All-In-Wonder® X1800 Series Installation and Setup User’s Guide P/N 137-70993-10
ii Copyright © 2005, ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. ATI, the ATI logo, and ATI product and product-feature names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. All other company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, performance and specifications are subject to change without notice. Product may not be exactly as shown in diagrams.
iii L IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • • • • • • • • • • • Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhered to.
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1 Table of Contents Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements Before You Begin Record Your Serial and Part Numbers Update Your PCI Express® Chipset Drivers Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 2 2 2 3 4 Installing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Color Monitor Properties Component Video Properties Digital Panel Properties Hotkeys Manager ATI Overdrive 3 Profiles Manager Preferences Help 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 28 Using TV Display and Capture Features . . . . . . . 29 Using TV Out Viewing Your PC’s Display on a TV Connecting to a TV Starting Windows® with TV Display Enabled Using and Adjusting TV Display Features TV Display Hardware Restrictions Using a Monitor vs.
3 Obtaining Warranty Service Getting Additional Accessories Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information Industry Canada Compliance Statement CE Compliance Information Informations de conformité de la CE Electrical Safety Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance 45 45 45 45 46 46 46 46 47 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Welcome to the convergence of your PC with TV and video. The All-InWonder® X1800 Series of graphics cards add TV, Personal Video Recording, and powerful video acceleration to your PC. TV-on-Demand™ and several other software features are included to enhance your television experience. When attached to a video camera, your All-In-Wonder® X1800 Series can add time-lapse video recording to your PC for security applications.
2 System Requirements System Requirements Hardware • • • • Intel® Pentium® 4, AMD Athlon®, or compatible 256 MB of system memory; 512 MB or more for best performance Motherboard with free PCI Express® slot and correct PCI Express® chipset-driver CD-ROM drive (for software installation) 450 watt or greater power supply recommended Operating System • • Windows® XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 2) Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (MCE) Monitor • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency
Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 3 Write these numbers down before installing your new ATI product. Update Your PCI Express® Chipset Drivers Your All-In-Wonder® X1800 card uses the PCI Express® bus, and it requires drivers that enable the PCI Express® functionality for your motherboard’s chipset. Ensure you have installed the latest PCI Express® chipset drivers before replacing your current graphics card.
4 Record Your Serial and Part Numbers Intel Technologies support.intel.com General Motherboard/chipset information www.motherboards.org ATI www.ati.com Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers To ensure the successful installation of your new All-In-Wonder® X1800 card, you must uninstall the drivers for the existing graphics card before removing it from your computer.
Quick Installation 5 CHAPTER 2: Installing Hardware This chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your new All-in-Wonder® X1800 Series graphics card. Quick Installation For experienced users and system administrators, follow these brief instructions for installing your All-In-Wonder® X1800 card in the shortest possible time. Installation Steps 1 Uninstall the drivers and software for your old graphics card.
6 Detailed Installation n All-In-Wonder® X1800 Graphics Card Installing the All-in-Wonder® X1800 Series graphics card 1 Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer’s power cord and disconnect all cables from the back of your computer. L 3 WARNING - Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard. Remove the computer cover.
Connecting Additional Power 7 If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing the cover. L 4 WARNING - Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis. Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from your computer. Note: If your computer has an on-board graphics capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, see your computer documentation.
8 Connecting Additional Power Graphics Card Installation 1 All-in-Wonder® X1800 Series Graphics Card 2 Power Supply 3 6-pin Power Cable Connector 4 6-pin Power Connection 5 Power connector to Graphics Card 6 Power connector to Power Supply Connecting Display Devices The following connections are available: • VGA — for standard VGA monitors. • DVI-I — for digital flat-panel displays. You can connect an analog CRT display using an optional DVI-I-to-VGA adapter, as shown.
Connecting Additional Power 9 n Male VGA connector leading to analog monitor o DVI to VGA adapter p Female DVI connection Turning on the System L WARNING - Turn on your monitor before you turn on your computer. Failure to do so could damage your monitor. If you have properly installed your graphics card, operating system messages will appear once the boot procedure is finished. Your monitor will be running in a basic video mode.
10 Input and Output Adapters Input and Output Adapters Your All-In-Wonder® X1800 uses input and output adapters that let you connect audio and video devices to the card (for example, TV, VCR, or camcorder). L Your All-In-Wonder® X1800 card uses a digital audio path. The card’s audio output does not require a separate connection to your sound card to hear the audio accompanying your video output. This section outlines the configuration to use for a variety of situations.
Input and Output Adapters 11 2 Cable with S-Video plug at each end. 3 Cables with RCA plug at each end, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer. 4 ATI Input Adapter. 5 Input / Output connector. 6 All-In-Wonder® X1800 card. Watching PC Output on a TV and Recording on a VCR Use the ATI output adapter to connect a TV, camcorder, or VCR to your All-In-Wonder® X1800 card, as shown. RF1 Cable TV connection - Analog (and DVB-T where available). RF2 Cable FM Radio connection.
12 Input and Output Adapters 1 Typical VCR or camcorder audio and video input connectors. Use composite video in or S-Video in; S-Video will provide better results. To use your TV as a display, you must enable TV Out . 2 Cables with RCA plug at each end, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer. 3 Cable with S-Video plug at each end. 4 ATI Output Adapter. You can snap the adapters together for convenient placement and use. 5 Input / Output connector 6 All-In-Wonder® X1800 card.
Input and Output Adapters 13 1 Input / Output Adapter. 2 All-In-Wonder® X1800 card. 3 ATI HD Output Adapter. 4 Cables with RCA plug at each end, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer. 5 Typical HDTV video inputs. Note: Input and output cable lengths should not exceed 50 feet (15m). Y = Green Pb = Blue Pr = Red 6 Cable with mini-stereo plug at each end, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer, for connecting PC speakers (optional).
14 Input and Output Adapters 1 ATI input adapter used with earlier All-in-Wonder® products. 2 RF1 F-connector for cable TV input. 3 RF2 F-connector for cable FM radio input. 4 ATI input connector used with earlier All-in-Wonder® products. 5 S-Vide connector 6 Input / Output connector. 7 All-In-Wonder® X1800 card. Using the SCART Connector SCART is an acronym for “Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs”.
Input and Output Adapters 15 VCRs, DVD players, personal computers, and set-top boxes. It is sometimes referred to as Péritel or the Euroconnector. Your All-In-Wonder® X1800 comes with a SCART adaptor for connecting to compatible equipment as shown. 1 All-In-Wonder® X1800 card. 2 Input / Output connector.
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Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 17 CHAPTER 3: Installing Software This chapter will guide you through the installation of the drivers and software associated with your All-In-Wonder® X1800 graphics card. Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® You will need to install the All-In-Wonder® X1800 drivers and software in the following cases: • After you have installed the card in your system. • After you have reinstalled or upgraded your operating system. This procedure applies to Windows® XP.
18 HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 2 Run the ATISETUP utility. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive after the operating system has started. If your CDROM auto-run is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically: a) Click the Start button in the task bar. b) Click Run. c) Select ATISETUP.EXE from the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. d) Click OK. 3 Click Install under Software Install.
Monitor Configuration 19 For more information consult the HydraVision™ user’s guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. Monitor Configuration Once the drivers and software have been installed, you can configure your monitor.. L Warning - Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by your monitor may damage your monitor. Consult your monitor’s documentation if necessary.
20 Starting the ATI Multimedia Center 4 Click OK. Starting the ATI Multimedia Center The LaunchPad provides a convenient way to start all your Multimedia Center features — just click the one you want. LaunchPad opens automatically when you start your computer. L To disable this feature, right-click LaunchPad, and clear the Load on Startup option in the drop-down menu.
Launching Catalyst™ Control Center 21 CHAPTER 4: Catalyst™ Control Center The Catalyst™ Control Center is a graphical user application providing access to the display features contained within the installed ATI hardware and software. Use the Catalyst™ Control Center to fine-tune your graphics settings, enable or disable connected display devices, and change the orientation of your desktop. Many of the features show you a preview of the changes before they are applied.
22 Launching Catalyst™ Control Center Other Quick Launch Access Points Launching Catalyst™ Control Center from ATI Multimedia Center™ You can also access the Catalyst™ Control Center while an ATI Multimedia Center™ application, like TV Player, is running. Simply click the Catalyst™ Control Center icon in the multi-media application’s control panel, if available. Launching Catalyst™ Control Center Using Hot Keys You can press a predefined key (like F7) or combination of keys (like Ctrl+A).
Displays Manager 23 Displays Manager The Displays Manager aspect is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop. Use the Displays Manager aspect to quickly change your display setup, arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment, and enable TV Out. Those new to the Catalyst™ Control Center may use the Basic View wizard to help you configure your display preferences.
24 Video Catalyst™ Control Center: Advanced View Video Use the Video aspect to use preconfigured profiles that best match your viewing environment. Switch to the Advanced view to manually adjust video overlay and choose a preferred viewing mode, such as Widescreen or Fullscreen modes. To access the Video aspect • Select Video in either Standard or Advanced View. Display Options The Display Options aspect gives you additional control to optimize performance of OpenGL® and Direct 3D® applications.
Monitor Properties 25 If you are using an older TV or one that has non-standard inputs that may not be automatically detected, use Force TV Detection. When a TV is detected using this method, it appears in the Displays Manager aspect and can be configured as required. However, some features that rely on automatic detection, such as extended desktop, will not be supported. To access the Display Options aspect • Select Display Options in Advanced View.
26 Digital Panel Properties • Advanced To access the Component Video Properties aspect • Select Component Video Properties in Advanced View. Digital Panel Properties Use the Digital Panel Properties aspect to configure the DVI settings and Image Scaling to improve image quality without impacting performance. Use HDTV Support to add EDID information (containing information about the capabilities of the display) about your connected HDTV display to the Force button in Displays Manager.
Profiles Manager 27 Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recommended the ATI Overdrive 3 aspect speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your specific requirements. Finally, the ATI Overdrive 3 aspect can be configured to run when the computer is booted or only when running 3D applications.
28 Help • Show Toolbar Text • Select a Language • Select a Skin To access Preferences • Click Preferences in the Catalyst™ Control Center. Help Use the Catalyst™ Control Center Help feature to access the comprehensive online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the installed Catalyst™ Control Center version information. To access Help • Click the Help button in the Catalyst™ Control Center Dashboard. or • Press the F1 key at any time to get specific help on the feature or aspect you are using.
Using TV Out 29 CHAPTER 5: Using TV Display and Capture Features Using TV Out Your All-In-Wonder® X1800 has TV Out capability. It also supports YPbPr component video output. For European customers, SCART-out is supported and included on the Input/Output connector. Viewing Your PC’s Display on a TV You can attach your graphics card to a TV and monitor at the same time. You can also connect it to your VCR and record your monitor’s display.
30 Using TV Out During start up, your All-In-Wonder® X1800 will go through a sequence of mode settings, during which your TV display will remain blank. This process takes only a few seconds and programs the TV display. To enable or disable the TV display 1 Access the Windows® Control Panel. Double-click Display. 2 Click the Settings tab and then the Advanced button. 3 Click the ATI Displays tab. Click the TV button. 4 Click the enable button 5 Click OK or Apply to save the changes.
Using TV Out 31 caused by the changes your All-In-Wonder® X1800 makes in order to render your desktop display on a TV screen. Use the controls available on the Adjustments tab on the Monitor Properties page (accessible by clicking on the Monitor button on the ATI Displays tab) to adjust the display on your monitor only. Click the TV button to adjust the TV display only. Viewing Text on a TV A TV is designed primarily to show moving images. The large dot pitch of a TV will yield poor quality static images.
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33 CHAPTER 6: Using Multiple Displays This chapter describes how to attach multiple monitors to your All-InWonder® X1800 card, as well as the allowable multi-display configurations. Connecting Your Monitors Your All-In-Wonder® X1800 provides hardware support for one DVI-I monitor or two VGA monitors using the optional DVI-I-to-VGA adapter. A TV can also be used to expand your desktop by using the S-Video out.
34 Connections and Adapters for the All-In-Wonder® X1800 Card X Standard VGA Monitor Connector. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the supplied DVI-I-to-VGA adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug your monitor cable into the adapter. Y DVI-I-to-VGA Adapter (if necessary). Z DVI-I Backplate Connection. To connect a flat panel, plug the monitor’s DVI-I connector directly into the DVI-I connection.
Display Configurations 35 Refer to your Windows online help and documentation for further information on using the Settings tab. L When you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary. Any additional monitors will be designated as Secondary. Display Configurations Your All-In-Wonder® X1800 graphics card provides dual display functionality and TV Out. The following table lists the different ways you can connect displays to your card.
36 MulTView™ Display Configuration Connector(s) Used Comments CRT display + CRT display VGA connector + DVI-I connector with DVI-I-to-VGA adapter The DVI-I connector can support a CRT display using the DVI-I-to-VGA adapter CRT display + DFP display + TV VGA connector + DVI-I connector + S-Video Out The TV display will “clone” the image of one of the other two displays CRT display + DFP display + HDTV VGA connector + DVI-I connector + HDTV (YPrPb) output cable UNSUPPORTED CONFIGURATION CRT displ
MulTView™ 37 • Picture in Picture (PiP): When the main video window is in fullscreen, the MulTView™ PiP video window is embedded in the main window. It can be positioned in the top/bottom left or top/ bottom right of the main window. • Picture outside Picture (PoP): If you use only one monitor, the main and MulTView™ video windows can be displayed in separate windows. If you use dual monitors, you can drag the MulTView™ window to the secondary monitor.
38 MulTView™ MulTView™ Audio Requirements If you have one audio card or an integrated audio chip, you must connect one audio path internally (CD-In, for example) and the other externally (Line-In, for example). If you have two audio cards or one audio card and an integrated audio chip, you can connect both audio paths internally, externally, or one internally and the other externally.
Troubleshooting 39 CHAPTER 7: Reference This chapter provides information on troubleshooting, where to get additional accessories, how to register your product, plus warranty and compliance information. Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. ATI’s documentation contains helpful installation/configuration tips and other valuable feature information. Please contact your dealer for more advanced troubleshooting information.
40 Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution No Display • • • • • Screen Defects Appear • • Check that the card is seated properly in its expansion slot. Ensure that the monitor cable is securely fastened to the card. Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your mother board. For more information, consult your computer’s manual or manufacturer.
Product Registration 41 HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution The colors on my TV display are incorrect • Ensure that the connections between the Component Video Adapter and your HDTV are correct (Y=Green, Pb=Blue, Pr=Red). There is no display on my TV • Your TV will not display anything until Windows starts; this may take several minutes. Set your TV to YPbPr input. Ensure that the HDTV Component Video Adapter is properly connected, then restart your computer.
42 Customer Care If you require further assistance with your product, the following Customer Care options are available: Service Availability Language Access Online 24/7 English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German ati.com English 1-877-284-1566 (toll-free) or Mail Telephone US & Canada 9:00AM 7:00PM EST. Monday to Friday. or ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Limited Product Warranty and Guideline for Obtaining Warranty Service 43 • ATI Customer Care is unable to assist with refunds, returns, or exchange specific inquiries. If resolving the problem being experienced is critical to your decision to keep the product, it is your responsibility to ensure that you know and are within the period of time your reseller will allow for refunds, returns or exchange. • ATI is not responsible for any expense incurred accessing Customer Care.
44 Limited Product Warranty and Guideline for Obtaining Warranty Service Warranty Exclusions and Limitations THIS WARRANTY IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO NEW PRODUCT SERIES RELEASED BY ATI AFTER AUGUST 31, 2005. PRODUCTS RELEASED PRIOR TO THIS DATE ARE SUBJECT TO THE PREVIOUS WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS WARRANTY IS ONLY APPLICABLE IF PRODUCT REGISTRATION IS RECEIVED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE THE PRODUCT IS PURCHASED. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS WARRANTY, YOU MUST REGISTER AT www.ati.
Getting Additional Accessories 45 warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety, they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights that may vary depending on the law of the applicable jurisdiction. Obtaining Warranty Service Please review the online “help” resources referred to in the accompanying documentation before seeking warranty service.
46 FCC Compliance Information • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Industry Canada Compliance Statement ICES-003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FCC Compliance Information 47 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance This product was manufactured by ATI Technologies Inc.
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49 Index Numerics 102 part number 3D 24, 27 480i 41 480p 41 720p 41 A accessories 45 adapters 2 compatibility with earlier products input and output 10 13 Advanced View 23, 24, 25, 26 ATI Overdrive 3 26 ATISETUP utility 19 B Basic View 23 brightness 25, 40 C Catalyst Control Center 21, 26, 27, Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) 26 Color 19, 25, 40 Compliance Information 45 compliance information 39 Component Video Properties 25 configuration primary monitor 19 configuration tips 39 contrast 25, 31, 40 TV displa
50 Digital Panel properties 26 Direct 3D 24 Display Configurations 35 display configurations 35 Display Data Channel (DDC) 25 Display Detection Options 24 Display devices 8 connecting display devices multiple 33 Display Options 24 displaying PC output on HDTV 12 displaying PC output on TV 11 Displays Manager 23 Dot pitch 31 dot pitch 31 driver installation 17 drivers installing 17 uninstalling 4 DVI 26 DVI-I 40 E EazyLook ™ 38 Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) 26 F FCC Compliance 45 Force T
51 HydraVision ™ 18 HYDRAVISION™ 18 I Industry Canada Compliance input and output adapters 10 input/output adapter 13 Installation detailed 46 6 installation tips 39 M Multimedia Center starting 20 multi-monitor 23 multiple displays MulTView ™ 36 33 audio requirements 38 Picture in Picture, Picture outside Picture TV Wonder ™ 36 O OpenGL 24 P PCIe drivers chipset drivers 3 Picture in Picture 36 Picture outside Picture 36 Preferences 27 Product Registration 41 profiles 27 Profiles Manager 27 R rec
52 T Troubleshooting 39, 41 41 troubleshooting 39 TV 23, 25, 29, 30, 31, 41 MulTView ™ 36 TV display 29, 31 contrast 31 games 31 hardware restrictions 30 horizontal size 31 TV Out 29, 30 TV Wonder ™ 36 HDTV adapter V Video 24, 25, 26, 40, 41 W Warranty 42 warranty 39 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance watch movies on PC record video from VCR or camcorder Widescreen mode 24 Windows 19, 41 Windows Advanced Options Menu Windows XP 39 Wizard 23 Y YPbPr 41 10 39 47