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

FireGL Card Features ....................................................................... 4

System Requirements and Tools .................................................................. 6

Quick Installation ......................................................................................... 7

Installation Steps ................................................................................... 7

Installing the Hardware and Software ........................ 8

Installing the Hardware ................................................................................ 8

Preparing your Computer ...................................................................... 9

Installing the Card ............................................................................... 13

Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation ..................... 18

Installing the Software ................................................................................ 21

Before you Start: Information, Tips, and Hints................................... 22

Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP ............... 23

Using Your FireGL Card ............................................. 25

Using Two Monitors ................................................................................... 27

Using the DualScreen Tab ................................................................. 28

Changing the Video Settings ...................................................................... 29

How to Switch to the Display Properties?........................................... 29

Setting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate ............................ 29

Adjusting the Monitor Display ............................................................ 31

Using Application Profiles and Advanced Functions ................................. 34

Configuring Application Profiles ........................................................ 34

Setting Advanced Functions ................................................................ 37