ATI Technologies XCLAIM GA User manual

XCLAIM
TM
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.
All rights reserved, including those to reproduce this manual or
parts thereof, in any form without the express written permission
of ATI Technologies Inc.
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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
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use
of the Software and related documentation.
ATI Technologies Inc. reserves the right to make changes without
further notice to a product or system described herein to improve
reliability, function or design.
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Page 1 Getting Started
Getting Started
Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS! You have just purchased
one of the most advanced 64-bit graphics acceleration
technologies available on the market today, from the
award winning graphics leader 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.
The 4MB VRAM conÞguration supports resolutions
up to 1600x1200, or 16.7 million colors at 1152x870
resolution. The 2MB VRAM conÞguration supports
resolutions up to 1600x1200, or 16.7 million colors
at 832x624 resolution. Refresh rates up to 75Hz are
supported for all resolutions and color depths.
Other key features include both Apple and VGA
monitor connectors, as well as extensive software
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utilities allowing you to directly control and modify
your desktop environment dynamically.
What does all this technology mean to you? Superior
application performance  by reducing the main
processor work load in the graphics equation, and
taking advantage of the Òwicked fastÓ PCI local bus.
Before you install your new card, please read this
manual thoroughly. It contains important information
on installing and operating your XCLAIM GA.
What's in the Package
The XCLAIM GA package contains the following
hardware, software, and documentation:
¥ XCLAIM GA card
¥ 3.5Ó installation disk
¥ 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
¥ Macintosh System software 7.5.2 or higher
¥ Any Apple monitor or VGA monitor supporting
a minimum resolution of 640x480
Related Documentation
The README Þle summarizes the latest product
revisions. Click the ReadMe icon on the installation
disk to open this Þle.
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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
¥ Turning on zoom features
¥ Activating the ATI Popup Menu
When the ATI Displays control panel is active, access
the ATI Guide by clicking the icon in the ATI Displays
control panel.
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Page 3 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.
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WARNING
¥ The manufacturer assumes no liability for any
damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper
installation of components by unauthorized service
personnel.
If you do not feel comfortable performing
the installation, consult a qualiÞed technician.
¥ Make sure power is off during installation; otherwise,
damage to system components, the graphics
accelerator card, and injury to yourself may result.
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Page 4 Installing Your Card
The following procedure details the installation of a card
in a typical Macintosh PCI tower. If your system does not
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.
NOTE
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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.
Power Supply
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5. Lower the auxiliary fan.
6. Remove the metal access cover from the expansion slot
you want to use.
To lower the fan, squeeze the sides to unlatch it.
1. To release the
access port cover,
pull the two levers
next to the access
port apart
2. Slide the access port cover out and away from the access port.
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