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  • Page 1 Hurricane Typhoon Rushmore Multiple Monitor Graphics Cards RV100 Chipset Family User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This material is made available for use under a license from Appian Graphics Corp. and its use is subject to all conditions and restrictions provided by the license agreement. Appian software programs and Appian hardware devices are covered by one or more of the following U.S.
  • Page 3 How to Contact Appian Graphics In the United States (US), as well as Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), use the following information to get help fast: 425-882-2020 (US) General +44 (0)20 7499 2535 (EMEA) 800-727-7426 (US) Sales +44 (0)20 7499 2535 (EMEA) Technical 800-422-7369, 7am –...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Monitors............3 Chapter 2 Get Started .............. 4 General System Requirements..........4 Prepare for Hardware Installation ..........4 Install the Hurricane...............5 Hurricane Monitor Cabling ............7 Install the Typhoon ..............7 Typhoon Monitor Cabling ............9 Install the Rushmore ............11 Rushmore Monitor Cabling ............ 13 Chapter 3 Install and Use Software for Windows NT 4.0...
  • Page 5 ..........62 Appendix A Regulatory Information ......... 66 Responsible Party ..............66 Industry Canada Compliance Statement for Hurricane and Typhoon ................66 CE Compliance Statement for Hurricane and Typhoon ....66 FCC Compliance Statement for Hurricane and Typhoon .... 67 Japan VCCI Compliance Statement for Typhoon ......
  • Page 6 Figure 20. MultiDesk System Tray Icon........54 Figure 21. MultiDesk Pop-Up Menu......... 54 Table 1. Supported Analog Resolutions and Refresh Rates ..56 Table 2. Supported Digital Resolutions and Refresh Rates..56 Figure 22. LFH Connector Pinouts .......... 57 Table 3. LFH Connector Description........58 Figure 23.
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an Appian Graphics multiple monitor graphics card. The Hurricane, Typhoon and Rushmore graphics cards are classified as part of the same family, all using the ATI Technologies RV100 RadeonVE chipset. This guide introduces you to the RV100 card architecture, performance capabilities and included software.
  • Page 8: Included With Your Graphics Card

    12” DVI Y-Cables (Qty. 2 for Rushmore, Qty. 1 for Typhoon, n/a for Hurricane) Analog adapters (Qty. 4 for Rushmore, Qty. 2 for Typhoon, or Qty. 1 for Hurricane) Please contact Appian Technical Support if you find that any of these items missing or damaged. Fill out...
  • Page 9: Using Multiple Monitors

    and return the registration/warranty card to ensure full support from Appian for your RV100 product. To get the best performance from your RV100 graphics card, use the supplied Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows XP drivers and HYDRAVISION display management software. Each operating system requires a separate program for configuring displays.
  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Get Started

    Chapter 2 Get Started General System Requirements A PC platform with a ½-length PCI slot compliant with PCI revision 2.2 or higher Operating system - Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4 or higher, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Pentium II processor At least 256MB of installed system memory (RAM) Rushmore is VGA compatible and provides full support...
  • Page 11: Install The Hurricane

    Install the Hurricane ⌦ WARNING! Do not modify the jumpers on your Hurricane card. A change to the factory set jumper configuration could change the performance of the Hurricane card or affect its ability to function properly in your system.
  • Page 12 This dissipates any static electricity and prevents damage to sensitive components. 8. Hold the Hurricane card by its top edge and slide it into the available slot. The PCI or AGP bus interface should fit into the appropriate slot. Make sure the Hurricane card is firmly seated in the slot.
  • Page 13: Hurricane Monitor Cabling

    Hurricane Monitor Cabling The Hurricane card provides support for one DVI flat-panel or up to two VGA monitors using the supplied DVI-to-VGA adapter. Plug the VGA monitor cable into the card VGA connector (the smaller of the two). Plug the DVI flat- panel cable into the card DVI connector (the larger of the two).
  • Page 14 Guide or Manual for the graphics card, or possibly on the card or system manufacture’s web site. 2. Turn off the computer and the power for all external devices (monitor, printer, etc.). 3. Disconnect all cables from the rear of your computer to give you more room to work.
  • Page 15: Typhoon Monitor Cabling

    5. Replace and secure the computer cover. 6. Proceed to the monitor cabling section. Typhoon Monitor Cabling The Typhoon DVI card supports output to either analog or digital display devices. To connect the Typhoon DVI card to the desired display devices, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 16: Figure 2. Dvi Device Cable Installation

    Figure 2. DVI Device Cable Installation 3. If you plan to output display from the Typhoon DVI card to an analog device, such as a CRT monitor or analog projector, attach the supplied analog adapters to the DVI Y-cable connected to the Typhoon DVI card and tighten the thumbscrews (Figure 3).
  • Page 17: Install The Rushmore

    Figure 3. Analog Device Cable Installation Install the Rushmore ⌦ WARNING! Do not modify the jumpers on your Rushmore card. A change to the factory set jumper configuration could change the performance of the Rushmore card or affect its ability to function properly in your system. To prepare your computer for installation of the Rushmore card, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 18 4. Remove the cover mounting screws on the computer. If necessary, refer to your system instruction manual for information on removing the computer cover. 5. Carefully remove the cover from the computer. The system motherboard should now be in full view. To install your Rushmore card, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 19: Rushmore Monitor Cabling

    Rushmore Monitor Cabling The Rushmore DVI card supports output to either analog or digital display devices. To connect the Rushmore DVI card to the desired display devices, perform the following steps: 1. Attach the supplied DVI Y-cable(s) to the installed Rushmore DVI card and tighten the thumbscrews.
  • Page 20: Figure 4. Dvi Device Cable Installation

    Figure 4. DVI Device Cable Installation 3. If you plan to output display from the Rushmore DVI card to an analog device, such as a CRT monitor or analog projector, attach the supplied analog adapters to the DVI Y-cable(s) connected to the Rushmore DVI card and tighten the thumbscrews (Figure 5).
  • Page 21: Figure 5. Analog Device Cable Installation

    Figure 5. Analog Device Cable Installation Chapter 2: Get Started...
  • Page 22: Install And Use Software For Windows Nt 4.0

    Chapter 3 Install and Use Software for Windows NT 4.0 This chapter explains how to install and use the Windows NT 4.0 display driver and HYDRAVISION desktop management software. HYDRAVISION consists of a Desktop Manager that tracks windows and dialog boxes, a graphical user interface (GUI) control panel that allows you to control multiple monitors running in a single system, and the Appian MultiDesk utility.
  • Page 23: Install The Windows Nt 4.0 Display Driver

    Appian RV100 based Windows NT4.0 driver. 1. Install your Appian Graphics RV100 based hardware, if it is not already installed. 2. Boot your system into Windows NT 4.0. Insert the Appian RV100 based product installation CD- ROM.
  • Page 24 3. Double-click on My Computer, right-click on the CD-ROM drive with the CD installed, and then click Open. 4. Double-click on the folder named AppianDrivers. Double-click on the Windows NT4.0 driver package of your choice. This is the executable (.exe) file that begins with “nt4…”. 5.
  • Page 25: Install Hydravision And Multidesk Desktop Management Software In Windows Nt4.0

    16. Click OK if the path shown is the same as listed in step 14. Otherwise, return to step 14 to select the correct path. 17. Click on the Appian NT4.0 RV100 display driver shown on the list and then click OK. 18.
  • Page 26 This is the executable (.exe) file that begins with “hv…”. NOTE: The latest HYDRAVISION installation file can also be downloaded from Appian Graphics’ web site at http://www.appian.com. 4. Now simply follow the prompts and instructions in the software installation wizard.
  • Page 27: Use Hydravision In Windows Nt4.0

    Settings, then Control Panel. From the Control Panel window, double-click on Add/Remove Programs (Windows NT4.0 and Windows 2000) or Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP), click on the Appian Graphics HydraVision item, then click Remove. Click Yes to confirm removal of HYDRAVISION and MultiDesk software.
  • Page 28: Figure 7. Hydravision System Tray Icon

    Using multiple monitors with Windows can be awkward when windows and dialog boxes are split across monitors or appear where they’re not wanted. The HYDRAVISION Desktop Manager solves this problem by allowing you to set preferences for window and dialog box placement. HYDRAVISION installation in Windows NT 4.0 enables the Appian Desktop Manager and adds the HYDRAVISION display management software to your...
  • Page 29: Figure 9. Display Properties Dialog Box Example

    The HYDRAVISION Desktop Manager allows you to adjust display options, such as hot keys, within a user-friendly graphical interface. NOTE: Some application windows and dialog boxes are not written to Windows standards. HYDRAVISION may not be able to recognize and control these application’s windows and dialog boxes.
  • Page 30 HYDRAVISION also provides a dialog for extended display control, accessible from the Multi-Monitor tab. The Extended Display Settings dialog allows you to define and adjust each monitor in your system separately. Along the bottom of each HYDRAVISION dialog are four buttons: OK, Cancel, Apply and Help. OK implements the changes you’ve made in the Display Properties dialog box and exits the control panel.
  • Page 31: Multi-Monitor Controls

    Multi-Monitor Controls Figure 10. Multi-Monitor Dialog Example Clicking on the Multi-Monitor tab brings you to the Multi-Monitor dialog. The Multi-Monitor dialog features a graphic representation of the current monitor array. You can drag the monitor illustrations to new locations in the diagram to change the array. You can also enable and disable monitors by double- clicking on the monitor number in the list box.
  • Page 32: Figure 11. Extended Display Settings Dialog Example

    Clicking on the Identify Monitors button will display the monitor number assignments in large font on each display for several seconds. Extended Display Settings Figure 11. Extended Display Settings Dialog Example Refresh rate settings: Monitor Model—From the drop-down menu, select the model and brand of the monitor(s) you are using so that HYDRAVISION can automatically determine the appropriate refresh rate...
  • Page 33 listed, select Other and manually choose the desired refresh rate. ⌦ WARNING! Do not select a refresh rate higher than your monitor can support. Monitor damage may result. Refresh Rate—HYDRAVISION automatically determines the appropriate refresh rate for your monitor based on your model selection, as explained above.
  • Page 34 will no longer pan with the mouse. You can also access this control on the fly by using Appian hot keys (see details below). Maximum Display Resolution—Use the slider bar to select the maximum display resolution for each active monitor. Once you have done this, the actual monitor resolution will never exceed this value.
  • Page 35: Desktop Management Controls

    Desktop Management Controls Figure 12. Desktop Management Dialog Example Clicking on the Desktop Management tab brings you to the Desktop Management dialog. The Desktop Management dialog lets you determine the behavior of pop-up windows and dialog boxes in a multiple monitor environment. Dialog Control: Enable dialog repositioning—Toggles dialog control on and off.
  • Page 36 associated monitor cannot be located, the dialog box defaults to Monitor 1. You can also choose to have dialog boxes appear on the monitor in which the cursor is located or to always appear on a specific monitor in the array. NOTE: Windows system logon and logoff messages cannot be repositioned and will always appear split across monitors unless the Boot to...
  • Page 37 the greatest portion of the window. Max child windows—Keeps windows generated by parent applications from splitting across monitors (A child window is a window residing within a parent application window.). The ability to keep child windows on a single monitor when maximized is extremely useful for editing multiple documents side by side in a parent application.
  • Page 38 Remove MultiDesk system tray icon—This box removes or restores the MultiDesk system tray icon. MultiDesk Settings…—This button allows you to view the applications running on each of the nine virtual desktops and set any one of the desktops active instantly. It also allows you to name active desktops for complete MultiDesk customization.
  • Page 39: Hot Keys Controls

    arrow of the Appian icon in the application title bar or by clicking the Individual Application Settings button in the Desktop Management dialog. Hot Keys Controls Figure 13. Hot Keys Dialog Example Clicking on the Hot Keys tab brings you to the Hot Keys dialog.
  • Page 40 perform. Click Add to enter your new combination in the Assigned hot keys list box. Click Apply to activate assigned hot keys. NOTE: Appian recommends that a modifier key be used with any function key (F1, F2, etc.) assigned as a hot key. This will prevent interference with the function of these keys in individual applications.
  • Page 41: Multidesk

    Zoom Display In/Out—Causes the desktop resolution to increase or decrease. Switch to desktop scheme (X)—Allows you to change your desktop scheme to any pre- configured Windows desktop scheme. Toggle Panlock on/off—Allows you to toggle the PanLock enable function of Extended Display Settings Panning control on or off.
  • Page 42: Figure 14. Multidesk System Tray Icon

    visible; while up to eight active desktops can reside in the background. When MultiDesk is running, the MultiDesk icon in the system tray displays the number assigned to the current desktop. Figure 14. MultiDesk System Tray Icon Right-click on this icon to access MultiDesk controls. In addition to accessing active desktops from the system tray, you can also access active desktops with a Hot key shortcut or by using the MultiDesk...
  • Page 43: Install And Use Software For Windows 2000 And Windows Xp

    Chapter 4 Install and Use Software for Windows 2000 and Windows XP This chapter explains how to install and use the Windows 2000 and Windows XP display drivers and HYDRAVISION desktop management software. HYDRAVISION is designed for Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
  • Page 44 This is the executable (.exe) file that begins with “w2k…”. NOTE: The latest driver installation file can also be downloaded from Appian Graphics’ web site at http://www.appian.com. 5. Now simply follow the prompts and instructions in the driver installation wizard.
  • Page 45: Install The Rushmore Windows Xp Driver

    7. The driver files are now installed. You will now be prompted to restart the system. Click Yes. 8. If this is a new driver installation, Windows will restart in single monitor mode. You can enable additional monitors and change the resolution from the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog box.
  • Page 46 ATI Radeon VE DDR or Radeon 7000 VE "built-in" device drivers. This is because the Appian Graphics RV100 based products all use the ATI Technologies Radeon VE graphics processor. In this case if prompted to restart the system during the installation process, click Yes.
  • Page 47 This is the executable (.exe) file that begins with “wxp…”. NOTE: The latest driver installation file can also be downloaded from Appian Graphics’ web site at http://www.appian.com. 5. Now simply follow the prompts and instructions in the driver installation wizard.
  • Page 48: Install Hydravision And Multidesk Desktop Management Software In Windows 2000 And Windows Xp

    resolution from the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog box. To go to the Display Properties dialog box, right-click in an empty area of the desktop and then click on Properties. NOTE: The set of resolutions available may be limited until you install HYDRAVISION...
  • Page 49: Use Hydravision In Windows 2000 And Windows Xp

    NOTE: The latest HYDRAVISION installation file can also be downloaded from Appian Graphics’ web site at http://www.appian.com. 4. Now simply follow the prompts and instructions in the software installation wizard. 5. You may be prompted to restart your system. If so, click Yes.
  • Page 50: Figure 16. Hydravision System Tray Icon

    HYDRAVISION installation enables the Appian Desktop Manager and creates a Windows program group for HYDRAVISION display management software. HYDRAVISION and the Appian Desktop Manager are activated whenever Windows starts. You can tell that HYDRAVISION is running by the presence of the Appian icon in the Windows system tray.
  • Page 51 OK implements the changes you’ve made in the HYDRAVISION dialog and exits the Desktop Manager. Changes take effect immediately unless you see a message prompting you to restart your computer. Cancel discards all changes made to any section of the HYDRAVISION dialog and closes the Desktop Manager.
  • Page 52: Desktop Management Controls

    Desktop Management Controls Figure 18. Desktop Management Dialog Example Clicking on the Desktop Management tab brings you to the Desktop Management dialog. The Desktop Management dialog lets you determine the behavior of pop-up windows and dialog boxes in a multiple monitor environment. Dialog control: Enable dialog repositioning—Toggles dialog control on and off.
  • Page 53 associated monitor cannot be located, the dialog box defaults to monitor 1. You can also choose to have dialog boxes appear on the monitor in which the cursor is located or to always appear on a specific monitor in the array. Window control: Single monitor windows—When this box is checked, windows are sized no...
  • Page 54 NOTE: The Appian application title bar icon changes from a single square to two smaller squares when a window is in an Appian maximized state. Clicking the icon again restores the active window to its default state as a single square.
  • Page 55 Remove MultiDesk system tray icon—This box removes or restores the MultiDesk system tray icon. MultiDesk Settings…—This button allows you to view the applications running on each of the nine virtual desktops and set any one of the desktops active instantly. It also allows you to name active desktops for complete MultiDesk customization.
  • Page 56 arrow of the Appian icon in the application title bar or by pressing the Individual Application Settings button in the Desktop Management dialog. RV100 Family User’s Guide...
  • Page 57: Hot Keys Controls

    Hot Keys Controls Figure 19. Hot Keys Dialog Example Clicking on the Hot Keys tab brings you to the Hot Keys dialog. The Hot Keys dialog allows you to specify hot key shortcuts for common operations such as starting applications, snapping applications to designated monitors and changing display resolution.
  • Page 58 NOTE: Appian recommends that a modifier key be used with any function key (F1, F2, etc.) assigned as a hot key. This will prevent interference with the function of these keys in individual applications. To delete a hot key from the Assigned hot keys list box, highlight it, click Remove, and then click Apply.
  • Page 59: Multidesk

    Zoom In/Out on Monitor—Causes the resolution of the active monitor to increase or decrease. Next Desktop—Accesses the next active desktop in MultiDesk (see below). Previous Desktop—Accesses the previous active desktop in MultiDesk (see MultiDesk description for more information). Jump to Desktop…—Accesses the an active desktop of your choosing in MultiDesk (see MultiDesk description for more information).
  • Page 60: Figure 20. Multidesk System Tray Icon

    Figure 20. MultiDesk System Tray Icon Right-click on this icon to access MultiDesk controls. In addition to accessing active desktops from the system tray, you can also access active desktops with a Hot key shortcut or by using the MultiDesk Settings button on the Desktop Management tab dialog in the Display Properties window.
  • Page 61: Technical Information

    Chapter 5 Technical Information Mode Support The following tables provide information about the analog and digital resolutions, refresh rates and color depths supported by Rushmore graphics cards. To display at a specific resolution with the desired refresh rate, both the graphics card and monitor must support your selection.
  • Page 62: Table 1. Supported Analog Resolutions And Refresh Rates

    853x480 852x480 800x600 640x480 *NOTE: supported for two channels only on Rushmore or one channel only on Typhoon and Hurricane, depending on selected refresh rate. Table 1. Supported Analog Resolutions and Refresh Rates Color bit depth 32bpp 16bpp 8bpp Resolution...
  • Page 63: Monitor Cables And Connector Pinouts

    Monitor Cables and Connector Pinouts This section contains information about the connectors on your Rushmore card, as well as information about the connectors on the DVI Y-cable, analog cable and analog adapters. LFH Connector Pinouts Figure 22 and Table 3 indicate pinouts for the low force helix (LFH) connector on your Rushmore card.
  • Page 64: Pinouts

    Data3+ Blue Data0+ Data3- Return2 CLK+ Data4- Return1 Data3- CLK+ Data1- Data0+ Green Data0- Data1+ CLK- Data2+ Data4+ Shield2/4 CLK- HSYNC Shield1/3 Data0- VSYNC Table 3. LFH Connector Description DVI Connector Pinouts Figure 23 and Table 4 indicate pinouts for the standard DVI connectors on the DVI Y-cable included with your Rushmore card.
  • Page 65: Db-15 Connector Pinouts

    TMDS Data2- TMDS Data3+ TMDS Data2+ +5V Power Ground (Return for +5V TMDS Data2/4 Shield Analog H/V Sync) TMDS Data4- Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data4+ TMDS Data0- DDC Clock TMDS Data0+ DDC Data TMDS Data0/5 Shield Analog Vertical Sync TMDS Data5- TMDS Data1- TMDS Data5+ TMDS Data1+...
  • Page 66: Table 5. Db-15 Connector Pinouts

    Reserved Reserved Ground SCL (DDC) Red return (Ground) Horizontal Sync Green return (Ground) Vertical Sync Continued in next SDA (DDC) column Table 5. DB-15 connector pinouts RV100 Family User’s Guide...
  • Page 67: Functional Specifications

    Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows DirectX 8.1 Two Molex 60-pin LFH connectors (Rushmore), one Molex 60-pin LFH connectors (Typhoon), or DB15 and one DVI LFH connector (Hurricane) Board dimensions are: 6.94”L x 4.2”H (Rushmore) 6.67”L x 2.54”H (Typhoon) 6.57”L x 4.2”H (Hurricane)
  • Page 68: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your Rushmore card and don’t find the solution in this User’s guide, please contact Appian Technical Support at 800-422-7369 or support@appian.com. You can also visit the technical support section of the Appian web site at www.appian.com for the latest product support information, additional frequently asked questions and solutions to common installation...
  • Page 69 Check the driver installation and ensure that all • software corresponds to the operating system and is correctly loaded. Reinstall the display drivers. • Make sure drivers and utilities from previously • installed graphics cards are removed/uninstalled from the system. 1.
  • Page 70 Make sure the monitor is receiving power. • Check the pins on the monitor connector(s) to • ensure none are broken or bent. The brightness or contrast controls on your • monitor may not be adjusted correctly. Check and readjust these controls. Make sure all monitors are enabled in the •...
  • Page 71 4. Check the Enable dialog repositioning check box and choose one of the options listed underneath. 5. Click OK. What resolutions are best for use with my flat panel display? Most 15-inch flat panel displays are designed to work best at a resolution of 1024x768. Likewise, 18-inch flat panel displays usually work best at 1280x1024.
  • Page 72: Regulatory Information

    18047 N.E. 68 Street Redmond, WA 98052 Industry Canada Compliance Statement for Hurricane and Typhoon This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numériqué de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CE Compliance Statement for...
  • Page 73: Fcc Compliance Statement For Hurricane And Typhoon

    EN 61000-4-11 (Level B and C), Voltage Dips and Interruptions FCC Compliance Statement for Hurricane and Typhoon This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 74: Japan Vcci Compliance Statement For Typhoon

    (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Appian Graphics may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Japan VCCI Compliance Statement for Typhoon...
  • Page 75: Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Rushmore

    install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Industry Canada Compliance Statement for Rushmore This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numériqué de la classe A est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CE Compliance Statement for Rushmore Electromagnetic Compatibility...
  • Page 76: Fcc Compliance Statement For Rushmore

    (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Appian Graphics may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. RV100 Family User’s Guide...
  • Page 77: Japan Vcci Compliance Statement For Rushmore

    Japan VCCI Compliance Statement for Rushmore This is a Class A product based on the Technical Requirement of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology (VCCI). In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions.
  • Page 78: Appendix B Disclaimer

    Appendix B Disclaimer Appian Graphics has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this document. However, Appian Graphics makes no with respect to this warranties documentation and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability, accuracy and fitness for a particular purpose. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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