ATI Technologies V7200 - Firegl 256 Mb Pcie User manual

FireGL™
V7200
User’s Guide
P/N 137-50062-10

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Note: This graphics card is for use only with compatible UL Listed
personal computers that have Installation Instructions detailing user
installation of card cage accessories.
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
FireGL™ Features 1
System Requirements 2
Before You Begin 3
Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 3
Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 3
Quick Installation 4
Installing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Detailed Installation 5
Connecting Display Devices 6
Display Configurations 7
Turning on the System 9
Installing Software and Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11
Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 11
Software Installation Prerequisites 12
Monitor Configuration 13
Clone Display Mode 14
Span Display Mode 14
Reinstalling Drivers 15
Display Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ATI Displays Tab 17
Dynamic Display Reassignment 19
ATI Color Tab 19
Hotkeys 22
ATI Options Tab 24
ATI Configuration Tab 25
ATI Advanced Settings Tab 27
ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 31
Setting the ATI HDTV Component Video
Adapter DIP Switches 33

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Display Modes 33
Aspect Ratio 33
Using Your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter 34
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Troubleshooting 37
General Problems 38
Customer Care 40
Disclaimer 42
Warranty Information 42
Hardware Warranty Service Statement 42
Warranty Service 43
Limitations 43
Additional Accessories 44
Compliance Information 44
FCC Compliance Information 44
Industry Canada Compliance Statement 45
CE Compliance Information 45
Informations de conformité de la CE 45
Electrical Safety 45
VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information 46
MIC Certification Information 46
BSMI Certification Information 46
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive Compliance 46
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

FireGL™ Features 1
CHAPTER 1:
Getting Started
Your ATI FireGL™ card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics card
based on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry and rendering
architecture.Thecarddeliversworkstation-class performance to designers,
engineers, and animators, and runs the latest OpenGL® and Microsoft®
DirectX® applications.
FireGL™ Features
Features of your FireGL™ workstation graphics card include:
• ATI FireGL™ Graphic Processor Unit (GPU) with Avivo™
technology.
• Scalable ultra-threaded architecture with fast dynamic branching
and high performance parallel processing.
• Native high bandwidth PCI Express™ X16 lane support.
• 128-bit full floating point precession.
ATI Avivo™ Workstation Technology
• True 64-bit per pixel floating point High Dynamic Range (HDR)
rendering support.
• High fidelity display engine capable of producing over one trillion
colors.
• Advanced support for 8-bit, 10-bit, and 16-bit per RGB color
component.
Display Output
• Dual DVI-I outputs supports any combination of digital and analog
displays.
• Independent resolution and refresh rate selection with multi-monitor
configurations.
• Two Dual-Link outputs, capable of ultra-high resolutions up to 3840
x 2400.

2 System Requirements
• Ideal for 30-inch Apple® Cinema HD Displays and 9 Megapixel
monitors.
• Stereoscopic 3D output connector with quad buffer support.
• Dual VGA analog support (DVI-I-to-VGA adapter included).
• Component Video (YPrPb) output (adapter included).
System Requirements
Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing
your FireGL™ card.
Hardware • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®; AMD Athlon® 64/K7/XP or
compatible.
• 512 MB or more for best performance.
• Motherboard with available X16 lane PCI Express™
slot and correct chipset driver.
• Optical drive for installation software (CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM drive).
• 450 watt or greater power supply (recommended).
• Auxiliary power cable with standard six-pin connector.
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 displays or digital CRT displays.

Before You Begin 3
Before You Begin
Before you begin installing your new graphics card, 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.
Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers
To ensure the successful installation of your new FireGL™ 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.
Serial and Part Numbers
XSerial number (S/N)
Y102 part number (P/N)

4 Quick Installation
Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional
software installed, it should also be removed at this point.
4Turn off your system and remove the old graphics card.
Quick Installation
Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief
instructions for installing the FireGL™ card in the shortest possible time.
Detailed hardware and software installation instructions are given in the
next two sections.
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 setup, disable it.
2Shut down and disconnect your computer system.
3Remove any previously installed card.
4Install your new FireGL™ card.
5Reassemble and connect your computer system.
6Install the FireGL™ 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:\SETUP.EXE (where Xis the drive letter of
your CD-ROM drive).

Detailed Installation 5
CHAPTER 2:
Installing Hardware
This chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your new
graphics card.
Detailed Installation
The following instructions will take you step by step through the
installation of your new FireGL™.
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.
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.

6 Connecting Display Devices
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 Display Devices
The following connections are available:
Your FireGL™ 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™ Baseplate Connections
XDVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output and HD Component
Adapter)
YStereographics Connection
ZDVI-I Connection (Supports dual-link output)

Display Configurations 7
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 +
HDTV display DVI-I-to-VGA adapter + HDTV
cable (YPrPr) with
HDTV Component
Adapter
DFP display +
HDTV display DVI-I connector + HDTV cable
(YPbPr) with
HDTV Component
Adapter
HDTV adapter should be attached to
DVI-I that is farthest from the
motherboard.
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
Check driver release notes for
limitations on the use of
stereographics.
Display
Configuration Connector(s) Used Comments

Display Configurations 9
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
arenotavailableatthisstageoftheinstallation. Once you have installed the
FireGL™ drivers and software, you can use the Display Properties control
panel to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors.
CRT display +
DFP display +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
device
VGA connector
with VGA-to-DVI-I
adapter +
DVI-I connector +
Quad-buffered
stereographics
Check driver release notes for
limitations on the use of
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
Check driver release notes for
limitations on the use of
stereographics.
LWARNING - Turn on your monitor before you turn on your
computer. Failure to do so could damage your monitor.
Display
Configuration Connector(s) Used Comments

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HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11
CHAPTER 3:
Installing Software and Drivers
This chapter will guide you through the installation of the drivers and
software associated with your FireGL™ graphics 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.
For more information consult the HydraVision™ user’s guide included on
the ATI Installation CD-ROM.
Installing Drivers and Software in
Windows®
You will need to install the FireGL™ 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® XP and Windows® 2000.
LIf you do not want to install HydraVision™, select the Custom driver
installation and clear the HydraVision™ check box.
LLinux drivers and installation instructions are available from
ati.com/support

12 Installing Drivers and Software in Windows®
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 FireGL™ drivers. You must also have Service Pack 1 (or higher) for
Windows® XP.
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 SETUP.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.
LThe 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.

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7When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to
restart my computer now and click Finish.
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 the screen resolution and color
depth that best suit your requirements and your monitor’s
performance.
3Click Advanced and select the Monitor tab.
4Choose a refresh rate from the drop-down list.
5Click OK to 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.
5Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each additional monitor beyond 2.
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: When you use multiple monitors with your FireGL™ card,
one monitor will always be Primary. Any additional monitors will be
designated as Secondary.
Clone Display Mode
When two displays are connected and only one display is enabled, you can
clone (copy the image of) your Primary display onto a Secondary display
on the fly, without rebooting.
Note: Before you can clone the Primary display, only one display
can be enabled through the Windows® Display Properties dialog,
under Settings. This one display will automatically become the
Primary display by default. For more information, consult your
Windows® documentation. A second display must be connected,
however, it cannot be enabled through this same dialog.
To clone your Primary monitor
1Click the buttons on the ATI Displays tab to clone the Primary
Monitor:
• The ATI Displays tab shows you that only one display is enabled,
which is the Primary Display. Clicking the red enable/disable button
for the Secondary display enables it and also creates a clone
image of the Primary display onto the Secondary display. The
Primary display will show the primary button recessed, and
the clone display will show the clone button recessed.
2Click OK or Apply to save the changes.
Span Display Mode
When two displays are connected and enabled, you can span your Primary
display onto a Secondary display on the fly, without rebooting.
Note: Before you can span the Primary display, the primary and
secondary displays must be enabled.
To span your Primary monitor
1If necessary, enable the secondary display.