ATI Technologies 100-505141 - Firemv 2200 128 MB PCIE Graphics... User manual

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FireMV™ 2200
User’s Guide

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LIMPORTANT 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.
•Compatibility - This option card is for use only with IBM AT or
compatible UL Listed personal computers that have Installation
Instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessories.
•Grounding - For continued protection against risk of electric shock
and fire, this accessory should be installed only in products equipped
with a three-wire grounding plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
•Secure Attachment - All card securement pins shall be completely
tightened as to provide continuous bonding between the option card
and the PC chassis.
•Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet, and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
•Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
•Antenna Installation - When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines
or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements 2
Display Modes 2
Before You Begin 2
Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 2
Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 3
Installing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Quick Installation 5
Detailed Installation 5
Connecting Your Monitors 7
Turning on the System 9
Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management 11
Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 12
Software Installation Prerequisites 12
Monitor Configuration 13
Reinstalling Drivers 14
Display Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Accessing the CATALYST™ Software Suite 15
ATI Displays Tab 16
Dynamic Display Reassignment 18
ATI Color Tab 18
Hotkeys 21
ATI Options Tab 23
ATI Rotation Tab 24
ATI Overlay Tab 26
Theater Mode Options 28
ATI 3D Tab 29
Custom Properties Dialog 32
ATI VPU Recover Tab 34
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Troubleshooting 37
Customer Care 38

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Disclaimer 40
Warranty Information 40
Hardware Warranty Service Statement 40
Warranty Service 40
Limitations 41
Getting Additional Accessories 41
Compliance Information 41
FCC Compliance Information 42
Industry Canada Compliance Statement 42
CE Compliance Information 42
Informations de conformité de la CE 43
Electrical Safety 43
VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information 43
MIC Certification Information 43
BSMI Certification Information 44

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CHAPTER 1:
Getting Started
Your ATI FireMV™ 2200 multi-view 2D workstation graphics card is
designed exclusively for the financial and corporate marketplaces. The
FireMV™ line has been engineered to deliver stability and reliability for a
wide range of professional operating environments. For mission-critical,
“always on” systems, FireMV™ graphics cards deliver uninterrupted
performance.
Look to the FireMV™ series to realize these core benefits:
• Reliability
• Stability
• Flexibility
• User-friendly software
• Direct user support
• Lower power consumption
• Space-efficient, low-profile design
• Product longevity
Features of your FireMV™ 2200 card include:
•Dualdisplay.
• Industry standard DMS59 connector for easy access to after-market
cables.
• DMS59 to dual DVI-I cable (to support both DVI and VGA).
• Low-profile & half-length card for maximum flexibility.

2 System Requirements
System Requirements
Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing
your FireMV™ 2200 card.
Display Modes
Resolutions are limited by the performance of the attached monitor(s).
• Maximum analog resolution = 2048 x 1536
• Maximum digital resolution = 1600 x 1200
Before You Begin
Before you begin installing your FireMV™ 2200 product, please do the
following.
Record Your Serial and Part Numbers
The serial number and 102 part number printed on the graphics card are
required for registration. They are located on a sticker on the back of the
card.
Hardware • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®; AMD Athlon® 64/K7/XP or
compatible.
• 128 MB of system memory; 256 MB or more for best
performance.
• Motherboard with available X16 lane PCI Express™
slot and correct chipset driver or available PCI slot, as
appropriate.
• CD-ROM drive (required for installation software).
Operating
System
• Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 1 (or higher).
• Windows® XP Home or Pro with Service Pack 1 (or
higher).
Monitor • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors
or other VGA monitors.
• Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT
displays.

Before You Begin 3
Write these numbers down before installing your new ATI product.
Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers
To ensure the successful installation of your new FireMV™ 2200 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:
1Close all applications that are currently running.
2Navigate to the Control Panel and select Add/Remove Programs.
3Select your current graphics card drivers and select Add/Remove.
The wizard will help you remove your current display drivers.
Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional
software installed, it should also be removed at this point.
4Restart your system after the drivers have been removed.
XSerial number (S/N)
Y102 part number (P/N)

4 Before You Begin

Quick Installation 5
CHAPTER 2:
Installing Hardware
This chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your
FireMV™ 2200 card.
Quick Installation
Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief
instructions for installing the FireMV™ 2200 card in the shortest possible
time.
To perform a quick installation
1Uninstall the drivers and software for your old graphics card if you
have not already done so.
Note: If you are using a motherboard containing an on-board
graphics solution and do not intend to use it as part of a multiple
monitor display, disable it.
2Shut down and disconnect your computer system.
3Remove any previously installed card.
4Install your new FireMV™ 2200 card.
5Reassemble and connect your computer system.
6Install the FireMV™ 2200 drivers and configuration software from
the ATI Installation CD-ROM by doing one of the following:
• Run through the automatic ATISETUP utility; or
•Start > Run > X:\ATISETUP.EXE (where Xis the drive letter of
your CD-ROM drive).
Detailed Installation
The following instructions will take you step by step through the
installation of your new FireMV™ 2200.

6 Detailed Installation
FireMV™ 2200 Installation Diagram
XPCIe Interface Connector
YPCIe Card
ZPCIe Interface Connection
[Insertion Point for PCIe Card
\PCI Interface Connector
]PCI Card
^PCI Interface Connection
_Insertion Point for PCI Card

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1Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices.
2Unplug the computer’s power cord and disconnect all cables from the
back of your computer.
3Remove the computer cover.
If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing
the cover.
4Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from
your computer.
Note: If your computer has an on-board graphics capability, you may
need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, see your
computer documentation.
5Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back-
plate cover.
6Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until
the card is fully seated.
7Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely and replace the
computer cover.
8Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the
computer’s power cord.
9Turn on the monitor and then your computer.
Connecting Your Monitors
Your FireMV™ 2200 card is designed for use with a DMS-59 cable
connector, which provides support for two monitors. The type of monitors
supported depends on the DMS-59 cable that is used.
LWARNING - Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the
power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a
component from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to the
motherboard.
LWARNING - Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by
touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer
chassis.

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Note: The DMS-59 cable has two connections: a primary and a
secondary. If you are using a single display, make sure you connect it
to the primary connection. A single display will not function properly
if it is connected to the secondary connection.
XMale DMS-59 connector
YFemale DMS-59 connection on the backplate of your FireMV™
2200 graphics card
ZDual Female DVI-I connections

Detailed Installation 9
Display Configurations
The FireMV™ 2200 graphics card provides dual display functionality. The
following table lists the different ways you can connect displays to your
card.
Turning on the System
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. Higher refresh rates
are not available at this stage of the installation. Once you have installed the
FireMV™ 2200 drivers and software, you can use the Display Properties
control panel to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors.
Display
Configuration
Connector(s)
Used
Comments
Single CRT
display
VGA connector
with DVI-I-to-VGA
adapter
CRT- cathode ray tube analog
display.
The DVI-I connection can support a
CRT display using the DVI-I-to-VGA
adapter.
Single DFP
display
DVI-I connector DFP - digital flat panel display.
DFP display +
DFP Display
DVI-I connector +
DVI-I connector
CRT display +
DFP display
VGA connector
with DVI-I-to-VGA
adapter +
DVI-I connector
CRT display +
CRT display
VGA connector
with DVI-I-to-VGA
adapter +
VGA connector
with DVI-I-to-VGA
adapter
LWARNING - Turn on your monitor before you turn on your
computer. Failure to do so could damage your monitor.

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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 FireMV™ 2200 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. If you do not want to install HYDRAVISION™ , select
the Custom driver installation and clear the HYDRAVISION™ check
box.
For more information concerning HYDRAVISION™ , consult the user’s
guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM.

12 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows®
Installing Drivers and Software in
Windows®
You will need to install the FireMV™ 2200 drivers and software in the
following cases:
• After you have installed the card in your system.
• After you have reinstalled or upgraded your operating system.
This procedure applies to Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP.
Software Installation Prerequisites
To install or remove the drivers, you must have administrator rights or be
logged on as a user with administrator rights.
Your operating system must be installed and running before you can install
the FireMV™ 2200 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.
To install ATI drivers and software
1Start your system. When the Found New Hardware Wizard
comes up, click Cancel. When the System Settings Change
window asks you to restart your computer, click No.
2Run the ATISETUP utility. The ATISETUP utility will start
automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive after the operating system has started. If your CD-
ROM auto-run is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does not start
automatically:
a) Click the Start button in the task bar.
b) Click Run.
c) Select ATISETUP.EXE from the root directory of the ATI
Installation CD-ROM.
d) Click OK.
3Click Install under Software Install.
4Click Next.
5Click Yes to the license agreement. ATI Easy Install will start the
Installation Wizard.

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6Follow the wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Note: 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. Custom installation allows you to select
individual software components for installation.
7When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to
restart my computer now and click Finish.
8After 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.
To configure your primary display
1Navigate to the Control Panel and choose Display or right-click on
the desktop and choose Properties.
2Choose the Settings tab and select a screen resolution and color
depth that best suit your requirements and your monitor’s
performance.
3Click the Advanced button and select the Monitor tab.
4Choose a refresh rate from the drop-down list.
5Click OK until you return to the desktop.
To set up a multi-monitor display
1From the Start menu click Control Panel, then Display. Click the
Settings tab to access the basic multi-monitor configuration settings.
LWARNING - Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by your monitor
may damage your monitor. Consult your monitor’s documentation if
necessary.

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Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features
that can be accessed by clicking the Advanced button from the
Display Properties > Settings tab.
2Select the Monitor icon identified by the number 2.
3Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.
4Set the Screen Resolution and Color Quality as appropriate for the
second monitor. Click Apply or OK to apply these new values.
• Refer to your Windows online help and documentation for
further information on using the Settings tab.
Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireMV™ 2200
card, one monitor will always be Primary. Any additional monitors
will be designated as Secondary.
Reinstalling Drivers
You can reinstall the drivers at any time using the ATISETUP utility on the
ATI Installation CD-ROM. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically
if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive after
the operating system has started. If your CD-ROM auto-run is not enabled
or the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically, perform the
following actions:
1Click the Start button in the task bar.
2Select Run.
3Browse to ATISETUP.EXE on the root directory of the ATI
Installation CD-ROM and click OK.
To manually reinstall drivers
To manually reinstall drivers, when prompted for a driver installation CD,
insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM and browse to the drivers
subdirectory.