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`lkqbkqp= Chapter 1– Introduction ......................................................................................................1 Welcome to 3Dlabs! ........................................................................................................2 System Requirements ......................................................................................................2 Features.....................................................................................................................
Chapter 3 – Software Configuration .................................................................................17 The 3Dlabs Wildcat II 5110 Graphics Accelerator Card Driver ...................................18 Configuring the Video Display......................................................................................18 Using the Wildcat Configuration tab......................................................................18 Using the Wildcat Monitor tab .......................................
Appendix B – Software License........................................................................................37 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.......................................................................38 Software License and Restrictions.............................................................................38 Limited Warranty...........................................................................................................39 Limited Liability ...................................
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Introduction tÉäÅçãÉ=íç=Paä~Äë>= tÉäÅçãÉ=íç=Paä~Äë>= Thank you for selecting a 3Dlabs® Wildcat® II 5110 Graphics Accelerator Card! This User Guide is designed to provide information about the Wildcat II 5110 Graphics Accelerator Card. In addition to this guide you are strongly encouraged to use the on line help included in the 3Dlabs driver software Help screens. póëíÉã=oÉèìáêÉãÉåíë== póëíÉã=oÉèìáêÉãÉåíë== You must have Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5 (or later) or Windows 2000 installed.
Introduction cÉ~íìêÉë= cÉ~íìêÉë= Card Interface AGP Pro 50 card designed for systems that have a 50watt AGP Pro slot. Video Memory Frame Buffer: 64 MB Texture Buffer: 64 MB DirectBurst: 16 MB High-speed Wildcat chipset technology with dual display support.
Introduction cÉ~íìêÉëI=ÅçåíK= cÉ~íìêÉëI=ÅçåíK= Traditional 2D Operations OpenGL (1.
Introduction cÉ~íìêÉëI=ÅçåíK= cÉ~íìêÉëI=ÅçåíK= OpenGL (1.
Introduction cÉ~íìêÉëI=ÅçåíK= cÉ~íìêÉëI=ÅçåíK= Additional Features SuperScene full-scene multisampled antialiasing: 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 Head-mounted displays and shutter glas
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Setup mêÉé~êáåÖ=Ñçê=fåëí~ää~íáçå= mêÉé~êáåÖ=Ñçê=fåëí~ää~íáçå= Note: If you purchased your Wildcat II 5110 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.
Setup 5. If necessary, remove the back panel covers from the slots into which you are installing your Wildcat II 5110 Graphics Accelerator Card, using a Phillips-head screwdriver. 6. If an 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. Remove your Wildcat II 5110 Graphics Accelerator Card from its anti-static packaging.
Setup 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.
Setup `çååÉÅíáåÖ=íÜÉ=jçåáíçê= `çååÉÅíáåÖ=íÜÉ=jçåáíçê= The Wildcat II 5110 supports connections for one VGA monitor, one flat panel monitor, or two VGA monitors (with one using an adapter for the DVI-I connector). The Wildcat II 5110 has one DVI-I connector and one VGA connector. VGA connector (analog) DVI-I connector (digital) Connecting a VGA monitor 1. Make sure the power to the computer is turned off. 2.
Setup Connecting a Digital Flat-panel monitor Note: The Wildcat II 5110 features support for one digital flat-panel monitor via a DVI-I connector (with DVI-D functionality). 1. Make sure the power to the computer is turned off. 2. Connect the workstation monitor’s video cable to the DVI-I connector on the Wildcat II 5110 video card. 3. Turn on power to the workstation.
Setup Removing an existing driver under Windows NT 1. Start up Windows NT. Log on using an account with administrative privileges. 2. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel and double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. On the Add/Remove Programs Properties Install/Uninstall tab, highlight the Display Driver you are removing and click Add/Remove. 4. Click Yes when prompted to confirm the driver removal, and follow the prompts.
Setup Installing your Wildcat II 5110 Windows 2000 driver 1. After installing your Wildcat II 5110 Graphics Accelerator Card, start up Windows 2000 and log on using an account with administrative privileges. The Hardware Wizard appears. 2. Click Next on the Found New Hardware Wizard. 3. Under Install Hardware Device Drivers, click “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended),” then click Next. 4.
Setup Verifying the default video display driver in Windows 2000 1. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display, and click the Settings tab on the Display Properties dialog box. 2. Verify that two Wildcat II 5110 devices are listed under Display. This indicates that the appropriate driver is installed. Note: If only one Wildcat II 5110 device is listed, you may not have completed installation. Refer to Installing the Driver Software for instructions. 3.
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Software Configuration qÜÉ=Paä~Äë=táäÇÅ~í=ff=RNNM=dê~éÜáÅë=^ÅÅÉäÉê~íçê=`~êÇ=aêáîÉê qÜÉ=Paä~Äë=táäÇÅ~í=ff=RNNM=dê~éÜáÅë=^ÅÅÉäÉê~íçê=`~êÇ=aêáîÉê= áäÇÅ~í=ff=RNNM=dê~éÜáÅë=^ÅÅÉäÉê~íçê=`~êÇ=aêáîÉê= The 3Dlabs Wildcat II 5110 driver software lets you 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.
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Software Configuration 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. 2. Click Color Calibration to modify the color settings.
Software Configuration 3. On the Wildcat Monitor Display Properties dialog box, click Configure Monitor to change the display mode, select a monitor type, and change the resolution/refresh rate. Once you have made the changes you require, click OK to accept the new configuration and dismiss the Configure Monitor dialog box. You are returned to the Wildcat Monitor Display Properties dialog box. 4. In Windows 2000, click OK on the Display Properties dialog box to accept the changes.
Software Configuration Enabling stereo display If you connect a device to the stereo port on the Wildcat II 5110, you must change the display mode to view in stereo. See Chapter 2, Setup, for an illustration of the stereo output port. 1. Make sure your stereo display device is properly connected to the stereo output port on the Wildcat II 5110. See Chapter 2, Connecting a Stereo Display Device for more information. 2. On the Wildcat Monitor tab under Display Properties, click Configure Monitor.
Software Configuration Confirming multiview cables are detected 1. From the system Start menu on the Slave workstation(s), go to Settings/Control Panel/Display. 2. On the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab. 3. If running Windows NT 4.0 skip to step 4. Under the Settings tab in Windows 2000, click Advanced. The Advanced Properties dialog box displays. 4. Click the Wildcat Monitor Tab, then click Multiview. 5. The Input Cables will show as Detected under Multiview Information.
Software Configuration 9. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display. 10. On the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab. The monitors display as icons labeled 1 (for primary) and 2 (for secondary). 11. Highlight monitor 2 and click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.” 12. Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors.
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, make changes to the Colors or Screen area. 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 Advanced Properties will affect both monitors.
Software Configuration Creating a custom optimization 1. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display. In Windows NT 4.0, click the Wildcat Configuration tab if it is not already displayed. In Windows 2000 follow the same path; then click the Settings tab and then Advanced. 2. Under the Wildcat Configuration tab, select Configuration Wizard. Click Next to continue. 3. Select New Configuration on the pulldown menu, then click Next. 4.
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Troubleshooting qêçìÄäÉëÜççíáåÖ= qêçìÄäÉëÜççíáåÖ= If you have trouble using your 3Dlabs Wildcat II 5110 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 with the simplest solution and work up to the more complex ones. jçåáíçêë=~åÇ=aáëéä~ó=oÉëçäìíáçåë= jçåáíçêë=~åÇ=aáëéä~ó=oÉëçäìíáçåë= Problem: My monitor is either blank, or the displayed image is distorted, scrambled or smaller than I expected.
Troubleshooting lÄí~áåáåÖ=~=rë~ÄäÉ=sáÇÉç=oÉëçäìíáçå= lÄí~áåáåÖ=~=rë~ÄäÉ=sáÇÉç=oÉëçäìíáçå= The system operates in VGA mode when the video display driver is not 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.
Troubleshooting oÉáåëí~ääáåÖ=íÜÉ=sáÇÉç=aêáîÉê= Note: You must have the correct driver for the Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 operating system. If you are unsure, refer to the README.TXT file located on the driver delivery media for this information. 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.
Troubleshooting Removing an existing driver under Windows 2000 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. Under Change or Remove Programs, highlight the Wildcat II 5110 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.
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Specifications oÉëçäìíáçåë=EéÉê= oÉëçäìíáçåë=EéÉê= ëÅêÉÉåF= ëÅêÉÉåF= 864 on a single display Single display without Multisampling 1920 x 1440 @ 75 Hz 1600 x 1280 @ 76 Hz 2048 x 1152 @ 75 Hz 1920 x 1200 @ 75 Hz 1280 x 1024 @60 Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz 1152 x 870 @ 75 Hz NA 1376 x 768 @ 60 Hz 1280 x 800 @ 90 Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide 35
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Terms and Definitions qÉêãë=~åÇ=aÉÑáåáíáçåë= qÉêãë=~åÇ=aÉÑáåáíáçåë= ^dm= ^dm= Advanced Graphics Port. A dedicated graphics bus that transfers data at significantly higher speeds than the PCI bus. ^äéÜ~=_äÉåÇáåÖ= ^äéÜ~=_äÉåÇáåÖ= 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 opaque.
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Terms and Definitions píÉåÅáä=_ìÑÑÉê= píÉåÅáä=_ìÑÑÉê= Similar to stipple masking, the stencil buffer assists with the creation of transparent effects. píáééäÉ=ã~ëâáåÖ= píáééäÉ=ã~ëâáåÖ= A technique that spatially creates transparent effects by rendering an object through various patterns. píêÉ~ãáåÖ=pfja= píêÉ~ãáåÖ=pfja= An instruction set developed by Intel for Pentium III-processor based systems. Streaming SIMD can improve 3D vertex transformation and lighting, among other operations.
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Index = API, 44, 45 Attaching a stereo device, 12 Configuration tab Display properties, 18 Configuring the display, 18 Connecting monitor, 11 Connecting a Digital Flat-panel monitor, 12 Connecting a VGA monitor, 11 Connecting two VGA monitors, 11 Creating a custome optimization, 26 Determining a defective unit, 30 Diagnostics, 29 Digital Flat-panel monitor connecting, 12 Display Dual monitors under Windows 2000, 23 Monoscopic, 22 Stereo, 22 Stereoscopic, 22 Display properties Configuration tab, 18 Configu
Index Software installing, 12 Software License, 38 specifications, 34 Stereoscopic display, 22 System Requirements, 2 Terms and definitions, 44 textures, 46 Textures, 46 Troubleshooting, 29, 32 Diagnostics, 29 Last Known Good option in Windows NT, 30 monitors and display resolutions, 29 Reinstalling the video driver under Windows 2000, 32 Safe mode in Windows 2000, 30 Usable resolutions, 30 Usable resolutions, 30 Using the Wildcat Monitor tab Gamma Color Calibration, 20 VGA monitor connecting, 11 Video di
