User`s guide

Quick Installation 7
CHAPTER 2:
Installing Hardware
This chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your
FireGL™ card.
Quick Installation
Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief
instructions for installing the FireGL™ card in the shortest possible time.
To perform a quick installation
1 Uninstall the drivers and software for your old graphics card if you
have not already done so.
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 previously installed card.
4 Install your new FireGL™ card.
5 Reassemble and connect your computer system.
6 Install the FireGL™ drivers and configuration software from the ATI
Installation CD-ROM by doing one of the following:
• Run through the automatic
ATISETUP utility; or
•
Start > Run > X:\ATISETUP.EXE (where X is the drive letter of
your CD-ROM drive).
Detailed Installation
The following instructions will take you step by step through the
installation of your new FireGL™.