User`s guide

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CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
Your ATI FireGL card is an advanced workstation 3D graphics
accelerator based on a high-bandwidth, parallel pipeline
geometry and rendering architecture. The card delivers
workstation-class performance to designers, engineers and
animators, running the leading OpenGL and DirectX
applications
Features of your FireGL workstation graphics accelerator:
• Real-time photo-realistic rendering and animation
• Stable and reliable software support for Windows® and
Linux® platforms
• Optimized support for the leading workstation applications
• SMARTSHADER™ technology for creating complex visual
effects
• SMOOTHVISION™ technology for advanced full-scene
anti-aliasing
IN THIS CHAPTER...
■ Using this Guide on page 2
■ FireGL Card Features on page 5
■ System Requirements and Tools on
page 7
■ Quick Installation on page 8