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  • Page 1 All-In-Wonder ® X1800 Series Installation and Setup User’s Guide P/N 137-70993-10...
  • Page 2 ATI hardware, software, or other products and documentation provided herein. ATI Technologies Inc. reserves the right to make changes without further notice to a product or system described herein to improve reliability, function or design. With respect to ATI products which this...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. • Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started......1 System Requirements Before You Begin Record Your Serial and Part Numbers Update Your PCI Express®...
  • Page 6 Color Monitor Properties Component Video Properties Digital Panel Properties Hotkeys Manager ATI Overdrive 3 Profiles Manager Preferences Help Using TV Display and Capture Features ..29 Using TV Out Viewing Your PC’s Display on a TV Connecting to a TV Starting Windows®...
  • Page 7 Obtaining Warranty Service Getting Additional Accessories Compliance Information FCC Compliance Information Industry Canada Compliance Statement CE Compliance Information Informations de conformité de la CE Electrical Safety Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance Index ........49...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    CHAPTER 1: Getting Started Welcome to the convergence of your PC with TV and video. The All-In- Wonder® X1800 Series of graphics cards add TV, Personal Video Recording, and powerful video acceleration to your PC. TV-on-Demand™ and several other software features are included to enhance your television experience.

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    2 System Requirements System Requirements Hardware • Intel® Pentium® 4, AMD Athlon®, or compatible • 256 MB of system memory; 512 MB or more for best performance • Motherboard with free PCI Express® slot and correct PCI Express® chipset-driver • CD-ROM drive (for software installation) •...

  • Page 11: Update Your Pci Express® Chipset Drivers

    Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 3 Write these numbers down before installing your new ATI product. Update Your PCI Express® Chipset Drivers Your All-In-Wonder® X1800 card uses the PCI Express® bus, and it requires drivers that enable the PCI Express® functionality for your motherboard’s chipset.

  • Page 12: Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers

    4 Record Your Serial and Part Numbers Intel Technologies support.intel.com General Motherboard/chipset www.motherboards.org information www.ati.com Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers To ensure the successful installation of your new All-In-Wonder® X1800 card, you must uninstall the drivers for the existing graphics card before removing it from your computer.

  • Page 13: Installing Hardware

    Quick Installation 5 CHAPTER 2: Installing Hardware This chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your new All-in-Wonder® X1800 Series graphics card. Quick Installation For experienced users and system administrators, follow these brief instructions for installing your All-In-Wonder® X1800 card in the shortest possible time.
  • Page 14 6 Detailed Installation All-In-Wonder® X1800 Graphics Card Installing the All-in-Wonder® X1800 Series graphics card Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. Unplug the computer’s power cord and disconnect all cables from the back of your computer. WARNING - Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard.

  • Page 15: Connecting Additional Power

    Connecting Additional Power 7 If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing the cover. WARNING - Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis. Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from your computer.
  • Page 16 8 Connecting Additional Power Graphics Card Installation All-in-Wonder® X1800 Series Graphics Card Power Supply 6-pin Power Cable Connector 6-pin Power Connection Power connector to Graphics Card Power connector to Power Supply Connecting Display Devices The following connections are available: • VGA — for standard VGA monitors. •...

  • Page 17: Turning On The System

    Connecting Additional Power 9 Male VGA connector leading to analog monitor DVI to VGA adapter Female DVI connection Turning on the System WARNING - Turn on your monitor before you turn on your computer. Failure to do so could damage your monitor. If you have properly installed your graphics card, operating system messages will appear once the boot procedure is finished.

  • Page 18: Input And Output Adapters

    10 Input and Output Adapters Input and Output Adapters Your All-In-Wonder® X1800 uses input and output adapters that let you connect audio and video devices to the card (for example, TV, VCR, or camcorder). Your All-In-Wonder® X1800 card uses a digital audio path. The card’s audio output does not require a separate connection to your sound card to hear the audio accompanying your video output.

  • Page 19: Watching Pc Output On A Tv And Recording On A Vcr

    Input and Output Adapters 11 Cable with S-Video plug at each end. Cables with RCA plug at each end, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer. ATI Input Adapter. Input / Output connector. All-In-Wonder® X1800 card. Watching PC Output on a TV and Recording on a Use the ATI output adapter to connect a TV, camcorder, or VCR to your All-In-Wonder®...

  • Page 20: Watching Your Pc Output On High-Definition Tv

    12 Input and Output Adapters Typical VCR or camcorder audio and video input connectors. Use composite video in or S-Video in; S-Video will provide better results. To use your TV as a display, you must enable TV Out . Cables with RCA plug at each end, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer.

  • Page 21: Compatibility With Earlier All-In-Wonder® Products

    Input and Output Adapters 13 Input / Output Adapter. All-In-Wonder® X1800 card. ATI HD Output Adapter. Cables with RCA plug at each end, available separately from a consumer electronics dealer. Typical HDTV video inputs. Note: Input and output cable lengths should not exceed 50 feet (15m).

  • Page 22: Using The Scart Connector

    14 Input and Output Adapters ATI input adapter used with earlier All-in-Wonder® products. RF1 F-connector for cable TV input. RF2 F-connector for cable FM radio input. ATI input connector used with earlier All-in-Wonder® products. S-Vide connector Input / Output connector. All-In-Wonder®...
  • Page 23 Input and Output Adapters 15 VCRs, DVD players, personal computers, and set-top boxes. It is sometimes referred to as Péritel or the Euroconnector. Your All-In-Wonder® X1800 comes with a SCART adaptor for connecting to compatible equipment as shown. All-In-Wonder® X1800 card. Input / Output connector.
  • Page 24 16 Input and Output Adapters...

  • Page 25: Installing Software

    Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 17 CHAPTER 3: Installing Software This chapter will guide you through the installation of the drivers and software associated with your All-In-Wonder® X1800 graphics card. Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® You will need to install the All-In-Wonder® X1800 drivers and software in the following cases: •...

  • Page 26: Hydravision™ Multi-Monitor Management

    18 HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management Run the ATISETUP utility. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive after the operating system has started. If your CD- ROM auto-run is not enabled or the ATISETUP utility does not start automatically: a) Click the Start button in the task bar.

  • Page 27: Monitor Configuration

    Monitor Configuration 19 For more information consult the HydraVision™ user’s guide included on the ATI Installation CD-ROM. Monitor Configuration Once the drivers and software have been installed, you can configure your monitor.. Warning - Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by your monitor may damage your monitor.

  • Page 28: Starting The Ati Multimedia Center

    20 Starting the ATI Multimedia Center Click OK. Starting the ATI Multimedia Center The LaunchPad provides a convenient way to start all your Multimedia Center features — just click the one you want. LaunchPad opens automatically when you start your computer. To disable this feature, right-click LaunchPad, and clear the Load on Startup option in the drop-down menu.

  • Page 29: Catalyst™ Control Center

    Launching Catalyst™ Control Center 21 CHAPTER 4: Catalyst™ Control Center The Catalyst™ Control Center is a graphical user application providing access to the display features contained within the installed ATI hardware and software. Use the Catalyst™ Control Center to fine-tune your graphics settings, enable or disable connected display devices, and change the orientation of your desktop.

  • Page 30: Other Quick Launch Access Points

    22 Launching Catalyst™ Control Center Other Quick Launch Access Points Launching Catalyst™ Control Center from ATI Multimedia Center™ You can also access the Catalyst™ Control Center while an ATI Multimedia Center™ application, like TV Player, is running. Simply click the Catalyst™ Control Center icon in the multi-media application’s control panel, if available.

  • Page 31: Displays Manager

    Displays Manager 23 Displays Manager The Displays Manager aspect is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop. Use the Displays Manager aspect to quickly change your display setup, arrange your desktop in a multi-monitor environment, and enable TV Out. Those new to the Catalyst™...

  • Page 32: Video

    24 Video Catalyst™ Control Center: Advanced View Video Use the Video aspect to use preconfigured profiles that best match your viewing environment. Switch to the Advanced view to manually adjust video overlay and choose a preferred viewing mode, such as Widescreen or Fullscreen modes.

  • Page 33: Color

    Monitor Properties 25 If you are using an older TV or one that has non-standard inputs that may not be automatically detected, use Force TV Detection. When a TV is detected using this method, it appears in the Displays Manager aspect and can be configured as required.

  • Page 34: Digital Panel Properties

    26 Digital Panel Properties • Advanced To access the Component Video Properties aspect • Select Component Video Properties in Advanced View. Digital Panel Properties Use the Digital Panel Properties aspect to configure the DVI settings and Image Scaling to improve image quality without impacting performance. Use HDTV Support to add EDID information (containing information about the capabilities of the display) about your connected HDTV display to the Force button in Displays Manager.

  • Page 35: Profiles Manager

    Profiles Manager 27 Use the Automated clock configuration utility to obtain the ATI recommended the ATI Overdrive 3 aspect speeds for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. Alternatively, manually set these speeds to meet your specific requirements. Finally, the ATI Overdrive 3 aspect can be configured to run when the computer is booted or only when running 3D applications.

  • Page 36: Help

    28 Help • Show Toolbar Text • Select a Language • Select a Skin To access Preferences • Click Preferences in the Catalyst™ Control Center. Help Use the Catalyst™ Control Center Help feature to access the comprehensive online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the installed Catalyst™...

  • Page 37: Using Tv Display And Capture Features

    Using TV Out 29 CHAPTER 5: Using TV Display and Capture Features Using TV Out Your All-In-Wonder® X1800 has TV Out capability. It also supports YPbPr component video output. For European customers, SCART-out is supported and included on the Input/Output connector. Viewing Your PC’s Display on a TV You can attach your graphics card to a TV and monitor at the same time.

  • Page 38: Using And Adjusting Tv Display Features

    30 Using TV Out During start up, your All-In-Wonder® X1800 will go through a sequence of mode settings, during which your TV display will remain blank. This process takes only a few seconds and programs the TV display. To enable or disable the TV display Access the Windows®...

  • Page 39: Viewing Text On A Tv

    Using TV Out 31 caused by the changes your All-In-Wonder® X1800 makes in order to render your desktop display on a TV screen. Use the controls available on the Adjustments tab on the Monitor Properties page (accessible by clicking on the Monitor button on the ATI Displays tab) to adjust the display on your monitor only.
  • Page 40 32 Using TV Out...

  • Page 41: Using Multiple Displays

    CHAPTER 6: Using Multiple Displays This chapter describes how to attach multiple monitors to your All-In- Wonder® X1800 card, as well as the allowable multi-display configurations. Connecting Your Monitors Your All-In-Wonder® X1800 provides hardware support for one DVI-I monitor or two VGA monitors using the optional DVI-I-to-VGA adapter. A TV can also be used to expand your desktop by using the S-Video out.
  • Page 42 Connections and Adapters for the All-In-Wonder® X1800 Card Standard VGA Monitor Connector. To connect a VGA monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the supplied DVI-I-to-VGA adapter into the DVI-I connector, then plug your monitor cable into the adapter. DVI-I-to-VGA Adapter (if necessary). DVI-I Backplate Connection.

  • Page 43: Display Configurations

    Display Configurations 35 Refer to your Windows online help and documentation for further information on using the Settings tab. When you use multiple monitors with your card, one monitor will always be Primary. Any additional monitors will be designated as Secondary.

  • Page 44: Multview

    36 MulTView™ Display Connector(s) Comments Configuration Used CRT display + VGA connector + The DVI-I connector can support a CRT display DVI-I connector CRT display using the DVI-I-to-VGA with DVI-I-to-VGA adapter adapter CRT display + VGA connector + The TV display will “clone” the image DFP display + DVI-I connector + of one of the other two displays...
  • Page 45 MulTView™ 37 • Picture in Picture (PiP): When the main video window is in full- screen, the MulTView™ PiP video window is embedded in the main window. It can be positioned in the top/bottom left or top/ bottom right of the main window. •...

  • Page 46: Multview™ Audio Requirements

    38 MulTView™ MulTView™ Audio Requirements If you have one audio card or an integrated audio chip, you must connect one audio path internally (CD-In, for example) and the other externally (Line-In, for example). If you have two audio cards or one audio card and an integrated audio chip, you can connect both audio paths internally, externally, or one internally and the other externally.

  • Page 47: Reference

    Troubleshooting 39 CHAPTER 7: Reference This chapter provides information on troubleshooting, where to get additional accessories, how to register your product, plus warranty and compliance information. Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems. ATI’s documentation contains helpful installation/configuration tips and other valuable feature information.
  • Page 48 40 Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution No Display • Check that the card is seated properly in its expansion slot. • Ensure that the monitor cable is securely fastened to the card. • Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power.

  • Page 49: Product Registration

    Product Registration 41 HDTV/HDTV Adapter Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution The colors on my • Ensure that the connections between the Component TV display are Video Adapter and your HDTV are correct (Y=Green, incorrect Pb=Blue, Pr=Red). There is no • Your TV will not display anything until Windows starts; display on my TV this may take several minutes.
  • Page 50 If you require further assistance with your product, the following Customer Care options are available: Service Availability Language Access Online 24/7 English, ati.com French, Spanish, ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC. Portuguese, Attention: Customer Care German Mail 1 Commerce Valley Drive East Markham, Ontario Canada L3T 7X6 Telephone 9:00AM - English 1-877-284-1566 (toll-free) US &...

  • Page 51: Limited Product Warranty And Guideline For Obtaining Warranty Service

    End of Life. Limited Product Warranty and Guideline for Obtaining Warranty Service THIS WARRANTY IS FOR ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“ATI”) PRODUCTS PURCHASED AT RETAIL AFTER AUGUST 31, 2005. THE FOLLOWING WARRANTIES ARE ONLY APPLICABLE IF THE ONLINE PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM AT www.ati.com/customercare/registration...

  • Page 52: Warranty Exclusions And Limitations

    44 Limited Product Warranty and Guideline for Obtaining Warranty Service Warranty Exclusions and Limitations THIS WARRANTY IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO NEW PRODUCT SERIES RELEASED BY ATI AFTER AUGUST 31, 2005. PRODUCTS RELEASED PRIOR TO THIS DATE ARE SUBJECT TO THE PREVIOUS WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

  • Page 53: Obtaining Warranty Service

    Getting Additional Accessories 45 warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety, they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights that may vary depending on the law of the applicable jurisdiction. Obtaining Warranty Service Please review the online “help”...

  • Page 54: Industry Canada Compliance Statement

    46 FCC Compliance Information • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 55: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive Compliance

    FCC Compliance Information 47 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance This product was manufactured by ATI Technologies Inc.
  • Page 56 48 FCC Compliance Information...

  • Page 57: Index

    Index Numerics 102 part number 24, 27 480i 480p 720p accessories adapters compatibility with earlier products input and output 23, 24, 25, 26 Advanced View ATI Overdrive 3 ATISETUP utility Basic View 25, 40 brightness 21, 26, 27, 28 Catalyst Control Center Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) 19, 25, 40 Color...
  • Page 58 Digital Panel properties Direct 3D Display Configurations display configurations Display Data Channel (DDC) Display Detection Options Display devices connecting display devices multiple Display Options displaying PC output on HDTV displaying PC output on TV Displays Manager Dot pitch dot pitch driver installation drivers installing...
  • Page 59 HydraVision ™ HYDRAVISION™ Industry Canada Compliance input and output adapters input/output adapter Installation detailed installation tips Multimedia Center starting multi-monitor multiple displays MulTView ™ audio requirements Picture in Picture, Picture outside Picture TV Wonder ™ OpenGL PCIe drivers chipset drivers Picture in Picture Picture outside Picture Preferences...
  • Page 60 39, 41 Troubleshooting HDTV adapter troubleshooting 23, 25, 29, 30, 31, 41 MulTView ™ 29, 31 TV display contrast games hardware restrictions horizontal size 29, 30 TV Out TV Wonder ™ 24, 25, 26, 40, 41 Video Warranty warranty Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance watch movies on PC record video from VCR or camcorder Widescreen mode...

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