How to convert my X1 to twin-DVI 9700?

sndlogic · Feb 15, 2003, 05:27 AM

I've got a true Fire GL X1, and am wanting to convert it to a twin-DVI 9700 Pro. I've succesfully flashed the bios to a standard 9700 Pro and back, but when in 9700 mode, my 2nd DVI port doesn't put out.

Anyone have any ideas how to make a twin-DVI 9700 bios file?

JCLW · Feb 15, 2003, 01:05 PM

Try leaving the BIOS as a normal FireGL BIOS, and modifing the CAT drivers to run on the FireGL.

- JW

sndlogic · Feb 15, 2003, 03:21 PM

After some playing around, I did finally figure out how to get DX9 working on a FireGL card.

I understand from Omega that it's impossible to get Cat drivers to work on a GL card (sigh).

1) Install Firel GL drivers: 1028 (from ATI website).

2) Replace "ati3duag.dll" in SYSTEM32 with the one from Catalyst 3.0a (from ATI website). DO NOT use Cat 3.1 version - ATI 'fixed' it to not run on a Fire GL card - causes blue screen at boot.

3) Optional: can install Control Panel from either Cat 3.0 or 3.1.

Ran 3DMark2003 - all options work! Got a 4983. Not bad for a card optimized for GL instead of of DX/gaming!

I don't know what the downside is yet. I'm sure ATI had a good reason for keeping a DX8 version of the file released with their latest GL drivers.

Good luck!

JCLW · Feb 15, 2003, 08:29 PM

Glad to know it works

- JW

Vampyromaniac · Feb 16, 2003, 08:12 AM

Can ya run GLexcess? (www.glexcess.com )

And/or list your system components?

Feb 15, 2003, 05:27 AM	#1
sndlogic DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	How to convert my X1 to twin-DVI 9700? I've got a true Fire GL X1, and am wanting to convert it to a twin-DVI 9700 Pro. I've succesfully flashed the bios to a standard 9700 Pro and back, but when in 9700 mode, my 2nd DVI port doesn't put out. Anyone have any ideas how to make a twin-DVI 9700 bios file?

Feb 16, 2003, 08:12 AM	#5
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Feb 15, 2003, 01:05 PM	#2
JCLW Long Live The P6! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 119 Rep Power: 0	Try leaving the BIOS as a normal FireGL BIOS, and modifing the CAT drivers to run on the FireGL. - JW

Feb 15, 2003, 03:21 PM	Thread Starter #3
sndlogic DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	After some playing around, I did finally figure out how to get DX9 working on a FireGL card. I understand from Omega that it's impossible to get Cat drivers to work on a GL card (sigh). 1) Install Firel GL drivers: 1028 (from ATI website). 2) Replace "ati3duag.dll" in SYSTEM32 with the one from Catalyst 3.0a (from ATI website). DO NOT use Cat 3.1 version - ATI 'fixed' it to not run on a Fire GL card - causes blue screen at boot. 3) Optional: can install Control Panel from either Cat 3.0 or 3.1. Ran 3DMark2003 - all options work! Got a 4983. Not bad for a card optimized for GL instead of of DX/gaming! I don't know what the downside is yet. I'm sure ATI had a good reason for keeping a DX8 version of the file released with their latest GL drivers. Good luck!

Feb 15, 2003, 08:29 PM	#4
JCLW Long Live The P6! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 119 Rep Power: 0	Glad to know it works - JW