Tyan TACHYON Series User manual

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TACHYON

Series

Graphics Cards

User’s Guide

Revision 4.0

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.

RADEON is a registered trademark of ATI Technologies.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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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.

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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 [email protected].

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................1

Overview..........................................................................................................................................1

Item Checklist..................................................................................................................................1

Specifications................................................................................................................................... 2

High-end.....................................................................................................................................2

Performance ...............................................................................................................................2

Mainstream.................................................................................................................................3

System Requirement.......................................................................................................................4

CATALYST™ Software Suite....................................................................................................... 5

Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming Experience.......................................................................... 5

Direct 3D

®

and OpenGL

®

..........................................................................................................5

HYDRAVISION™.....................................................................................................................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 CATALYST™ Software Suite....................................................................................................... 17

ATI Displays Tab.......................................................................................................................... 17

Enabling/Disabling Secondary Displays.................................................................................. 17

Enabling Extended Desktop Mode........................................................................................... 18

Dynamic Display Reassignment .............................................................................................. 18

Virtually Repositioning Your Displays..................................................................................... 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

Main and Custom Settings...........................................................................................................31

OpenGL

®

Compatibility Settings.................................................................................................34

Chapter 7 SMARTGART™.............................................................................................................................35

Set AGP Settings......................................................................................................................35

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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 our website at:

HTTP://WWW.TYAN.COM/SUPPORT/HTML/MANUALS_GC.HTML.

Chapter 1 Introduction

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The Tachyon Series graphics accelerators deliver ground breaking 3D

graphics performance.

y Designed and built by TYAN Computer Corp.

y Powered by the RADEON™ 9800/ 9700/ 9600/ 9500/ 9200/ 9000

Series of Visual Processing Units (VPU).

y Awesome 3D gaming performance.

y Support for OpenGL

®

applications.

y Support for Direct 3D

®

applications.

y High resolution in 3D up to 2048x1536.

y Best performance for today’s and tomorrow’s applications.

y Supports TV-out to connect your PC to your TV or VCR.

Item Checklist

Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing

items, contact your retailer.

y Tachyon Graphics Card

y Tachyon Graphics Card User’s Guide / Quick Installation Guide

y Graphics Card Driver CD with WinDVD

®

player

y Three cables support S-Video and TV-Output

y DVI to D-Sub adapter

y Power Extension Cable(For Tachyon G9800/G9700/G9500 Series only)

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Specifications

High-end

Product Name TACHYON G9800 Series TACHYON G9700 Series

ATI ASIC

RADEON

TM

9800 PRO RADEON

TM

9700 PRO

Core 380MHz 325MHz

Clock Speed

Memory 680MHz 620MHz

Memory Type 128MB DDR 128M DDR

Memory Interface 256-bit 256-bit

BUS Type AGP 8X / 4X Compatible AGP 8X / 4X Compatible

Display Support VGA, DVI-I, TV-out VGA, DVI-I, TV-out

Maximum 3D Resolution 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1536

SMARTSHADER

TM

2.1 SMARTSHADER

TM

2.0

SMOOTHVISION

TM

2.1 SMOOTHVISION

TM

2.0

Advanced 3D Features

HYPERZ

TM

III+ HYPERZ

TM

III

DirectX

®

Version 9.0 9.0

OpenGL

®

Version 2.0 1.3

Performance

Product Name TACHYON G9600 Series TACHYON G9500 Series

ATI ASIC

RADEON

TM

9600 PRO RADEON

TM

9500 PRO

Core 400MHz 275MHz

Clock Speed

Memory 600MHz 540MHz

Memory Type 128MB DDR 128M DDR

Memory Interface 128-bit 128-bit

BUS Type AGP 8X / 4X Compatible AGP 8X / 4X Compatible

Display Support VGA, DVI-I, TV-out VGA, DVI-I, TV-out

Maximum 3D Resolution 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1536

SMARTSHADER

TM

2.0 SMARTSHADER

TM

2.0

SMOOTHVISION

TM

2.1 SMOOTHVISION

TM

2.0

Advanced 3D Features

HYPERZ

TM

III HYPERZ

TM

III

DirectX

®

Version 9.0 9.0

OpenGL

®

Version 2.0 1.3

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Mainstream

Product Name TACHYON G9200 PRO TACHYON G9200

ATI ASIC

RADEON

TM

9200 PRO RADEON

TM

9200

Core 275MHz 250MHz

Clock Speed

Memory 550MHz 400MHz

Memory Type 128MB DDR 128M DDR

Memory Interface 128-bit 128-bit

BUS Type AGP 8X / 4X Compatible AGP 8X / 4X Compatible

Display Support VGA, DVI-I, TV-out VGA, DVI-I, TV-out

Maximum 3D Resolution 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1536

SMARTSHADER

TM

1.0 SMARTSHADER

TM

1.0

SMOOTHVISION

TM

1.0 SMOOTHVISION

TM

1.0

Advanced 3D Features

HYPERZ

TM

II HYPERZ

TM

II

DirectX

®

Version 9.0 9.0

OpenGL

®

Version 1.3 1.3

Tachyon Graphics Card

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System Requirement

Computer System

x Pentium

®

4/III/II, Celeron™ II, AMD K7/K6/

Athlon

®

/ Athlon

®

XP compatible with AGP 8X/4X

or Universal AGP 3.0 bus configuration

x 128MB system memory

x Installation software requires CD-ROM or

DVD-ROM drive

x DVD playback requires DVD drive

x Sound Card supported by Windows

®

with

available line input.

x Interactive Program Guide requires internet

connection

x Remote control receiver requires available USB

port

Expansion Slot AGP 8X/4X slot

Operating System

Windows

®

98/SE, Windows

®

Me, Windows

®

2000,

Windows

®

XP

Monitor

VGA, supporting minimum 640x480 resolution. A

Plug-and-Play monitor that supports VESA’s

Display Channel specifications (DDC1 or DDC2b)

is required to take advantage of the DDC1/DDC2b

features.

The DVI-I interface on Tachyon series graphics

cards can be used to attach a DVI display or an

analog VGA monitor, using the supplied

DVI-I-to-VGA adapter.

HYDRAVISION™ technology supports DVI or

CRT monitor and television.

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CATALYST™ Software Suite

Multiple Displays and 3D Gaming Experience

ATI’s CATALYST™ Software Suite provides multiple display functionality, and

the advanced graphic features, such as SMARTSHADER™, for the ultimate 3D

gaming experience. For help on installing the CATALYST™ Software Suite,

refer to the Installing the hardware and software

.

The CATALYST™ Software Suite installs the ATI display tabs. These tabs are

accessed through the Windows

®

Display Control Panel, through the Advanced...

button located on the Settings tab. For a detailed explanation of each ATI tab,

refer to the section CATALYST™ Software Suite on page 17

.

Direct 3D

®

and OpenGL

®

The CATALYST™ Software Suite also supports the latest versions of Direct

3D

®

and OpenGL

®

. Many new 3D game titles, and the latest versions of older

titles, will virtually come to life as they utilize their advanced Direct 3D

®

or

OpenGL

®

features. Gamers can fine-tune their settings for the ultimate

experience in 3D image quality or 3D gaming performance.

ATI’s Direct 3D

®

and OpenGL

®

tabs are available through the Windows

®

Display Control Panel, through the Advanced... button located on the Settings

tab.

For a detailed explanation of the Direct 3D

®

and OpenGL

®

tabs, refer to Direct

3D® Control Panel on page 27, and OpenGL

®

Control Panel on page 31

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HYDRAVISION™

In addition to the multiple display functionality available with ATI’s

CATALYST™ Software Suite, you can also use HYDRAVISION™ for

advanced multi-monitor management.

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Chapter 2

Installing the

Hardware and Software

Installing your card consists of three easy steps.

y Placing the card in your computer

y Installing ATI’s enhanced display drivers

y Attaching input and output cables and optional TV, VDR, camcorder,

etc.

This chapter explains how to place the card in your computer, how to install the

software, and how to connect the input and output cables.

BEFORE installing your Card…

Turn off the power to your system, and discharge your body’s

static electric charge by touching a grounded surface — for

example, the metal surface of the power supply –- before

performing any hardware procedure.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused

directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any components

by unauthorized service personnel. If you do not feel

comfortable performing the installation, consult a qualified

computer technician.

Damage to system components, the accelerator card, and injury

to yourself may result if power is applied during installation.

To ensure a successful installation of your Tachyon Graphics Accelerator card,

you MUST do the following BEFORE replacing your current graphics card

with your new Tachyon Graphics card:

Install AGP Drivers for non-Intel Chipset Based Motherboards. Several AGP

motherboard manufacturers use non-Intel AGP chipsets. Chipsets include

those made by Acer Laboratories (ALI), Silicon Integrated Systems (SIS), and

VIA Technologies, Inc. Each non-Intel chipset requires the installation of a

custom Virtual GART (AGP) Driver. This driver is required by your new

Tachyon graphics card to function correctly with your motherboard. It is very

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important that the correct AGP driver be installed before installing an AGP

video card in your system.

An incorrect or missing GART driver can result in AGP memory not

being detected or a black screen after Windows

®

loads.

How to determine what motherboard chipset is present on your system:

1. Right-click My Computer and choose Properties.

2. Click the (Hardware Tab in Windows

®

2000/Windows

®

XP) Device

Manager tab then scroll to the bottom of the device list.

3. Select System Devices.

4. Scroll through the list of System Devices until you find a listing for the

AGP controller.

5. The chipset manufacturer’s name will appear as the device name.

Once you have determined the chipset manufacturer for your motherboard,

obtain and then install the latest AGP drivers from:

VIA Technologies http://www.viaarena.com

Acer Laboratories (ALI) http://www.ali.com.tw

Silicon Integrated Systems (SIS) http://www.sis.com

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) http://www.amd.com

Intel Technologies http://support.intel.com

General Motherboard/chipset information http://www.motherboards.org

Uninstalling your current video card and

driver

Before you install your Tachyon series graphics card, it is important that you

remove the current video card and its driver. You can remove most video card

drivers from Windows

®

via an uninstall utility provided by the card’s

manufacturer---typically, this is an entry in the Programs menu. If no

manufacturer-provided uninstall utility is provided, you can remove the driver

by selecting it from the Add/Remove Programs menu in the Windows

®

control

Panel.

When the graphics card driver has been removed, the system should reboot.

1. Close all applications that are currently running.

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2. Click StartÆSettingsÆControl Panel and select Add/Remove

Programs.

3. Select your current graphics drivers and click Add/Remove…

4. *The Wizard will help you remove your current display drivers.

5. The System should be restarted after the drivers have been removed.

*If the previously installed graphics card has any additional software

installed, they may also need to be removed at this point. (For example

DVD Player, Multimedia applications, etc.)

Installing Your Tachyon Graphics Card

Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your card.

If you are not sure whether your card is PCI or AGP, compare the bottom edge

of your card with the following illustration:

To install your card

1. Power off the computer and monitor, then disconnect the display

cable from the back of your computer.

2. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer’s

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manual for help in removing the cover.

3. Remove any existing graphics card from your computer.

Or, if your computer has any on-board graphics capability, you may need

to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, see your computer

documentation.

4. Locate the AGP slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot;

then align your Tachyon Graphics Card with the AGP slot, and press

it in firmly until the card is fully seated.

Remember to

discharge

your body’s

static

electricity by

touching the

metal surface

of the

computer

chassis.

If the old

graphics card

sticks, rock it

gently from

end to end.

Remember to

save the

screw.

Grasp the

Tachyon

series card by

the top edge

and carefully

seat it into the

correct slot.

Ensure that

the metal

contacts are

completely

pushed into

the slot.

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5. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer

cover.

6. Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer and

monitor. If your Tachyon Graphics Card came with a DVI connector, you

can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector

Make sure

all cables

are

securely

connected.

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Connecting to the Hard Drive power connector

(For Tachyon G9800/ G9700/ G9500 Series Graphics Cards)

The Tachyon G9800/G9700/G9500 series graphics cards require

connection to your PC’s internal power supply for operation. A 300W

power supply or greater is recommended to ensure normal operation

where a number of other internal devices are installed.

Complete the instructions for removing the old video card and software found

at Uninstalling your current video card and driver on page 8.

Use the supplied Power Extension Cable to connect above graphics card to the

computer’s Hard Drive power connector.

1. Remove the power cable from the Hard Drive power connector.

2. Connect A of the Power Extension Cable to the Tachyon G9800/ G9700/

G9500 series graphics cards power connector as shown. (The cable may

already be connected to the graphics card.)

3. Connect B to the power supply connector.

4. Connect C to the Hard Drive power connector.

5. After locating the AGP slot, and if necessary, removing the metal cover:

• Align your Tachyon Graphics Accelerator card with the AGP slot.

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• Press it in firmly until the card is fully seated.

6. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer

cover.

7. Plug the monitor cable into your card.

8. Turn on the computer and monitor.

Windows

®

“New Hardware Found”

New hardware will be detected after you restart your computer. To finish

setting up your hardware click Yes when prompted to restart.

To identify new hardware in Windows

®

98,

Windows

®

Me, Windows

®

2000 or Windows

®

XP

1. Windows

®

may launch the “Update Device Driver Wizard” to install the

Standard VGA Driver. If it does, follow the step-by-step instructions

below to allow Windows

®

to correctly identify your new hardware.

If the Wizard does not appear, proceed directly to Installing the ATI

Driver for Windows

®

98/Windows

®

Me/Windows

®

2000/Windows

®

XP.

2. Click Next

3. Click Finish.

You are now ready to install the ATI driver. Proceed to Installing the ATI

Driver for Windows

®

98/Windows

®

Me/Windows

®

2000/Windows

®

XP, and

follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the installation.

Installing the ATI Driver for Windows

®

98

/Windows

®

Me/Windows

®

2000/ Windows

®

XP

With Windows

®

98, Windows

®

Me, Windows

®

2000, or Windows

®

XP

running on your computer, you need to install the driver to take advantage of

the higher performance, resolutions, and special graphic features of the

Tachyon series graphics cards.

To ensure you install the latest driver, use the Driver CD that shipped with

your Tachyon series graphics card.

To install DirectX

Install Microsoft DirectX 8.1(or later) to enable 3D hardware acceleration

support for Windows

®

98/98SE or Windows

®

ME to achieve better 3D

Tachyon Graphics Card

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performance.

Note: For software MPEG support in Windows

®

98/98SE or Windows

®

ME,

you must install DirectX first.

1. Insert the Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive.

If Windows

®

runs the CD automatically, proceed to step5.

2. Click StartÆ Run.

3. Type the following:

D:\TyanSoft.exe

(If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.)

4. Click OK

5. Click on Install Software.

6. Click on DirectX, then the installation Wizard begins

7. Click Yes to make sure you should install the DirectX

8. Click Yes to the license agreement.

9. Click OK to restart your computer

To install the driver

1. Insert the Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive.

If Windows

®

runs the CD automatically, proceed to step5.

2. Click StartÆ Run.

3. Type the following: D:\TyanSoft.exe

(If D is not your CD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter.)

4.

Click OK

5. Click on Install Software.

6. Click on Install Graphics Drivers.

7. Choose the right product you want to install driver (such as Tachyon

G9700)

8. Choose the right platform, which you are using, then the Installation

Wizard begins.

9. Click Next.

10. Click Yes to the license agreement.

11. Follow the Wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

The Express installation option is recommended. The multimedia

components will automatically be installed, along with the ATI driver, by

selecting this option.

Remark:

Please click Control Panel Update to install control panel after installing the driver.

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