TYAN TACHYON User manual

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TACHYON
Series
Graphics Cards
User’s Guide
Revision 4.0
Copyright Notice
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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
notice.
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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 WITH A
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
High-end.....................................................................................................................................2
Performance ...............................................................................................................................2
Mainstream.................................................................................................................................3
System Requirement.......................................................................................................................4
CATALYST™ Software Suite.......................................................................................................5
Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming Experience.......................................................................... 5
Direct 3D®and OpenGL®..........................................................................................................5
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.................................................................................. 17
Enabling Extended Desktop Mode........................................................................................... 18
Dynamic Display Reassignment ..............................................................................................18
Virtually Repositioning Your Displays.....................................................................................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
Main and Custom Settings...........................................................................................................31
OpenGL®Compatibility Settings................................................................................................. 34
Chapter 7 SMARTGART™.............................................................................................................................35
Set AGP Settings......................................................................................................................35

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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
If you would like to download our Multi-Language User’s Guide, please refer
to our website at:
HTTP://WWW.TYAN.COM/SUPPORT/HTML/MANUALS_GC.HTML.

Chapter 1 Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The Tachyon Series graphics accelerators deliver ground breaking 3D
graphics performance.
yDesigned and built by TYAN Computer Corp.
yPowered by the RADEON™ 9800/ 9700/ 9600/ 9500/ 9200/ 9000
Series of Visual Processing Units (VPU).
yAwesome 3D gaming performance.
ySupport for OpenGL®applications.
ySupport for Direct 3D®applications.
yHigh resolution in 3D up to 2048x1536.
yBest performance for today’s and tomorrow’s applications.
ySupports 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.
yTachyon Graphics Card
yTachyon Graphics Card User’s Guide / Quick Installation Guide
yGraphics Card Driver CD with WinDVD®player
yThree cables support S-Video and TV-Output
yDVI to D-Sub adapter
yPower Extension Cable(For Tachyon G9800/G9700/G9500 Series only)

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Specifications
High-end
Product Name TACHYON G9800 Series TACHYON G9700 Series
ATI ASIC RADEONTM 9800 PRO RADEONTM 9700 PRO
Core 380MHz 325MHz
Clock Speed Memory 680MHz 620MHz
Memory Type 128MB DDR 128M DDR
Memory Interface 256-bit 256-bit
BUS Type AGP 8X / 4X Compatible AGP 8X / 4X Compatible
Display Support VGA, DVI-I, TV-out VGA, DVI-I, TV-out
Maximum 3D Resolution 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1536
SMARTSHADERTM 2.1 SMARTSHADERTM 2.0
SMOOTHVISIONTM 2.1 SMOOTHVISIONTM 2.0
Advanced 3D Features
HYPERZTM III+ HYPERZTM III
DirectX® Version 9.0 9.0
OpenGL® Version 2.0 1.3
Performance
Product Name TACHYON G9600 Series TACHYON G9500 Series
ATI ASIC RADEONTM 9600 PRO RADEONTM 9500 PRO
Core 400MHz 275MHz
Clock Speed Memory 600MHz 540MHz
Memory Type 128MB DDR 128M DDR
Memory Interface 128-bit 128-bit
BUS Type AGP 8X / 4X Compatible AGP 8X / 4X Compatible
Display Support VGA, DVI-I, TV-out VGA, DVI-I, TV-out
Maximum 3D Resolution 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1536
SMARTSHADERTM 2.0 SMARTSHADERTM 2.0
SMOOTHVISIONTM 2.1 SMOOTHVISIONTM 2.0
Advanced 3D Features
HYPERZTM III HYPERZTM III
DirectX® Version 9.0 9.0
OpenGL® Version 2.0 1.3

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Mainstream
Product Name TACHYON G9200 PRO TACHYON G9200
ATI ASIC RADEONTM 9200 PRO RADEONTM 9200
Core 275MHz 250MHz
Clock Speed Memory 550MHz 400MHz
Memory Type 128MB DDR 128M DDR
Memory Interface 128-bit 128-bit
BUS Type AGP 8X / 4X Compatible AGP 8X / 4X Compatible
Display Support VGA, DVI-I, TV-out VGA, DVI-I, TV-out
Maximum 3D Resolution 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1536
SMARTSHADERTM 1.0 SMARTSHADERTM 1.0
SMOOTHVISIONTM 1.0 SMOOTHVISIONTM 1.0
Advanced 3D Features
HYPERZTM II HYPERZTM II
DirectX® Version 9.0 9.0
OpenGL® Version 1.3 1.3

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System Requirement
Computer System
xPentium®4/III/II, Celeron™ II,AMD K7/K6/
Athlon®/ Athlon® XP compatible with AGP 8X/4X
or Universal AGP 3.0 bus configuration
x128MB system memory
xInstallation software requires CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM drive
xDVD playback requires DVD drive
xSound Card supported by Windows®with
available line input.
xInteractive Program Guide requires internet
connection
xRemote control receiver requires available USB
port
Expansion Slot AGP 8X/4X 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.