TYAN TACHYON G9500 User manual

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TACHYON
Series
Graphics Card
User’s Guide
Revision 3.0
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preparation of this document, we cannot guarantee the correctness of all the content. Our
products undergo continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without
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Important Safety Precautions
Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any piece of
electronic component.
1. Keep this User’s Guide for future reference.
2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
3. Lay this equipment on a stable, flat surface before setting it up.
4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection; hence they protect the equipment from
overheating.
5. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting
the equipment to the power inlet.
6. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on
the power cord.
7. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
8. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
9. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause an
electrical shock.
10. If any of the following situations arise, get the equipment checked by a service personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
The equipment has been exposed to moisture
The equipment has not functioned properly or in accordance with the User’s Guide
The equipment was dropped and damaged
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage
11. DO NOT LEAVE THE EQUIPMENT IN AN UNCONDITIONED ENVIRONMENT WITHA
STORAGE TEMPERATURE OF 60°C (140 °F) OR ABOVE. IT MAY DAMAGE THE
EQUIPMENT.

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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates
radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
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:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connecting the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and, (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice to user: Changes or modifications to this product not approved by the party
responsible for FCC compliance could void your authority to operate this equipment.
In order for an installation of this product to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B
device, shielded cables must be used for the connection of any devices external to this product.
CE Information
EMC Directive 89/336/ EEC and Amendment 92/31/ECC, Class B Digital Device
EN 50081-1, Generic Emissions Standard for Residential, Commercial 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. In a
domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
EN 50082-1, Generic Immunity Standard for Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial
Products
(IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4)
For further compliance information, please send requests to [email protected].

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................1
Overview..........................................................................................................................................1
Item Checklist..................................................................................................................................1
Specifications...................................................................................................................................2
Tachyon G9000 series................................................................................................................2
Tachyon G9700 series................................................................................................................2
Tachyon G9500 series................................................................................................................3
Tachyon G9200 series................................................................................................................3
System Requirement.......................................................................................................................4
Features............................................................................................................................................4
Tachyon G9000 / G9200 series..................................................................................................4
Tachyon G9700 / G9500 series..................................................................................................5
CATALYST™ Software Suite.......................................................................................................6
Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming Experience.......................................................................... 6
Direct 3D®and OpenGL®..........................................................................................................6
HYDRAVISION™.....................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware and Software.............................................................................................7
Uninstalling your current video card and driver.........................................................................8
Installing Your Tachyon Graphics Card......................................................................................9
To install your card.....................................................................................................................9
Windows®“New Hardware Found”............................................................................................13
To identify new hardware in Windows®98, Windows®Me, Windows®2000 or
Windows®XP............................................................................................................................13
Installing theATI Driver for Windows®98 /Windows®Me/Windows®2000/ Windows®XP 13
Chapter 3 Multiple Displays(optional) ............................................................................................................ 15
Connecting Your Monitor(s)........................................................................................................15
Display Configurations.................................................................................................................15
Chapter 4 CATALYST™ Software Suite.......................................................................................................17
ATI Displays Tab..........................................................................................................................17
Enabling/Disabling Secondary Displays (optional) ................................................................. 17
Enabling Extended Desktop Mode (optional)..........................................................................18
Dynamic Display Reassignment (optional)..............................................................................18
Virtually Repositioning Your Displays (optional)....................................................................19
ATI Color Tab...............................................................................................................................20
ATI Options Tab...........................................................................................................................22
ATI Overlay Tab...........................................................................................................................23
Video Overlay ..........................................................................................................................23
Clone Mode Settings................................................................................................................25
Chapter 5 Direct 3D®Control Panel...............................................................................................................27
Main and Custom Settings...........................................................................................................27
Direct 3D®Compatibility Settings................................................................................................30
Chapter 6 OpenGL®Control Panel................................................................................................................ 31

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Main and Custom Settings...........................................................................................................31
OpenGL®Compatibility Settings.................................................................................................34
Chapter 7 SMARTGART™.............................................................................................................................35
Set AGP Settings......................................................................................................................35
Fast Write................................................................................................................................. 35
Retest All.................................................................................................................................. 36
Chapter 8 Using TV Out................................................................................................................................... 37
View your PC’s display on a TV.............................................................................................. 37
Connecting to a TV or a VCR......................................................................................................37
Starting Windows®with TV Display Enabled..........................................................................38
Using SCART Connectors for European TVs..........................................................................39
How To Enable/Disable The TV Display................................................................................. 39
How TV Display Cannot Be Used ...........................................................................................40
Using a Monitor vs. Using the TV Display.............................................................................. 40
Adjusting Monitor Display.......................................................................................................40
Viewing Text on a TV .............................................................................................................. 40
Reducing Edge Distortion........................................................................................................ 41
Changing Display Configurations............................................................................................ 42
Changing TV Format................................................................................................................ 42
Using Games and Applications ................................................................................................ 43
Appendix 1 --- Troubleshooting Tips ...............................................................................................................44
Appendix 2 --- Acronyms..................................................................................................................................45
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The Tachyon series graphic accelerators deliver ground breaking 3D
graphics performance.
 Designed and built by TYAN Computer Corp.
 Powered by the RADEON™ 9700/ RADEON™ 9500/ RADEON™
9200/ RADEON™ 9000 series of Visual Processing Units (VPU).
 Awesome 3D gaming performance.
 Support for OpenGL®applications.
 Support for Direct 3D®applications.
 High resolution in 3D up to 2048x1536.
 Best performance for today’s and tomorrow’s applications.
 Supports TV-out to connect your PC to your TV or VCR.
Item Checklist
Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing
items, contact your retailer.
 Tachyon Graphics Card
 Tachyon Graphics Card User’s Guide / Quick Installation Guide
 Graphics Card Driver CD with WinDVD®player
 Three cables support S-Video and TV-Output
 DVI to D-Sub adaptor (Optional)
 Power Extension Cable (For Tachyon G9700/G9500 series only)

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Specifications
Tachyon G9000 series
 ATI RADEON™ 9000 Pro - 128-bit Visual Processing Unit (VPU);
275 MHz Engine/550 MHz Memory clock speed.
ATI RADEON™ 9000 - 128-bit Visual Processing Unit (VPU); 250
MHz Engine/400 MHz Memory clock speed
 64MB of DDR memory
 Supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 @ 60Hz
 SMARTSHADER™ advanced shader technology,
SMOOTHVISION™ flexible anti-aliasing, CHARISMA ENGINE™ II
geometry engine, PIXEL TAPESTRY™ II rendering engine, VIDEO
IMMERSION™ II digital video features, and more
 Optimized for DirectX™ 8/8.1 and OpenGL 1.3
 Dual independent 400MHz DACs
 VGA, DVI and S-Video connectors; S-Video supports NTSC and PAL
 AGP 4X/2X compatible
Tachyon G9700 series
 ATI RADEON™ 9700 Pro - 256-bit Visual Processing Unit (VPU);
325 MHz Engine/620 MHz Memory clock speed.
 128MB of high-speed DDR memory
 128-bit floating color
 Supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 @ 60Hz
 SMARTSHADER™ 2.0 advanced shader technology, HYPER Z™ III,
SMOOTHVISION™ 2.0 flexible anti-aliasing, VIDEOSHADER™
VIDEOSTREAM™ digital video features, and more
 Optimized for DirectX™ 9 and OpenGL 1.3
 Dual independent 400MHz DACs
 VGA, DVI and S-Video connectors; S-Video supports NTSC and PAL
 AGP 8X/4X/2X compatible

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Tachyon G9500 series
 ATI RADEON™ 9500 Pro - 128-bit Visual Processing Unit (VPU);
275 MHz Engine/540 MHz Memory clock speed.
 128MB of DDR memory
 128-bit floating color
 Supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 @ 60Hz
 SMARTSHADER™ 2.0 advanced shader technology, HYPER Z™ III,
SMOOTHVISION™ 2.0 flexible anti-aliasing, VIDEOSHADER™
VIDEOSTREAM™ digital video features, and more
 Optimized for DirectX™ 9 and OpenGL 1.3
 Dual independent 400MHz DACs
 VGA, DVI and S-Video connectors; S-Video supports NTSC and PAL
 AGP 8X/4X/2X compatible
Tachyon G9200 series
 ATI RADEON™ 9200 Pro - 128-bit Visual Processing Unit (VPU);
275 MHz Engine/550 MHz Memory clock speed.
ATI RADEON™ 9200 - 128-bit Visual Processing Unit (VPU); 250
MHz Engine/400 MHz Memory clock speed
 64MB / 128MB of DDR memory
 Supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 @ 60Hz
 SMARTSHADER™ supports Microsoft® DirectX® 8.1 feature sets,
SMOOTHVISION™ delivers the sharpest, clearest textures without
sacrificing frame rates, VIDEO IMMERSION™ II provide
unprecedented support for digital and high definition video
 Optimized for DirectX™ 8/8.1 and OpenGL 1.3
 Dual independent 400MHz DACs
 VGA, DVI and S-Video connectors; S-Video supports NTSC and PAL
 AGP 8X/4X/2X compatible

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System Requirement
Computer System
 Pentium®4/III/II/ Celeron™, AMD K6/ Athlon®or
compatible with AGP 8X/4X/2X bus slot
 128MB system memory
 Installation software requires CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM drive
 DVD playback requires DVD drive
 Sound Card supported by Windows®with
available line input.
 Interactive Program Guide requires internet
connection
 Remote control receiver requires available USB
port
Expansion Slot AGP 8X/4X/2X slot
Operating System Windows®98/SE, Windows®Me, Windows®2000,
Windows®XP
Monitor
VGA, supporting minimum 640x480 resolution. A
Plug-and-Play monitor that supports VESA’s
Display Channel specifications (DDC1 or DDC2b)
is required to take advantage of the DDC1/DDC2b
features.
The DVI-I interface on Tachyon series graphics
cards can be used to attach a DVI display or an
analog VGA monitor, using the supplied
DVI-I-to-VGA adapter.
HYDRAVISION™ technology supports DVI or
CRT monitor and television.
Features
Tachyon G9000 / G9200 series
The Tachyon G9000 / G9200 series card provides high performance acceleration
for today's demanding 3D graphic applications. Its main features are:
 VIDEO IMMERSION™ II which provides industry-leading DVD
playback and digital TV decode capability
 CHARISMA ENGINE™ II which is the main VPU, providing the