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- Page 1 3Dlabs,® Inc. 480 Potrero Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408 - 530 - 4700 www.3dlabs.com...
- Page 2 3Dlabs, GLINT and Permedia are registered trademarks, and Oxygen and PowerThreads 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
OpenGL Support Screen.....................15 Configuring Multiple Monitors ..................18 To configure a second monitor ................18 Using the Window Manager..................19 Configuring your Oxygen GVX210 Card for Stereo Viewing .........20 To set up and configure stereo viewing ..............20 Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting ....................23 Troubleshooting ......................24 Monitors and Display Resolutions ..................24... - Page 4 Software License and Restrictions................28 Limited Warranty ......................29 Limited Liability ......................29 Restricted Rights Notice....................29 Termination........................29 General ........................30 Appendix C - Regulatory Statements ..................31 Declaration of Conformity....................32 Appendix D - Glossary .......................33 Terms and Definitions ....................34 Index ..........................39 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX210 User's Guide...
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Page 6: Introduction
AGP/AGP Pro card for the most demanding workstation professional. By integrating two 3Dlabs GLINT R3 rasterizers, the new generation GLINT Gamma G2 geometry processor and 64MB of memory on a single card, Oxygen GVX210 boosts the interactivity of huge models with a 256-bit memory bus. Oxygen GVX210... - Page 7 Oxygen GVX210 implements 3Dlabs unique full demand-paged virtual texture sub-system in hardware, using on-board graphics memory to cache up to 256MB of textures stored in main system memory. Oxygen GVX210 allows you to manipulate up to 256MB of textures, seamlessly from your favorite applications.
- Page 8 Colorific screen-to-print color matching Colorific simplifies color matching without sacrificing accuracy. Control Panel Application Configuration 3Dlabs’ advanced control panel and task-bar applet let you optimize your system configuration for your favorite professional applications in just three mouse clicks. viii 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX210 User's Guide...
- Page 9 16 MB available hard drive space AGP or AGP Pro expansion slot VGA multisync monitor * The Oxygen GVX210 operates with Windows 98. However, maximum performance can only be achieved with Windows NT or Windows 2000. 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX210 User's Guide...
- Page 10 Introduction Your Oxygen GVX210 card and drivers are designed to optimize the performance of a variety of software applications, several of which are listed below. Many of these applications are also tuned to the Oxygen GVX210 to further improve the performance that you will see when using the card, drivers, and application together.
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Page 12: Chapter 1 - Installation
If there is a video card in your system: Uninstall the drivers for the existing card, then install the Oxygen driver. Once the new driver is loaded, remove the old card and install your Oxygen GVX210 card. The instructions for uninstalling an old driver and installing the new driver begin on page 6. -
Page 13: To Remove An Old Card From Your System
Installation Your Oxygen GVX210 card will work in either AGP or AGP Pro compatible systems. Check the documentation for your system to locate the AGP or AGP Pro expansion slot(s). To remove an old card from your system Make sure you have uninstalled any old drivers and installed the Oxygen driver in their place. - Page 14 Remove the card from its anti-static packaging. Write down the serial number for registration and future use. Align the connector on the Oxygen GVX210 card over the AGP or AGP Pro expansion slot and seat it firmly. Important! See your system documentation for instructions on securing the card to the chassis.
- Page 15 VGA monitor connector #2 Stereo connector Oxygen GVX210 supports multi-monitor functionality on one card for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000. If you want to attach a second monitor, connect the second monitor to connector #2. (Dual-monitor support is not available for Windows 98.)
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Page 16: To Uninstall An Old Video Driver
Installation The Oxygen Product CD-ROM for the Oxygen GVX210 includes Oxygen PowerThreads 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 17 Installation When you register your Oxygen GVX210 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.
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Page 19: Chapter 2 - Software Configuration
Display Control Panel features, and allows you to quickly switch between alternative driver settings. When you install the Oxygen GVX210 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: Remove from System Tray lets you delete this task bar utility from your system. - Page 20 Software Configuration 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:...
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Page 21: Information Screen
The Information screen provides in-depth information about your selected (or the default) settings, as well as detailed hardware, software, and Direct3D specifications. This information can be especially useful if you should need to contact technical support about your Oxygen GVX210 card. 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX210 User's Guide... -
Page 22: Setup Screen
Setup screen. You can enable (check) and disable (uncheck) the 3Dlabs multi-monitor Windows Manager, which requires a system restart. If there are two monitors connected to the Oxygen GVX210 card, you use the Enable 2 Monitor Output option to enable or disable the second monitor. When you set or change the monitor resolution, the selected resolution applies to both monitors. -
Page 23: Direct3D Support Screen
Software Configuration The Direct3D Support screen controls Direct3D application specific driver settings for Oxygen GVX210 Windows 98 and Windows 2000 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 section, are hidden. They appear when you click the Advanced button. - Page 24 Gamma adjustment for this application affects the entire screen display. As with the contrast on your television, you can adjust this value if your application causes the display to consistently look too dark or too light. 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX210 User's Guide...
- Page 25 Overlay Only is for the Parametric Technology application “Pro/3DPaint”. Selection of the above applications from the application menu cause the correct mode to be set automatically. The Dynamic setting should be chosen for all other cases. 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX210 User's Guide...
- Page 26 The stereo support provided is quad buffered and frame interleaved. You must restart your system for a change to this setting to take effect. For additional information, see Configuring your Oxygen GVX210 Card for Stereo View on page 23.
- Page 27 The Monitor Information section lists supported monitors. If your monitor is shown in this list, select Specific Type in the Type section. If your monitor does not appear in the list and is not a DDC-type monitor, select VESA. 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX210 User's Guide...
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Page 28: To Configure A Second Monitor
If your operating system is Windows NT or Windows 2000, you can configure your system to support two monitors by clicking the Enable 2 Monitor Output checkbox on the Setup screen of the 3Dlabs Display Control Panel. (Dual-monitor support is not available for Windows 98.) To configure a second monitor In the Display Properties Control Panel, click the Settings tab. -
Page 29: Using The Window Manager
The 3Dlabs Window Manager provides enhanced control over the positioning of windows and dialog boxes in multi-monitor systems. When running in single monitor mode, the Window Manager is disabled. To access the Window Manger, right-click the title bar of any window and select 3Dlabs WM from the drop- down menu. -
Page 30: To Set Up And Configure Stereo Viewing
The Oxygen GVX210 card supports 3D stereo viewing. This requires that the appropriate equipment such as stereo glasses be connected to the 3-pin miniature DIN connector on the Oxygen GVX210 card. It is recommended that you use a monitor with a screen refresh frequency of at least 100 Hertz. - Page 31 List of Valid Modes. If no high refresh modes are listed, open the Display Properties Control Panel, click the 3Dlabs tab, and then click the Monitor tab. Click DDC and check for stereo settings. If they still do not appear, click VESA and check again.
- Page 32 12. Click OK to test the new mode. 13. Click OK if you saw the test bitmap correctly. 14. In the Display Properties Control Panel, click OK. Your Oxygen GVX210 card is now configured for stereo viewing. 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX210 User's Guide...
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Page 34: Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you have trouble using your Oxygen GVX210 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 35: Troubleshooting
If you cannot find the problem you are experiencing, or the solution to a problem, listed in this chapter, check the Troubleshooting FAQ list at http://www.3dlabs.com/support, or contact your Oxygen card vendor for additional help. - Page 36 64MB SGRAM Oxygen GVX210 is capable of supporting monitor resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 with one monitor, or 4096 x 1536 with two monitors, in color depths of 8, 16 and 32 bits, and with refresh rates from 60Hz to 200Hz –...
- Page 37 Software License 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX210 User's Guide...
- Page 38 Any attempt to do any of the foregoing shall be a material breach of this 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 39 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 AGREEMENT shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the parties, and the remainder of this AGREEMENT shall continue in full force and effect. Should you have any questions concerning this AGREEMENT, please write to: 3Dlabs, Inc., 480 Potrero Avenue, Sunnyvale, California 94086.
- Page 42 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.
- Page 44 (24 bit RGB plus 8 bit of overlays) equals 16.7 million colors. The latter is often referred to as true color. Removal of elements or sections not contained within the active viewing area. The part within a PC that executes programs in main memory. Digital to Analog Converter. 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX210 User's Guide...
- Page 45 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.) 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX210 User's Guide...
- Page 46 A function that allows an object to maintain its 3D textural features as it moves away from the viewer, into the background. A basic hardware tool for accelerating processes. The smallest addressable element of a cathode ray tube display. More simply put, the individual dots that make up the screen image. 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX210 User's Guide...
- Page 47 3D vertice transformation and lighting, among other operations. Super Video Graphics Array. SVGA runs at 800 x 600. The initial part of the 3D pipeline where the object is described by a set of triangles. 3Dlabs Oxygen GVX210 User's Guide...
- Page 48 Virtual Reality Modeling Language. 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 Oxygen GVX210 User's Guide...
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Page 49: Systems And Networks
24 Information Screen, 11 Vblank, 16 Installing, 3 VESA, 17, 21 Oxygen GVX210 without daughter card, 3 Virtual Textures, vii Oxygen Windows NT driver, 6 Warranty, 29 Soft Engine, 6 Window Manager, 12, 19...
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