Ati-technologies X1900 SERIES User Manual

All-In-Wonder®X1900 SeriesInstallation and SetupUser’s GuideP/N 137-71028-10

2 System RequirementsSystem RequirementsPersonal video recorder with real-time video compressionRemote Wonder™ USB remote control (optional)AC-3 digi

Before You Begin 3Before You BeginBefore you begin installing your new All-in-Wonder® X1900 Series graphics card, please do the following.Record Your

4 Before You BeginDetermining the motherboard chipset1 Open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select System; in Windows® XP’s Category View,

Before You Begin 5Uninstall Previous Graphics Card DriversTo ensure the successful installation of your new All-in-Wonder® X1900 card, you must uninst

6 Before You Begin

Quick Installation 7CHAPTER 2: Installing HardwareThis chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your new All-in-Wonder® X1900 Serie

8 Detailed InstallationDetailed InstallationThe following instructions will take you step by step through the installation of your new All-in-Wonder®

Connecting Additional Power 93 Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing the cover.4 Unscrew or unf

10 Connecting Additional PowerNote: All-in-Wonder® X1900 Series graphics cards that require connection to the computer’s power supply will have a pow

Connecting Additional Power 11Connecting Display DevicesThe following connections are available:• VGA — for standard VGA monitors.• DVI-I — for digita

ii Copyright © 2005, ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.ATI, the ATI logo, and ATI product and product-feature names are trademarks and/or reg

12 Input and Output AdaptersTurning on the SystemIf you have properly installed your graphics card, operating system messages will appear once the bo

Input and Output Adapters 13Watching PC Output on a TV and Recording on a VCRUse the ATI output adapter to connect a TV, camcorder, or VCR to your All

14 Input and Output Adapters RF1 Cable TV connection - Analog (and DVB-T where available).RF2 Cable FM Radio connection.1 Typical VCR or camcorder au

Input and Output Adapters 15Watching your PC Output on High-definition TV Use the ATI output adapter to connect a high definition TV (North America on

16 Input and Output AdaptersCompatibility with Earlier All-in-Wonder® ProductsIf you have input and output devices connected to an earlier All-in-Won

Input and Output Adapters 171 ATI input adapter used with earlier All-in-Wonder® products.2RF1 F-connector for cable TV input.3RF2 F-connector for c

18 Input and Output AdaptersUsing the SCART ConnectorSCART is an acronym for “Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorécepteurs et Télévise

Input and Output Adapters 194 SCART compatible TV, VCR, Camcorder5 PC sound card6 Cable with mini-stereo plug at each end, available separately from a

20 Input and Output Adapters

Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 19CHAPTER 3: Installing Software and DriversThis chapter will guide you through the installation of the dr

iiiLIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.• Reta

20 HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management2 Run the ATISETUP utility. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation

Monitor Configuration 21For more information consult the HydraVision™ user’s guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM.Monitor ConfigurationOnce t

22 Starting the ATI Multimedia Center3 Browse to ATISETUP.EXE on the root directory of the ATI Installation CD-ROM.4 Click OK.Starting the ATI Multim

Launching Catalyst™ Control Center 23CHAPTER 4: Catalyst™ Control Center The Catalyst™ Control Center is a graphical user application providing access

24 Launching Catalyst™ Control CenterLaunching Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Start MenuFrom the windows task bar, click the Start button:• For W

25Displays ManagerThe Displays Manager aspect is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop. Use the Displa

26 Catalyst™ Control Center: Standard View

Video 27VideoUse the Video aspect to use preconfigured profiles that best match your viewing environment. Switch to the Advanced view to manually adju

28 ColorChoose one of the Display Detection Options to prevent screen flicker when detecting a display.If you are using an older TV or one that has n

Digital Panel Properties 29Component Video PropertiesThe Component Video Properties aspect of the Catalyst™ Control Center adds further support when u

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30 ATI Overdrive 3ATI Overdrive 3Use the ATI Overdrive 3 aspect to maximize the performance of the graphics processing unit (GPU) on your graphics ca

Preferences 31To access the Profiles Manager• Click the Profiles button in Advanced View of the Catalyst™ Control Center.PreferencesUse the Preference

32 Help

Using TV Out 33CHAPTER 5: Using TV Display and Capture FeaturesUsing TV OutYour All-in-Wonder® X1900 has TV Out capability. It also supports YPbPr com

34 Using TV OutDuring start up, your All-in-Wonder® X1900 will go through a sequence of mode settings, during which your TV display will remain blank

Using TV Out 35caused by the changes your All-in-Wonder® X1900 makes in order to render your desktop display on a TV screen. Use the controls availabl

36 Using TV Out

Connecting Your Monitors 33CHAPTER 5: Using Multiple DisplaysThis chapter describes how to attach multiple monitors to your All-in-Wonder® X1900 card,

34 Connecting Your MonitorsConnections and Adapters for the All-in-Wonder® X1900 CardXStandard VGA Monitor Connector. To connect a VGA monitor to the

Connecting Your Monitors 35To connect your monitors1 Turn off your computer and monitors.2 Plug the monitor cables into their appropriate connectors.3

vContentsGetting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1System Requirements 2Before You Begin 2Record Your Serial and Part

36 Display ConfigurationsDisplay ConfigurationsYour All-in-Wonder® X1900 graphics card provides dual display functionality and TV Out. The following

MulTView™ 37MulTView™If you have an All-in-Wonder® X1900 Series Series card and an ATI TV Wonder™ PCI card installed in the same system, MulTView™ let

38 MulTView™• Picture in Picture (PiP): When the main video window is in full-screen, the MulTView™ PiP video window is embedded in the main window.

MulTView™ 39black. For example when the borders are red, a Remote Wonder™ channel-change command will change the MulTView™ channel.MulTView™ Audio Re

40 MulTView™

Troubleshooting 39CHAPTER 6: ReferenceThis chapter provides information on troubleshooting, where to get additional accessories, how to register your

40 TroubleshootingNo Display • Check that the card is seated properly in its expansion slot.• Ensure that the monitor cable is securely fastened to t

Product Registration 41Product RegistrationTo activate Customer Care you must register your product with ATI at: ati.com/online/registrationOperating

42 Customer CareCustomer CareFor detailed instructions on how to use your ATI product, refer to the Online User’s Guide included on your ATI installa

Getting Additional Accessories 43ATI Customer Care will work to resolve your issue and help you to get your ATI product up and running. If your issue

vi Other Quick Launch Access Points 2223Displays Manager 2324Video 25Display Options 25Color 25Monitor Properties 26Component Video Properties 26Digi

44 FCC Compliance InformationFCC Compliance InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devic

FCC Compliance Information 45CE Compliance InformationEMC Directive 89/336/EEC and amendments 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, Class B Digital Dev

46 FCC Compliance Information

49IndexNumerics102 part number 23D 25, 27480i 43480p 43720p 43Aaccessories 45adapterscompatibility with earlier products 13input and output 10Advance

50 Direct 3D 25Display Configurations 39display configurations 37, 39Display Data Channel (DDC) 26Display Detection Options 25Display devicesconnecti

51IIndustry Canada Compliance 46input and output adapters 10input/output adapter 13Installationdetailed 6installation tips 41MMultimedia Centerstarti

52 TTroubleshooting 41, 43HDTV adapter 43troubleshooting 41TV 23, 25, 31, 32, 33, 43MulTView ™ 38TV display 31, 33contrast 33games 33hardware restric

viiReference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Troubleshooting 41Product Registration 43Customer Care 43Getting Additi

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1CHAPTER 1: Getting StartedThe All-in-Wonder® X1900 Series graphics cards add TV, Personal Video Recording (PVR), and powerful video acceleration to