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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Before you begin installing your new ATI FireMV 2400/ATI FirePro 2450 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 2400/ATI FirePro 2450 System Requirements
Hardware
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AMD Athlon™/AMD Opteron™ or Intel®Pentium® 4/Xeon®
processor.
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128 MB of system memory; 256 MB 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/ATI FirePro 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.
Operating
System
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32- or 64-bit Windows Vista®.
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32- or 64-bit Windows® XP Home or 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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High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency display or
other VGA display.
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DVI digital flat-panel (DFP) display or digital CRT display.
Performing a Quick Installation
Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief instructions
for installing this ATI FireMV/ATI FirePro product.
Other users should refer to the detailed installation instructions, starting with
Hardware Installation on page 5.
1.
Uninstall the drivers and software for any installed graphics card(s).
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.
2.
Shut down and disconnect your computer system.
3.
Remove any installed graphics card(s).