Chapter 1
Getting Started
Before you begin installing your new ATI FireMV 2260 graphics accelerator,
please make sure you have the proper system requirements and have completed
the required preinstallation tasks as outlined in this chapter.
System Requirements
Table 1–1 ATI FireMV 2260 System Requirements
Hardware
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Intel®Pentium® 4/Xeon® or AMD Athlon™/AMD Opteron™
processor.
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512 MB of system memory; 1 GB or more recommended for
best performance.
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Motherboard with available bus connection slot as applicable
to the interface on the ATI FireMV product you have
purchased:
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x16 lane PCI Express®
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x1 PCI Express
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PCI
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CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive for installation software.
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450-watt or greater power supply recommended.
Operating
System
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32- or 64-bit Windows Vista™.
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32- or 64-bit Windows® XP Pro with Service Pack 1 (or higher).
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32- or 64-bit Linux® Xfree86 4.x.0.
Monitor
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DisplayPort™ display.
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DVI Digital flat-panel (DFP) display.
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HDMI™ display (using third-party adapter).
Note:
VGA displays are not supported.
Performing a Quick Installation
Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief instructions
for installing an ATI FireMV product.
Other users should refer to the detailed installation instructions, starting with
hardware installation.
1.
Uninstall the drivers and software for any previously installed graphics
card.
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.
Summary of Contents for ATI FireMV 2260
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