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- Page 1 3Dlabs, Inc. Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card User’s Guide 3Dlabs®, Inc. 1901 McCarthy Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035 www.3dlabs.com...
- Page 2 3Dlabs and Wildcat are registered trademarks, and Wildcat4, SuperScene and ParaScale are trademarks of 3Dlabs, Inc. or 3Dlabs Inc. Ltd. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel. OpenGL is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc. Soft Engine is a trademark of Vibrant Graphics, Inc. AutoCAD is a registered trademark of AutoDesk Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Configuring the Video Display ..................17 Using the Wildcat Configuration tab .......................17 Using the Wildcat Monitor tab.........................18 Enabling stereo display ..........................21 Enabling Multiview and Genlock on the Wildcat4 7210 ..........21 Enabling Multiview features ........................21 Confirming multiview cables are detected....................22 Enabling genlock features........................22... - Page 4 Appendix B – Software License ..................34 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..............35 Limited Warranty ......................36 Appendix C – Regulatory Statements................38 Appendix D – Terms and Definitions ................40 Terms and Definitions....................41 Index ..........................45 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide...
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Page 5: Chapter 1- Introduction
1– I HAPTER NTRODUCTION 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... -
Page 6: Welcome To 3Dlabs
Graphics Accelerator Card! This User Guide is designed to provide information about Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Cards. In addition to this guide, you are strongly encouraged to use the online help included in the 3Dlabs driver software Help screens. System Requirements ·... -
Page 7: Features
DDR memory Texture Buffer: 256 MB Texture Buffer: 128 MB § § DDR memory DDR memory Graphics Controller High-speed Wildcat4 chipset technology with dual display support. RAMDAC 320 MHz Plug-and-Play Monitor Support OpenGL 1.3 Support DirectX 7 Support OpenML 1.0 Support Maximum Resolution;... - Page 8 · Swap Control Extensions: Swap control Swap frame lock Swap usage · Pixel texture and 3D texturing · Pbuffer · Image buffer · Gamma · Stencil operation wrap · Separate specular · Post-texturing specular 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide...
- Page 9 · DDC2B Display Data Channel standard · Stereoscopic Viewing Support—Interlaced or Frame Sequential · Multiview and Genlock support (Wildcat4 7210 only). · Onboard texture memory with full mipmapped trilinear interpolated texture processing · Digital Video Interface (DVI) display support (single or dual DVI-I support) ·...
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Page 10: Chapter 2 - Setup
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Page 11: Preparing For Installation
Preparing for Installation NOTE: If you purchased your Wildcat4 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. - Page 12 Remove the cover from your system so you can access the slots into which you will be installing your Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator Card. If you have not already removed any existing graphics card(s) from your system, then do so now.
- Page 13 Loose cards and connections can cause grounding and operating problems. Remove the anti-static wrist strap, if used, and replace the cover on your system. 10. Reconnect the power cord. Wildcat4 7210 Wildcat4 7110 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide...
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Page 14: If You Are Upgrading The Graphics Card In Your System
3. Connect the workstation monitor’s video cable to the primary DVI-I port on the Wildcat4 video card. This connector is labeled “1” in the picture above and on the I/O panel of your card. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... -
Page 15: Connecting A Vga Monitor
Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.” CAUTION: If you are connecting only one monitor to the Wildcat4, you must plug that monitor into the Primary DVI-I port (labeled “1” on the I/O panel of your card). -
Page 16: Attaching A Stereo Device
If you received your Wildcat4 Graphics Accelerator with a system, the graphics drivers were installed prior to shipment. This section only applies if you purchased your Wildcat4 as an upgrade, are reinstalling the driver, or are updating the operating system. -
Page 17: Removing An Existing Driver Under Windows Xp
The Wildcat4 Heidi device driver allows full-screen multisampling of and compatibility with AutoDesk applications as well as hardware acceleration of the Wildcat4 through the use of OpenGL. To install the Heidi driver and to activate full screen multisampling, consult the... -
Page 18: Verify The Default Video Display Driver
2. Under Display Adapters, verify that two Wildcat devices are listed. This indicates that the appropriate driver is installed. NOTE: If only one Wildcat4 7210 device device is listed, you may not have completed installation. Refer to “Installing the Driver Software” for instructions. 3. Click Cancel to close the Display Properties dialog box. -
Page 19: Verifying Under Windows Xp
Click OK. 4. Click OK again to close the System Properties dialog box. Registering Your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card When you register your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card you: Activate your warranty Receive notification of software updates... -
Page 20: Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
3 – S HAPTER OFTWARE ONFIGURATION 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... -
Page 21: The 3Dlabs Wildcat4 Driver
Software Configuration The 3Dlabs Wildcat4 Driver The 3Dlabs Wildcat4 driver software allows you to 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. -
Page 22: 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. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... - Page 23 Only box if you don’t want the desktop affected. Click OK to accept the changes and dismiss the Color Calibration dialog box, or click Cancel to close the Color Calibration dialog box without making any changes. You are returned to the Wildcat Monitor Display Properties dialog box. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide...
- Page 24 See Appendix A “Specifications,” for a list of available monitor resolutions. See “Enabling Stereo Display” in this chapter for instructions on changing the Display Mode. See “Enabling the Dual Monitor Feature” in this chapter for instructions on configuring dual displays. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide...
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Page 25: Enabling Stereo Display
Software Configuration Enabling stereo display If you connect a device to the stereo port on the Wildcat4, 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 Wildcat4. -
Page 26: Confirming Multiview Cables Are Detected
Configuring Dual Monitors The Wildcat4 feature support for dual monitors under Windows 2000 or Windows XP (but not under Windows NT). The dual monitor feature allows two monitors — either two digital, two analog (with an adapter), or a combination of digital and analog — to be connected to the card so the display area stretches across both monitors. - Page 27 1 (for primary) and 2 (for secondary). 9. Highlight monitor 2 and click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.” 10. Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide...
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Page 28: Optimizing The Wildcat Driver
You cannot alter the application manufacturer’s pre-set configuration. If you want some (but not all) features of the application manufacturer’s configuration, you must create a customized configuration. See “Creating a custom optimization” for instructions. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... -
Page 29: Creating A Custom Optimization
5. The Wizard will step you through driver optimization. When you are finished, click Finish to view the Configuration Summary. 6. Click Finish to save your configuration or Cancel to dismiss the Wizard. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... -
Page 30: Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting
4 – T HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have trouble using your 3Dlabs Wildcat4 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 32: Obtaining A Usable Video Resolution
Refer to Microsoft Windows documentation and online Help for more information on installing drivers and software application programs. If you are installing the Wildcat4 driver, you must remove the current driver prior to installing the update. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... -
Page 33: Removing An Existing Driver Under Windows 2000
In Windows XP, dismiss the balloon asking if you want Windows XP to set your resolution. 3. Locate the driver delivery media which contains the 3Dlabs Wildcat4 driver. Insert the media in the appropriate drive or change directories to locate the driver. -
Page 34: Appendixa - Specifications
A – S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... -
Page 35: A Specifications
Specifications A Specifications General Manufacturer 3Dlabs Model number Wildcat4 7210 or Wildcat4 7110 Functional System F YOU ORDERED THIS VIDEO CARD WITH A SYSTEM IT WAS PREINSTALLED AND CONFIGURED FOR USE IN YOUR SYSTEM PRIOR TO SHIPMENT Interface AGP Pro 50... -
Page 36: Supported Resolutions
70,60 70,60 FS=106 ü ü ü ü ü ü 1440 x 900 16:10 90,85,75, 90,85,75, IL=120 FS=100 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü 1360 x 766 16:9 90,85,75, 90,85,75, IL=120 72,60 72,60 FS=118 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... - Page 37 75,60 75,60 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü 800 x 600 85,75,72, 85,75,72, IL=120 60,50 FS=120, ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü 640 x 480 85,75,72, 85,75,73, IL=120 60,50 FS=120 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide...
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Page 38: Appendixb - Software License
B – S PPENDIX OFTWARE ICENSE 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... -
Page 39: Software License Agreement
AGREEMENT and the license granted herein, which shall immediately entitle 3Dlabs, Inc. to exercise any remedy that may exist at law or in equity. You may not transfer, loan, rent, lease, distribute or grant any rights in the SOFTWARE, FEATURES, copies thereof, or accompanying documentation in any form without the prior written consent of 3Dlabs, Inc. -
Page 40: Limited Warranty
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 41 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.
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Page 42: Appendixc - Regulatory Statements
C – R PPENDIX EGULATORY TATEMENTS 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... -
Page 43: Declaration Of Conformity
………………………… Issued by: Principal Production Engineer, 3Dlabs Ltd. +44 (0) 1784 476646 This product complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferences that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 44: Appendixd - Terms And Definitions
Terms and Definitions D – T PPENDIX ERMS AND EFINITIONS 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... -
Page 45: Terms And Definitions
Depth Cueing A technique used to give the illusion of depth. With depth cueing, the part of an object that is farther away is displayed with a lower intensity to give the effect of depth. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... - Page 46 Gamma A curve representing both the contrast and brightness of an image. Changing the shape of the curve changes the RGB color output. (Not to be confused with GLINT Gamma, the 3Dlabs geometry processing device.) Geometry The intermediate stage of the 3D pipeline, geometry determines the location of the object and the frame of reference of the viewer in relation to the object.
- Page 47 Synchronous Graphics Random Access Memory allows data to be written in a single operation, rather than a (slower) sequence of operations. It also handles background and foreground image fills effectively. SDTP Super Desktop Publishing. SDTP runs at 1600 x 1200. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide...
- Page 48 Virtual Reality Modeling Language. Z-Buffer Also known as the Depth Buffer, the Z-Buffer is a region of memory containing the depth component of a pixel. Used, for example, to eliminate hidden surfaces from the image. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide...
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Page 49: Index
NDEX 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide... - Page 50 Warranty, 36 Monitor tab Wildcat Congifuration tab Display properties, 18 Creating a custom optimization, 25 Monoscopic display, 21 Enabling application-specific optimizations, 17, 24 Multiview and Genlock Windows Enabling, 21 Safe mode, 28 Online Information, 29 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide...