S3 Graphics CHROME 400 Series User Manual

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Page 2 Software for backup purposes only, and (iv) acknowledge that all copies of the Software in whatever form provided are the sole property of S3 Graphics, and that you have no right, title or interest in the Software or any copies of the Software, except as expressly provided in these Terms and Conditions.
Page 3 FCC Notices This device 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 device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF ONTENTS ECTION NTRODUCTION How to Use this Guide Technology Summary System Requirements Identification Modes 1.5.1 Windows Modes 1.5.2 HDMI Compatible Modes 1.5.3 Device Specific Modes ECTION NSTALL ARDWARE Before you Install your Board Your Board Components Install Your New Board Attach Video Cables Finish Connections and Power On...
Page 5 S3 ScreenToys Tab S3 Taskbar Icon CHROME® Menu 6.5.1 CHROME® Menu General Settings 6.5.2 CHROME® Menu and S3 ScreenToys Preferences 6.5.3 CHROME® Menu Access to S3 ScreenToys 6.5.4 CHROME® Menu for Display Devices and Modes 7 S3 S ECTION CREEN EVICE ANAGEMENT S3 ScreenToys Device Management Display Controls...
Page 6 13 M ECTION AINTENANCE UIDE 13.1 Finding Driver Updates 13.2 Installing Driver Updates 13.3 Software Removal 13.3.1 Software Removal with Vista Uninstall 13.3.2 Software Removal with XP Add/Remove Programs 13.3.3 Software Removal Using Device Manager 14 T ECTION ROUBLE HOOTING No Display on System Boot Lost Monitor Information Use Video Display Help...
Page 7: S Ection 1 I Ntroduction
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION This S3 Graphics User Guide provides instruction for the installation and removal of display drivers and associated utilities for the Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems using S3 Graphics CHROME 500 Series GPUs. 1.1 How to Use this Guide This section summarizes the basic conventions used in S3 Graphics User Guide instructions.
Page 8: Technology Summary
The unified driver support and commercial grade drivers remain true to S3 Graphics’ reputation for reliable, high quality graphics solutions.
Page 9: Identification
1.4 Identification This guide is compatible with current S3 Graphics CHROME 400 Series and CHROME 500 Series graphics adapters. The graphics chipset Vendor ID is 5333 for S3 Graphics. S3 Graphics CHROME 500 Series products include the following. The Device ID for desktop products is 9060.
Page 10: Device Specific Modes
1.5.3 Device Specific Modes The following additional modes may be accessible if reported as supported by a connected display device. Supported modes are not limited to the list below, and may include wide screen modes, if the detected device reports wide-screen support.
Page 11: S Ection 2 I Nstall H Ardware
Review documentation provided by your system vendor. Some systems, for example Dual-PCIe slotted systems, may require special configuration. If your S3 Graphics GPU is integrated into your system’s motherboard, skip to section 2.4 to begin attaching video cables to the system.
Page 12: Your Board Components
2.2 Your Board Components The following diagram shows a typical CHROME 500 Series PCIe board layout with its major components and connections. CHROME 500 Series GPU HDMI Receptacle (under fan- sink) DVI Receptacle Video RAM (under fan-sink) Fan-sink PCIe Interface Note: Your board may appear different than the above example.
Page 13: Install Your New Board
4. Ground yourself by touching the metal chassis on your computer before handling your board. 5. Align your S3 Graphics board directly above the slot. Your board is designed to fit only one way. 6. Insert your board firmly into the slot. Take care to press it evenly and snugly into its slot.
Page 14: Attach Video Cables
2.4 Attach Video Cables Video output connections must be correctly attached to your system to enable the video display capabilities of your new S3 Graphics board. The connections available on the bracket of your graphics board may look similar to the following example.
Page 15 10. To output display to a CRT device, connect your CRT monitor cable to the CRT receptacle if your board has one. Otherwise, use a CRT-DVI converter dongle. Connect the dongle to the DVI-I connector receptacle on your graphics board. Receptacle for CRT out Cable with CRT plug...
Page 16: Finish Connections And Power On
Microsoft Windows Vista provides an HD Audio software driver, which must be installed and activated for S3 HD Audio to be available. To use S3 HD Audio with Windows XP, you must have Windows XP Service Pack 3 installed. Additionally, you need to set S3 HD Audio as the default audio device in the Sound page of the Control Panel.
Page 17: S Ection 3 I Nstall S Oftware
SECTION 3 INSTALL SOFTWARE Driver packages for S3 Graphics GPUs (from CD or download) should always include a companion set of display drivers and multi-language utilities. Depending on the source of your download package, the package may be compressed, and a driver install tool may also be included.
Page 18 Proceed with the installation by responding to any on screen prompts that appear. Step 7. If a window appears asking you to accept the S3 Graphics license agreement, click I accept and then click Next to continue the installation. In the Windows Security dialog, click Install.
Page 19 Depending on the current state of the system and the software Tip: installed, a reboot may be required to fully initialize the software. Step 11. Congratulations. Your S3 Graphics software is now installed. User Guide for Chrome 400/500 Series Graphics SG195-B.1 1/6/2009 Page...
Page 20: S Ection 4 D Isplay S Ettings B Asics
SECTION 4 DISPLAY SETTINGS BASICS Windows operating systems give you the ability to customize your graphics desktop through the Display Settings pages and controls. This section outlines the basic controls provided by the operating system, some of which are also accessible from S3 ScreenToys links.
Page 21: Screen Resolution And Color Quality
4.1 Screen Resolution and Color Quality Control the desktop’s screen resolution and color quality through the Windows Vista Display Settings dialog or the Windows XP Display Properties Settings. ACCESS: The basic display settings window is accessible when you: Vista: right click on any unpopulated area of the Desktop. Click Personalize.
Page 22 OPTIONS: Use these settings to adjust basic settings for each Settings for Basic Display display device. Each display output device can be configured with independent settings. If you have multiple displays, use the dropdown list to select the display for which you wish to configure basic settings. Slide the Resolution slider bar to the desired resolution.
Page 23: Basic Display Settings
4.2 Basic Display Settings General Display For Windows Vista these settings appear on the Display Settings Settings/Monitor tab. For Windows XP these settings appear on the Display Properties/Settings tab. Use these settings to identify and adjust the relationships between your monitors when you have multiple display output devices.
Page 24 Drag the icons to Position the cursor over a monitor icon, depress the left mouse button and hold it to drag the icon to a position match your monitors. that reflects the relative position of your display devices. (XP Drag the monitor icons to match the The display monitor icons can be positioned side by side physical arrangement...
Page 25 Extend the If only one display is available, this checkbox will be checked but grayed out and not available for desktop onto this monitor adjustment. (XP Extend my Windows desktop If you have two display devices detected, click the onto this monitor ) Extend the desktop onto this monitor checkbox to use both monitors in tandem as a single desktop image.
Page 26 Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management S3 ScreenToys: The S3 ScreenToys tab includes the CHROME Information page with an S3 Graphics ScreenToys button which provides access to the tools and utilities. User Guide for Chrome 400/500 Series Graphics SG195-B.1 1/6/2009 Page...
Page 27: Adjust Resolution, Color Quality And Refresh At The Same Time
4.3 Adjust Resolution, Color Quality and Refresh at the Same Time The Display Settings Advanced Adapter page is provided by the operating system and provides access to general information about your Display Adapter. Additionally, the Adapter tab provides a List All Modes box. You can use this box to change desktop graphics resolution, color quality and refresh rate simultaneously.
Page 28: S Ection 5 M Onitor C Onfiguration B Asics
Caution: If the capabilities of your device are not reported to your S3 Graphics adapter, then you may not be able to manipulate some of the features discussed below. To take full advantage of your CRT, HDMI and DVI capabilities and to avoid the possible...
Page 29: Refresh Rate Adjustment
Step 5. Click Driver tab. Step 6. Click Update Driver button. This launches the Windows Hardware Update Wizard. Follow the Windows Wizard directions to update your monitor software. 5.2 Refresh Rate Adjustment Once your screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings are established, you can adjust your monitor’s refresh rate to provide an optimized display with minimal screen flicker.
Page 30 To test your selection, click Apply. Make any necessary adjustments and click Apply again. When you are satisfied with your selections, click OK to exit. Screen refresh rate, alternate access REFRESH RATE NOTE: S3 Graphics ScreenToys provides enhanced refresh rate control designed especially for multiple display configurations.
Page 31: Using Multiple Monitors
S3 Graphics discrete GPUs are Dual Head devices. This means each device has two graphics engines, each of which is capable of providing independent display output.
Page 32: Typical Display Device Combinations
5.3.1 Typical Display Device Combinations Because S3 Graphics products are Dual Head devices, the single adapter can drive more than one output device. The following output devices and device combinations are those typically supported by S3 Graphics adapters and software on desktop configurations. Additional combinations may be possible with specialized hardware.
Page 33: Enabling A Multiple Monitor Clone Display
5.3.2 Enabling a Multiple Monitor Clone Display To extend the desktop onto a second monitor, use the operating system Display Settings page Extend the desktop option. To enable a Multiple Monitor Clone desktop, where the secondary display shows an image duplicate of the primary screen, you must use S3 ScreenToys. This configuration is required for ChromoVision full screen video.
Page 34: Display Device Attachment And Detection
Device Management page. 5.3.3.2 New Display Device Configuration If a device is removed or attached while the system is active, S3 Graphics software will attempt to restore a previously saved configuration that matches the new connected devices. However, if the S3 Graphics software has no existing record of your preferences for a newly attached configuration, it may pop up a New Display Configuration dialog.
Page 35 5.3.3.3 Step by Step Display Device Attachment Windows XP has a less robust detection scheme than Windows Vista. If a re- enumeration fails, and you wish to attach a new or second display output device to your Windows XP system, use of the following procedure is recommended. Step 1.
Page 36: Basic Navigation To S3 Screentoys
SECTION 6 S3 SCREENTOYS BASICS For advanced option adjustments for your display adapter, the S3 Graphics ScreenToys dialogs should be used. This section details basic access and navigation for the S3 ScreenToys tools. Also, typical page layout and common controls are outlined for the S3 ScreenToys dialog pages.
Page 37: S3 Screentoys Dialog Basics
OPTIONS: The S3 ScreenToys window has the following key components. 6.2.1 Title Bar and Banner Title bars and The S3 Graphics ScreenToys banners identify the tool Banner with text and graphics. Window title The window title bar will contain a logo bitmap and the phrase S3 Graphics ScreenToys.
Page 38: Monitors List
6.2.2 Monitors List The area just below the banner contains access to important configuration aids. Monitors The left side of the S3 ScreenToys window includes a dropdown list dropdown list for display selection. If you have only one monitor connected and active in Monitors: dropdown list your system, or you have two devices acting in duplicate...
Page 39: Buttons
6.2.3 Buttons S3 ScreenToys has many buttons to provide easy access. Buttons can be roughly grouped into four categories: Bottom Buttons: these buttons appear at the bottom of a dialog window and are used to Apply, Cancel, or Undo setting values, to restore defaults or to close the window.
Page 40: Window Exit
6.2.3.2 Command Buttons in Footer Footer area The bottom footer area of the S3 ScreenToys window Command buttons usually contains 4 buttons. Defaults Click Defaults to return the status values in the settings area of the current page to the default. This button does not affect settings on the other S3 ScreenToys pages which are not visible.
Page 41 Apply) on every page during this session will be canceled and will revert to back to the values last saved or last applied. Then the S3 ScreenToys window will be minimized. The S3 ScreenToys taskbar icon will remain in the taskbar. Click Cancel to close the dialog but keep the S3 ScreenToys window open on the desktop.
Page 42 6.2.4.2 Hotkeys Control S3Hotkeys provide customization of display-related hotkeys. S3Hotkey window The S3Hotkey dialog window allows control and customization of display-related hotkeys. Enable Hot Keys When the Enable Hot Keys checkbox is checked checkbox (default), hot keys functionality is available to use at any time.
Page 43 To change a Double-click a hotkey row in the dialog window and the hotkey sequence following dialog appears. You can input a new preferred hot key sequence for the hotkey named above the fill in text box. You must use at least one control key (CTRL, SHIFT and/or ALT) followed by another key.
Page 44: Left Menus
6.2.5 Left Menus Left Panel Menus The left side of the S3 ScreenToys window contains selection items for display and utility. These two dropdown lists contain the Basic and Basic and Advanced Advanced utility menu items available for further dropdown lists configuration.
Page 45: Right Panel Controls
6.2.6 Right Panel Controls 6.2.6.1 Shortcut Keys The right main panel contains the adjustable settings for the S3 ScreenToys utility named in the banner, and selected in the left panel utility dropdown lists. Settings Area Utility content will vary, and utility-specific context menus and tips are available.
Page 46 6.2.6.2 Context Menus and Tooltips Context Menus Context menu appearance may vary between operating systems. These menus display on a right click when the pointer is positioned on top of an item. For example, here is a context menu for the Device Management CRT icon: Tip: Whenever a right-click menu is available for the item underneath the hovering cursor,...
Page 47 6.2.6.3 Sliders Sliders Some advanced adjustments are made using a slider Slider colors which can be moved to the left or right to change a value within a range. When a slider is selected, it will have an outline around it. The intensity and outline color of the tab on the slider will vary depending on pointer activity: Light: Pointer is hovering over the slider tab.
Page 48: S3 Screentoys Tab
This area includes information related to the graphics, Graphics system and BIOS configuration. hardware Chip type Shows the S3 Graphics chip type name. BIOS version Shows the S3 Graphics video BIOS version. System memory Shows the amount of detected system memory.
Page 49 Driver version numbers are divided into two portions UserMode driver separated by a hyphen. The first portion is the version number following Microsoft’s conventional format. The portion after the hyphen is S3 Graphics internal version number. Kernel driver Shows the S3 Graphics Windows Vista Kernel Mode driver filename and version number.
Page 50: S3 Taskbar Icon
CHROME® menu when either the Display Settings dialog window or the S3 ScreenToys Device Management window is also open. To avoid sending conflicting requests to S3 Graphics software, always close any open Display Settings or S3 ScreenToys windows first before proceeding with display control adjustments using the CHROME®...
Page 51: Chrome® Menu
Click Information to launch the S3 ScreenToys Information page which provides copyright and version information about the system environment and installed S3 Graphics software. Some of this information is the same as provided on the Display Settings Advanced S3 ScreenToys tab page.
Page 52 Exit Click Exit to deactivate the S3 taskbar icon and close the CHROME® menu. A dialog box may pop up asking if you want to exit completely. Click Yes to exit completely. To re-activate the S3 taskbar icon and CHROME® menu, simply right click on the desktop and select S3 ScreenToys.
Page 53: Chrome® Menu And S3 Screentoys Preferences
6.5.2 CHROME® Menu and S3 ScreenToys Preferences Preferences Preferences options allow control of options for customizing the behavior of S3 ScreenToys menu and window items. The Preferences dialog can be selected from a button on the upper right of the main S3ScreenToys page, or from the CHROME®...
Page 54 Show utilities on Clear the checkbox to disable this option. menus When the checkbox is not checked, your CHROME® menu will appear similar to the sample on the right. You can still access all the utilities from S3 ScreenToys windows available when you right click on an empty area of the Desktop, then click S3 ScreenToys.
Page 55 Load when Select Load when Windows starts to load S3 ScreenToys taskbar icon whenever Windows starts. The Windows starts initial default setting is checked (enabled), and the CHROME® taskbar icon will load on restart, and the S3 ScreenToys item will appear on desktop right-click. Clear the checkbox and the taskbar icon will not automatically load the next time Windows starts.
Page 56: Chrome® Menu Access To S3 Screentoys
6.5.3 CHROME® Menu Access to S3 ScreenToys Utility Access area Available S3 Graphics utilities will be listed in this area. If you have enabled Extend the desktop in Display Settings, any configuration options you make through this list will apply to Display 1 or Display 2, as selected in the row above this area.
Page 57: Chrome® Menu For Display Devices And Modes
6.5.4 CHROME® Menu for Display Devices and Modes Monitor Use this area to toggle between selected displays. √ 1. xxx Monitor A check indicates which display is selected for 2. xxx Monitor configuration with the display specific utilities listed in the CHROME®...
Page 58 Devices types list Click to select a device for current configuration when in Multiple Monitor clone mode. If you have unchecked the Options menu item Show only connected display devices. Then the device option will show all possible display options compatible with your hardware, including those which are not connected and not enabled.
Page 59 Display modes Use these submenus for changing display screen area resolution and color quality for a single connected device. When multiple monitors are configurable, the there will be a mode list submenu for each display. Display Modes Select Display Modes to access a list of supported Display 1 Modes desktop modes for the configurable display device.
Page 60 asked to confirm your choice. The software may ask to restart your computer if the number of colors changes. Display Modes If two display devices are connected and configured for (for 2 devices in clone mode, then the CHROME® Monitor menu will multiple monitor display 1.
Page 61: S3 Screentoys Device Management Display Controls
SECTION 7 S3 SCREENTOYS DEVICE MANAGEMENT This section details the S3 ScreenToys controls for display device configuration and management. 7.1 S3 ScreenToys Device Management Display Controls ACCESS: To adjust display device settings for active displays, right click on an empty area of the desktop to activate the pop-up menu, then click S3 ScreenToys.
Page 62: Display Icons
OFF (unchecked) indicates the device is detected but the graphics adapter is not outputting a signal to this device. When in OFF status, the device may remain powered and connected to the system, but S3 Graphics software will User Guide for Chrome 400/500 Series Graphics SG195-B.1 1/6/2009...
Page 63 ON. Clear the checkbox to change the device’s status to OFF. You must select Apply All to finalize the Status change. At a minimum at least one device must be on. S3 Graphics software will disallow device combinations that are not compatible with your hardware.
Page 64 Device state Display Device Icons change their appearance to reflect indicators the state of the display device. Note: In the Options dropdown list, un-check Show Connected Devices only to see icons for both available and unavailable displays. Disallowed. The icon will have a gray screen and will be dimmed and unavailable.
Page 65 Connected/ Enabled/ Not Selected. The icon will display the device with a yellow flower screen and a check in the device status checkbox. The Connected/Enabled/Not Selected Device is detected as connected and active. S3 Device Management configuration options can not be made for this device at present, since it does not have a blue outline indicating it is selected for configuration.
Page 66 Primary Secondary Status Indicators For dual display configurations, rectangle pairs may appear to the upper right of a display icon. The leftmost upper rectangle is outlined in red and gives the status of that display, and the rightmost lower rectangle is outlined in black and reports the status of the other display.
Page 67: Display Options Dropdown List
7.1.2 Display Options dropdown list Options dropdown The Options dropdown list provides options which allow list you to control the re-enumeration of the connected devices and access to controls for basic display settings. Options include: Re-detect display Check this option to force a re-enumeration of your devices connected devices.

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