ATI Technologies FireGL V5100 User manual

P/N 137-50050-30
FireGLTM V5100
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 1
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 Display Devices 7
Turning on the System 10
Installing Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
HYDRAVISION™ Multi-monitor Management 11
Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 11
Software Installation Prerequisites 11
Monitor Configuration 13
Reinstalling Drivers 14
Display Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ATI Displays Tab 15
Dynamic Display Reassignment 17
ATI Color Tab 17
Hotkeys 20
ATI Options Tab 22
ATI Configuration Tab 23
ATI Advanced Settings Tab 25
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting 29
General Problems 30
Customer Care 32
Disclaimer 34
Warranty Information 34
Hardware Warranty Service Statement 34
Warranty Service 34

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Limitations 35
Getting Additional Accessories 35
Compliance Information 36
FCC Compliance Information 36
Industry Canada Compliance Statement 36
CE Compliance Information 37
Informations de conformité de la CE 37
Electrical Safety 37
VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information 37
MIC Certification Information 38
BSMI Certification Information 38
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

System Requirements 1
CHAPTER 1:
Getting Started
Your ATI FireGL™ V5100 card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics
card based on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry and rendering
architecture. The card delivers workstation-class performance to designers,
engineers, and animators, and runs the latest OpenGL® and Microsoft®
DirectX® applications.
Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include:
• Real-time photo-realistic rendering and animation.
• Stable and reliable software support for Windows® and Linux®
platforms.
• Software drivers optimized and certified for professional
workstation applications.
• SMARTSHADER™ HD technology for creating complex visual
effects.
• SMOOTHVISION™ HD technology for advanced full-scene anti-
aliasing.
• HYPER Z™ HD technology for efficient Z-buffer bandwidth
consumption.
System Requirements
Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing
your FireGL™ V5100 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.
• CD-ROM drive (required for installation software).
• 350 watt or greater power supply (recommended).

2 Before You Begin
Before You Begin
Before you begin installing your FireGL™ V5100 product, please do the
following.
Record Your Serial and Part Numbers
The serial number and 102 part number on the graphics card are required
for registration. They are located on a sticker on the back of the card.
Write these numbers down before installing your new ATI product.
Operating
System
• Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 1 (or higher).
• Windows® XP Home or Pro with Service Pack 1 (or
higher).
• Linux® XFree86 4.X.0.
Monitor • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors
or other VGA monitors.
• Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT
displays.
Serial and Part Numbers
XSerial number (S/N)
Y102 part number (P/N)

Before You Begin 3
Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers
To ensure the successful installation of your new FireGL™ V5100 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.

4 Before You Begin

Quick Installation 5
CHAPTER 2:
Installing Hardware
This chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your
FireGL™ V5100 card.
Quick Installation
Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief
instructions for installing the FireGL™ V5100 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 FireGL™ V5100 card.
5Reassemble and connect your computer system.
6Install the FireGL™ V5100 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 FireGL™ V5100.

6 Detailed Installation
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.
LConsult your system builder or OEM to ensure that your system has an
adequate power supply. A PCI Express™ compatible system has a
specialized 12V graphics card power connector. A 350 watt or greater
power supply is recommended. Consult your computer system manual to
ensure the power supply is designed to accommodate a high-end
graphics card with a peak dissipation above 75 watts.
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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8Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the
computer’s power cord.
9Turn on the monitor and then your computer.
Connecting Display Devices
The following connections are available:
Your FireGL™ V5100 card can connect one or two monitors, either DFP/
digital CRT or analog VGA. It can also connect a stereographics device.
You will need to use an adapter to connect analog VGA devices to the
DVI-I connections.
FireGL™ V5100 Baseplate Connections
XDVI-I Connection
YStereographics Connection
ZDVI-I Connection

8 Detailed Installation
Make sure all cables are securely connected before turning on your system.
Display Configurations
Your FireGL™ graphics card provides dual display functionality as well as
quad-buffered stereographics. The following table lists the different ways
you can connect displays to your card.
Using a VGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor
XVGA Monitor Connector
YVGA-to-DVI-I Adaptor
ZDVI-I Connection
Display
Configuration
Connector(s)
Used
Comments
Single DFP
display
DVI-I connector DFP - digital flat panel display.
Single CRT
display
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter
CRT- cathode ray tube analog display.
The DVI-I connection can support a
CRT display using the VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter.
Quad-buffered
stereographics
device
Quad-buffered
stereographics
A monitor must be connected for
quad-buffered stereographics to
function.

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DFP display +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
device
DVI-I connector +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
CRT display +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
device
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
DFP display +
DFP display
DVI-I connector +
DVI-I connector
CRT display +
DFP display
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter +
DVI-I connector
CRT display +
CRT display
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter +
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter
DFP display +
DFP display +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
device
DVI-I connector +
DVI-I connector +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
UNSUPPORTED - Quad-buffered
stereographics will not function
correctly if two monitors are enabled.
Disable one monitor before using
stereographics.
CRT display +
DFP display +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
device
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter +
DVI-I connector +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
UNSUPPORTED - Quad-buffered
stereographics will not function
correctly if two monitors are enabled.
Disable one monitor before using
stereographics.
CRT display +
CRT display +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
device
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter +
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
UNSUPPORTED - Quad-buffered
stereographics will not function
correctly if two monitors are enabled.
Disable one monitor before using
stereographics.
Display
Configuration
Connector(s)
Used
Comments

10 Detailed Installation
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
FireGL™ V5100 drivers and software, you can use the Display Properties
control panel to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors.
LWARNING - Turn on your monitor before you turn on your
computer. Failure to do so could damage your monitor.

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 FireGL™ V5100.
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.
Installing Drivers and Software in
Windows®
You will need to install the FireGL™ V5100 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.
LLinux drivers and installation instructions are available from
ati.com/support

12 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows®
Your operating system must be installed and running before you can install
the FireGL™ V5100 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.
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.

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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.
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.
LWARNING - Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by your monitor
may damage your monitor. Consult your monitor’s documentation if
necessary.

14 Reinstalling Drivers
Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ V5100
card, one monitor will always be Primary. Any additional monitors
will be designated as Secondary.
Reinstalling Drivers
The software installation procedure detailed in this chapter describes how
to install the drivers for your graphics card after you have installed a new
card for the first time and have rebooted your computer.
If you are installing the graphics card drivers in a special working scenario,
such as if you have reinstalled your operating system or want to perform a
manual reinstallation.
To reinstall drivers using the ATISETUP utility
You can always install the drivers 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.