TACHYON Series Graphics Card User's Guide Revision 3.0 Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of TYAN. While we take every care in the preparation of this document, we cannot guarantee the correctness of all the content. Our products undergo continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Trademarks All trademarks and Registered Trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. i Important Safety Precautions Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any piece of electronic component. 1. Keep this User's Guide for future reference. 2. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 3. Lay this equipment on a stable, flat surface before setting it up. 4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection; hence they protect the equipment from overheating. 5. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 6. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on the power cord. 7. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module. 8. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. 9. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause an electrical shock. 10. If any of the following situations arise, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the equipment The equipment has been exposed to moisture The equipment has not functioned properly or in accordance with the User's Guide The equipment was dropped and damaged The equipment has obvious signs of breakage 11. DO NOT LEAVE THE EQUIPMENT IN AN UNCONDITIONED ENVIRONMENT WITH A STORAGE TEMPERATURE OF 60°C (140 °F) OR ABOVE. IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. ii FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connecting the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and, (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice to user: Changes or modifications to this product not approved by the party responsible for FCC compliance could void your authority to operate this equipment. In order for an installation of this product to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B device, shielded cables must be used for the connection of any devices external to this product. CE Information EMC Directive 89/336/ EEC and Amendment 92/31/ECC, Class B Digital Device EN 50081-1, Generic Emissions Standard for Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial Products (EN 55022/CISPR 22, Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics Information Technology Equipment) Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. EN 50082-1, Generic Immunity Standard for Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial Products (IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4) For further compliance information, please send requests to tachyon@tyan.com. iii iv Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 1 Item Checklist.................................................................................................................................. 1 Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 2 Tachyon G9000 series ................................................................................................................ 2 Tachyon G9700 series ................................................................................................................ 2 Tachyon G9500 series ................................................................................................................ 3 Tachyon G9200 series ................................................................................................................ 3 System Requirement ....................................................................................................................... 4 Features............................................................................................................................................ 4 Tachyon G9000 / G9200 series .................................................................................................. 4 Tachyon G9700 / G9500 series .................................................................................................. 5 CATALYSTTM Software Suite ....................................................................................................... 6 Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming Experience.......................................................................... 6 Direct 3D® and OpenGL® .......................................................................................................... 6 HYDRAVISIONTM..................................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware and Software............................................................................................. 7 Uninstalling your current video card and driver ......................................................................... 8 Installing Your Tachyon Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 9 To install your card..................................................................................................................... 9 Windows® "New Hardware Found"............................................................................................ 13 To identify new hardware in Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 or Windows®XP............................................................................................................................ 13 Installing the ATI Driver for Windows® 98 /Windows® Me/Windows® 2000/ Windows® XP 13 Chapter 3 Multiple Displays(optional) ............................................................................................................ 15 Connecting Your Monitor(s)........................................................................................................ 15 Display Configurations ................................................................................................................. 15 Chapter 4 CATALYSTTM Software Suite ....................................................................................................... 17 ATI Displays Tab .......................................................................................................................... 17 Enabling/Disabling Secondary Displays (optional) ................................................................. 17 Enabling Extended Desktop Mode (optional) .......................................................................... 18 Dynamic Display Reassignment (optional).............................................................................. 18 Virtually Repositioning Your Displays (optional) .................................................................... 19 ATI Color Tab............................................................................................................................... 20 ATI Options Tab ........................................................................................................................... 22 ATI Overlay Tab........................................................................................................................... 23 Video Overlay .......................................................................................................................... 23 Clone Mode Settings ................................................................................................................ 25 Chapter 5 Direct 3D® Control Panel............................................................................................................... 27 Main and Custom Settings ........................................................................................................... 27 Direct 3D®Compatibility Settings................................................................................................ 30 Chapter 6 OpenGL® Control Panel ................................................................................................................ 31 v Main and Custom Settings ........................................................................................................... 31 OpenGL® Compatibility Settings................................................................................................. 34 Chapter 7 SMARTGARTTM ............................................................................................................................. 35 Set AGP Settings...................................................................................................................... 35 Fast Write ................................................................................................................................. 35 Retest All.................................................................................................................................. 36 Chapter 8 Using TV Out................................................................................................................................... 37 View your PC's display on a TV .............................................................................................. 37 Connecting to a TV or a VCR...................................................................................................... 37 Starting Windows® with TV Display Enabled.......................................................................... 38 Using SCART Connectors for European TVs .......................................................................... 39 How To Enable/Disable The TV Display ................................................................................. 39 How TV Display Cannot Be Used ........................................................................................... 40 Using a Monitor vs. Using the TV Display .............................................................................. 40 Adjusting Monitor Display....................................................................................................... 40 Viewing Text on a TV .............................................................................................................. 40 Reducing Edge Distortion ........................................................................................................ 41 Changing Display Configurations ............................................................................................ 42 Changing TV Format................................................................................................................ 42 Using Games and Applications ................................................................................................ 43 Appendix 1 --- Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................................................................... 44 Appendix 2 --- Acronyms.................................................................................................................................. 45 If you would like to download our Multi-Language User's Guide, please refer to ou ...