User manual SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9600

[. . . ] For more information about changing to the VGA driver, see your operating system documentation. READ ME FIRST 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. [. . . ] A growing number of televisions and VCRs have another type of video input called S-Video or S-VHS. An S-Video connection produces a higher quality display than Composite video. If your television has cable input only, which is the case on older units, you can connect your VGA Card to your television using your VCR or an RF modulator (available in most electronics stores). View Your PC's Display on a Television! READ ME FIRST IMPORTANT INFORMATION for European Customers · Some PC monitors in Europe cannot be used simultaneously with television display. When you enable television display in Europe, the refresh rate for the monitor and television is set to 50Hz. Please check the documentation supplied with your monitor to see if your monitor supports a refresh rate of 50Hz. If your monitor does not support 50 Hz (or you are not sure), then turn off your monitor before turning on your computer when using your television as a display. For information about how to disable television display, see "Enabling and Disabling the Television Display". If you use SCART, please read "Using SCART Connectors for European Televisions" before attempting to connect your PC to your television. Connecting Your VGA Card to a Television or VCR 1 2 3 4 Turn off your computer and your television or VCR. Determine if your television or VCR has an S-Video or Composite video connection. Using an S-Video or Composite cable, attach one end of the cable to your VGA Card and the other to your television or VCR. If there is no display on your television, you may need to switch your television to video display. For more information, see the documentation supplied with your television. If you have a television connected to your VCR, you can use the television as your computer's display. For information about connecting a television to your VCR, see the documentation that came with your VCR. Using TV Out 5 Connecting your ATI VGA Card to a TV or VCR VGA Monitor Connector TV or VCR Composite Output S-Video Output Composite Input or S-Video Input Computer Composite Cable or S-Video Cable Using SCART Connectors for European Televisions The SCART connector supports only the Composite video format, which is the most common type. If your television supports S-Video (also called S-VHS) video input, you should use an S-Video cable (available in most consumer electronic stores) to view your PC on a television. An S-Video connection produces a higher quality display than Composite video. Audio In (Red=Right, Left=White) Connect to Audio Source Audio Cable Connect to TV or VCR SCART Connector Video Cable Video In (Yellow) Connect to VGA Card Enabling and Disabling the Television Display 1 Start Windows®. 3 For Win®98/Me/2000 - Point to Settings, then click Control Panel. For Win® XP - Click Control Panel, then click Appearance and Themes. Windows® 98 / 2000 users: Click on the Settings tab and then the Advanced button, before clicking the Displays tab. 6 Click on the green enable/disable button next to the word "TV" to enable/disable television display. For information about how to use television display and the ATI Displays Properties page, click the Help button. [. . . ] · Make sure that the monitor and computer are plugged in and receiving power. · If necessary, disable any built-in graphics capabilities on your motherboard. For more information, consult your computer's manual or manufacturer. (NOTE: Some manufacturers do not allow the built-in graphics to be disabled or to become the secondary display. ) · Make sure you selected the appropriate display device and graphics card when you installed the VGA driver. [. . . ]