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- Page 1 GLADIAC...
- Page 2 The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from ELSA. We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development.
- Page 3 Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this ELSA product. In choosing the GLADIAC, you have selected a graphics board which is just as well suited to professional users as to ambitious players. ELSA products are subject to the highest of standards in production and quality control which are the foundation for consistently high product quality.
- Page 4 Before you read on... The installation of the GLADIAC hardware and software drivers is described in full in the Installation Guide which accompanies this manual. You should refer to that document before attempting to install your board, and before reading this manual.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Highlights of the ELSA GLADIAC ........ - Page 6 ELSA graphics board addresses ........
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Page 7: Introduction
“Reading the manual is a waste of time.” A prejudice you are proving to be wrong right now by reading this manual. And rightly so. In this case, it is really worth the effort. Because the ELSA GLADIAC has some smart features that are only described here in the manual. -
Page 8: What Hardware Do I Need
Video-in/out module for video editing, video chat, video capture or video e-mail If any part is missing please contact your retailer. ELSA reserves the right to vary the products supplied without prior notice. The current scope of delivery is described on our web site. -
Page 9: After Installing The Drivers
Software installation from the CD The ELSA graphics board is normally supplied with software on a CD-ROM. You will find all the utilities described in this manual on the Gladiac CD— unless they are a component of the operating system. -
Page 10: What Are Your Options
All the software you need, if not already a part of your operating system, is on the Gladiac CD. What are your options? The tables below show the maximum possible resolutions for the ELSA graphics board. Note that these resolutions cannot be achieved under all operating conditions. -
Page 11: Changing The Resolution
You set the resolution of your graphics board in the Control Panel under Windows. Settings for Windows 95 and Windows 98 The 'ELSA Settings' are automatically integrated into the Control Panel during the installation of the WINman Suite. You can use these Settings to tweak your graphics system for the best performance. - Page 12 Under Windows 98, you can change the 'ELSA settings' by selecting the 'Settings' tab and pressing the Advanced options... button. It is important to carry out the following settings or checks step by step:...
- Page 13 ELSA SmartRefresh and ELSA SmartResolution Click the Details button in the 'Settings' to open a dialog where you can adjust the refresh rates and video timings individually. In addition you can change the resolution in steps of 32 pixels.
- Page 14 When finished, click Apply... to check the new settings. You are then given the option of selecting or canceling the chosen settings. If you are satisfied with the new combination, confirm your selection by pressing If using Windows 2000, you will not have to reboot your system. ELSA GLADIAC...
- Page 15 You can select the possible settings for 'Color palette', 'Font size', 'Resolution' and 'Display frequency' from this dialog box. The available selection is determined by the ELSA driver you have installed. You should always check the configuration you have selected by clicking on the Test button.
- Page 16 After installing the drivers ELSA GLADIAC...
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Page 17: Useful Stuff And More
Useful stuff and more Apart from the ELSA drivers, the ELSA CD also contains additional programs and utilities for use with the ELSA GLADIAC, a selection of which we will introduce here. Information about other programs can be taken from the README files on the CD. -
Page 18: Elsa Winman Suite
ELSA WINman Suite Installing the ELSA drivers also places the WINman Suite in the Windows taskbar. WINman Suite provides you with quick access to all ELSA tools, letting you bypass the indirect route to the tools through the Control Panel. -
Page 19: Overclocking
Useful stuff and more Because Windows 98 allows the operation of multiple graphics boards, the 3D settings for the ELSA GLADIAC are to be found in another location. Under 'Display Properties' select in turn: 'Settings' Advanced... Settings'. These settings let you set up the optimal games performance on your system. -
Page 20: Elsainfo
This information provides a basis for generating a report that can be of use in case you require support. This collection of information provides the ELSA Support with all the information they need to guarantee you fast and relevant help. -
Page 21: Graphics Know-How
Graphics know-how Graphics know-how This is the chapter where we really get stuck in. Anyone who wants to know more about graphics—especially in connection with the ELSA GLADIAC— will find a whole load of technical stuff right here. 3D graphics representation Today it is considered de rigueur to know all about 3D. - Page 22 This method leads to a very coarse representation, especially when enlarged. In linear mapping, a new color value is interpolated from the adjacent pixels (or texels) of a texture. This gives better results than point sampling, as the hard boundary between the coarse pixels is blurred. ELSA GLADIAC...
- Page 23 This procedure should be repeated at least 20 times a second to give a smooth representation of 3D scenarios. In this context, we speak of frames per second (fops), a very important value for 3D applications. A cinema film runs at 24fps. ELSA GLADIAC...
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Page 24: 3D Interfaces
There are a good dozen more or less commonly found 3D APIs. However, in recent years, two formats have established themselves as the favorites: Direct 3D and OpenGL. ELSA graphics boards support these commonly found 3D interfaces. The functional differences between the interfaces are slight. -
Page 25: Opengl
The some 330 routines of OpenGL provide software developers access to these graphics capabilities: For further information see the Internet site http://www.sgi.com. ELSA GLADIAC... -
Page 26: Color Palettes, Truecolor And Gray Scales
Graphics know-how Color palettes, TrueColor and gray scales Common graphics modes are listed in the following table. Not all graphics modes are available on the ELSA Colors Graphics (from palette) Max. gray levels mode VGA 0x12 6+6+6 16 of 262,144... -
Page 27: Directcolor
This feature allows the monitor data to be sent automatically to the graphics board (e.g. name, type, max. horizontal frequency, timing definitions etc.) or even for the graphics board to send instructions to the monitor. There are various standards; DDC2B and DDC2AB. ELSA GLADIAC... -
Page 28: Ddc2B
(similar to ACCESS bus). Modern monitors and graphics boards no longer use this standard. The pin assignment of the VGA D-shell socket can be found in the chapter 'Technical data'. ELSA GLADIAC... -
Page 29: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Those with a technical interest will find more detailed information regarding the ELSA GLADIAC in this chapter. All interfaces and their assignments are described in detail. Characteristics of the graphics board ELSA Gladiac Graphics processor GeForce 2 GTS by NVIDIA... -
Page 30: Ports On The Graphics Board
Ports on the graphics board The VGA D-shell socket The GLADIAC issues analog signals in accordance with the requirements of directive RS-170. The synchronization information is sent separately. If your monitor supports the switching of input impedance, the '75 Ohm' setting (= '75Ω') should be chosen for the R, G and B video inputs and the '2 kOhm'... -
Page 31: Appendix
Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. Caution to the user: The Federal Communications Commission warns the user that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. ELSA GLADIAC... -
Page 32: Declarations Of Conformity
Appendix Declaration of conformity ELSA AG GLADIAC GeForce2 GTS Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Compliance Information Statement (Declaration of Conformity Procedure) Responsible Party: ELSA Inc. Address: 1630 Zanker Road San José, CA 95112 Phone:... -
Page 33: Warranty Conditions
Appendix Warranty conditions The ELSA AG warranty, valid as of June 01, 1998, is given to purchasers of ELSA products in addition to the warranty conditions provided by law and in accordance with the following conditions: Warranty coverage The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts. Parts will, at our sole... - Page 34 ELSA Monitor, damage to the cathode ray tube (CRT) has been caused especially by mechanical load (e.g. from shock to the pitch mask assembly or damage to the...
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Page 35: Glossary
Clipping – In clipping, the invisible text on angled surfaces, for example. In portions of the polygon are determined for trilinear filtering the filtering action is representation. Then, these portions are uneven due to the stronger filtering of not displayed. ELSA GLADIAC... - Page 36 A system used in batch presence of doubled display memory. This processing and queues, in which the first permits the next image to be generated arriving signal is processed first. first in the invisible background. As soon ELSA GLADIAC...
- Page 37 HighColor – Stands for a 15 or 16-bit- MIP mapping – MIP mapping assigns per-pixel-wide graphic display mode several textures to an object based on (32,768 or 65,536 colors). distance. If the observer gets closer to the ELSA GLADIAC...
- Page 38 Pixel . A picture element. read from only. S-video – Or S-VHS. A method of Pixel frequency – Pixel cycle frequency: The number of drawn pixels transferring video data signals, where the per second in MHz. signals Chrominance ELSA GLADIAC...
- Page 39 Strips and fans – This is a process to taken over by the graphics board reduce the data volume related to complex processor. 3D objects. Strips are used for objects consisting of several parallel rows of triangles. Rather than calculating each ELSA GLADIAC...
- Page 40 VRAM – Abbreviation for Video RAM. A module for upgrading the memory on a graphics board display higher resolutions and color depths. Z-buffer – The 3D depth information of a pixel (the position in the 3rd dimension). ELSA GLADIAC...
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Page 41: Index
Luminance ..... . 39 Direct3D ......21 ELSA GLADIAC... - Page 42 Support ......9 S-video ......40 ELSA GLADIAC...
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