The WildcatTM 4110 PRO Graphics Accelerator User’s Guide 3Dlabs,® Inc. 480 Potrero Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408 - 530 - 4700 www.3dlabs.
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iii Contents Preface............................................................................................................................... v About This Document ........................................................................................................ v Document Conventions ...................................................................................................... v Operating System Information ...............................................................................
iv A Specifications .............................................................................................................. 31 B Connectors .................................................................................................................. 33 Stereo Sync Output ............................................................................................ 34 Analog Video Output......................................................................................... 34 DVI-I Output.......
v Preface The 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO User’s Guide contains information on the setup and use of the 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card, as well as troubleshooting information, connections, and specifications. If you purchased this card as part of a system, the card was factory installed and configured in your system prior to shipment.
vi Operating System Information You must have Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5 (or later) or Windows 2000 installed. The appropriate operating system was installed on your computer prior to shipment if you bought the Wildcat 4110 PRO video card as part of a system. For more detailed information on the operating system, refer to the printed and online documentation delivered with the system.
1 1 Introduction The 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card equips your personal computer or personal workstation with powerful and professional 3D graphics capability. This video card infuses Intel Pentium II or greater computers running the Microsoft Windows NT or Windows 2000 operating system with workstation-class 3D graphics features and performance. NOTE If you purchased the 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card as part of a system, it was preconfigured to operate in your system prior to shipment.
2 Features, cont.
3 Features, cont. OpenGL Operations, cont.
4 Features, cont. OpenGL Extensions, cont.
5 External Connectors The 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card has three standard external connectors (see Figure 1): 1. 3-Pin, MiniDIN stereo sync output connector 2. 15-Pin, D-sub analog video output connector 3. DVI-I output connector Figure 1. Wildcat 4110 PRO External Connectors See Appendix B, “Connectors,” for detailed information on each of the 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO connectors.
6 2 Setup This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing the video card and related software, and connecting the monitor and stereo display device. Preparing for Installation NOTE: If you purchased your 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video 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.
7 Collect Materials and Tools Make sure you have the following items: ♦ 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card ♦ Delivery media with the 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video display driver ♦ Flat-head or Phillips screwdriver ♦ Monitor cable supplied with your computer or with the monitor ♦ Your computer’s documentation ♦ Grounding wrist strap Take Anti-static Precautions Static electricity can damage the components inside a computer or on a printed circuit card.
8 Installing the Video Card Refer to your computer’s documentation for instructions on opening and closing the computer, identifying the AGP Pro expansion slot, PCI expansion slots, and adding expansion cards. To install the 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card: 1. Turn off power to the computer and to the monitor, and disconnect the cables from the computer. 2. Open the computer to gain access to the AGP Pro expansion slot. 3. Remove the existing card.
9 Connecting the Monitor Your 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card was factory installed prior to shipment if you purchased it as part of a system. If you installed the card yourself, you will need to install the video driver software after connecting the monitor. See “Installing the Software” in this chapter for instructions. To connect the monitor: NOTE: 1. Make sure the power to the computer is turned off. 2.
10 Installing the Software If you received your 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card with a system, the graphics drivers were installed prior to shipment. This section only applies if you purchased your 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card as an upgrade, or if you are reinstalling the driver. Make Sure Your Computer is Ready Make sure your workstation has the following before installing Wildcat driver software: ♦ Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.
11 5. In the Change Display dialog box, click Have Disk. 6. In the Install From Disk dialog box, type the path to the directory that contains the delivery media. 7. In the Change Display dialog box, verify that the Wildcat 4110 PRO driver is highlighted, then click OK. 8. Click Yes when asked if you want to install a third-party driver. The files are copied from the delivery media. 9. After the driver files are copied, a message that the driver successfully installed displays. Click OK. 10.
12 NOTE: 3. Under Install Hardware Device Drivers, click “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended),” then click Next. 4. Under Locate Driver Files, make sure the appropriate search location is selected, and that Disk 1 of the driver media is loaded in the appropriate drive; then, click Next. The Wizard locates the driver installation files. 5. Under Driver Files Search Results, click Next to start the installation. 6.
13 Verify the System Startup Version If you’re running Windows NT 4.0 To verify the default system startup version: NOTE: 1. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/System 2. Click the Startup/Shutdown tab. 3. Verify that Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 is selected in the Startup list. If it is not, select it from the list and click Apply. Do not select the VGA version of the operating system.
14 Upgrading the VGA Controller for the 3Dlabs 4110 PRO NOTE: This procedure is only for systems running Windows 2000 To upgrade the VGA Controller: 1. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/System. Click the Hardware tab on the System dialog box. Then, click Device Manager. 2. Under Display Adapters, double click Chips and Technologies 655554 Graphics Adapter (see Figure 4). 3. Under the Driver tab, click Update Driver. 4. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard displays.
15 Figure 4. Device Manager showing Chips and Technologies 655554 Graphics Adapter Connecting a Stereo Display Device The following instructions apply only if you are connecting a stereo video display device to the Wildcat 4110 PRO video card. To connect a stereo display device: 1. NOTE: Connect one end of the stereo emitter cable to the input port on your stereoscopic display device.
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18 3 Using the Video Card This chapter contains instructions for configuring the video display and enabling the stereo display. NOTE: If you ordered this video card with a system, it was configured for use prior to shipment. The following instructions apply only if you purchased the card as an upgrade or add-on. Configuring the Video Display Once the drivers are installed properly, the Display Properties dialog box will have two additional tabs: 3Dlabs Configuration and 3Dlabs Monitor.
19 Figure 6. Wildcat Configuration Tab Wildcat Monitor Tab To use the Wildcat Monitor tab: 1. On the Display Properties dialog box, click the Wildcat Monitor tab (see Figure 7). This tab contains commands for adjusting the resolution, color depth, and refresh rate. See the steps under “Wildcat Configuration Tab” if you need instructions on opening the Display Properties dialog box.
20 Figure 7. Wildcat Monitor Tab 2. Click Color Calibration to modify the color settings. Make your modifications to the Color Calibration dialog box, then 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.
21 5. 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. NOTE: See “Enabling Stereo Display,”in this chapter for instructions on changing the Display Mode. Enabling Stereo Display If you connect a device to the stereo port on the Wildcat 4110 PRO card, you must change the display mode to view in stereo.
24 4 Troubleshooting This chapter describes common problems and solutions, obtaining a usable video resolution, reinstalling the video driver, and how to get help. Common Problems and Solutions Monitor Checks Problem Display is black, not synchronized, or distorted Cause Display properties are not set correctly. Solution Use the Last Known Good option in Windows NT, or restart Windows 2000 in Safe Mode and select a supported resolution and refresh rate.
25 Screen image is off-center Monitor settings may be configured improperly. Refer to your monitor’s documentation for instructions on making horizontal and vertical adjustments. Color balance is wrong Monitor settings may be configured improperly. Refer to your monitor’s documentation for instructions on adjusting the color display. There is no picture Improper software setup or hardware problem.
26 To use the Last Known Good option in Windows NT: NOTE: 1. Restart the system. 2. Press the SPACE BAR at the following prompt: Press space bar NOW to invoke the Last Known Good Menu. 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, 60Hz refresh rate. Then restart Windows NT again in non-VGA mode. In Windows 2000 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL but do not log on to the Windows 2000 operating system.
27 NOTE: Refer to the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 documentation and online Help for more information on installing drivers and software application programs. NOTE: If you are reinstalling the 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO driver, you must remove the current driver prior to installing the update. Reinstalling the video driver under Windows NT 4.0 To remove the existing 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO driver: 1. Log on using an account that has administrative privileges. 2.
28 13. After the system restarts and you log in, a message displays stating that a new display driver has been installed, and that you should use the Display option in the Control Panel to select the preferred display resolution. Click OK. Reinstalling the video driver under Windows 2000 To remove an existing driver: 1. Log on using an account that has administrative privileges. 2. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel and double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3.
29 Getting Help If the troubleshooting procedures in this document do not resolve the problem, please contact your vendor for technical assistance (refer to your system documentation for instructions). For information about your warranty, see your system documentation.
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31 A Specifications General Manufacturer Model number Functional System Interface Graphic controller DAC speed Data width Connectors Interrupts DMA channels Video memory Resolutions 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO NOTE: If you ordered this video card with a system, it was preinstalled and configured for use in your system prior to shipment.
32 3D Performance NOTE: Performance numbers reflect maximum hardware rate. Numbers may vary depending on application. ♦ ♦ ♦ Dimensions Power Requirements 3D Gourad-shaded triangles, Z-buffered, 15-pixel: 6.0M Tri/Sec 3D Gourad-shaded triangles, Z-buffered, 25-pixel: 4.3M Tri/Sec 3D Vectors, solid-color, 10-pixel: 12.0M Vec/Sec Height Length Width Slots Required ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1.01" 13.34" 4.25" Two (one AGP Pro or standard AGP slot and one adjacent PCI slot for cooling purposes) 50 W maximum 12.
33 B Connectors The 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO PRO is an AGP Pro card designed for systems that have either a 50-watt or a 110-watt AGP Pro slot. NOTE: The 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO cannot plug into a standard AGP slot. NOTE: If you ordered this video card with a system, it was installed and configured for use prior to shipment. Figure 8. Bottom View Figure 9.
34 Figure 10. Connectors Stereo Sync Output The stereo port (female, 3-pin, mini-DIN connector) provides connection to a LCD shutter glasses emitter module or to other stereo shutter devices. Analog Video Output The video port (female, 15-pin, D-SUB connector) provides connection to an analog CRT display. DVI-I Output The Digital Video Output Port uses a DVI-I receptacle with 29 signal contacts as specified by the Digital Visual Interface Revision 1.0 specification.
35 Index about this document, v analog video output, 30, 34, 30 anti-static precautions, 9, 7, 9 booting into Safe Mode in Windows 2000, 26 configuration tab display properties, 15, 18, 15 configuring the display, 15, 18, 15 connecting monitor, 11, 9, 11 stereo display device, 19, 15, 19 connectors, 29, 33, 29 analog video output, 30, 34, 30 DVI-I, 30, 34, 30 external, 5 stereo sync output, 30, 34, 30 customer support, vi diagnostics, 22, 25, 22 display monoscopic, 20, 23, 20 stereo, 19, 22, 19 stereoscopi
36 stereo sync output, 30, 34, 30 stereoscopic display, 20, 22, 20 support, vi system requirements, 8, 6, 8 Windows NT startup version, 17, 13, 17 troubleshooting, 21, 24, 21 booting into Safe Mode in Windows 2000, 26 common problems, 21, 24, 21 diagnostics, 22, 25, 22 getting help, 25, 29, 25 last known good option, 23 last known good option in Windows NT, 26 reinstalling the video driver, 23, 26, 23 reinstalling the video driver under Windows 2000, 28 restarting in VGA mode, 23, 26, 23 solutions, 21, 24,
