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Connecting the Fire GL1: Diamond Fire GL1 User's Guide

Connecting the Monitor CableAdditional Instructions •  Monitor Compatibility


If you ordered this video card with a system, Dell installed and configured it for use. Your computer is shipped with the Diamond Fire GL1 Graphics Accelerator system and its drivers were installed by Dell and are operative when you receive the system.

Refer to the installation instructions in your computer’s User’s Guide, if you purchased a customer kit to install the Diamond Fire GL1 Graphics Accelerator to replace your existing graphics solution.

note.gif (1135 bytes) NOTE:The illustrations provided in this section are for instructional use only; the card shown may look different than the one you purchased.

Connecting the Monitor Cable

Securely attach your monitor's data cable to the 15-pin VGA output connector (3) on the card. Attach the cable to the monitor according to the monitor's instructions.

Fire GL1 with AGP bus interface

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Additional Instructions

Dell configured this video card to operate as shipped. No other modifications are necessary. Your system’s video drivers were installed by Dell and are operative when you receive the system.

If your system does NOT boot as it should:

 


Monitor Compatibilty

This graphics solution offers high-performance resolutions, refresh rates and color depths. It is optimally configured to be combined with high-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors.

note.gif (1135 bytes) NOTE: You can use the full power of the graphics card only if your monitor supports the horizontal (kHz) and vertical (Hz) refresh rates as required by the graphics card.
warning.gif (500 Byte) WARNING! Be sure the refresh rates you select are compatible with your monitor. Incompatible refresh rate selection may result in monitor damage. Refer to your monitor's documentation for recommended refresh rates.
note.gif (1135 bytes) NOTE: If you can switch the impedance values on your monitor, the recommended settings are:

R, G, B video input: 75 Ohm
Synch: 2.2 kOhm

You may try other 'Synch' settings if you cannot achieve a stable video image.

If the impedance setting options are just 'High' and 'Low', try which setting gives the most satisfactory monitor display

 


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