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DFI AGP-9800 A+ User Manual

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AGP-9800
Rev. A+
Graphics Card
User' s Manual
34771205

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  • Page 1 AGP-9800 Rev. A+ Graphics Card User’ s Manual 34771205...
  • Page 2 Copyright This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright holders. This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction Introduction......................Features and Specifications................Package Checklist....................Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Hardware Installation..................Board Layout....................Memory......................PAL/NTSC TV System................Connecting a TV to the Graphics Card ........Installing a VMI Card onto the Graphics Card......Installing the Graphics Card..............
  • Page 4 AGP-9800 Graphics Card User’ s Manual CHAPTER Introduction...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction The high performance 3D graphics card uses the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) interface. AGP utilizes a dedicated pipeline to access system memory for texturing, z-buffering and alpha blending. Use the graphics card with softwares that support 3D and enjoy more texture and higher screen resolution at higher frame rates.
  • Page 6 AGP-9800 Graphics Card User’ s Manual 3D GRAPHICS FEATURES • Full hardware setup - Back face culling and slope calculation - Sub-pixel positioning • Alpha blending for transparent effects • Gouraud shading for smooth shading • Fog • Texture mapping - Bi-linear filtering, MIP mapping and Video texture mapping •...

  • Page 7: Package Checklist

    Introduction BENCHMARKS ® (Intel Pentium II processor 266MHz, 1024x768, hi-color, 75Hz, 4MB) • 3D Winbench 97: 140 megapixels/sec. SOFTWARE DRIVERS • Windows ® 95/Direct3D/DirectDraw/DirectVideo • Windows 3.1/DCI - Virtual screen - Resolution change - Color cursor ® • Windows NT •...

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    AGP-9800 Graphics Card User’ s Manual CHAPTER Hardware Installation...

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Carefully read this chapter before installing the graphics card into your system. Installing the card incorrectly may damage your com- puter system, monitor, and the card. Board Layout Video Module Interface SGRAM SGRAM (VMI) Feature connector S-Video connector Crystal...

  • Page 10: Memory

    AGP-9800 Graphics Card User’ s Manual Memory The graphics card may come with 2MB or 4MB of SGRAM (Syn- chronous Graphics RAM). A 2MB graphics card is installed with two 256Kx32 SGRAMs at locations U2 and U6, while a 4MB graphics card is installed with four 256Kx32 SGRAMs at locations U2, U3, U6 and U7.
  • Page 11 Hardware Installation Using the RCA-type connector S-Video connector RCA-type connector Rear panel of the TV connector Using the S-Video connector S-Video connector RCA-type connector Rear panel of the TV connector...

  • Page 12: Installing A Vmi Card Onto The Graphics Card

    AGP-9800 Graphics Card User’ s Manual Installing a VMI Card onto the Graphics Card The graphics card supports a VMI (Video Module Interface) inter- face. This interface is used for connecting a video module, such as a MPEG module, to a “ Video Ready” GUI device. 1.

  • Page 13: Tips In Handling The Graphics Card

    Hardware Installation Tips in Handling the Graphics Card 1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the graphics card in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it. 2. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface with graphics card components facing up. 3.
  • Page 14 AGP-9800 Graphics Card User’ s Manual Step 5: Insert the Graphics Card Carefully slide the graphics card into the AGP slot. When the card’ s edge-connector is aligned with the slot on the system board, press firmly on the top of the card to seat it. Make sure the graphics card is straight and level compared to the computer’...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 - Supported Softwares

    CHAPTER Supported Softwares...

  • Page 16: Operating System Requirements

    AGP-9800 Graphics Card User’ s Manual Operating System Requirements To use all AGP features, your system must be installed with Windows ® 95 OSR 2.1 or later versions, and DirectX 5. If your system is installed with Windows ® 95 OSR 2.0, you may upgrade it to OSR2.1 by following the steps in the next section.

  • Page 17: Vga Drivers

    Supported Softwares After booting-up Windows 95, follow the steps below to ® determine the installed version of the operating system. On the Windows 95 desktop, select “ Start” . ® In “ Start” , select “ Run” . In “ Run” , type REGEDIT and click OK. The Registry Editor dialog box will appear.

  • Page 18: Appendix A - Connector Pin Assignments

    AGP-9800 Graphics Card User’ s Manual APPENDIX Connector Pin Assignments...
  • Page 19 Connector Pin Assignments Connector J1 VMI Connector B (40-pins) The VMI connector consists of J1 (40-pins) and J2 (26-pins), for installing a VMI card. J2 alone is a feature connector. Refer to the next page for the pin assignment of J2. Description Description +12V...
  • Page 20 AGP-9800 Graphics Card User’ s Manual Connector J2 Feature Connector or VMI Connector A Description Description Ground Ground Ground EVIDEO# ESYNC# EDCLK# Ground Ground DCLK Ground BLANK# Ground HSYNC VSYNC Ground...
  • Page 21 Connector Pin Assignments Connector J3 S-video Connector Description Ground Chrominance signal Ground Luminance signal Ground Ground Ground Connector J4 RCA-type Connector Description Composite signal Ground Connector J5 VGA Connector Description Description +5V Vcc Green Sync Return (ground) Bl u e Not Used Monitor ID bit 2 Ground...

  • Page 22: Appendix B - Glossary Of 3D Features

    AGP-9800 Graphics Card User’ s Manual CHAPTER Glossary of 3D Features...
  • Page 23 Glossary of 3D Features Alpha Blending - using the alpha component to proportionally weight the intensity of an object in the summation of all objects within a pixel. When done correctly, alpha blending can simulate transparency. Antialiasing - an algorithm to remove the distracting effects of point sampling a signal in the digital domain.
  • Page 24 AGP-9800 Graphics Card User’ s Manual Shading, Flat - darkening or lightening the intensity of a polygon based on the angle between its normal and a vector pointing to a light source. All pixels on a polygon receive the same adjustment, resulting in a faceted appearance.

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