User`s guide

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Contents

Getting Started............................................................... 1

Using this Guide ............................................................................................ 2

Viewing the User's Guide Online........................................................... 3

Do you Need a Printout of the Online User's Guide?............................. 3

Customer Care ............................................................................................... 4

FireGL Card Features ........................................................................... 5

System Requirements and Tools ................................................................... 7

Quick Installation .......................................................................................... 8

Installing the Hardware and Software ......................... 9

Installing the Hardware ................................................................................. 9

Preparing your Computer ..................................................................... 10

Installing the Card ................................................................................ 14

Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation ...................... 20

Installing the Software................................................................................. 23

Before you Start: Information, Tips, and Hints.................................... 24

Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP ................ 25

Using Your FireGL Card.............................................. 27

Using Two Monitors.................................................................................... 29

Using the DualScreen Tab .................................................................. 30

Changing the Video Settings ....................................................................... 31

How to Switch to the Display Properties ............................................. 31

Setting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate............................. 31

Adjusting the Monitor Display............................................................. 33

Using Application Profiles and Advanced Functions.................................. 36

Configuring Application Profiles ......................................................... 36

Setting Advanced Functions................................................................. 39