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Table of 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
Fire GL 8800 Features....................................................................................... 4
System Requirements and Tools....................................................................... 5
Quick Installation.............................................................................................. 6
Installation Steps........................................................................................ 6
Installing the Hardware and Software ............................. 7
Installing the Hardware..................................................................................... 7
Preparing your Computer........................................................................... 7
Installing the Card...................................................................................... 12
Connecting the Cables and Completing the Installation ............................ 16
Installing the Software ...................................................................................... 20
Before you Start: Information, Tips, and Hints.......................................... 21
Software Installation for Windows NT4.0 ................................................. 22
Software Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP....................... 23
Using Your Fire GL 8800 .................................................. 25
Changing the Video Settings............................................................................. 26
How to Switch to the Display Properties?.................................................. 26
Setting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate.................................... 26
Setting a DualScreen Configuration........................................................... 28
Selecting your Monitor .............................................................................. 31
Adjusting the Monitor Display................................................................... 34
Configuring Application Profiles ...................................................................... 37
How to switch to the Configuration dialog?............................................... 37
Activating a configuration profile: ............................................................. 37
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