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- Page 1 The Wildcat 4110 PRO Graphics Accelerator User’ s Guide 3Dlabs,® Inc. 480 Potrero Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408 - 530 - 4700 www.3dlabs.com...
- Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be considered a commitment by 3Dlabs, Inc. 3Dlabs, Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors in, or omissions from, this document. 3Dlabs, Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing or use of this document.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Make Sure Your Computer is Ready ..............10 Verify the Default Video Display Driver............12 Verify the System Startup Version ..............13 Upgrading the VGA Controller for the 3Dlabs 4110 PRO ........ 14 Connecting a Stereo Display Device................15 3 Using the Video Card....................18 Configuring the Video Display .................. - Page 4 A Specifications ......................31 B Connectors ........................33 Stereo Sync Output .................... 34 Analog Video Output..................34 DVI-I Output...................... 34 Index..........................35...
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Page 5: Preface
Preface The 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO User’ s Guide contains information on the setup and use of the 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card, as well as troubleshooting information, connections, and specifications. If you purchased this card as part of a system, the card was factory installed and configured in your system prior to shipment. -
Page 6: Operating System Information
Hardware Information For more information about your computer, refer to the documentation delivered with your system. Customer Support For technical assistance, please contact 3Dlabs by phone at 1-800-464-3348 (US) or 44-178-447-0555 (UK), or send e-mail to: support@3dlabs.com. World Wide Web... -
Page 7: Introduction
3D graphics features and performance. NOTE If you purchased the 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card as part of a system, it was preconfigured to operate in your system prior to shipment. No other modifications are necessary. Also, your system’ s video drivers were installed prior to shipment and are operative when you receive the system. - Page 8 Features, cont. Power Management Support Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Geometry Acceleration Model view matrix transformation of vertex and normal coordinates Perspective and viewport transformations Texture matrix transformation of texture coordinates Local display list storage and processing Full lighting calculations (up to 24 lights) View volume clipping Up to six user clip planes...
- Page 9 Features, cont. OpenGL Operations, cont. Fast window clears Window clipping Fast window-mode double buffering Masking Frame-sequential and interlaced stereo support Stencil operations Matrix transformations OpenGL Extensions Imaging Extensions: § pixel buffer § color table § color matrix § convolution Blend Extensions: §...
- Page 10 Features, cont. OpenGL Extensions, cont. Swap Control Extensions: § swap control § swap group § swap statistics Texture color table Pixel texture and 4D texturing Stencil operation wrap Post-texturing specular Additional Features SuperScene full-scene multisampled anti- aliasing: § Point sampled with eight samples §...
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Page 11: External Connectors
External Connectors The 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card has three standard external connectors (see Figure 1): 1. 3-Pin, MiniDIN stereo sync output connector 2. 15-Pin, D-sub analog video output connector 3. DVI-I output connector Figure 1. Wildcat 4110 PRO External Connectors See Appendix B, “Connectors,”... -
Page 12: Setup
Preparing for Installation NOTE: If you purchased your 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video 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 13: Collect Materials And Tools
Collect Materials and Tools Make sure you have the following items: 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card Delivery media with the 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video display driver Flat-head or Phillips screwdriver Monitor cable supplied with your computer or with the monitor Your computer’... -
Page 14: Installing The Video Card
3. Remove the existing card. Keep the screws; you will use them to secure the 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO card to the chassis. 4. Align the Wildcat 4110 PRO card with the AGP Pro expansion slot. Make sure the gold- fingered connections on the card's edge are aligned properly with the slot connector (see Figure 2;... -
Page 15: Connecting The Monitor
Connecting the Monitor Your 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card was factory installed prior to shipment if you purchased it as part of a system. If you installed the card yourself, you will need to install the video driver software after connecting the monitor. -
Page 16: Installing The Software
Installing the Software If you received your 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card with a system, the graphics drivers were installed prior to shipment. This section only applies if you purchased your 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO video card as an upgrade, or if you are reinstalling the driver. - Page 17 6. In the Install From Disk dialog box, type the path to the directory that contains the delivery media. 7. In the Change Display dialog box, verify that the Wildcat 4110 PRO driver is highlighted, then click OK. 8. Click Yes when asked if you want to install a third-party driver. The files are copied from the delivery media.
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Page 18: Verify The Default Video Display Driver
1. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display, and click the Settings tab on the Display Properties dialog box. 2. Click Display Type, then verify that 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO is listed under Display. This indicates that the appropriate driver is installed. -
Page 19: Verify The System Startup Version
NOTE: Do not select the VGA version of the operating system. The video display runs in VGA mode when the 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO graphics driver is not running. 4. Click OK to close the System dialog box. To check the video image: 1. -
Page 20: Upgrading The Vga Controller For The 3Dlabs 4110 Pro
4. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard displays. Click Next, then select Display a list of known drivers, then click Next. 5. Select Show all hardware of this device class. Under Manufactures choose 3Dlabs, and under Model choose 3Dlabs VGA. Click Next. -
Page 21: Connecting A Stereo Display Device
See the documentation delivered with your stereoscopic display device for information on the connectors and proper cables. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the stereo output port on the Wildcat 4110 PRO video card (see Figure 5). - Page 22 Figure 5. Wildcat 4110 PRO Stereo Output Port...
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Page 24: Using The Video Card
3. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display. In Windows NT 4.0, click the 3Dlabs Configuration tab if it is not already displayed. In Windows 2000 follow the same path; then click the Settings tab and then Advanced. Click the 3Dlabs Configuration tab if it is not already displayed (see Figure 6). - Page 25 Figure 6. Wildcat Configuration Tab Wildcat Monitor Tab To use the Wildcat Monitor tab: 1. On the Display Properties dialog box, click the Wildcat Monitor tab (see Figure 7). This tab contains commands for adjusting the resolution, color depth, and refresh rate. See the steps under “Wildcat Configuration Tab”...
- Page 26 Figure 7. Wildcat Monitor Tab 2. Click Color Calibration to modify the color settings. Make your modifications to the Color Calibration dialog box, then 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.
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Page 27: 3Dlabs Monitor Tab
Enabling Stereo Display If you connect a device to the stereo port on the Wildcat 4110 PRO card, you must change the display mode to view in stereo. See Figure 2 in Chapter 2, “Setup,” for an illustration of the stereo output port. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
4 Troubleshooting This chapter describes common problems and solutions, obtaining a usable video resolution, reinstalling the video driver, and how to get help. Common Problems and Solutions Monitor Checks Problem Cause Solution Display is black, not Display properties are Use the Last Known Good synchronized, or distorted not set correctly. -
Page 29: Diagnostics
Screen image is off-center Monitor settings may be Refer to your monitor’ s configured improperly. documentation for instructions on making horizontal and vertical adjustments. Color balance is wrong Monitor settings may be Refer to your monitor’ s configured improperly. documentation for instructions on adjusting the color display. -
Page 30: Determining A Defective Unit
To use the Last Known Good option in Windows NT: 1. Restart the system. 2. Press the at the following prompt: Press space bar NOW to invoke the Last SPACE BAR Known Good Menu. NOTE: If this option fails to correct the video display problem, restart the system in VGA mode and reconfigure your display to 640 x 480 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate. - Page 31 Refer to the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 documentation and online Help for more information on installing drivers and software application programs. NOTE: If you are reinstalling the 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO driver, you must remove the current driver prior to installing the update. Reinstalling the video driver under Windows NT 4.0 To remove the existing 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO driver: 1.
- Page 32 System, click the Hardware tab. 3. Click Device Manager, click Display Adapters, then select 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO 4. Right click on 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO, select Properties, then click Update Driver. 5. The Upgrade Device Drivers Wizard displays. Click Next.
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Page 33: Getting Help
Getting Help If the troubleshooting procedures in this document do not resolve the problem, please contact your vendor for technical assistance (refer to your system documentation for instructions). For information about your warranty, see your system documentation. -
Page 35: A Specifications
A Specifications General Manufacturer 3Dlabs Model number Wildcat 4110 PRO Functional NOTE: If you ordered this video card with a System system, it was preinstalled and configured for use in your system prior to shipment. Interface AGP Pro or standard AGP... - Page 36 NOTE: Performance numbers reflect 3D Performance maximum hardware rate. Numbers may vary depending on application. 3D Gourad-shaded triangles, Z-buffered, 15-pixel: 6.0M Tri/Sec 3D Gourad-shaded triangles, Z-buffered, 25-pixel: 4.3M Tri/Sec 3D Vectors, solid-color, 10-pixel: 12.0M Vec/Sec Height 1.01" Dimensions Length 13.34" Width 4.25 "...
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Page 37: B Connectors
B Connectors The 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO PRO is an AGP Pro card designed for systems that have either a 50-watt or a 110-watt AGP Pro slot. NOTE: The 3Dlabs Wildcat 4110 PRO cannot plug into a standard AGP slot. -
Page 38: Stereo Sync Output
Figure 10. Connectors Stereo Sync Output The stereo port (female, 3-pin, mini-DIN connector) provides connection to a LCD shutter glasses emitter module or to other stereo shutter devices. Analog Video Output The video port (female, 15-pin, D-SUB connector) provides connection to an analog CRT display. DVI-I Output The Digital Video Output Port uses a DVI-I receptacle with 29 signal contacts as specified by the Digital Visual Interface Revision 1.0 specification. -
Page 39: Index
Index about this document, v software, 13, 10, 13 analog video output, 30, 34, 30 installation, 8, 6, 8 anti-static precautions, 9, 7, 9 anti-static precautions, 9, 7, 9 booting into Safe Mode in Windows 2000, 26 driver requirements, 13, 10, 13 configuration tab drivers, 13, 10, 13 display properties, 15, 18, 15... -
Page 40: Stereo Sync Output
stereo sync output, 30, 34, 30 VGA controller stereoscopic display, 20, 22, 20 upgrading, 17, 14, 17 support, vi VGA mode, 23, 26, 23 system video requirements, 8, 6, 8 analog output, 30, 34, 30 Windows NT startup version, 17, 13, 17 DVI-I output, 30, 34, 30 troubleshooting, 21, 24, 21 image, 17, 13, 17...