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- Page 1 G r a p h i c s A c c e l e r a t o r U s e r ’ s G u i d e 3Dlabs,® Inc. 480 Potrero Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408 - 530 - 4700...
- Page 2 Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement 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 equipment or software in accordance with the description.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Registering Oxygen VX1/GVX1 ........ - Page 4 Oxygen VX1 Specifications........
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Page 5: Introduction
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Page 6: Welcome To 3Dlabs
Based on the new ® GLINT R3 processor, Oxygen VX1 and Oxygen GVX1 support 3Dlabs' unique “Virtual Texture Memory.” Virtual Texture enables system memory to be used as full-performance unified texture storage, with fully-accelerated, OpenGL-compliant 3D volumetric textures. - Page 7 Overview • 32 MB memory 32 MB of SDRAM (Oxygen VX1) or SGRAM (Oxygen GVX1) memory supports high-precision, high-performance acceleration. • 1920 x 1200 32-bit color maximum resolution Your new card supports 32-bit resolutions from 640 x 480 at 100 Hz to 1920 x 1200 at 76 Hz.
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Page 8: System Requirements
System Requirements System Requirements Your system needs the following features in order to support Oxygen VX1: • Intel-compatible, 166 MHz (minimum) system ® • Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 (or later) operating system • 64 MB RAM (Random Access Memory) •... -
Page 9: Software Partners
Your Oxygen VX1/GVX1 card has been tested with a variety of graphics software packages, several of which are listed below. As testing continues and performance optimizations are made, the results and techniques are posted on the 3Dlabs, as well as the appropriate software partner’s, web site. -
Page 10: Chapter 1 - Installation
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Page 11: Getting Ready
Getting Ready Getting Ready To successfully use your new Oxygen VX1 or Oxygen GVX1 card, you must install the card and the accompanying driver software. Whether you install your new card or the driver first depends on whether a video card is already present in your system. -
Page 12: Installing Hardware
Installing Hardware Installing Hardware Oxygen GVX1 cards are AGP-compatible; Oxygen VX1 cards are available in PCI and AGP versions.Check the documentation for your system for the location of PCI and AGP expansion slots in your system. To remove an old card from your system Turn off and unplug the power source for your system and each of its peripherals. - Page 13 Installing Hardware Determine which slot you are going to use and remove its back panel cover. Attach the anti-static strap to your wrist, and attach the other end to a bare, conductive (as opposed to painted or sticker-covered) area of your system’s chassis. Remove the card from its anti-static packaging.
- Page 14 Installing Hardware Connect the video cable from your monitor to the video connector on the card. Plug in and start up your system, including peripherals, and log on to your operating system. 3Dlabs Oxygen VX1/GVX1 User’s Guide...
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Page 15: Installing Software
Installing Software Installing Software The Oxygen Product CD-ROM for the Oxygen VX1/GVX1 includes OpenGL video driver software, which lets you set image quality and performance preferences for your card. It also includes the Soft Engine AutoCAD accelerator and productivity tool package, and Colorific screen-to-print color matching software. -
Page 16: Registering Oxygen Vx1/Gvx1
(You must have Internet access to register on-line.) Open your Internet browser. Go to http://www.3dlabs.com/register Fill out the registration form that appears on your screen, and click Submit when you are finished. You have registered successfully! 3Dlabs Oxygen VX1/GVX1 User’s Guide... -
Page 17: Chapter 2 - Software Configuration
C h a p t e r 2 - S o f t w a r e C o n f i g u r a t i o n... -
Page 18: The Oxygen Vx1/Gvx1 Driver
The Task Bar - based Configuration Manager When you install the Oxygen VX1/GVX1 card and software, the 3Dlabs logo appears in your system tray, also called the task bar. Click the logo with your right mouse button to access the Display Configuration Manager and its shortcuts to these configuration tools: •... -
Page 19: The Display Control Panel
The Oxygen VX1/GVX1 Driver The Display Control Panel When you first click the 3Dlabs tab in the Display Control Panel, this introductory page appears: It provides software version and basic hardware specifications, and a point-of-entry to the full set of Oxygen driver customization tools. Click the Advanced button for access to these panels: •... -
Page 20: Information Screen
The Information screen provides in-depth information about your selected (or the default) settings, as well as detailed hardware, software, and Direct 3D specs. This information can be especially useful if you should need to contact technical support about your Oxygen card. 3Dlabs Oxygen VX1/GVX1 User’s Guide... -
Page 21: Setup Screen
The Oxygen VX1/GVX1 Driver Setup Screen The Setup screen lets you configure settings that are not specifically related to Direct 3D or Open GL. • You can enable (check) or disable (uncheck) the Task-bar based Configuration Manager with a click. The default setting for the Configuration Manager is Enabled. -
Page 22: Direct 3D Support Screen
The Oxygen VX1/GVX1 Driver Direct 3D Support Screen The Direct 3D controls Direct3D application specific driver settings for Oxygen VX1 Windows 95/98 users, and lets you create your own settings. When the panel first appears, the “Defaults,” “Add new” and “Remove Settings” buttons, as well as the “Advanced Options”... - Page 23 The Oxygen VX1/GVX1 Driver formats. If you have problems such as incorrect colors or poor quality texturing, try disabling this option. • “Disable 16-bit alpha-luminance” textures enables Direct3D support for monochrome (luminance) textures. These can be useful for applications which use the new features of DirectX 6, but older applications can misinterpret these new formats.
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Page 24: Opengl Support Screen
Number of DMA Sub-Buffers lets you set the number of Direct Memory Access (DMA) buffers allocated for use by OpenGL. (DMA is a technique whereby a device can directly access memory without having to go through the CPU). Each DMA 3Dlabs Oxygen VX1/GVX1 User’s Guide... - Page 25 The Oxygen VX1/GVX1 Driver buffer is sub-divided into sub buffers which are used in conjunction with a queued DMA mechanism to reduce latency in the system. The number of sub buffers can be set. Setting it to 2 will disable the queued DMA mechanism.
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Page 26: Monitor Screen
If your monitor is shown in this list, select “Specific Type” in the Type field. If your monitor does not appear in the list and is not a DDC-type monitor, select “VESA.” 3Dlabs Oxygen VX1/GVX1 User’s Guide... -
Page 27: Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have trouble using your Oxygen VX1/GVX1 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. -
Page 29: Systems And Networks
Online Information If you cannot find the problem you are experiencing, or the solution to a problem, listed in this chapter, check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list at www.3dlabs.com, or contact your Oxygen card vendor for additional help. Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting... -
Page 30: Chapter 4 - Glossary
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Page 31: Terms And Definitions
Terms and Definitions Terms and Definitions 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. - Page 32 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. 3Dlabs Oxygen VX1/GVX1 User’s Guide...
- Page 33 Terms and Definitions Graphics 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. Heidi The API developed by Autodesk to work with its products, such as 3D Studio MAX and AutoCAD.
- Page 34 Z-Buffering is used to better define objects from the perspective of the third, or z, axis by allotting a depth coefficient to every pixel and sorting objects in real times or by using a dedicated z-buffer to hold objects not in view. 3Dlabs Oxygen VX1/GVX1 User’s Guide...
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Page 35: Appendix A - Specifications
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Page 36: Oxygen Vx1 Specifications
Card size Three-quarter size AGP, single-slot Power requirement 14.4 W @ 3v3, 6.46 W @ 5V Geometry processing GLINT Gamma G1 with PowerThreads Rasterizer GLINT R3 rasterization engine RAMDAC frequency 300 MHz Memory 32 MB SGRAM 3Dlabs Oxygen VX1/GVX1 User’s Guide... -
Page 37: Appendix B - Software License
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Page 38: Software License Agreement
Such SOFTWARE and FEATURES constitute copyrighted property proprietary to 3Dlabs, Inc. or its licensors, and 3Dlabs, Inc. or its licensors retain title to the SOFTWARE (excluding media on which recorded), FEATURES, all copies thereof, and all intellectual property rights therein. -
Page 39: Limited Warranty
SOFTWARE or FEATURES does not conform during the WARRANTY PERIOD, you agree to provide written notice of such failure to 3Dlabs, Inc. and 3Dlabs, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or replace the SOFTWARE. 3Dlabs, Inc. does not warrant that the use of the SOFTWARE or FEATURES will be uninterrupted or error-free and hereby disclaims all liability on account thereof. -
Page 40: General
Limited Warranty agree that a breach of this AGREEMENT will result in irreparable damages to 3Dlabs, Inc. This AGREEMENT is the entire agreement between you and 3Dlabs, Inc. with respect to the use and licensing of the SOFTWARE provided with this AGREEMENT, and supersedes all proposals, warranties, prior agreements or any other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. -
Page 41: Appendix C - Regulatory Statements
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Page 42: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity We, 3Dlabs, Incorporated, 480 Potrero Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Phone 408-530-4700 Fax 408-530-4701 United States of America declare under our sole responsibility that the products ® ™ 3Dlabs Oxygen Oxygen GVX1 to which this declaration relates are in conformance with the following standards:... -
Page 43: Index
I n d e x .....23 geometry GLINT Gamma geometry processors ..vi ..... . vi accelerator, graphics . - Page 44 ..... . 25 SVGA ... . viii system requirements 3Dlabs Oxygen VX1/GVX User’s Guide...