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- Page 1 3Dlabs Wildcat 4210 Graphics User’s Guide...
- Page 2 © 2000 3Dlabs, Inc. Notice 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
3D Performance .............................25 Resolutions and Refresh Rates .......................26 Ports and Connectors..........................27 DVI-I Out Ports (Wildcat 4210 Only) ..................27 Analog Video Out Ports (Wildcat 4210 VIO Only)..............27 Multiview In and Out Ports......................28 Genlock In Port........................28 Stereo Sync Out Port........................28 VIO Connector (Wildcat 4210 VIO Only)................28... -
Page 5: About This Document
About This Document The 3Dlabs Wildcat 4210 Graphics User’s Guide contains information on the setup and use of the Wildcat 4210 and Wildcat 4210 VIO video cards, as well as troubleshooting information, connections, and specifications. NOTE References to Wildcat 4210 in this document cover both Wildcat 4210 and Wildcat 4210 VIO unless otherwise noted. -
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction The Wildcat 4210 video card equips your personal computer or personal workstation with powerful and professional 3D graphics capability. This video card infuses Intel Pentium II or greater computers running the Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 operating system with workstation-class 3D graphics features and performance. - Page 8 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 Image processing Traditional 2D 16- and 32-bit color depths (565, 8888)
- Page 9 DDC2B Display Data Channel standard Head-mounted displays and shutter glasses (frame sequential and interlaced stereo required) Onboard texture memory with full mipmapped trilinear interpolated texture processing Digital Video Interface (DVI)-I display support (Wildcat 4210 only) Direct image/alpha channel transfer support (Wildcat 4210 VIO only)
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Page 10: External Ports
External Ports The Wildcat 4210 has the following external ports (see Figure 1and Figure 2): ♦ Primary and secondary DVI-I Out ports (Wildcat 4210 only) ♦ Two analog video out ports (Wildcat 4210 VIO only) ♦ Genlock In port ♦... -
Page 11: Setup
Setup This chapter contains instructions for installing a Wildcat 4210 video card and related software, and for connecting the computer’s monitors and a stereo display device to the card. The instructions in this chapter are necessary only if you purchased your video card separately, or if you must replace your video card or reinstall its driver software. -
Page 12: Installing The Video Card
ACP expansion slot. If necessary, move other installed PCI expansion cards to other PCI expansion slots to ensure this. If you are removing a Wildcat 4210 VIO card, you may need to disconnect a ribbon cable from the internal VIO connector on the card (see Figure 3). -
Page 13: Connecting Monitors
The monitor cables will have either a Digital Video Interface (DVI)-I connector or a 15-pin VGA connector. NOTE Multiple monitor support is available only under Windows 2000. If you are connecting two monitors to the Wildcat 4210, see Chapter 3, “Using the Wildcat 4210,” for information about configuring dual displays. - Page 14 If you installed the video card, the computer will boot into VGA mode. Go to “Installing Wildcat Driver Software” for instructions on installing the Wildcat driver software. To connect DVI monitors to a Wildcat 4210 video card: Make sure power to the computer and to the monitors is turned off.
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Page 15: Installing The Driver Software
CD or diskette for this information. README If you are reinstalling the Wildcat 4210 driver, you must first remove the currently installed Wildcat driver. To remove the existing Wildcat driver in Windows 2000: Log on to Windows 2000 using an account that has administrative privileges. - Page 16 When prompted to confirm driver removal, click Yes and follow the prompts. Restart the computer. After removing the currently installed Wildcat driver, you can install the Wildcat 4210 driver. To install the Wildcat 4210 driver in Windows 2000: Log on to Windows 2000 using an account that has administrative privileges.
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Page 17: Installing Heidi Driver Software For Autodesk Applications
In the Install From Disk dialog, type the path to the directory that contains the delivery media. In the Change Display dialog box, verify that the Wildcat 4210 driver is highlighted and then click Click Yes when asked if you want to install a third-party driver. -
Page 18: Verifying The System Startup Version
To verify the default video display driver in Windows NT 4.0: Go to Start » Settings » Control Panel » Display » Settings » Display Type. Verify that Wildcat 4210 is listed under Display. Click Cancel to close the Display Properties dialog. -
Page 19: Connecting A Stereo Display Device
Connect the other end of the stereo emitter cable to the Stereo Sync Out port on the video card (see Figure 7). Configure the display settings to enable stereo display. See Chapter 3, “Using the Video Card,” for more information. Figure 7. Stereo Sync Out Port (Shown On Wildcat 4210) -
Page 21: Using The Video Card
This chapter contains instructions for configuring the video display and enabling the stereo display. If you purchased your Wildcat 4210 video card with a computer, it was configured for use before shipment. The instructions in this chapter are necessary only if you purchased the card separately, or if you need to reconfigure the video display or stereo display. - Page 22 To use the Wildcat Monitor tab: Make sure you are logged into a non-VGA version of Windows NT or Windows 2000 and close any open application programs. Go to Start » Settings » Control Panel » Display. In Windows NT 4.0, click the Wildcat Monitor tab if it is not already displayed (see Figure 9).
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Page 23: Enabling Stereo Display
Enabling Stereo Display If you connect a device to the stereo port on the Wildcat 4210 video card, you must change the display mode to view in stereo. See Chapter 2, “Setup,” for the location of the stereo output port on the video card. - Page 24 If the computer is running Windows 2000, go to Advanced » Intense 3D Monitor » Multiview. The input cables will display as Detected under Multiview Information. To enable Genlock: Connect the external timing source to the Genlock In port on the "master" computer (see Figure 11). Figure 11. Genlock In Port (Shown On Wildcat 4210)
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Page 25: Enabling Dual Monitors In Windows 2000
Enabling Dual Monitors in Windows 2000 The Wildcat 4210 video card supports dual monitors on a computer running Windows 2000. Two monitors can be connected to the Wildcat 4210 video card so the display area stretches across both monitors. NOTE Before enabling dual monitors, connect the second monitor to the video card. - Page 26 Make changes to the items under Colors or Screen Area. Click OK. NOTE Any changes made in the Advanced Properties dialog affects both monitors.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter describes common problems and solutions, how to get a usable video resolution, and how to get help. Finding Solutions for Common Problems Problem Cause Solution Display is black, not Display properties are not In Windows 2000, restart in Safe Mode synchronized, or set correctly. -
Page 28: Using Diagnostics
Problem Cause Solution Screen image is off- Monitor settings may be Refer to your monitor’s documentation center configured improperly. for instructions on making horizontal and vertical adjustments. Color balance is wrong Monitor settings may be Refer to your monitor’s documentation configured improperly. -
Page 29: In Windows 2000
In Windows 2000 Press but do not log on to the Windows 2000 operating system. Instead, shut down the CTRL computer, and then restart into Safe Mode to choose another resolution or to reinstall the video driver software. To restart in Safe Mode: Restart the computer. -
Page 30: Getting Help
Turn on the monitor power. If the Power On LED does not illuminate, see "Getting Help" in this chapter. Turn on the power to the computer base unit. If the Power On LED on the base unit does not illuminate, or if the BIOS beep codes indicate a failure, see "Getting Help" in this chapter. Getting Help If the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter do not resolve the problem, please contact your computer vendor for technical assistance (refer to your system documentation for instructions). -
Page 31: Technical Information
VIO connector (Wildcat 4210 VIO) Requirements ♦ Expansion slots – One AGP Pro 110 slot and one (Wildcat 4210 VIO) or two (Wildcat 4210) adjacent and open PCI slots ♦ Power – 85 W maximum; 12.0 V 250 mA maximum; 5.0 V 9.8 A maximum; 3.3 V 10 A... -
Page 32: Resolutions And Refresh Rates
Resolutions and Refresh Rates The following are maximum supported monitor resolutions and refresh rates. These may vary depending on the monitor. SuperScene Antialiasing is only available at resolutions under 1152 x 864 on a single display. 1920 x 1440 @ 60 Hz Single display without SuperScene 1600 x 1280 @ 76 Hz 2048 x 1152 @ 75 Hz... -
Page 33: Ports And Connectors
Ports and Connectors The Wildcat 4210 is an AGP Pro 110 card designed for computers that have an AGP Pro 110 slot. The card plugs into the AGP Pro 110 slot and an adjacent PCI slot. NOTE A Wildcat 4210 cannot plug into a standard AGP slot. -
Page 34: Multiview In And Out Ports
LCD shutter glasses or to other stereo shutter devices. VIO Connector (Wildcat 4210 VIO Only) The internal VIO connector on a Wildcat 4210 VIO card provides a path for direct image and alpha channel data transfer to and from the card’s frame buffers.