the color depth capabilities for the supported resolutions on the 2MB and 4MB XCLAIM GA cards. Please consult your monitorÕs speciÞcations to determine which resolutions are available with your display. Color depth is measured in bits per pixel (bpp): ¥...
  • Page 24 Display Display Horizontal Vertical Maximum Maximum Type Resolution Refresh Refresh Colors at Colors at 15” RGB 640x870 68.85 75.00 thousands millions Portrait 13” Color 640x480 35.00 66.66 millions millions 12” Mono 640x480 35.00 66.66 15” Multi Scan 640x480 35.00 66.66 millions millions 15”...

  • Page 25: Memory Upgrade

    76.00 thousands Memory Upgrade If you currently have a 2MB XCLAIM GA card, you can upgrade to 4MB by adding a 2MB VRAM upgrade module. A 4MB XCLAIM GA card gives you more color depths in high resolution modes. Please refer to the Video Modes table above to determine which resolutions and color depths are available for your monitor with 2MB or 4MB of memory.
  • Page 26 Specifications System Requirements ¥ Power Macintosh with PCI. Operating System ¥ Macintosh System software 7.5.2 or higher. Graphics Controller ¥ ATI mach64 64-bit graphics and multimedia accelerator chip (ATI-88800GX). Video Display Buffer ¥ 2MB VRAM memory (upgradeable to 4MB). ¥ 64-bit memory interface.
  • Page 27 Sync Signals ¥ Separate horizontal and vertical sync at TTL levels. ¥ Composite sync at TTL levels. Video Memory Address ¥ Supports PCI Multimedia Standard. ¥ Supports 16MB relocatable memory aperture. Video Output Connector ¥ Apple Connector - Apple DB-15 ¥...
  • Page 28 Safety ¥ PCB made from UL-listed ßame retardant material. Page 19 Specifications...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before Contacting Customer Support The following troubleshooting tips are a compilation of known problems and frequently-asked questions concerning the XCLAIM GA graphics card. Therefore, if you have a general question, or encounter problems with your card, please review this information completely before contacting Customer Support.

  • Page 30: Solutions To Common Problems

    I have a monitor with three BNC connectors. Why won't it work with my XCLAIM GA card? ¥ Monitors that only have three BNC connectors require Page 20 Troubleshooting Tips...
  • Page 31 Changing resolutions can only be done through the Monitors control panel, or by using the Popup Menu supplied with the XCLAIM GA card. Can the XCLAIM GA work in all Power Macintosh Page 21 Troubleshooting Tips...
  • Page 32 ¥ No, the XCLAIM GA only works with the newer PCI- based Power Macintosh computers. Current models include the 7200, 7500, 8500, and 9500 systems. The minimum system requirements for the XCLAIM GA are: a) Power Macintosh with PCI expansion slots, b) Macintosh System Software version 7.5.2 or later,...
  • Page 33 chart: XCLAIM Features 9500/120 ATI Displays Control Panel: Zoom In/Out DeskScape (panning feature) Popup menu ATI Guide Monitor Connectors: Apple-type VGA-type Warranty: AppleCare one-year warranty ATI five-year warranty Supported Resolutions: 640x480 to 1280x1024 1600x1200 Memory: 2MB (upgradeable to 4MB) Page 23 Troubleshooting Tips...
  • Page 34 Page 24 Troubleshooting Tips...

  • Page 35: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance Statement NOTE This device 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 36: Industry Canada Compliance Statement

    radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ¥...

  • Page 37: Ce Compliance Information

    CE Compliance Information EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Amendment 92/31/EEC, Class B Digital Device EN 5008-1, Generic Emissions Standard for Residential, Com- mercial 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 38 About ATI Software 9 Monitor Type 11, 19 About Monitor Sensing 8 Monitors Feature 11 Apple Monitor Port 1, 7, 20 Multiple Displays 6, 12 ATI Displays Control Panel 9 ATI Displays Control Panel Features 10 ATI Extension 9 PCI expansion slot 4, 6 ATI Guide 13, 19 PCI local bus 1, 17 ATI Installer 9...

  • Page 40: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ..............1 Introduction ..............1 What's in the Package ..........2 What You'll Need ............2 Related Documentation ..........2 Installing Your Card .............3 About Monitor Sensing ..........8 Installing Your Software ..........9 About ATI Software .............9 Installing Software .............10 ATI Displays Control Panel ........10 Multiple Displays ............12 Popup Menu ...............12 ATI Guide ..............13...

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