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Display Configurations

Your ATI FireMV 2400/ATI FirePro 2450 graphics card provides quad-display

functionality through four DVI connections on two VHDCI cables.

Note:

Up to 10 monitors may be supported using multiple graphics cards;

for more information, consult the ATI Catalyst Control Center online help.

The following table lists the different ways you can connect displays to your card:

Display Configuration

Connector(s) Used

DFP (digital flat-panel) display DVI connector
VGA display

VGA connector with VGA-to-DVI adapter

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ATI FireMV 2400/ATI FirePro 2450

Summary of Contents for ATI FireMV 2400

Page 1: ...ATI FireMV 2400 ATI FirePro 2450 User Guide Part Number 137 50054 30...

Page 2: ...s Inc HyperTransport is a licensed trademark of the HyperTransport Technology Consortium Microsoft Windows and Vista are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or...

Page 3: ...hassis as appropriate For cards with TV tuners Ground outdoor antenna appropriately Caution Since an outdoor antenna or cable system may be connected to the product be sure that the antenna or cable s...

Page 4: ...o Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the...

Page 5: ...1 ATI Drivers and Software 11 Microsoft NET Framework 11 Linux Drivers 11 Installing ATI Drivers and Software in Windows XP 11 Installing ATI Drivers and Software in Windows Vista 12 HydraVision Multi...

Page 6: ...n Card Troubleshooting 39 Computer does not boot up properly 39 There is no display 39 There are screen defects 40 The screen image is off center or there are odd colors 40 The operating system warns...

Page 7: ...WEEE Directive Compliance 47 VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information 47 MIC Certification Information 47 BSMI Certification Information 48 Glossary Workstation Products 49 vii 2008 Advanced Micro Dev...

Page 8: ...viii ATI FireMV 2400 ATI FirePro 2450 2008 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 9: ...lation software Operating System 32 or 64 bit Windows Vista 32 or 64 bit Windows XP Home or Pro with Service Pack 1 or higher 32 or 64 bit Linux Xfree86 4 x 0 Monitor High resolution MultiSync or mult...

Page 10: ...cts to the motherboard through a bus slot the most common types of which are shown in the following figure Figure 1 1 Common Graphics Card Bus Types 1 AGP card connector and motherboard slot 2 PCI car...

Page 11: ...rs in Windows XP Follow these steps to uninstall the existing graphics card driver in Windows XP in preparation for installation of a new card 1 With the current graphics card still in the computer cl...

Page 12: ...Double click Programs and Features and then select the graphics card driver from the list of software programs 3 Double click Hardware and Sound and then double click Device Manager 4 Expand Display...

Page 13: ...city can seriously damage computer components Discharge your body s static electricity by touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis before you touch any components inside...

Page 14: ...multiple monitors Proceed to install the software and drivers for your ATI FireMV ATI FirePro graphics card Baseplate Connections The following figures show the display connections available on your...

Page 15: ...HDCI B Note Each VHDCI cable has two connections a primary and a secondary If you are using a single display make sure you connect it to the primary connection A single display will not function prope...

Page 16: ...d on the baseplate or cables Use the following procedure to attach a display using an adapter 1 Turn off your computer and monitor 2 Plug the adapter into the connection from your ATI FireMV ATI FireP...

Page 17: ...ported using multiple graphics cards for more information consult the ATI Catalyst Control Center online help The following table lists the different ways you can connect displays to your card Display...

Page 18: ...10 Hardware Installation ATI FireMV 2400 ATI FirePro 2450 2008 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 19: ...o function If you install your ATI software using a product s installation CD Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 will be installed automatically If you download and install ATI software from the Internet how...

Page 20: ...5 Click Yes to the license agreement ATI Easy Install will start the Installation Wizard 6 Follow the wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation Select Express to install typical dr...

Page 21: ...ntinue The ATI Catalyst Install Manager dialog may prompt you to close all open applications if so do so 3 In the Software Install dialog click Install 4 Click Next ATI Easy Install will start the Ins...

Page 22: ...mation consult the HydraVision User s Guide or the online help available through the ATI Catalyst Control Center 14 Drivers and Software Installation ATI FireMV 2400 ATI FirePro 2450 2008 Advanced Mic...

Page 23: ...mary 4 To enable a monitor that is connected but disabled right click the numbered monitor icon you wish and choose Enable 5 To configure the display properties of a monitor left click the numbered mo...

Page 24: ...mple 1 for the primary display 2 for a secondary display 4 When configuring a secondary display select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option to enable the Windows desktop to stretch a...

Page 25: ...re they are applied The following configurations are available Basic View A simplified view of the features that includes wizards to quickly make changes Advanced View A powerful interface that enable...

Page 26: ...Control Center Hotkey Manager Accessing ATI Catalyst Control Center Help ATI Catalyst Control Center Help provides information on the features and concepts of your ATI FireMV ATI FirePro graphics card...

Page 27: ...Control Center on page 17 Accessing the Catalyst Control Panel The Catalyst Software Suite installs the ATI display tabs into the Windows Display Properties dialog These tabs are accessed through the...

Page 28: ...le display features ATI Displays The ATI Displays tab provides control over multi monitor features Here you can enable disable display devices and swap the assignment of Primary and Secondary displays...

Page 29: ...clone status for cloned desktops Save button Saves display device configuration schemes Enable Disable buttons If an enable disable button is green it indicates the device is enabled If it is red it i...

Page 30: ...nment of the Primary display at least one Secondary display and the Extended Desktop mode must be enabled Extended Desktop mode is enabled through the Windows Display Property dialog under Settings Fo...

Page 31: ...full screen 3D application environment Profiles for Indicates whether the profiles in the drop down list are for your Desktop or a full screen 3D environment Profiles drop down list Lists all of the...

Page 32: ...g the brightness adjusts the vertical position of the color curve Contrast slide Increases or decreases the color contrast of your desktop or full screen 3D application Changing the contrast adjusts t...

Page 33: ...the drop down list box 3 Click Apply or OK Hotkeys Color Hotkeys Some 3D applications automatically load their own color settings rather than those set through the ATI Color tab To use custom setting...

Page 34: ...Click the Hotkeys button to access the Color Hotkeys Settings dialog Assigning Color Hotkeys When assigning hotkeys be careful that the key combinations you choose do not conflict with those of other...

Page 35: ...tion it will overwrite an existing one automatically ATI OpenGL Tab The OpenGL tab provides access to OpenGL settings ATI OpenGL The ATI OpenGL tab allows you to configure 3D OpenGL settings including...

Page 36: ...he anti aliasing level SmoothVision Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic filtering uses a texture filtering technique that blends multiple texture samples together The number of samples taken when anisot...

Page 37: ...OpenGL Compatability Settings dialog where users can adjust the Z buffer depth and triple buffering options Use the Force Z buffer depth radio buttons to select a Z buffer depth of 24 or 16 bits or di...

Page 38: ...30 Catalyst Control Panel ATI FireMV 2400 ATI FirePro 2450 2008 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 39: ...customize the anti aliasing SmoothVision Anisotropic Filtering Anisotropic filtering uses a texture filtering technique that blends multiple texture samples together The number of samples taken when a...

Page 40: ...Disabled the driver will not support DXT texture formats thus reducing the number of texture formats supported Use the Alternate pixel center radio buttons to enable or disable this option This may el...

Page 41: ...When enabled improves the performance of WMV format video files Re activate all warning messages Reactivates any disabled graphics warning messages Enable ATI taskbar icon application Enables disable...

Page 42: ...ons for example 1280 1024 75 Hz using a digital DVI display This setting has no effect when using a DVI I to VGA adapter Alternate DVI operational mode Use this option if you are experiencing display...

Page 43: ...Click Save to save your hotkey configuration or Defaults to return to the default settings Mouse tracks rotation check box Select Mouse tracks rotation to rotate the mouse pointer to match the displa...

Page 44: ...otation tab itself insofar as it allows a hotkey combination to be assigned only once 1 Select the required rotation setting from the Configure HotKeys drop down list 2 Click on the Hotkey field and p...

Page 45: ...picture Hue slider Adjusts the pureness or tint of the red green and blue components of the color in the video image Gamma slider Adjusts the overall intensity of the video image Theatre Mode options...

Page 46: ...depth or higher to use this mode Same on all Video content is displayed on your Primary and Secondary display in exactly the same manner For example all displays will show video output in full screen...

Page 47: ...nu Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and press Enter Check the system configuration utility of your operating system for the interrupt assignments Contact ATI s Customer Care or your local techni...

Page 48: ...r data cable is digital only DVI D not integrated analog digital DVI I Refer to your monitor s documentation and contact your supplier or the manufacturer of the DFP monitor for information on how to...

Page 49: ...vice In case of problems check the system configuration utility of your operating system for the interrupt assignments Workstation Customer Care If you experience difficulties with your ATI FireMV ATI...

Page 50: ...arges to California will apply United Kingdom 44 0 1276 803299 English 10 30 17 00 CET Mon Fri Complimentary for registered users International and local toll charges to the U K will apply France 0800...

Page 51: ...n American Countries 1 905 882 3277 Portuguese Spanish 7 00AM 3 30PM EST Mon Fri English 7 00AM 7 00PM Mon Fri Complimentary for registered users International and local toll charges to Canada will ap...

Page 52: ...ping your product pack it securely show the RMA and serial number of the product on the outside and ship prepaid and insured AMD will not be held liable for damage or loss to the product in shipment S...

Page 53: ...urred by the person to whom this warranty extends or a third party Unauthorized repairs to an AMD board level product will void the warranty offered by AMD Technologies AMD reserves the right to refus...

Page 54: ...for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Complies with FCC 15 107 15 109 15 111 and 15 117 For further compliance information Advanced Micro Devices Inc 62 Forest Stre...

Page 55: ...s Inc VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information MIC Certification Information Class B Equipment Household purpose info telecommunications equipment As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for h...

Page 56: ...BSMI Certification Information 48 Reference ATI FireMV 2400 ATI FirePro 2450 2008 Advanced Micro Devices Inc...

Page 57: ...n the graphics processor and the computer can take place concurrently AGP is currently being phased out in favor of PCI Express PCIe Alpha Blending Alpha blending is used in 3D graphics to create tran...

Page 58: ...w two colors the black and white of a monochrome display Four bit color depth is capable of displaying 16 colors because there are only 16 different combinations of 4 bits 0000 0001 0010 to 1111 Sixte...

Page 59: ...ames DisplayPort DisplayPort is a digital display standard that became a VESA approved standard in May 2006 HDMI is aimed primarily at the consumer electronic market but DisplayPort was designed with...

Page 60: ...gher rates equals better more naturalistic performance for such things as games set in a 3D environment Sometimes abbreviated to fps Gamma Sometimes confused with brightness gamma actually refers to t...

Page 61: ...bandwidth consumed by the Z Buffer thereby increasing performance while also making the 3D environment more realistic Keyframe Interpolation This feature is also known as morphing In an animation a st...

Page 62: ...e The successor standard to the PCI and AGP bus standards with a significantly faster serial communications system further opening up bandwidth for more communications between such peripherals as grap...

Page 63: ...ween these holes is called the dot pitch SmartShader HD SmartShader HD contains advanced vertex and pixel shading capabilities A shader is a small program that runs on the GPU and describes how an ima...

Page 64: ...here it connects to another triangle and each vertex carries a considerable amount of information describing its coordinates in 3D space as well as its weight color texture coordinates fog and point s...

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