AMD Computer Hardware x1700 FSC User Manual

ATI Radeon™  
X1700 FSC  
User’s Guide  
P/N 137-41321-10  
 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
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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.  
Compatibility - This option card is for use only with IBM AT or  
compatible UL Listed personal computers that have Installation  
Instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessories.  
Grounding - For continued protection against risk of electric shock  
and fire, this accessory should be installed only in products equipped  
with a three-wire grounding plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.  
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a  
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,  
contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat  
the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.  
Secure Attachment - All card securement pins shall be completely  
tightened as to provide continuous bonding between the option card  
and the PC chassis.  
Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of  
time, unplug it from the wall outlet, and disconnect the antenna or  
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning  
and power-line surges.  
Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in  
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other light or power circuits, or  
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.  
Antenna Installation - When installing an outside antenna system,  
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines  
or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.  
Note: This graphics card is for use only with compatible UL Listed  
personal computers that have Installation Instructions detailing user  
installation of card cage accessories.  
 
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Using TV Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Using TV Out  
Connecting to HDTV  
Using Your HDTV Video Cable  
ATI Catalyst™ Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Launching ATI Catalyst™ Control Center  
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Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Additional Accessories  
Compliance Information  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on the purchase of your ATI Radeon™ X1700 FSC  
graphics card. We hope that you will enjoy countless hours of trouble-free  
computing.  
System Requirements  
Hardware  
Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon®.  
512MB of system memory; 1GB or more for best  
performance.  
Optical drive for installation software (CD-ROM or  
DVD-ROM drive).  
Operating  
System  
Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2).  
Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition.  
Windows® XP Media Center Edition.  
Windows® Vista Ready.  
Monitor  
High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors  
or any other type of VGA monitor.  
Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT display.  
External Connections  
• 15-pin D-shell (female) VGA output.  
• DVI-I output.  
• S-Video output.  
 
 
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Using Multiple Displays  
Connecting Your Monitors  
Your ATI Radeon™ X1700 FSC graphics card provides hardware support for  
the following display configurations:  
• Single VGA.  
• Single DVI.  
• Dual VGA.  
The TV Out connection supports the following TV formats (cables not  
provided):  
• Composite.  
• S-Video.  
• Component.  
The TV Out connection can be combined with DVI or VGA for clone or  
extended display support.  
 
 
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Connections and Adapters for the ATI Radeon™ X1700 FSC Card  
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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.  
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DVI-I-to-VGA Adapter (not included).  
DVI-I Connection. To connect a digital display.  
Note: If you use multiple monitors, the ATI Radeon™ X1700 FSC card  
must be the primary graphics card. Normally, the system BIOS  
determines which graphics card will be the primary.  
 
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Using TV Display  
This chapter describes how to use the TV display feature of your ATI  
Radeon™ X1700 FSC card.  
Using TV Out  
Your ATI Radeon™ X1700 FSC has TV Out capability.  
Viewing Your PC Display on a TV  
You can attach your ATI Radeon™ X1700 FSC to a TV and a monitor at  
the same time. You can also connect it to your VCR and record your  
monitor’s display.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION for European Customers  
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Some PC monitors in Europe cannot be used simultaneously with TV  
display. When you enable TV display in Europe, the refresh rate for the  
monitor and TV is set to 50 Hz. Some monitors may not support this  
refresh rate and could be damaged.  
Please check the documentation supplied with your monitor to see if  
your monitor supports a refresh rate of 50 Hz.  
If your monitor does not support 50 Hz (or if you are not sure), turn off  
your monitor before turning on your PC when using your TV as a  
display.  
TV-out display is ideal for giving presentations and watching movies, or  
playing games on a screen larger than a typical monitor. The following tips  
will help you get the most out of your TV Out feature.  
Connecting to a TV or VCR  
To connect your ATI Radeon™ X1700 FSC card to a TV or VCR, use an  
S-Video cable. Many TVs (and VCRs) have a composite video input, in  
which case you can use an S-video-to-composite video adapter. If your TV  
has cable input only, you can connect your graphics card to your TV  
through your VCR or an RF modulator that is available from most  
electronics stores.  
 
   
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To connect S-Video Out  
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Power off your computer and your TV (or VCR).  
Determine if your TV (or VCR) supports either an S-Video or  
composite video connection.  
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Looking at the back of your PC, locate your S-Video out connection.  
Using an S-Video cable or an adapter cable, attach one end of the  
cable to your graphics card and the other to your TV (or VCR). Refer  
to the illustration.  
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Power on your TV (or VCR) first, then your computer.  
Connecting Your S-Video Out to a TV or VCR  
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S-video connection on graphics card  
TV or VCR  
S-Video cable (with or without S-video-to-composite adapter)  
Computer  
Using a Monitor vs. Using TV Display  
Using your TV for your computer’s display can be useful; however, the  
display on your monitor may change or looked squashed. This distortion  
occurs because the display adjusts to fit the dimensions of your TV. To  
correct the monitor’s display, use the monitor’s control buttons to adjust its  
display size and position.  
Some single-frequency monitors may not work with TV display enabled. If  
you experience problems when TV display is enabled, disable TV display  
to restore your monitor’s display.  
 
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Viewing Text on a TV  
A TV is designed primarily to show moving images. The large dot pitch of  
a TV will yield poor quality static images. The small text sizes commonly  
used for PC desktops can appear blurred or unclear on a TV. You can  
compensate for this degradation by using larger fonts.  
Using a TV as the Only Display  
If you plan to move your computer to a place where you are using TV  
display only, make sure that you have the TV display feature enabled prior  
to removing the monitor.  
The maximum display resolution for TV is 1024 x 768. Choosing a  
resolution higher than this will cause the TV display to disappear if it is the  
only display device.  
Using Games and Applications  
Some older games and applications may program your ATI Radeon™  
X1700 FSC directly to run under a specific display mode. This may cause  
your TV display to turn off automatically or become scrambled (your PC  
monitor or portable LCD display will not be affected). Your TV display  
will be restored once you exit the game or if you restart your computer.  
Connecting to HDTV  
View computer output directly on your High Definition Television  
(HDTV) or other component input device. Provide a big-screen experience  
for your computer that is ideal for playing games, giving presentations,  
watching movies, and browsing the Internet.  
HDTV uses YPbPr connectors to receive input. YPbPr are color coded as  
the following:  
• Y = Green  
• Pb = Blue  
• Pr = Red  
The HDTV Component Video Adapter (YPbPr) can be used in place of the  
standard A/V Output cable to connect to an HDTV or other component  
input device, using component video cables.  
Note: You must have a monitor attached to your computer before  
connecting an HDTV. For proper operation of your HDTV  
Component Video Adapter, ATI display drivers must be correctly  
installed.  
 
 
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ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter (optional)  
ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter (optional)  
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Backplate of the ATI Graphics Card  
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Male RCA Patch Cables – available from consumer electronics dealer  
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Typical HDTV Video Input Connections  
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Note: Input and output cables lengths should not exceed 50 feet (15m).  
Installing your ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter  
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Turn on your component input device, and set it to YPbPr input.  
Note: See your HDTV or component input device manual for  
configuration information specific to your device.  
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Turn on your computer.  
Note: Your TV will not display anything until Windows starts. This can  
take several minutes.  
 
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Using Your HDTV Video Cable  
Use the optional HDTV Component Video Adapter to watch DVD movies  
and play video games on your High Definition Television.  
Note: Copy-protected DVDs restrict playback to 480i and 480p modes.  
For maximum performance when you watch DVD movies or play computer  
games on your HDTV, you should find the mode and screen resolution that  
provide the best result on your TV, and use those settings exclusively.  
 
 
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ATI Catalyst™ Control Center  
The ATI Catalyst™ Control Center is a graphical user application  
providing access to the display features contained within the installed ATI  
hardware and software. Use the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center to fine-tune  
your graphics settings, enable or disable connected display devices, and  
change the orientation of your desktop. Many of the features show you a  
preview of the changes before they are applied.  
The ATI Catalyst™ Control Center offers you two views of the software:  
• Basic View is a simplified view that includes wizards to get the  
inexperience user up and running.  
• Advanced View allows the advanced user to access and configure  
the complete feature set of the software.  
The ATI Catalyst™ Control Center can be customized for easy access to  
the features you use most.  
Use the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center to access a comprehensive online  
help system, or connect to the ATI Web site.  
Launching ATI Catalyst™ Control Center  
Launch ATI Catalyst™ Control Center from one of the following access  
points:  
• Windows® Start Menu  
• Windows® System Tray  
• Desktop shortcuts  
• Predefined hot keys  
Launching ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Start Menu  
From the Windows® task bar, click Start:  
• Choose Programs > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center > ATI  
Catalyst™ Control Center.  
Launch ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Using the System Tray  
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Right-click the ATI icon in the Windows® System Tray.  
Select ATI Catalyst™ Control Center from the popup menu.  
 
   
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Launch ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Desktop  
Shortcut  
When you first installed ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, the setup wizard  
provided you with the option of placing a shortcut on the desktop. If you  
chose this option, you can  
• Double-click the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut.  
Launch ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Using Hot Keys  
You can press the predefined combination of keys Ctrl+Alt+C to  
launch ATI Catalyst™ Control Center, or you can define your own  
hot key sequence by using the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center’s  
Hotkey Manager.  
 
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Reference  
Additional Accessories  
Additional and replacement cables, installation CD-ROMs, manuals, and  
other accessories for AMD products can be purchased from the online  
AMD store at:  
Compliance Information  
This section details the compliance information for this product.  
FCC Compliance Information  
This ATI Radeon™ X1700 Series product complies with FCC Rules part 15.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions  
This device may not cause harmful interference.  
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
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, uses and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in  
a particular installation. If this equipment does 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:  
Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect 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.  
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.  
 
     
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Industry Canada Compliance Statement  
ICES-003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
For further compliance information:  
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.  
62 Forest Street.  
Marlborough, MA  
01752  
USA  
508-303-3900  
CE Compliance Information  
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and amendments 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, Class B Digital  
Device EN 55022:2003/CISPR 22 Class B, Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference  
Characteristics Information Technology Equipment.  
EN 55024:1998/CISPR 24:1997 +A1:2001 +A2:2003, Immunity of Information Technology Equipment  
(ITE), including EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6  
Informations de conformité de la CE  
Directive EMC 89/336/CEE et amendements 92/31/CEE et 93/68/CEE, pour dispositif numérique de  
Classe B.  
EN 55022:2003/CISPR 22:1997, - Classe B - Limites et méthodes de mesure des caractéristiques  
d'interférences radiophoniques, Matériel des technologies de l'information.  
EN 55024:1998/CISPR 24:1997 +A1:2001 +A2:2003, Norme sur l'immunité de matériel des  
technologies de l'information, et comprenant EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-  
4-5, EN 61000-4-6  
Electrical Safety  
73/23/EEC - The Low Voltage Directive  
IEC 60950-1:2001, IEC 60950:1999, 3rd Edition - Safety of Information Technology Equipment  
BS EN60950-1:2002, BS EN60950:2000, 3rd Edition UL 60950-1:2003, UL 60950:2000, 3rd Edition  
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1:2002, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00, 3rd Edition (2000)  
To meet UL safety requirements, the computers maximum room temperature should not exceed 40º C.  
 
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment  
(WEEE) Directive Compliance  
This product was manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.  
 
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