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1. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 19 Software Configuration Color Calibration Gamma Selection User Controls 1 v ika E a Current Settings Red n a Green n a Recommend Monitor Setting 2 28 Blue n a Cancel 3 On the Wildcat Monitor Display Properties dialog box click Configure Monitor to change the display mode select a monitor type or change the resolution refresh rate Once you have made the changes you reguire click OK to accept the new configuration and dismiss the Configure Monitor dialog box or Cancel to reset to the default settings You are returned to the Wildcat Monitor Display Properties dialog box 4 Click OK on the Display Properties dialog box to accept the changes Reboot the workstation if you are prompted to do so Most changes will take effect without rebooting NOTE See Appendix A Specifications for a list of available monitor resolutions See Enabling Stereo Display in this chapter for instructions on changing the Display Mode See Enabling the Dual Monitor Feature in this chapter for instructions on configuring dual displays 20 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Software Configuration Enabling stereo display If you connect a device to the stereo port on the Wildcat4 you must change the display mode to view in stereo See Chapter 2 Setup for an illustration of the stereo output port l Make sure your stere2. Using the Wildcat Monitor tab 1 On the Display Properties dialog box click the Wildcat Monitor tab This tab contains commands for adjusting the resolution color depth and refresh rate See the steps under Using the Wildcat Configuration tab if you need instructions on opening the Display Properties dialog box 18 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Software Configuration 3Dlabs Wildcat4 210 General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management Wildcat Configuration Wildcat Monitor Current Monitor Selection Generic Monitor Plug and Play Information Not Detected Manufacturer n a Model Number n a Available Resolutions 800x600 True Color 75 Hertz 1024x768 True Color 60 Hertz 1024x768 True Color 70 Hertz 1024x768 True Color 75 Hertz 1280x800 True Color 60 Hertz 1280x800 True Color 75 Hertz 12801024 True Color 60 Hertz x Color Calibration Configure Monitor T Apply Gamma Color Calibration to 3D Windows Only 2 Click Color Calibration to modify the color settings Make modifications to the Color Calibration dialog box then check the Apply Gamma Color Calibration to 3D Windows Only box if you don t want the desktop affected Click OK to accept the changes and dismiss the Color Calibration dialog box or click Cancel to close the Color Calibration dialog box without making any changes You are returned to the Wildcat Monitor Display Properties dialog box
3. 2D 3D wide Vectors 2D and 3D lines and line strips wide stippled Polygons triangles triangle strips quads quad strips polygons point line polygon mode Antialiased points vectors and polygons Image support multiple formats zoom color matrix color tables Alpha Operations Scissoring Window clipping Masking Fogging linear exponential exponential user defined Texture mapping point bilinear trilinear 3D cube mapped bump mapped Multiple Internal Texture Formats RGBA 8888 5551 4444 luminance alpha Multi texturing 2 sets of texture coordinates Extensive texture environments blend modulate decal replace add subtract interpolate dot3 Stencil Operations Dithering Rich set of blending operations Depth buffering 24 and 32 bit Additional Features e jo eo o o SuperScene full scene multisampled anti aliasing Point sampled with sixteen samples Sample location jittering Dynamic sample allocation Dynamic sample backoff Two video look up tables Eight stencil planes Eight double buffered overlay planes 32 bit Z buffer High performance DACs that directly drive display devices DDC2B Display Data Channel standard Stereoscopic Viewing Support Interlaced or Frame Sequential Multiview and Genlock support Wildcat4 7210 only Onboard texture memory with full mipmapped trilinear interpolated texture processing Digital Video Interface DVI display support single o
4. 7210 If you have Multiview enabled connect the external timing source to the Genlock In port of the Master workstation 2 Turn your on system and log on to Windows using an account that has administrative privileges 3 Right click on the Windows desktop or left click if you ve altered the default mouse setup and choose Properties from the menu Click Settings Advanced Wildcat4 Monitor tab then click Configure Monitor 4 Select Vendor Monitor From the menu below select your monitor vendor and model from the list or select Genlock as the vendor and Default for the model 5 Choose a resolution in the bottom box 6 Click OK to accept the resolution change If you get no video or scrambled video wait 10 seconds and your previous settings will be restored 7 Click OK then Yes to accept changes You are returned to the Wildcat Monitor tab 8 Click Multiview 9 Choose the signal source from the Source pull down menu 10 Select the Signal Edge Response Signal Lock Rate and Pixel Align Offset appropriate for your application and hardware setup 11 Click the Enable check box then Apply If the genlock signal is present and the correct source is selected the applet will display genlock signal detected NOTE Some monitors reguire custom timing file entries for Genlock to be properly maintained Please refer to the documentation delivered with your monitor for further information Configuring Dual Monitors The Wildcat
5. EN 793102451328 Radiated Electromagnetic Field Immunity IEC 61000 4 3 EN 55024 1998 ectrostatic Discharge Immunity IEC 61000 4 2 EN 55024 1998 IEC 61000 4 4 EN 55024 1998 onducted Disturbance Immunity IEC 61000 4 6 N 0Z4 1998 oltage Dips and Interruptions Immunity IEC 61000 4 11 EN 55024 1998 urge Immunity IEC 61000 4 5 Electrical Fast Transient Burst Immunity CNS 13438 8473 30 10 90 Class B Taiwanese EMI Emissions and Immunity Date of Declaration 30 0 2 02 Issued by BA o 2 ee dac aa a Principal Production Engineer 3Dlabs Ltd 44 0 1784 476646 This product complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause hamful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interferences that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This Class B digital apparatus meets the Korean criteria for preventing electromagnetic interference for Information Technology Eguipment using specifications outlined in ANSI C63 4 and CISPR22 UL 1950 PAG 1 7 003 This graphics card is for use with UL Listed personal computers that have installation instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessories 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 39 40 Terms and Definitions APPENDIX D TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 3Dlabs Graphic
6. before touching the card Do not wear wool or polyester clothing Work in an area with a relative humidity of at least 50 percent Keep the card in the anti static bag until you are ready to install it Handle the card as little as possible and only by the edges NOTE Be sure to register your new card using one of the options described on page 16 Installing your Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card l Refer to your computer s documentation for instructions on opening and closing the computer identifying the AGP Pro expansion slot and PCI expansion slots and adding expansion cards 2 Check your system documentation to locate the appropriate slots in which to install your card Both cards must have an adjacent PCI slot empty for cooling purposes 3 Turn off power to the computer and to the monitor and disconnect the cables from the computer follow the instructions under Before you begin your installation NOTE If you are replacing a graphics card be sure to uninstall your old video driver software before tuning off your system and removing your old graphics card Refer to Installing the Driver Software later in this chapter for details on uninstalling drivers 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 7 Software Configuration 4 Remove the cover from your system so you can access the slots into which you will be installing your Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card If you have not already removed any e
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8. codes indicate a failure see Getting Help in this section Reinstalling the Video Driver NOTE You must have the correct driver for the your operating system If you are unsure refer to the README TXT file located on the driver delivery media for this information Refer to Microsoft Windows documentation and online Help for more information on installing drivers and software application programs If you are installing the Wildcat4 driver you must remove the current driver prior to installing the update 28 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Troubleshooting Removing an existing driver under Windows 2000 l Log on to Windows 2000 using an account that has administrative privileges Please consult your system administrator or Microsoft Windows 2000 User s Manual for more information on Administrator privileges From the Start menu go to Settings Control Panel and click Add Remove Programs Under Change or Remove Programs highlight the current Wildcat Display Driver and click Change Remove Click Yes when prompted to confirm the driver removal and follow the prompts to complete the driver removal Click OK when notified that the driver removal is complete and reboot your system Removing an existing driver under Windows XP 1 Log on to Windows XP using an account that has administrative privileges Please consult your system administrator or Windows XP User s Manual for more information on Administrator
9. connecting a VGA monitor 11 Creating a custom optimization 25 Determining a defective unit 28 Diagnostics 27 Display Dual monitors 22 Monoscopic 21 Stereo 21 Stereoscopic 21 Display properties Configuration tab 17 Configuring 17 Monitor tab 18 Drivers Installing 12 Dual monitor display 22 DVI monitor connecting 10 Enabling application specific optimizations 17 24 Enabling Multiview and Genlock 21 Enabling stereo display 21 Features 3 Gamma 42 Glossary 41 Heidi drivers Installing 13 Installation Software 12 Installation Driver requirements 12 Drivers 12 Installing Heidi drivers 13 software 12 verifying the default video display driver 14 Verifying the system startup version 15 Wildcat driver 13 Installing the Wildcat driver 13 Introduction 2 Monitor checks 27 Monitor tab Display properties 18 Monoscopic display 21 Multiview and Genlock Enabling 21 Online Information 29 Index OpenGL ii 43 Registration 15 Reinstalling the video driver 28 Removing existing drivers 12 Safe Mode 28 Serial number location 8 setup verifying the default video display driver 14 Setup Attaching a stereo device 12 Driver requirements 12 Dual monitor feature 22 Installing drivers 12 Installing Heidi drivers 13 Locating the seiral number 8 Preparing for installation 7 Removing existing drivers 12 Replacing an old grahics card 10 Verifying the system startup version 15 Wildcat drive
10. ee kvi reed NO addict all ca atu Pda d 27 Obtaining a Usable Video Resolution nenea na na na anna 28 Booting mto Safe Mode nemirne RAVNE NI A NA a n Ca Bl a lp A AA di 28 Determining a defective ubiti nesti See na da tai n iad a pede E a d i 28 Reinstalling the Video Driver 28 Removing an existing driver under Windows 2000 ee ene 29 Removing an existing driver under Windows XP cccescceseesseesceseccecseeseceseceaeeseesecaecaeeeseeeeceaeeseseeeeas 29 Reinstalling the video drive vini ve i se ua dt dude n ii du SaN 29 Online Information n catia taia tn cats ot dat A a Sa bona al Du dl a 29 Appendix A Specifications ce anna anna aa ana ia nana i 30 A Specifications sii aaa ie teb da dp ed Ia aul d tac Oua ca 31 Appendix B Software License nn ana a nenea nana 34 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 35 Limited Waranty scoica ca oa e Pac atata oo dt ta aia 2 doo ca a oct dejav 36 Appendix C Regulatory Statements ceea naaee 38 Appendix D Terms and Definitions n nana na aaa ana eanaenaaee 40 Termsrand Definitions se apa atita EEA ANE e aos NAS jca 41 NS ER Pe O DO ad RI VON EMA 45 iv 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Introduction Welcome to 3Dlabs Thank you for selecting a 3Dlabs Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card This User Guide is designed to provide information about Wildcat4 Graphics
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14. rendered in the back buffer and then displayed on the screen once the drawing is completed This results in the smooth flicker free rotation and animation of 3D models and scenes Driver A driver is a special interface program that is developed to perform the communication between the application program the device i e graphics peripheral and the operating system EVGA Extended Video Graphics Array EVGA runs at 1024 x 768 Flat Shading The simplest method of shading Each triangle is assigned one single color resulting in a faceted appearance of the surface Frame Buffer A 24 bit true color frame buffer provides 8 bits for each red green and blue primary display color This results in 16 8 million color combinations A second or double buffer enables system to calculate pixels one step ahead of the screen display for smooth distortion free images Gamma A curve representing both the contrast and brightness of an image Changing the shape of the curve changes the RGB color output Not to be confused with GLINT Gamma the 3Dlabs geometry processing device Geometry The intermediate stage of the 3D pipeline geometry determines the location of the object and the frame of reference of the viewer in relation to the object Gouraud Shading This method of shading more complex than flat shading shows subtle color changes across an object Gouraud Shading is accomplished by adding pixels in a graduated scale of colors Gr
15. running to accommodate all monitor types VGA mode is used during initial installation of the video display driver and when experiencing video problems If you select a resolution that causes the monitor to display incorrectly try the following proceedures to obtain a usable video resolution Booting into Safe Mode Press CTRL ALT DEL but do not log on to the Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system Instead shut down then boot into Safe Mode to choose another resolution or reinstall the video driver 1 Restart the system 2 At the boot screen hit F8 to enter the advanced options menu 3 Choose Safe Mode then hit ENTER to return to the boot screen NOTE If this option fails to correct the video display problem restart the system in VGA mode and reconfigure your display to 640 x 480 resolution 60 Hz refresh rate Then restart Windows again in non VGA mode Determining a defective unit 1 Save and exit from all files if possible then shut down the operating system 2 Turn off the power to the monitor and to the workstation IMPORTANT Always turn off the power to the workstation before connecting or disconnecting the cables 3 Check and reseat all card and cable connections as needed 4 Turn on the monitor power If the Power On LED does not illuminate see Getting Help in this section 5 Turn on the power to the system base unit If the Power On LED on the base unit does not illuminate or if the BIOS beep
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17. 3Dlabs Inc Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 3Dlabs Inc 1901 McCarthy Blvd Milpitas CA 95035 www 3dlabs com Copyright 2002 by 3Dlabs Inc A Creative Company 3Dlabs and Wildcat are registered trademarks and Wildcat4 SuperScene and ParaScale are trademarks of 3Dlabs Inc or 3Dlabs Inc Ltd Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel OpenGL is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics Inc Soft Engine is a trademark of Vibrant Graphics Inc AutoCAD is a registered trademark of AutoDesk Inc Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Athlon and 3DNow are registered trademarks of AMD All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders Caution Changes or modifications to your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card not expressly approved by 3Dlabs Inc voids the user s warranty FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency energy If product is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction Guide it may cause harmful interference to radio communications however there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particula
18. 4 feature support for dual monitors under Windows 2000 or Windows XP but not under Windows NT The dual monitor feature allows two monitors either two digital two analog with an adapter or a combination of digital and analog to be connected to the card so the display area stretches across both monitors Enabling the Dual Monitor Feature l 22 Right click on the Windows desktop or left click if you ve altered the default mouse setup and choose Properties from the menu Click the Settings tab then click Advanced Click the Wildcat Configuration Tab then next to Maximum Number of Displays select 2 Click Apply 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 9 Software Configuration When asked if you want to reboot choose No Follow the directions below for your operating system e Windows 2000 go to the Start menu and choose Shutdown then choose Shutdown from the displayed menu e Windows XP go to the Start menu and select Turn off computer If you have not already done so connect the second monitor then turn on power to the workstation The primary monitor will display the startup sequence If either monitor s Power On LED does not illuminate or if the primary monitor does not display the startup seguence consult Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Start Windows and log on using an account with administrative privileges Right click on the Windows desktop or left click if you ve altered the default mous
19. Accelerator Cards In addition to this guide you are strongly encouraged to use the online help included in the 3Dlabs driver software Help screens System Reguirements Intel AGP 8x motherboard Microsoft Windows 2000 SP2 or Windows XP 32 bit AGP Pro 50 expansion slot Note For maximum performance the card should only be installed in systems that support AGP 3 0 at 8x speeds One open PCI slot adjacent to the AGP Pro 50 slot 128 MB minimum 512 MB or greater recommended for best performance Industry standard multiple frequency monitor VGA or a Digital Video Interface DVI I compliant digital display device 3 MB of free space on the computer s primary system disk for the video display driver software NOTE If you purchased your Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card as part of a system it was preconfigured to operate in your system prior to shipment No other modifications are necessary Also your system s video drivers were installed prior to shipment and are operative when you receive the system No further installation or configuration is necessary unless you purchased a customer kit or need to reinstall your video card Store the driver delivery media that came with your system in a safe place in case you ever need to reinstall the drivers For more detailed information on the operating system refer to Microsoft s web site or to the printed documentation delivered with the system 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerato
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21. Wildcat graphics accelerators SVGA Super Video Graphics Array SVGA runs at 800 x 600 Tessellation The initial part of the 3D pipeline where the object is described by a set of triangles Texture Mapping A technique that enables 2D graphic images to be wrapped around or pasted on to a 3D primitive Perspective correction and lighting calculations allow for added realism Transformation The change in rotation size position and perspective of an object in 3D space Transparency A function that refers to the rendering of transparent non opague objects Transparency is generally accomplished on a polygon rendering system using either screen door transparency or alpha blending Vectors second Lines drawn per second VGA Video Graphics Array VGA runs at 640 x 480 VHR Very High Resolution VHR runs at 1280 x 1024 VRAM Video Random Access Memory is an expensive fast type of RAM that is used as display memory on high end graphics boards VRML Virtual Reality Modeling Language Z Buffer Also known as the Depth Buffer the Z Buffer is a region of memory containing the depth component ofa pixel Used for example to eliminate hidden surfaces from the image 44 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide INDEX 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide API 41 43 Attaching a stereo device 12 Configuration tab Display properties 17 Configuring the display 17 connecting a DVI monitor 10
22. able that provision of the AGREEMENT shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the parties and the remainder of this AGREEMENT shall continue in full force and effect Should you have any questions concerning this AGREEMENT please write to 3Dlabs Inc 480 Potrero Avenue Sunnyvale California 94086 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 37 APPENDIX C REGULATORY STATEMENTS 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Terms and Definitions DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name 3Dlabs Ltd a Creative Labs subsidiary Manufacturer s Address 9668 Madison Blvd Madison AL 35758 declares that the product Product Name Wildcat4 7110 7210 Graphics Accelerator Cards conforms to the following product specifications ia EC Directive Following provisions of the 89 336 Specification Class Level EN 55022 1994 CISPR 22 limits ass B ERS a Radiated Electric Field Emissions EN 55022 1994 CISPR 22 limits ass B me Power Line Conducted Emissions 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B ANSI C63 4 1992 ass B i NAMI Radiated Electric Field Emissions 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B ANSI C63 4 1992 ass B nm Power Line Conducted Emissions VCCI v 4 99 05 GLABAE os m Radiated Electric Field Emissions VCCI V 4 99 05 Class B PRE Power Line Conducted Emissions AS NZS 3548 1995 Clasa E a a D Radiated Electric Field Emissions AS NZS 3548 1995 Class B a Power Line Conducted Emissions
23. able will have either a Digital Video Interface DVI I connector or a 15 pin VGA connector depending on monitor type If your monitor is a VGA monitor see Connecting a VGA monitor in this chapter 3 Connect the workstation monitor s video cable to the primary DVI I port on the Wildcat4 video card This connector is labeled 1 in the picture above and on the I O panel of your card 10 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Software Configuration 4 Turn on power to the workstation If the monitor s Power On LED does not illuminate or the monitor does not display the startup seguence consult Chapter 4 Troubleshooting CAUTION If you are connecting only one monitor to the Wildcat4 you must plug that monitor into the Primary DVI I port labeled 1 on the I O panel of your card NOTE If you are connecting an additional monitor to the Wildcat4 connect the additional workstation monitor s video cable to the secondary DVI I port See Enabling the Dual Monitor Feature later in this document for information on configuring dual displays Connecting a VGA monitor NOTE You must use a DVI to Analog adapter to connect a VGA monitor to the Wildcat4 You can purchase this adapter from our e store 1 Connect the monitor s 15 pin VGA connector to the VGA end see below of the DVI to Analog adapter 2 Connect the DVI I end of the adapter to the primary DVI I port label 1 on th
24. aphics Accelerator Card A graphics accelerator performs 3D functions in the hardware thereby relieving the CPU of repetitive complex and intensive calls This results in enhanced performance and speed 42 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Terms and Definitions Heidi The API developed by Autodesk to work with its products such as AutoCAD MIP Mapping for texture processing A feature that delivers photo realistic images by wrapping 2D bitmaps around 3D objects closely matching the texture to the object MIP Mapping allows different versions of a texture to be used for objects of different sizes It also enables faster performance as textures do not need to be scaled in real time Multiple Resolution Support The ability to support multiple resolutions on the screen OpenGL The industry standard library of advanced 3D graphics functions developed by Silicon Graphics Inc Perspective Correction A function that allows an object to maintain its 3D textural features as it moves away from the viewer into the background Pipelining A basic hardware tool for accelerating processes Pixel The smallest addressable element of a cathode ray tube display More simply put the individual dots that make up the screen image Point Sampling The basic method of adding texture to an object Point sampling does not include any filtering of textures RAMDAC The final component in the graphics subsystem that translates a digital i
25. ay Adapters verify that two Wildcat devices are listed This indicates that the appropriate driver is installed NOTE If only one Wildcat4 7210 device device is listed you may not have completed installation Refer to Installing the Driver Software for instructions 3 Click Cancel to close the Display Properties dialog box Verify the System Startup Version Verifying under Windows 2000 1 From the operating system Start menu go to Settings Control Panel System Advanced Click Startup and Recovery 3 On the Startup and Recovery dialog box verify that Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is the listed as the Default operating system It is IMPORTANT that your operating system matches the driver you installed Click OK 4 Click OK again to close the System Properties dialog box 14 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Software Configuration Verifying under Windows XP 1 From the operating system Start menu go to Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System A dvanced Click the Settings button under Startup and Recovery 3 On the Startup and Recovery dialog box verify that Microsoft Windows XP Professional is the listed as the Default operating system It is IMPORTANT that your operating system matches the driver you installed Click OK 4 Click OK again to close the System Properties dialog box Registering Your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card When you register your 3Dlabs Graphics Acce
26. check the Troubleshooting section of the 3 Dlabs web site at http www 3dlabs com support troubleshooting index htm or contact your vendor for additional help 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 29 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide A Specifications Specifications General Manufacturer 3Dlabs Model number Wildcat4 7210 or Wildcat4 7110 Functional System NOTE IF YOU ORDERED THIS VIDEO CARD WITH A SYSTEM IT WAS PREINSTALLED AND CONFIGURED FOR USE IN YOUR SYSTEM PRIOR TO SHIPMENT Interface AGP Pro 50 Graphic controller High speed Wildcat4 chipset technology DAC speed 320 MHz Data width dual pipeline e Frame Buffer 128 bits per pipe e Texture Buffer 64 bits per pipe Connectors Wildcat4 7210 Wildcat4 7110 e One 3 Pin Mini DIN stereo sync e One 3 Pin Mini DIN stereo output sync output e Two DVI compatible Digital e Two DVI Digital Video Video Output Ports Output Ports e One BNC Connector e Two 9 pin D sub connectors Interrupts PCl assigned interrupt A DMA channels AGP 3 0 support 4X and 8X modes of operation Video memory Wildcat4 7210 Wildcat4 7110 e Frame Buffer 128 MB e Frame Buffer 128 MB e Texture Buffer 256 MB e Texture Buffer 128 MB 3D Performance NOTE PERFORMANCE NUMBERS REFLECT MAXIMUM HARDWARE RATE NUMBERS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON APPLICATION Wildcat4 7210 e 3D Gouraud shaded Z buffered tria
27. den Bene d e ao casa BR AUG OE ENE ca d aia 14 Verify the System Startup Version 14 Verifying under Windows 2000 Verifying under Windows XP isi io iid e cote NU NEMA SR RS MS EA NES a Registering Your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card 15 Chapter 3 Software Configuration The 3Dlabs Wildcaf4 Driver cecen nea olive ae aa n ei aa dana ia aa cui Configuring the Video Display ne na na anna ana nana Using the Wildcat Configuration tab nenea oe EEE EE EE EEAS Iie SE STEES Using the Wildcat Monitor tab nea aan aan nana aan 18 Enabling stereo display Enabling Multiview and Genlock on the Wildcat4 7210 Enablins Multiview features avti aie ca aaa ea A a id daia aia Da dead ata aaa 21 Confirming multiview cables are detected 22 Enabling genlock features 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide iil Configuring Dual MonitofS e nana 22 Enabling the Dual Monitor Feature ana aaa en ae enaennnaee 22 Optimizing the Wildcat Driver 24 Enabling application specific Optimizations cccceescessceseeseeeecesecssecseeseceaecsseeseesecaecaaeeseeseceaeeseeeeeeaes 24 Creating a Custom Optimization 25 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting zice coaie costes E tessa nea cea dt ia n asia aa 26 Troubleshooting na na na anna nana nana 27 Monitors and Display Resolutions ccccccesscessceseceseceseceeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeneeeseeeaeeeseeeeeenaees 27 DIAGNOSTIC Sa cic cet ove
28. e 3Dlabs Wildcat4 video card NOTE If you are connecting both a VGA and digital flat panel monitor you must connect the VGA monitor to the primary DVI I port labeled 1 3 Turn on power to the workstation If the monitor s Power On LED does not illuminate or the monitor does not display the startup sequence consult Chapter 4 Troubleshooting NOTE If your monitor does not have a built in video cable use a shielded video cable with either a DVI I receptacle or a 15 pin VGA video connector with adapter at one end for the video output port on the card and the appropriate connectors at the other end for the video input port on the monitor See the documentation delivered with your monitor for more information If you ordered the Wildcat4 video card with a system it was installed and configured prior to shipment See Chapter 3 Using the Video Card for instructions on adjusting the resolution color depth and refresh rate 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 11 Software Configuration Attaching a Stereo Device Power off your system and connect the stereo hardware to the round stereo connector on the card See the documentation that came with your stereo hardware for information on how to use stereoscopic display Plug in and start up your system including peripherals and log on to your operating system NOTE To configure the display settings for stereo display see Chapter 3 Using
29. e setup and choose Properties from the menu On the Display Properties dialog box click the Settings tab The monitors display as icons labeled 1 for primary and 2 for secondary Highlight monitor 2 and click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor 10 Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of pour monitors up Display 1 Default Monitor on 3Dlabs Wildcat 4 7210 Screen resolution Color guality Les More Highest 32 bi 1024 by 768 pixels 11 55 153 Use this device as the primary monitor Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 23 Software Configuration Adjusting colors or resolutions of either monitor 1 Click the icon for that monitor or select the monitor from the pulldown menu under Display 2 With the monitor to adjust selected click Advanced Select Wildcat Monitor and make changes to the Colors or Screen area Click OK 3 Select the other monitor icon or select from the pulldown menu under Display to change the color or resolution of the other monitor NOTE Any changes made under Wildcat Configuration will affect both monitors Optimizing the Wildcat Driver Refer to the documentation that came with your application for inf
30. e configuration allowing you to select 4 preset configuration for an application or setting up a personalized configuration For 4 personalized configuration choose lt New Configuration gt on the following page and the Wizard will let you set Windows and OpenGL settings as well as configure the usage of the Frame Buffer Memory To continue with the Wizard click Next Creating a Custom Optimization 1 Right click on the Windows desktop or left click if you ve altered the default mouse setup and choose Properties from the menu Click the Settings tab then click Advanced Under the Wildcat Configuration tab select Configuration Wizard Click Next to continue Select New Configuration on the pulldown menu then click Next AYN Enter a name for the new configuration then select the configuration you want to use as a model for your customized configuration 5 The Wizard will step you through driver optimization When you are finished click Finish to view the Configuration Summary 6 Click Finish to save your configuration or Cancel to dismiss the Wizard 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 25 CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have trouble using your 3Dlabs Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card or a 3D application you may find the answer to your problem in the following sections Always start your problem solving efforts wit
31. e description Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice P N 85 000056 001 ii 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide CONTENTS Chapter l Introduction secera ne caci o a RE dada n a ali i d 1 Wele me to 3Dlabsl sapa pitna eae a aa GAL paj dn aan 00 data 2 System Requirements sa coca ae ta du dl ad ca su dea 23 ca ant even 2 EGALUTES cea poz aaa a ada dal Glee tee a a e aa oa a ee Aces d age el ee 3 Chapter 2 5 SED eee sara oa a a aaa anal boa uta a aa da Rae a a 000 6 Preparing for Installation atace catea die oo e Daia cc EEEE neta Widen la 7 Before you begin your installation aaa 7 Installing your Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card 7 If you are upgrading the graphics card in your system 10 Connecting the Monitor Connecting a DVI monitor Conne tins a VGA Monitors cea amp d oala cas o lenih aula i d did iaca Dat a atace dives 11 Attaching a Stereo Device Installing the Driver Software Make sure your computer is ready Removing an existing driver under Windows 2000 Removing an existing driver under Windows XP ane 13 Installing the Wildcat4 driver Heidi Driver for AutoDesk Applications 3dsmaX Drivere nisi Ran eae S NU dat S tata RESNA Aa aa a ea Verify the Default Video Display Driver 14 Verifying under Windows 2000s 4 10 seta ME ai za cada oda lac ba NA ANE a da tal 14 Verifying under Windows XP si
32. elivery media which contains the 3Dlabs Wildcat4 driver Insert the media in the appropriate drive or change directories to locate the driver 4 Double click on the setup exe file located under the wegdrv directory in the driver package 5 In the Wildcat4 Driver Installation Message dialog box click OK to begin the driver install procedure 6 The workstation must be restarted for the new settings to take effect Remove the delivery media from the disk drive if applicable Click Yes to restart the workstation In Windows XP choose Log off then choose Turn off computer then Restart Heidi Driver for AutoDesk Applications The Wildcat4 Heidi device driver allows full sereen multisampling of and compatibility with AutoDesk applications as well as hardware acceleration of the Wildcat4 through the use of OpenGL To install the Heidi driver and to activate full screen multisampling consult the README TXT located under the Heidi directory of the Wildcat4 driver delivery media The SETUP EXE file under the same directory will initiate the install program NOTE If setup is not able to find your AutoDesk application in the system registry you will be asked to enter an installation path This will be the directory where the AutoDesk application is installed on your system You must configure the properties settings in your AutoDesk application to use the Heidi driver Consult your application documentation for configuring your application to
33. er Change or Remove Programs highlight the current Display Driver and click Change Remove 4 Click Yes when prompted to confirm the driver removal and follow the prompts to complete the driver removal 5 Click OK when notified that the driver removal is complete and reboot your system before installing the new Wildcat4 driver 12 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Software Configuration Removing an existing driver under Windows XP 1 Log on to Windows XP using an account that has administrative privileges Please consult your system administrator or Windows XP User s Manual for more information on Administrator privileges 2 From the Start menu go to Control Panel 3 Under Change or Remove Programs highlight the current Display Driver and click Change Remove 4 Click Yes when prompted to confirm the driver removal 5 Click OK when notified you must reboot your system for driver removal to occur and reboot your system before installing the new Wildcat4 driver Installing the Wildcat4 driver 1 This driver must be installed by a user with Windows Administrator privileges Please consult your system administrator or Microsoft operating systems User s Manual for more information on Administrator privileges 2 Start Windows If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel to dismiss the dialog box In Windows XP dismiss the balloon asking if you want Windows XP to set your resolution 3 Locate the driver d
34. es e Perspective and viewport transformations Texture matrix transformation of texture coordinates Local display list storage and processing Full lighting calculations up to 32 lights View volume clipping Up to six user clip planes Image processing Traditional 2D Operations 16 and 32 bit color depths 565 8888 Solid patterned and gradient area fills Vectors diamond rule compliant Block moves screen to screen Block gets screen to system Block puts system to screen Bilinear scaling e e e 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Introduction Features cont Texture Modes Global and local OpenGL 1 3 Compliant Extension Support Imaging Extensions Pixel buffer Color table Color matrix Convolution Blend Extensions Color Minmax Function separate Subtract Transpose Matrix Fog Extensions Fog function Fog offset Ocelusion culling Texture Extensions 3D textures edge border and LOD clamps Mipmap generation Color table Color masking LOD 4D Video Extensions Interlace Interlace read 422 pixels Swap Control Extensions Swap control Swap frame lock Swap usage Pixel texture and 3D texturing Pbuffer Image buffer Gamma Stencil operation wrap Separate specular Post texturing specular 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Introduction Features cont OpenGL Operations se o o ee Points
35. h the simplest solution and work up to the more complex ones Monitors and Display Resolutions Problem Solution Solution Solution Solution Solution Problem Solution Solution Solution Solution My monitor is either blank or the displayed image is distorted scrambled or smaller than I expected If the monitor is blank be sure that your system and monitor are plugged in and turned on Is the monitor s power cord attached securely Check each component s documentation for the location and use of power connectors and switches Make sure that your video cable is connected securely to the monitor and to the monitor connector on your Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card If you re using only one monitor make sure that monitor is plugged into the primary connector labeled 1 on the back of the card See your monitor documentation and Chapter 1 Installation in this document Your card might not be seated properly in the AGP Pro slot Remove and reinstall your card as described in Chapter 1 Installation Remember to use the anti static wrist strap when opening your system and handling the card Reboot into VGA Safe Mode and select a supported resolution and refresh rate See Obtaining a Usable Video Resolution later in this chapter for instructions Reboot into VGA Safe Mode to verify the display properties are configured correctly for the monitor type If the software setup is correct
36. lerator Card you Activate your warranty Receive notification of software updates Qualify for technical support You can complete the registration card and return it to us in the mail or register on line once your hardware and software installations are complete You must have Internet access to register on line 1 Open your Internet browser 2 Go to http www 3dlabs com support register product htm 3 Fill out the registration form that appears on your screen and click Submit when you are finished 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 15 CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Software Configuration The 3Dlabs Wildcat4 Driver The 3Dlabs Wildcat4 driver software allows you to optimize the working relationship between your card your system and your applications This chapter contains instructions for configuring the video display stereo display and dual monitors Configuring the Video Display Once the Wildcat driver is installed properly the Display Properties dialog box will have two additional tabs Wildcat Configuration and Wildcat Monitor Using the Wildcat Configuration tab 1 Make sure you are logged into the non VGA version of Windows Refer to Windows documentation or online Help for instructions if necessary Close any open applications 3 Right click on the Windows desktop or left click if you ve altered the default mouse setup and choose Prope
37. lors and a bit depth of 32 24 bit RGB plus 8 bit of overlays equals 16 7 million colors The latter is often referred to as true color Clipping Removal of elements or sections not contained within the active viewing area CPU Central Processing Unit The part within a PC that executes programs in main memory DAC Digital to Analog Converter DDR SDRAM Double Data Rrate SDRAM is synchronous dynamic RAM that improves memory clock speed Depth Cueing A technique used to give the illusion of depth With depth cueing the part of an object that is farther away is displayed with a lower intensity to give the effect of depth 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 41 Terms and Definitions Digital Flat Panel Display A digital flat panel display uses a digital instead of analog cable connection to transfer data to the display screen This can eliminate some display artifacts Flat panel displays occupy less desk space than conventional monitors DirectX Microsoft s APIs developed to access various system hardware Dithering The process of converting an image with a certain bit depth to one with a lower bit depth Dithering enables the application to convert an image s colors that it cannot display into two or more colors that closely resemble the original Dithering works because the mind is tricked by the pattern of colors into thinking it s a different color Double Buffering With double buffering images are
38. mage into an analog representation Rasterization A method to fill in colors for all pixels bound by vertices Rendering The final and most rigorous stage in the 3D pipeline where an object undergoes shading texturing etc RISC Reduced Instruction Set Computing SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM is a cost effective solution to improve bandwidth to and from memory resulting in increased graphics performance SGRAM Synchronous Graphics Random Access Memory allows data to be written in a single operation rather than a slower seguence of operations It also handles background and foreground image fills effectively SDTP Super Desktop Publishing SDTP runs at 1600 x 1200 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 43 Terms and Definitions Stencil Buffer Similar to stipple masking the stencil buffer assists with the creation of transparent effects Stipple masking A technigue that spatially creates transparent effects by rendering an object through various patterns Streaming SIMD An instruction set developed by Intel for Pentium processor based systems Streaming SIMD can improve 3D vertex transformation and lighting among other operations SuperScene Antialiasing SuperScene antialiasing see Antialiasing is an enhanced version of multisampling and offers true multisampled scene based antialiasing of all OpenGL primitives in a scene SuperScene Antialiasing is a feature found only on
39. ngles 37 9 M sec e 3D Vectors solid color 10 pixel 33 9 M sec e Trilinear textured fill rate 400 Mpixels sec Wildcat4 7110 e 3D Gouraud shaded Z buffered triangles 35 1 M sec e 3D Vectors solid color 10 pixel 29 4 M sec e Trilinear textured fill rate 400 Mpixels sec Height 1 6 Length 13 92 Width 4 97 Slots Required e One AGP Pro 50 slot e One PCI slot for mechanical and cooling purposes Power Requirements 50 W maximum 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 31 Specifications Supported Resolutions Note These are MAXIMUM supported monitor resolutions and refresh rates Resolutions and refresh rates may vary depending on your monitor SuperScene antialiasing is available at resolutions under 1920 x 1080 on a single display Key 1 Refresh rate not supported in dual display mode 2 Resolution not supported in frame seguential stereo mode IL lt Interlaced FS Frame Seguential SS Superscene antialiasing 128 128 plane mode 192 192 plane mode Resolution Aspect Analog Digital Stereo Genlock Single Display Dual Display Ratio Refresh Refresh Refresh Refresh Rates Rates Rate Hz Rate SS Off SS On SS Off SS On Hz Hz Hz 128 192 128 192 128 192 128 192 2048 x 1536 4 3 60 v v v 2048 x 1152 16 9 75 72 70 z z v
40. o display device is properly connected to the stereo output port on the Wildcat4 See Chapter 2 Connecting a Stereo Display Device for more information 2 On the Wildcat4 Monitor tab under Display Properties click Configure Monitor The Configure Monitor dialog box displays 3 Select one of the Stereoscopic Display modes from the Display Mode pulldown then click OK to return to the Display Properties dialog box If you are prompted with the following message The selected monitor cannot display the current desktop area Select a new resolution before applying these changes click OK then select a resolution from the list of available resolutions 4 Click OK ifthe display is correct and you wish to keep the new settings The Display Properties dialog box is dismissed 5 Click OK to accept the new display mode and dismiss the Display Properties dialog box NOTE You must disable stereo mode when you no longer wish to view in stereo Follow the steps above and select Monoscopic Display under Display Mode to disable stereo mode Enabling Multiview and Genlock on the Wildcat4 7210 The Wildcat4 7210 comes with Multiview support for frame locking and rate locking of multiple workstations Genlock support allows video timing to be synchronized to an external timing source NOTE Your application must support Multiview for Multiview to work Please visit our e store at www 3dlabs com to order cables IMPORTANT Multi
41. of your new hardware and software 1 Uninstall the drivers for your old graphics card Refer to your old graphics card s documentation or Help files for instructions on removing or uninstalling the old graphics card s driver software 2 Remove the existing graphics card from your system To install your Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card see the hardware installation instructions 3 Install the Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card driver software see Installing the Driver Software later in this chapter Connecting the Monitor The Wildcat4 7210 supports six standard external connectors 1 Primary and Secondary DVI I output ports also support analog monitors with additional adapter 2 One Genlock In connector One 3 Pin MiniDIN Stereo Sync Output connector 4 Multiview In and Multiview Out ports two 9 pin D sub connectors 95 The Wildcat4 7110 supports connections for three standard external connectors 1 Primary and Secondary DVI I output ports also supports analog monitors with additional adapters 2 One 3 Pin MiniDIN Stereo Sync Output connector aaa TY jug EEE NOROI EEE t C 2 ni Te of T C 338823289393939 Wildcat4 7210 Input Output panel Wildcat4 7110 Input Output panel Connecting a DVI monitor 1 Make sure the power to the computer is turned off 2 See the documentation that came with your monitor for information on the type of connection that is reguired Y our monitor c
42. ormation on optimization support If your application supports optimized configurations you can choose to enable the application manufacturer s pre set configurations or create your own Enabling application specific optimizations l Right click on the Windows desktop or left click if you ve altered the default mouse setup and choose Properties from the menu Click the Settings tab then click Advanced Under the Wildcat Configuration tab select Configuration Wizard Click Next to continue If your application supports optimized configurations select the configuration for your application from the Configuration pulldown menu and click Next to view a summary of the application specific configuration Click Finish to save your configuration and dismiss the Wizard or click Cancel to close the Wizard without accepting any changes NOTE You cannot alter the application manufacturer s pre set configuration If you want some but not all features of the application manufacturer s configuration you must create a customized configuration See Creating a custom optimization for instructions 24 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Software Configuration Wildcat Configuration Wizard Welcome to the Wildcat Configuration Wizard The Wildcat Configuration Wizard allows you to configure your graphics adapter for optimal feature usage and optimal performance The Wizard will walk you through each step of th
43. privileges From the Start menu go to Control Panel Under Change or Remove Programs highlight the current Wildcat Display Driver and click Change Remove Click Yes when prompted to confirm the driver removal Click OK when notified you must reboot your system for driver removal to occur Reinstalling the video driver l This driver must be installed by a user with Windows Administrator privileges Please consult your system administrator or Microsoft operating systems User s Manual for more information on Administrator privileges Start Windows If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel to dismiss the dialog box In Windows XP dismiss the balloon asking if you want Windows XP to set your resolution Locate the driver delivery media which contains the 3Dlabs Wildcat4 driver Insert the media in the appropriate drive or change directories to locate the driver Double click on the setup exe file located under the wegdrv directory in the driver package In the Wildcat4 Driver Installation Message dialog box click OK to begin the driver install procedure The workstation must be restarted for the new settings to take effect Remove the delivery media from the disk drive if applicable Click Yes to restart the workstation In Windows XP choose Log off then choose Turn off computer then Restart Online Information If you cannot find the problem you are experiencing or the solution to a problem listed in this chapter
44. r 13 SGRAM 43 Software installing 12 Software License 35 specifications 31 Stereoscopic display 21 System Requirements 2 Terms and definitions 41 textures 43 Textures 43 Troubleshooting 27 Determining a defective unit 28 Diagnostics 27 monitors and display resolutions 27 Reinstalling the video driver 28 Safe mode 28 Usable resolutions 28 Usable resolutions 28 Verifying the system startup version 15 VGA monitor connecting 11 Video display Configuring 17 Stereo 21 Video driver Reinstalling 28 Warranty 36 Wildcat Congifuration tab Creating a custom optimization 25 Enabling application specific optimizations 17 24 Windows Safe mode 28 46 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide
45. r Card User s Guide Features Introduction Card Interface AGP Pro 50 card designed for systems that have a 50 watt AGP Pro slot NOTE THE WILDCAT4 7210 OR WILDCAT4 7110 CANNOT PLUG INTO A STANDARD AGP SLOT Video Memory Wildcat4 7210 Wildcat4 7110 Frame Buffer 128 MB Frame Buffer 128 MB DDR memory DDR memory Texture Buffer 256 MB Texture Buffer 128 MB DDR memory DDR memory Graphics Controller High speed Wildcat4 chipset technology with dual display Support RAMDAC 320 MHz Plug and Play Monitor Support Yes OpenGL 1 3 Support Yes DirectX 7 Support Yes OpenML 1 0 Support Yes Maximum Resolution Aspect Ratio Refresh Rate 2048 x 1152 16 9 75 Hz NOTE SUPPORTED REFRESH RATES MONITOR RESOLUTIONS ASPECT RATIOS AND COLOR DEPTHS DEPEND ON YOUR TYPE OF MONITOR WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE MULTISAMPLING SELECTED AND IF YOU ARE USING SINGLE OR DUAL MONITORS SEE Appendix A Specifications FOR A LIST OF SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS AND REFRESH RATES TO DISPLAY AT A SPECIFIC RESOLUTION WITH THE DESIRED REFRESH RATE BOTH THE VIDEO CARD AND MONITOR MUST SUPPORT THAT REFRESH RATE REFER TO THE DOCUMENTATION THAT CAME WITH YOUR MONITOR FOR A LIST OF SUPPORTED VIDEO RESOLUTIONS Power Management Support e Display Power Management Signaling DPMS e Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Geometry Acceleration e Model view matrix transformation of vertex and normal coordinat
46. r dual DVI I support Big and Little Endian support Global and local texture modes Textures per screen 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide CHAPTER 2 SETUP 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Software Configuration Preparing for Installation NOTE If you purchased your Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card as part of a system it was installed and configured prior to shipment The following instructions for hardware installation are necessary only if you purchased a customer kit or need to reinstall your video card Before you begin your installation 1 Save any work in progress and exit any open applications Always back up your system before you install any new hardware or software 2 Have a Phillips head screwdriver ready 3 Turn off power to the computer IMPORTANT Physically remove the power cord from the system and wait 15 to 30 seconds for standby power to dissipate Damage can occur to add in components if power is not physically removed from the system during installation procedures 4 Take every possible precaution against static electricity as you prepare to install the card Static can damage components If an anti static wrist strap was included in your box please use it during hardware installation You should also try to work in a static free area such as on a tile floor rather than carpet Touch the metal chassis of the computer to drain off any static electricity
47. r installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the eguipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult 3Dlabs or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance Compliance with FCC Rules requires that a shielded cable be used to connect to other equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le material brouilleur du Canada 3Dlabs Inc makes no representation that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights nor do descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make use or sell eguipment or software in accordance with th
48. rties from the menu Click the Settings tab then click Advanced 4 Click the Wildcat Configuration tab if it is not already displayed On the Wildcat Configuration tab e Click Hardware Info to view the current hardware settings e Click View Config to view your current display configuration e Click Config Wizard to activate a step by step interface that will help you modify your current display configuration or create a new one On the Wildcat Configuration Wizard click Next and follow the prompts to create a new configuration or modify or delete an existing one See Enabling application specific optimizations and Creating a custom configuration later in this chapter for more information 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 17 Software Configuration 3Dlabs Wildcat4 7210 ___ General m NISI ter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management Wildcat Configuration Wildcat Monitor NOTICE Configuration Settings are based on the last applied Desktop Area resolution of the monitor with the highest resolution 1280 x 1024 x 60Hz If this is not the desired Desktop Area apply the desired Desktop Area before continuing with the Configuration Settings The Wildcat Graphics Adapter is optimized for Default 128 Plane Settings Any conflicts with the current settings are shown below IV Synchronize Buffer Swap to Vertical Sync Maximum Number of Displays fe 1 C 2 View Config Config Wizard
49. s Accelerator Card User s Guide Terms and Definitions Terms and Definitions AGP Advanced Graphics Port A dedicated graphics bus that transfers data at significantly higher speeds than the PCI bus Alpha Blending This means to create transparent objects by allowing for the blending of pixels to simulate the transparency characteristics of an object With alpha information an object can be designed from being totally transparent to opague Alpha Buffer A portion of the frame buffer used to define the transparency value of a pixel in the frame buffer This data can be used to blend the frame buffer pixel with the pixel to be drawn to create a composite pixel Antialiasing A technigue employed to remove any jagged edges from an object to appear smooth This is accomplished by gradually modifying the hue and saturation of pixels See also SuperScene Antialiasing API Application Programming Interface The API translates the instructions from the application program into device commands that are specific to the screen s display controller the graphics board Atmospheric Effects The effect derived from adding one or more layers around an object Bilinear Sampling The process whereby texture mapping is done through filtering Bit Depth Bit depth is another way of expressing the numbers of colors available A color bit depth of 8 is equivalent to 256 colors a bit depth of 16 15 bit of color plus a 1 bit overlay yields 32768 co
50. the Video Card for step by step instructions O 3 Pin Mini DIN Stereo Connector QO O Installing the Driver Software If you received your Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator with a system the graphics drivers were installed prior to shipment This section only applies if you purchased your Wildcat4 as an upgrade are reinstalling the driver or are updating the operating system Male sure your computer is ready Make sure your workstation has the following before installing Wildcat4 driver software e Microsoft Windows 2000 SP2 or Windows XP 32 bit operating system software installed e 3 MB of free space on the computer s primary system disk IMPORTANT You must have the correct Wildcat driver for the Windows operating system you are running If you are unsure refer to the README TXT file located on the driver delivery media for this information Refer to Microsoft Windows documentation and online Help for more information on installing drivers and software application programs If you are removing and reinstalling the Wildcat4 see Chapter 4 Reinstalling the Video Driver Removing an existing driver under Windows 2000 1 Log on to Windows 2000 using an account that has administrative privileges Please consult your system administrator or Microsoft Windows 2000 User s Manual for more information on Administrator privileges 2 From the Start menu go to Settings Control Panel and click Add Remove Programs 3 Und
51. use a similar type monitor if available and functioning properly to determine if the workstation is defective See Obtaining a Usable Video Resolution in this chapter for instructions on determining if you have a defective unit The performance of and or the available resolutions for my Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card are not what I expected The Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card driver may not have installed fully or a file may have been corrupted Try installing the driver again You may have selected a display setting that is incompatible with accelerated 3D graphics applications See the Wildcat Monitor tab in your 3Dlabs display control panel for a list of compatible resolutions You may have not selected the correct monitor for your monitor vendor and type Go to the Wildcat Monitor tab and select your monitor vendor and type from the list If your vendor and or monitor is not listed consult your monitor documentation for alternatives Restart Windows 2000 in Safe Mode and select a supported resolution and refresh rate See Obtaining a Usable Video Resolution later in this chapter for instructions Diagnostics Diagnostics utilities for checking the video card and instructions for using these utilities may be available from your computer vendor 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 27 Troubleshooting Obtaining a Usable Video Resolution The system operates in VGA mode when the video display driver is not
52. use the Heidi driver 3ds max Driver To install the Wildcat4 custom driver for 3ds max consult the README TXT located under the 3dsmax directory of the Wildcat4 driver delivery media The SETUP EXE file under the same directory will initiate the install program To use the driver you must configure the properties settings in 3ds max Consult your application documentation for configuring the application to use a custom driver 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 13 Software Configuration NOTE If setup is not able to find 3ds max in the system registry it will not install the driver and will exit Consult your 3ds max application s documentation to verify that the application is installed correctly The driver setup program will only install for a registered application Verify the Default Video Display Driver Verifying under Windows 2000 1 From the Windows Start menu go to Settings Control Panel Device Manager 2 Under Display Adapters verify that two Wildcat devices are listed This indicates that the appropriate driver is installed NOTE If only one Wildcat4 device is listed you may not have completed installation Refer to Installing the Driver Software for instructions 3 Click Cancel to close the Display Properties dialog box Verifying under Windows XP 1 From the Windows Start menu go to Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device Manager 2 Under Displ
53. view on the Wildcat4 7210 is also compatible with Multiview on the Wildcat III 6210 product but not compatible with Multiview on any other previous Wildcat product Users should only connect Wildcat4 7210 and or Wildcat III 6210 cards together in a Multiview configuration Enabling Multiview features l Insert one end of a shielded DB 9 cable into the Multiview Out port of the first workstation This workstation becomes the Master Insert the other end of the cable into the Multiview In port of the second workstation This workstation becomes a Slave If connecting more than two workstations continue linking workstations to one another by connecting the Multiview Out port of one workstation to the Multiview In port of the next The last workstation should terminate the links and only have a cable plugged into the Multiview In port 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 21 Software Configuration Confirming multiview cables are detected l On the Slave workstation s right click on the Windows desktop or left click if you ve altered the default mouse setup and choose Properties from the menu Click the Settings tab then click Advanced Click the Wildcat4 Monitor Tab then click Multiview The Input Cables will show as Detected under Multiview Information Enabling genlock features 1 Turn off your system then connect the external timing source to the Genlock In port on the back of theWildcat4
54. xisting graphics card s from your system then do so now 5 If necessary remove the back panel covers from the slots into which you are installing your Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card using a Phillips head screwdriver 6 Ifan anti static wrist strap was included in your box attach it to your wrist and attach the other end to a bare metal as opposed to painted or sticker covered surface on your system s chassis 7 Remove your Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card from its anti static packaging Write down the serial number for product registration and future use The serial number is located on a board label and looks like this 136001B123456 Made in XXX Week XXXX 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide Software Configuration 8 Place the card into the correct slots and seat firmly See your system documentation for instructions on securing the card to the chassis Loose cards and connections can cause grounding and operating problems 9 Remove the anti static wrist strap if used and replace the cover on your system 10 Reconnect the power cord Wildcat4 7210 Wildcat4 7110 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User s Guide 9 Software Configuration If you are upgrading the graphics card in your system NOTE These instructions may be different than how you normally upgrade your graphics card or other devices but have been found to be the best method of insuring a successful installation
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