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HP Workstation x1000 Installation Manual

Fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ graphics installation guide
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Module User's Guide
Printed in USA June 2000
Manufacturing Part Number: HP Part No. A5021-90001
Edition 0600
© Copyright 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company

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  • Page 1 HP V +, fx +, fx + and Texture ISUALIZE Module User’s Guide Printed in USA June 2000 Manufacturing Part Number: HP Part No. A5021-90001 Edition 0600 © Copyright 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Introduction ..........10 The HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card .
  • Page 4 Contents Obtaining Parts Warranty Service......57 HP Telephone Support Services ......57 HP Software Product License Agreement and Software Product Limited Warranty .

  • Page 5: Additional Information And Help

    Preface This guide describes how to configure and troubleshoot your HP +, fx + and fx + Graphics Cards, herein referred to ISUALIZE generically as fx+. Additional Information and Help For more information on your graphics card and the accessories available with this product, you can visit the following page on HP’s web site: •...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information WARNING If you have any doubt that you can lift the HP V Personal ISUALIZE Workstation or display safely, do not try to move it without help. For your safety, always connect the equipment to a grounded wall outlet.

  • Page 7: Installation Notice

    Installation Notice Products designated in the applicable Hewlett-Packard price list as customer-installable can be installed by computer-knowledgeable customers who carefully read and follow the instructions provided. Customers who elect to have the product installed by our field personnel are charged the applicable field installation charge, as covered under the standard terms and conditions.
  • Page 9 HP V +, fx +, fx ISUALIZE Graphics Cards and Texture Module...

  • Page 10: Hp Visualize Fx2+, Fx4+, Fx6+ Graphics Cards And Texture Module

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Introduction Introduction This section contains brief overviews of the HP V fx+ Graphics ISUALIZE Card and the HP V fx+ Texture Module. This section then ISUALIZE provides important safety instructions that you should follow when handling the HP V fx+ Card and Texture Module.

  • Page 11: The Hp Visualize Fx+ Texture Module

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Introduction The OpenGL graphics card accelerates your 3D graphics design and visualization and improves the quality of your graphics. The HP V fx+ graphics subsystem occupies two accessory slots ISUALIZE in your Personal Workstation (one PCI and one AGP Pro).

  • Page 12: Important Safety Instructions

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Introduction The HP V fx+ Texture Module provides: ISUALIZE • Accelerated hardware texture mapping • 16MB dedicated SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) memory for textures. • Accelerated hardware accumulation buffer support. Important Safety Instructions CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components.

  • Page 13: Installing The Hp Visualize Fx+ Graphics Card

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Installing the HP V fx+ Graphics Card ISUALIZE This section contains the following subsections: • Removing the Left-Side Panel • Installing the HP V fx+ Graphics Card ISUALIZE •...

  • Page 14: Removing The Left-Side Panel

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Removing the Left-Side Panel The procedure in this section explains how to remove the left-side panel of your Personal Workstation (use the Personal Workstation’s front panel as the reference).
  • Page 15 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card 1. Remove the left-side panel’s two thumb screws, found at the back of the unit. See Figure 1-1. Figure 1-1 Removing the Left-Side Panel Thumb Screws Thumb Screws Chapter 1...
  • Page 16 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card 2. Slide the left-side panel toward the rear of the Personal Workstation approximately 0.5 inches as shown in Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2 Sliding the Left-Side Panel to the Rear of the Personal Workstation This gap is approximately 0.5 inches.

  • Page 17: Installing The Hp Visualize Fx+ Card

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Installing the HP V fx+ Card ISUALIZE 1. If your system already has a HP V fx+ card occupying the ISUALIZE AGP Pro and PCI accessory slots, please proceed to the section “Removing the HP V fx+ Graphics Card.”...
  • Page 18 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card 5. Hold the card with both hands, aligning the bulkhead edge of the card with the empty bulkhead slot, and the right edge of the card with the guide located to the right, on the plastic speaker and fan mount.
  • Page 19 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card 7. Verify that the card’s contact fingers are fully seated in their connectors before securing them with the three screws: two accessory slot screws and one retaining screw. The retaining screw you need to secure is located on the plastic speaker and fan mount as shown below.
  • Page 20 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card The accessory slot screws which must be secured are located on the bulkhead side of the chassis as shown below. Accessory Slot Screw Chapter 1...

  • Page 21: Replacing The Left-Side Panel

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Replacing the Left-Side Panel This section explains how to replace the left-side panel of your Personal Workstation (use the Personal Workstation’s front control panel as the reference).
  • Page 22 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card To replace the left-side panel, follow this procedure: 1. Place the panel guide over the system’s inside-bottom edge, leaving a half-inch gap between the front edge of the panel and the front of the chassis.
  • Page 23 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card 2. Locate the four hook slots on the top edge of the system and align these slots with the four panel hooks on the left-side panel. Next, push the left-side panel inward (in the direction of the arrow).

  • Page 24: Updating The Hp Visualize Fx+ Driver

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Updating the HP V fx+ Driver ISUALIZE HP updates the HP V fx+ Driver as needed to incorporate ISUALIZE feature and performance enhancements, or to fix problems found when running specific applications.

  • Page 25: Configuring The Hp Visualize Fx+ Driver

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Configuring the HP V fx+ Driver ISUALIZE You can configure the HP V fx+ driver using the Display ISUALIZE Properties dialog box. To display the Display Properties dialog box, click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
  • Page 26 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card The About Panel The About panel displays useful information, including the version of the driver, OpenGL version and extensions, and the presence and size of the texture memory module.
  • Page 27 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Driver Basic Configuration The Options Panel Configure the driver for the application you are using by selecting the application name in the Application group box. When you select an application, options in the Settings group box are automatically configured for the selected application.
  • Page 28 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Using a resolution of 1600 1200 you can obtain True Color(24 bit) in single-buffered mode only. However, if the Color Recovery setting is enabled in the Options panel, the 1600 1200 resolution is obtained as 12-bit color, double-buffered mode.
  • Page 29 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card NOTE Settings preceded with the “*” character, cannot be deleted by anyone, including the system administrator. Table 1-2 Setting Group Box Option Description No Tearing “No Tearing”...
  • Page 30 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Table 1-2 Setting Group Box Option Description Color Recovery Color recovery uses patented HP technology and is unique to HP V graphics cards. It ISUALIZE generates near true color quality images from 8-bit or 12-bit source in OpenGL context without the...
  • Page 31 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Table 1-2 Setting Group Box Option Description RasterPos This option can improve the OpenGL performance Performance if an OpenGL application is using a large number of calls to glRasterPos, g1Bitmap, glDrawPixels, or glPushAttrib.
  • Page 32 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card The Administration Panel The Administration panel is only available if the user has system administrator privileges. From this panel, the system administrator can enable the user to access the Gamma Correction and Options panels and allow the user to change and save the HP V fx+ Custom...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot problems that may arise with your graphics subsystem. It also provides some tips on how to improve the graphics performance.
  • Page 34 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Solution Explanation If the LCD screen does not If the boot sequence is report any error, try another displayed correctly using a graphics card, if available. Even replacement graphics card, your if it is not an HP V HP V...
  • Page 35 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Solution Explanation If the texture module is not The figure below shows the installed, check that a terminator is present and firmly connected. location of the terminator.
  • Page 36 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Problem: The computer boots correctly in VGA and High-resolution mode, but visual anomalies are observed when using applications. Solution Explanation The driver may not be When an application is optimized for the application selected, the driver settings are...
  • Page 37 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Diagnostics Tool Your preloaded software includes a diagnostics tool to test your HP fx+ graphics card. This tool is also available on the HP ISUALIZE CD-ROM provided with your Personal Workstation and on the HP web site: http://www.hp.com/go/visualizesupport.
  • Page 38 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card To run the diagnostics tool: 1. Shut down Windows NT and restart in VGA mode. You may receive a message saying that the current display settings are not valid. Click OK and then click the Cancel button in the Display Properties dialog box.
  • Page 39 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the HP Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Solution Explanation If the application used is If the texture memory module is applying texture mapping, you not installed, texture mapping is may need to install the texture performed via the software.

  • Page 40: Adding A Texture Module To Your Fx+ Graphics Card

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card This section contains the following sub-sections: • Removing the Left-Side Panel • Removing the HP V fx+ Graphics Card ISUALIZE •...
  • Page 41 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card WARNING Before handling the HP V fx+ Graphics Card, first wait ISUALIZE until the card has cooled down completely before touching it. The graphics card can become very hot during use.

  • Page 42: Installing The Hp Visualize Texture Module

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card Installing the HP V Texture Module ISUALIZE This section explains how to add the HP V Texture Module to ISUALIZE the HP V fx+ Graphics Card.
  • Page 43 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card 2. Carefully remove the terminator from the HP V fx+ graphics ISUALIZE card. Store the terminator in a safe place (you may need it at a later date).
  • Page 44 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card 4. Carefully line up the connectors on the HP V Texture Module ISUALIZE and the HP V fx+ graphics card. ISUALIZE Texture Module connectors fx + connectors 5.
  • Page 45 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card 6. Ensure that the connectors on the HP V fx+ Texture Module ISUALIZE are fully inserted before securing it into place with the captive screws. Note that you need to use the four captive screws located on the texture module to mount it to the HP V fx+ graphics card.

  • Page 46: Installing Your Graphics Card And Texture Module

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card Installing Your Graphics Card and Texture Module 1. Ensure that the system data cables are correctly routed and flat against the system so that they do not obstruct the HP V ISUALIZE Graphics Card.
  • Page 47 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card 4. Verify that the card’s contact fingers are fully seated in their connectors before securing them with the two accessory slot screws and one retaining screw.

  • Page 48: Replacing The Left-Side Panel

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card The accessory slot screws, which must be secured, are located on the bulkhead side of the chassis as shown below. Replacing the Left-Side Panel For information regarding the replacement of the left-side panel of your Personal Workstation, read the subsection “Replacing the Left-Side Panel”...

  • Page 49: Checking The Installation

    HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card Checking the Installation The HP V fx+ texture module is automatically detected by the ISUALIZE HP V fx+ driver. No software configuration is necessary. To ISUALIZE check that the Texture Module is correctly installed, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 50 HP Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card Chapter 1...

  • Page 51: Regulatory Information And Warranty

    Regulatory Information and Warranty...

  • Page 52: Regulatory Information

    European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Department HQ-TRE Standard Europe, Herrenberger Straße 130, D-71034 Böblingen (FAX: +49-7031-14-3143). Americas Contact: Hewlett-Packard, Fort Collins Site Quality Manager, mail stop 46, 3404 E. Harmony Rd. Bldg.6 Dock A, Fort Collins, CO 80528, USA Appendix A...

  • Page 53: Fcc

    Hewlett-Packard’s FCC Compliance Tests were conducted with HP-supported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables, such as those you received with your system. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Notice for Japan (Class A)

  • Page 54: Hp Hardware Warranty

    Year 2000 compliance. Three Year Limited Hardware Warranty Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants this hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from receipt by the original end-user purchaser. The three year warranty includes on-site service during the first year of use (free parts and...

  • Page 55: Limitation Of Warranty

    The system processor unit, keyboard, mouse, and Hewlett-Packard accessories inside the system processor unit —such as video adapters, mass storage devices, and interface controllers—...

  • Page 56: Obtaining On-Site Warranty Service

    Authorized HP Personal Computer Dealer Repair Center. The customer must be prepared to supply proof of the purchase date. The system processor unit, keyboard, mouse, and Hewlett-Packard accessories inside the system processor unit —such as video adapters, mass storage devices, and interface controllers—...

  • Page 57: Obtaining Parts Warranty Service

    Regulatory Information and Warranty HP Hardware Warranty and for maintaining a procedure external to the products for reconstruction of lost or altered files, data, or programs. The customer must provide: access to the product; adequate working space and facilities within a reasonable distance of the product; access to and use of all information and facilities determined necessary by HP to service the product;...

  • Page 58: Hp Software Product License Agreement

    Hewlett-Packard. TERMINATION. Hewlett-Packard may terminate this software license for failure to comply with any of these terms provided Hewlett-Packard has requested Customer to cure Appendix A...

  • Page 59: Hp Software Product Limited Warranty

    Customer has failed to do so within thirty (30) days of such notice. UPDATES AND UPGRADES. Customer agrees that the software does not include updates and upgrades which may be available from Hewlett-Packard under a separate support agreement.
  • Page 60 Regulatory Information and Warranty HP Hardware Warranty Limitation of Liability and Remedies. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED ABOVE ARE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL HP BE LIABLE DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT) WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

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