® All-in-Wonder ® X800 PCI Express Installation and Setup User’s Guide P/N 137-70971-10
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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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v 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vi Other Quick Launch Access Points Displays Manager Video Display Options Color Monitor Properties Component Video Properties Digital Panel Properties Hotkeys Manager ATI Overdrive 3 Profiles Manager Preferences Help 20 21 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 Using TV Display and Capture Features . . . . . . .
vii Limitations 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 44 44 45 45 45 46 46 46 46
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1 CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Welcome to the convergence of your PC with TV and video. The All-inWonder® X800 PCI Express® Series of graphics cards add TV, Personal Video Recording, and powerful video acceleration to your PC. TV-onDemand™ and several other software features are included to enhance your television experience. When attached to a video camera, your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® 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. 128 MB of system memory; 256 MB or more for best performance Motherboard with free PCI Express® slot and correct PCI Express® chipset-driver CD-ROM drive (for installation software).
Before You Begin 3 Y 102 part number (P/N) Write these numbers down before installing your new ATI product. Update Your PCI Express® Chipset Drivers Your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® 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 Before You Begin Acer Laboratories (ALI) www.ali.com.tw Silicon Integrated Systems (SIS) www.sis.com Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) www.amd.com 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® X800 PCI Express® 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 All-inWonder® X800 PCI Express® card. Quick Installation For experienced users and system administrators, follow these brief instructions for installing your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® 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® X800 PCI Express® Graphics Card Installing the 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 To avoid possible damage to the motherboard, wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord. 3 Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing the cover.
Detailed Installation 7 5 Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from your computer. L 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. 6 Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal backplate cover. 7 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 8 Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely.
8 Detailed Installation 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. Higher refresh rates are not available at this stage of the installation.
Input and Output Adapters 9 Input and Output Adapters Your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® 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® X800 PCI Express® 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.
10 Input and Output Adapters 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® X800 PCI Express® 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® X800 PCI Express® card, as shown. RF1 Cable TV connection - Analog (and DVB-T where available).
Input and Output Adapters 11 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.
12 Input and Output Adapters 1 Input / Output Adapter. 2 All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® 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).
Input and Output Adapters 13 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® X800 PCI Express® card. Using the SCART Connector SCART is an acronym for “Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs”.
14 Input and Output Adapters VCRs, DVD players, personal computers, and set-top boxes. It is sometimes referred to as Péritel or the Euroconnector. Your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® comes with a SCART adaptor for connecting to compatible equipment as shown. 1 All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card. 2 Input / Output connector.
Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 15 CHAPTER 3: Installing Software This chapter will guide you through the installation of the drivers and software associated with your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® graphics card. Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® You will need to install the All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® 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.
16 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 CDROM drive after the operating system has started. If your CD-ROM 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 17 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.
18 Starting the ATI Multimedia Center 3 Browse to ATISETUP.EXE on the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM. 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 19 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.
20 Launching Catalyst™ Control Center Launching Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Start Menu From the windows task bar, click the Start button: • For Windows® XP, point to All Programs > ATI 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.
Displays Manager 21 Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog 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 Standard View wizard to help you configure your display preferences.
22 Displays Manager Catalyst™ Control Center: Standard View Catalyst™ Control Center: Advanced View
Video 23 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.
24 Monitor Properties Monitor Properties Use the Monitor Properties aspect to configure your Display Data Channel (DDC) monitor’s attributes, to display information about the connected monitor, and adjust the output display’s position and size. Note: Catalyst™ Control Center loads aspects dynamically based on what device is attached to the graphics card.
Hotkeys Manager 25 Note: Catalyst™ Control Center loads aspects dynamically based on what device is attached to the graphics card. If you have standard display device such as a CRT monitor or flat panel display Monitor Properties will appear instead of Digital Panel Properties. The latter is designed for use with such devices as HDTV displays.
26 Profiles Manager To access the ATI Overdrive 3 aspect • Select ATI Overdrive 3 in the Catalyst™ Control Center advanced view. Profiles Manager Use profiles to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Define and save into a profile your own personal video settings that can be quickly activated manually, through a hot key, or by file association. Note: A profile applies to a specific graphics card.
Help 27 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.
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Using TV Out 29 CHAPTER 5: Using TV Display and Capture Features Using TV Out Your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® has TV Out capability. It also supports YPbPr component video output. For European customers, SCARTout 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® X800 PCI Express® 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 Adjusting Monitor Display The size of the display on your monitor may become smaller and not perfectly centered when you have TV display enabled. These effects are caused by the changes your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® 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.
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33 CHAPTER 6: Using Multiple Displays This chapter describes how to attach multiple monitors to your All-inWonder® X800 PCI Express® card, as well as the allowable multi-display configurations. Connecting Your Monitors Your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® 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® X800 PCI Express® 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 3 Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 4 Set the Screen Resolution and Color Quality as appropriate for the second monitor. Click Apply or OK to apply these new values. 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.
36 Display Configurations Display Configuration Connector(s) Used Comments DFP display + TV DVI-I connector + S-Video out DFP display + HDTV DVI-I connector + S-Video Out to HDTV (YPrPb) cable CRT display + DFP display VGA connector + DVI-I connector 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 d
MulTView™ 37 Display Configuration Connector(s) Used Comments European TV + TV SCART + TV (S-Video / composite video) UNSUPPORTED CONFIGURATION MulTView™ If you have an All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Series Series card and an ATI TV Wonder™ PCI card installed in the same system, MulTView™ lets you watch a different channel in a secondary video window. You can record video from your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Series while you watch another channel on the TV Wonder™.
38 MulTView™ To close MulTView™, click the Close button or right-click the control panel or the video panel, and in the Feature menu, click Multview, and then click Show. To change the location of the MulTView™ window When the main video window is in full screen, right-click the control panel or the video panel, click Multview, click Location, and then click the position you want: Top-Left, Top-Right, Bottom-Right, or Bottom-Left.
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 General Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Operating System Warns that Video Card Isn’t Properly Configured • • Check the driver installation and make sure that all software is correctly loaded corresponding to your operating system and applications. Re-install the ATI drivers for your All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® card.
42 Customer Care Customer Care For detailed instructions on how to use your ATI product, refer to the Online User’s Guide included on your ATI installation CD-ROM. 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.
Warranty Information 43 ATI Customer Care will work to resolve your issue and help you to get your ATI product up and running. If your issue is not resolved, our technicians will determine whether the difficulty you are experiencing is the result of the ATI product, whether your product contains a defect, and whether your product is under warranty. • ATI Customer Care is unable to assist with refunds, returns, or exchange specific inquiries.
44 Getting Additional Accessories • Standard warranty service consists of repair upon receipt. • ATI reserves the right to replace the product with a serviced product at their sole discretion at any time. • You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to ATI. ATI plays the cost of returning the product to you. Products which are repaired under warranty are guaranteed for the remainder of the original warranty period. Repairing or exchanging a product does not start a new warranty period.
Compliance Information 45 Compliance Information This section details the compliance information for this product. FCC Compliance Information This All-in-Wonder® X800 PCI Express® Series product complies with FCC Rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
46 FCC Compliance Information CE Compliance Information EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and amendments 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, Class B Digital Device EN 55022:2003/CISPR 22 Class B, Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics Information Technology Equipment.
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49 Index Numerics 102 part number 3D 23, 26 480i 41 480p 41 720p 41 A accessories 44 adapters 2 compatibility with earlier products input and output 9 12 Advanced View 21, 23, 24 ATI Overdrive 3 25 ATISETUP utility 17 B Basic View 21 brightness 23, 40 C Catalyst Control Center 19, 25, 26, Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) 25 Color 17, 23, 40 Compliance Information 45 compliance information 39 Component Video Properties 24 configuration primary monitor 17 configuration tips 39 contrast 23, 31, 40 TV display 31
50 Digital Panel properties 24 Direct 3D 23 Display Configurations 35 display configurations 35 Display Data Channel (DDC) 24 Display Detection Options 23 Display devices 7 connecting display devices multiple 33 Display Options 23 displaying PC output on HDTV 11 displaying PC output on TV 10 Displays Manager 21 Dot pitch 31 dot pitch 31 driver installation 15 drivers installing 15 uninstalling 4 DVI 24 DVI-I 40 E EazyLook ™ 38 Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) 24 F FCC Compliance 45 Force T
51 HydraVision ™ 16 HYDRAVISION™ 16 I Industry Canada Compliance input and output adapters 9 input/output adapter 12 Installation detailed 45 6 installation tips 39 M Multimedia Center starting 18 multi-monitor 21 multiple displays MulTView ™ 37 33 audio requirements 38 Picture in Picture, Picture outside Picture TV Wonder ™ 37 O OpenGL 23 P PCIe drivers chipset drivers 3 Picture in Picture 37 Picture outside Picture 37 Preferences 26 Product Registration 41 profiles 26 Profiles Manager 26 R reco
52 T Troubleshooting 39, 41 41 troubleshooting 39 TV 21, 23, 29, 30, 31, 41 MulTView ™ 37 TV display 29, 31 contrast 31 games 31 hardware restrictions 30 horizontal size 31 TV Out 29, 30 TV Wonder ™ 37 HDTV adapter V Video 23, 24, 41 W Warranty 43 warranty 39 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance 46 watch movies on PC record video from VCR or camcorder Widescreen mode 23 Windows 17, 41 Windows Advanced Options Menu Windows XP 39 Wizard 21 Y YPbPr 41 9 39
