AIW 9600 First Install

Necrosis · Jul 21, 2004, 01:29 AM

Hey folks..

I'm going to be installing one of these for the first time. Do any of you have any advice for me?

Vampyromaniac · Jul 21, 2004, 03:35 AM

the AIW's need a lot of different install files, get them all beforehand:

- either - the full ATI driver package (display + control panel + WDM/capture)
- or - Omega's driver (display + CP) and the ATI WDM/capture drivers
(or whatever 3rd party driver you like)

- also -
DAO/MDAC package
ATI CD verifier / DVD-decoder downloader
ATI Multimedia Center (TV, DVD, etc installer)
Remote Wonder driver

also needed for the MMC are:
DirectX 9 (prob will have installed it before all these anyway)
Windows Media Encoder 9

Of course with a new card, I'd suggest a reformat to start with.
OK, now here's the routine:

install the ATI driver package, all 3 options (display, CP, WDM), reboot
(or WDM drivers, do not reboot, then Omegas driver + CP, now reboot)
now's the time to make sure you have DX9 and WMEncoder9 installed, need them there before the rest
install the DAO/MDAC package
run the CD-Wiz app, insert original ATI CD, download and install DVD-decoder
install the MMC
install the Remote Wonder driver
install GuidePlus from the CD, if desired

that should be about it. if you don't want to install ATI's DVD player (will use WinDVD or some other player), you don't need the DVD-decoder. if you don't need the MMC at all, you can skip the WMEncoder and DAO/MDAC also. oh and do yourself a favor and make sure your sound card drivers are installed before MMC, since the TV needs them.
I think that's it, maybe someone can come up with some other advice. anyway, enjoy!

EDIT: fixed to WDM then Omega, but it might not matter

Necrosis · Jul 21, 2004, 03:59 AM

Thanks for the info.

AIW Guru · Aug 6, 2004, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Necrosis
Hey folks..

I'm going to be installing one of these for the first time. Do any of you have any advice for me?

Be very careful of the pins used to secure the output dongle.
Do NOT use a screwdriver to tighten them (although there is a screwdriver slot - don't use it)
When it seems that they're pretty snug but they could in a little further...don't even try.
Just let it go.
I've broken about 12 of those little pins!

Dyre Straits · Aug 6, 2004, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AIW Guru
Be very careful of the pins used to secure the output dongle.
Do NOT use a screwdriver to tighten them (although there is a screwdriver slot - don't use it)
When it seems that they're pretty snug but they could in a little further...don't even try.
Just let it go.
I've broken about 12 of those little pins!

I was wondering about that. I only finger-tightened mine and they still seem to have room to go further. But, I figured they only need to go in far enough to give the connection some stability, so I stopped once I felt that was good.

It's nice to know I did something else right in my life.

Necrosis · Aug 23, 2004, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AIW Guru

Be very careful of the pins used to secure the output dongle.
Do NOT use a screwdriver to tighten them (although there is a screwdriver slot - don't use it)
When it seems that they're pretty snug but they could in a little further...don't even try.
Just let it go.
I've broken about 12 of those little pins!

Too late I did end up breaking one but found a replacement.

Vampyromaniac · Aug 23, 2004, 05:06 AM

you guys are talking about the DVI-to-VGA adapter right?

AIW Guru · Aug 23, 2004, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vampyromaniac

you guys are talking about the DVI-to-VGA adapter right?

Ummm..no.
The AIW 9600 series doesn't have DVI. It's a simple pin to pin connection. It converts the AIW 8500DV-like connector to two vga connectors, RCA out, spdif out, and 1/8" minijack out. It's necessary to use the card.

Vampyromaniac · Aug 23, 2004, 05:46 AM

doh that's right, thanks. I was thinking of the AIW 9700 and was confused by "output dongle". but I remember the connector now

kidprawn · Dec 24, 2004, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AIW Guru

Ummm..no.
The AIW 9600 series doesn't have DVI. It's a simple pin to pin connection. It converts the AIW 8500DV-like connector to two vga connectors, RCA out, spdif out, and 1/8" minijack out. It's necessary to use the card.

Hello folks

Desperatly seeking replacement for the above connector for the 9600 pro' all in wonder card.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks in advance

AIW Guru · Dec 24, 2004, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidprawn

Hello folks

Desperatly seeking replacement for the above connector for the 9600 pro' all in wonder card.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Mine broke and I called ATI - they sent me a free replacement. You can do the same.

kidprawn · Dec 24, 2004, 05:45 PM

Excellent! I will see if i can find some contact information for the UK site, Thanks for your help.

Jul 21, 2004, 01:29 AM	#1
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	AIW 9600 First Install Hey folks.. I'm going to be installing one of these for the first time. Do any of you have any advice for me?

Jul 21, 2004, 03:35 AM	#2
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 76 System Specs	the AIW's need a lot of different install files, get them all beforehand: - either - the full ATI driver package (display + control panel + WDM/capture) - or - Omega's driver (display + CP) and the ATI WDM/capture drivers (or whatever 3rd party driver you like) - also - DAO/MDAC package ATI CD verifier / DVD-decoder downloader ATI Multimedia Center (TV, DVD, etc installer) Remote Wonder driver also needed for the MMC are: DirectX 9 (prob will have installed it before all these anyway) Windows Media Encoder 9 Of course with a new card, I'd suggest a reformat to start with. OK, now here's the routine: install the ATI driver package, all 3 options (display, CP, WDM), reboot (or WDM drivers, do not reboot, then Omegas driver + CP, now reboot) now's the time to make sure you have DX9 and WMEncoder9 installed, need them there before the rest install the DAO/MDAC package run the CD-Wiz app, insert original ATI CD, download and install DVD-decoder install the MMC install the Remote Wonder driver install GuidePlus from the CD, if desired that should be about it. if you don't want to install ATI's DVD player (will use WinDVD or some other player), you don't need the DVD-decoder. if you don't need the MMC at all, you can skip the WMEncoder and DAO/MDAC also. oh and do yourself a favor and make sure your sound card drivers are installed before MMC, since the TV needs them. I think that's it, maybe someone can come up with some other advice. anyway, enjoy! EDIT: fixed to WDM then Omega, but it might not matter __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250 Last edited by Vampyromaniac; Jul 21, 2004 at 04:11 AM.

Aug 23, 2004, 05:06 AM	#7
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 76 System Specs	you guys are talking about the DVI-to-VGA adapter right? __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250

Aug 23, 2004, 05:46 AM	#9
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 76 System Specs	doh that's right, thanks. I was thinking of the AIW 9700 and was confused by "output dongle". but I remember the connector now __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250

Jul 21, 2004, 03:59 AM	Thread Starter #3
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Thanks for the info.

Dec 24, 2004, 05:45 PM	#12
kidprawn DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Excellent! I will see if i can find some contact information for the UK site, Thanks for your help.