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- Page 1 3Dlabs,® Inc. 480 Potrero Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408 - 530 - 4700 www.3dlabs.com...
- Page 2 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
Connecting one or more VGA or Digital Flat Panel (DFP) monitors . 5 Attaching a Stereo Device .............. 6 Installing the Driver Software .............. 7 To install your 3Dlabs Windows NT driver ........7 To install your 3Dlabs Windows 2000 driver ........7 To install the 3Dlabs Windows 98 driver ........7 Registering Your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card ...... - Page 4 Software License and Restrictions........... 22 Limited Warranty................23 Limited Liability................23 Restricted Rights Notice..............23 Termination ..................23 General................... 24 Appendix C - Regulatory Statements ............ 25 Declaration of Conformity ..............26 Index ....................27 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Manual...
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Page 6: Introduction
Thank you for selecting a 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card! This User Manual is designed to provide information common to all 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Cards. In addition to this guide you are strongly encouraged to use the on line help included in the 3Dlabs driver software Help screens. -
Page 8: Chapter 1 - Installation
2. Install the 3Dlabs driver software; see the driver software installation instructions. 3. Remove the old graphics card from your system. To install your new 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card, see the hardware installation instructions. If there is no graphics card in your system or you are running Windows 98 or Windows Me: 1. -
Page 9: Installing Your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card
PCI-Card AGP/AGP Pro-Card 2. If your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card includes a daughter card you must install your base card into the AGP/AGP Pro slot and the adjacent PCI slot must be empty to accomodate the daughter card. Check your system documentation to locate the appropriate slot(s). - Page 10 4. Remove the cover from your system so you can access the slot(s) into which you will be installing your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card. If you have not already removed any existing graphics card from your system, then do so now.
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Page 11: Connecting One Or More Vga Or Digital Flat Panel (Dfp) Monitors
VGA or digital Flat Panel (DFP) monitors to drive one or two displays. 2. Check your product’s packaging or the datasheet on the 3Dlabs website to determine how many and which type of connectors are included. See the drawings below for the different type of connectors. -
Page 12: Attaching A Stereo Device
Attaching a Stereo Device If your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card supports stereo viewing connect the stereo hardware to the round, stereo connector on the card. See the documentation that came with your stereo hardware. Plug in and start up your system, including peripherals, and log on to your operating system. -
Page 13: To Install Your 3Dlabs Windows Nt Driver
To install your 3Dlabs Windows NT driver 1. Start up Windows NT. Log onto an account with administrator privileges. 2. Place the 3Dlabs Product CD in your CD-ROM drive. When the installation window opens, choose the 3Dlabs Windows NT driver installation. - Page 14 Installation When you register your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card you: Activate your warranty Receive notification of software updates Qualify for technical support You can complete the registration card and return it to us in the mail, or register on- line once your hardware and software installations are complete. (You must have Internet access to register on-line.)
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Page 16: Chapter 2 - Software Configuration
Software Configuration The 3Dlabs driver software lets you optimize the working relationship between your card, your system and your applications. The 3Dlabs Display Control Panel allows you to customize and create driver settings. The Taskbar based Configuration Manager provides quick and convenient access to most of the Display Control Panel features, and allows you to quickly switch between alternative driver settings. -
Page 17: If You Are Running Windows Nt 4.0
3. Choose the Settings tab. 4. Click the Advanced button, then select the 3Dlabs tab. When you first click the 3Dlabs tab in the Display Control Panel, this introductory page appears: Note: This is only an example. Your own panel displays the information specific to your board, BIOS, and driver version. - Page 18 Software Configuration The introductory page provides the software version and basic hardware specifications, and a point-of-entry to the full set of 3Dlabs driver customization tools. To fine-tune your driver's behavior, click the Advanced button for access to these panels: Information...
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Page 19: To Configure A Second Monitor In Windows Nt
Software Configuration To configure a second monitor in Windows NT: 1. In the Display Properties Control Panel, click the Settings tab. 2. Click List All Modes. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Manual... -
Page 20: To Configure A Second Monitor In Windows 98, Windows 2000, Or Windows Me
6. Click OK if you saw the test bitmap correctly. 7. Click OK or Apply to select the new mode. 8. In the Display Properties Control Panel, click OK. Your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card is now configured for dual monitor mode. -
Page 21: To Set Up And Configure Stereo Viewing
Software Configuration If your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card is equipped with a VESA standard stereo sync signal connector (3-pin mini-DIN), then it supports 3D stereo viewing. To view stereoscopic images on your Windows PC, you will need to connect the appropriate equipment such as stereo glasses to the 3-pin mini-DIN connector on the card. - Page 22 9. For information on suitable frequency please refer to the documentation for your stereo glasses. If you purchased your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card with bundled software you will need to refer to the following installation procedures: 1. Insert the Product CD into your CD ROM Drive.
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Page 24: Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you have trouble using your 3Dlabs 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. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
BIOS. 4. Choose Exit and Save Settings. 5. Shut down, remove your old graphics card, and reinstall your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card. 6. Make sure that you are not using an old graphics board driver, and that you have uninstalled any other graphics drivers —... -
Page 27: Appendix B - Software License
Software License 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Manual... - Page 28 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.
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Page 29: Software License Agreement
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 30 AGREEMENT. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all copies, mergers and modifications of the SOFTWARE and FEATURES and accompanying documents. You 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...
- Page 32 Warning: Any use of, installation practices, modifications or maintenance procedures carried out which are not in accordance with the issued “instructions for use” or approved by 3Dlabs Inc. will nullify the CE certification of this product and could lead to prosecution. We, 3Dlabs, Incorporated,...
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Page 34: Index
AGP/AGP Pro slot, 3 systems and networks, 19 Card, 3 Warranty, 24 DFP monitor, 5 Windows 2000, 7, 12 hardware, 2 Windows 98, 7 PCI slot, 3 Windows NT, ii, 7, 12 software, 7 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Manual...