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3Dlabs, Inc. Wildcat III 6210 and Wildcat III 6110 Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide 3Dlabs®, Inc. 480 Potrero Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408 - 530 - 4700 www.3dlabs.com - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 2
trademark of AutoDesk Inc. Microsoft, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP are registered trademarks of the installed and used in accordance with the instruction Guide, it may cause harmful interference to radio the description. Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice P/N 61- - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 3
Installing your Wildcat III 6210 or Wildcat III 6110 driver 16 Heidi Drivers for AutoDesk Applications 16 Verify the Default Video Display Driver 16 Verifying under Windows NT ...17 Verifying under Windows 2000...17 Verifying under Windows XP...17 Verify the System Startup Version 17 Verifying - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 4
Reinstalling the Video Driver 32 Removing the existing driver under Windows NT 32 Removing an existing driver under Windows 2000 32 Removing an existing driver under Windows XP 32 Reinstalling the video driver ...33 Online Information ...33 Appendix A - Specifications 34 A Specifications ...35 - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 5
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CHAPTER 1- INTRODUCTION 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 8
guide, you are strongly encouraged to use the online help included in the 3Dlabs driver software Help screens. System Requirements • AMD Athlon, Intel® Pentium® II or greater processor • Microsoft Windows NT (Service Pack 5 or higher), Windows 2000 or Windows system's video drivers were installed - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 9
SPECIFIC RESOLUTION WITH THE DESIRED REFRESH RATE, BOTH THE VIDEO CARD AND MONITOR MUST SUPPORT THAT REFRESH RATE. REFER TO THE DOCUMENTATION THAT CAME WITH YOUR MONITOR FOR A LIST OF SUPPORTED VIDEO RESOLUTIONS. • Display Power processing • Full lighting calculations (up to 32 lights) • View volume - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 10
Modes OpenGL (1.3 Compliant) Extension Support Global and local • Imaging clamps Mipmap generation Color table Color masking LOD 4D • Video Extensions: Interlace Interlace read 422 pixels • Swap Control • Separate specular • Post-texturing specular 4 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 11
Onboard texture memory with full mipmapped trilinear interpolated texture processing • Digital Video Interface (DVI) display support (single or dual DVI-I support) • Big and Little Endian support • Global and local texture modes • Textures per screen 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide 5 - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 12
INTRODUCTION 6 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 13
CHAPTER 2 - SETUP 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 14
cooling purposes. 3. Turn off power to the computer and to the monitor and disconnect the cables from the computer (follow the instructions under "Before you begin your installation"). NOTE: If you are replacing a graphics card, be sure to uninstall your old video driver software before tuning off - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 15
future use. The serial number is located on a board label and looks like this: 136001B123456 Made in XXX Week XXXX 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide 9 - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 16
your system documentation for instructions on securing the card to the chassis. Loose cards and connections can cause grounding and operating problems. 9. Remove the anti-static wrist strap, if used, and replace the cover on your system. 10. Reconnect the power cord - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 17
Card, see the hardware installation instructions. 3. Install the Wildcat III 6210 or Wildcat III 6110 Graphics Accelerator Card driver software; see "Installing the Driver Software" later in this chapter. Connecting the Monitor The Wildcat III 6210 supports six standard external connectors - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 18
the picture above and on the I/O panel of your card. 4. Turn on power to the workstation. If the monitor's Power On LED does not illuminate or the monitor does not display the startup sequence, consult Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting." CAUTION: If you are connecting only one monitor to the Wildcat III - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 19
must connect the VGA monitor to the primary DVI-I port (labeled "1"). 3. Turn on power to the workstation. If the monitor's Power On LED does not illuminate or the monitor does not display the startup sequence, consult Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting." NOTE: If your monitor does not have a built-in - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 20
Wildcat III 6110 as an upgrade, are reinstalling the driver, or are updating the operating system. Make sure your computer is ready Make sure your workstation has the following before installing Wildcat III 6210 or Wildcat III 6110 driver software: • Microsoft Windows NT (Service Pack 5 or greater - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 21
new Wildcat III 6210 or Wildcat III 6110 driver. Removing an existing driver under Windows XP 1. Log on to Windows XP using an account that has administrative privileges. Please consult your system administrator or Windows XP User's Manual for more information on Administrator privileges. 2. From - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 22
Message dialog box, click OK to begin the driver install procedure. 6. The workstation must be restarted for the new settings to take effect. Remove the delivery media from the disk drive (if applicable). Click Yes to restart the workstation. In Windows XP, choose Log off, then choose Turn off - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 23
that Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 is selected in the Startup list. If it is not, select it from the list and click Apply. NOTE: Do not select the VGA version of the operating system. The video display runs in VGA mode when the Wildcat III 6210 or Wildcat III 6110 graphics driver is not - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 24
. 3. On the Startup and Recovery dialog box, verify that "Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" is the listed as the Default operating system. It is IMPORTANT that your operating system matches the driver you installed. Click OK. 4. Click OK again to close the System Properties dialog box. Verifying - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 25
CHAPTER 3 - SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 26
instructions for configuring the video display, stereo display, and dual monitors. Configuring the Video Display Once the Wildcat driver Windows. Refer to Windows documentation or online Help for instructions, if necessary. 2. Close any open applications. 3. Right click on the Windows -specific - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 27
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide 21 - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 28
the steps under Using the Wildcat Configuration tab if you need instructions on opening the Display Properties dialog box. 2. Click Color Calibration dialog box, then check the Apply Gamma Color Calibration to 3D Windows Only box if you don't want the desktop affected. Click OK to User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 29
accept the changes. Reboot the workstation if you are prompted to do so. Most changes will take effect without rebooting. NOTE: See Appendix A, "Specifications," for a list of available monitor resolutions. See "Enabling Stereo Display" in this chapter for instructions on changing the Display Mode - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 30
stereo mode. Enabling Multiview and Genlock on the Wildcat III 6210 The Wildcat III 6210 comes with Multiview support for frame locking and rate locking of multiple workstations. Genlock support allows video timing to be synchronized to an external timing source. NOTE: Your application must - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 31
workstation. 2. Turn your on system and log on to Windows using an account that has administrative privileges. 3. Right click on the Windows . If you get no video or scrambled video, wait 10 seconds and your support for dual monitors under Windows 2000 or Windows XP (but not under Windows Guide 25 - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 32
power to the workstation. The primary monitor will display the startup sequence. If either monitor's Power On LED does not illuminate, or if the primary monitor does not display the startup sequence, consult Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting." 6. Start Windows click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 33
support. If your application supports optimized configurations, you can choose to enable the application manufacturer's pre-set configurations or create your own. Enabling application-specific optimizations 1. Right click on the Windows use all available off screen memory. 4. Click Finish to save - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 34
CONFIGURATION Creating a Custom Optimization 1. Right click on the Windows desktop (or left click if you've altered the as a model for your customized configuration. 5. The Wizard will step you through driver optimization. When you are finished, click Finish to view the Configuration Summary. 6. - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 35
CHAPTER 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 36
and select a supported resolution and refresh rate. See "Obtaining a Usable Video Resolution" later in this chapter for instructions. Solution: workstation is defective. See "Obtaining a Usable Video Resolution" in this chapter for instructions on determining if you have a defective unit. Problem - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 37
Power On LED does not illuminate, see Getting Help in this section. 5. Turn on the power to the system 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 section. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 38
application programs. If you are installing the Wildcat III 6210 or Wildcat III 6110 driver, you must remove the current driver prior to installing the update. Removing the existing driver under Windows NT 1. Log on using an account that has administrative privileges. 2. From the operating system - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 39
from the disk drive and restart the workstation. Online Information If you cannot find the problem you are experiencing, or the solution to a problem, listed in this chapter, check the Troubleshooting section of the 3Dlabs web site at: http://www.3dlabs.com/support/troubleshooting/index.htm, or - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 40
APPENDIX A - SPECIFICATIONS 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 41
SPECIFICATIONS A Specifications General Manufacturer Model number Functional System Interface Graphic controller DAC speed Data width (dual pipeline) 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6210 or Wildcat III 6110 NOTE: IF YOU ORDERED THIS VIDEO Video memory Vec/Sec Dimensions Power Requirements Wildcat III Guide 35 - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 42
Supported Resolutions SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: THESE ARE MAXIMUM SUPPORTED MONITOR RESOLUTIONS AND REFRESH RATES. RESOLUTIONS AND REFRESH RATES MAY VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR MONITOR. NOTE: SUPERSCENE ANTIALIASING IS AVAILABLE AT RESOLUTIONS UNDER 1152 X 864 on a single display Wildcat III 6210 Supported - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 43
SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Supported Resolutions (cont') NOTE: THESE ARE MAXIMUM SUPPORTED X 864 on a single display Wildcat III 6110 Supported Screen Resolutions (true color, doublebuffered) Resolution 2048 x 90 75 85 85 75 85 85 SuperScene Antialiasing Supported yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 44
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APPENDIX B - SOFTWARE LICENSE 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 46
3DLABS, INC. BY USING THE SOFTWARE ACCOMPANYING THIS GUIDE OR PRE- INSTALLED ON YOUR SYSTEM, YOU ARE , certain software programs in object code form (machine-readable but not human the SOFTWARE was originally mounted or installed. Except as specifically authorized by this AGREEMENT, you may not copy - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 47
under this AGREEMENT will perform in accordance with 3Dlabs, Inc. published specifications for use on the same operating system as used by you at the use of the SOFTWARE or FEATURES will be uninterrupted or error- free and hereby disclaims all liability on account thereof. THE REMEDIES Guide 41 - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 48
the laws of California without regard to conflicts of law principles or the UN Convention on the Sale of Goods. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this AGREEMENT Potrero Avenue, Sunnyvale, California 94086. 42 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 49
APPENDIX C - REGULATORY STATEMENTS Error! Not a valid link. 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 50
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APPENDIX D - TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 52
is synchronous dynamic RAM that improves memory clock speed. Depth Cueing A technique used to give the illusion of depth. With depth cueing, the part of an object that is farther away is displayed with a lower intensity to give the effect of depth. 48 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 53
rotation and animation of 3D models and scenes. Driver A driver is a special interface program that is developed to perform the communication between the application program, the device (i.e., graphics peripheral) and the operating system. EVGA Extended Video Graphics Array. EVGA runs at 1024 x 768 - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 54
need to be scaled in real time. Multiple Resolution Support The ability to support multiple resolutions on the screen. OpenGL The industry standard Instruction Set Computing. SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) is a cost-effective solution to improve bandwidth to and from memory - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 55
instruction set developed by Intel for Pentium -processor based systems. Streaming SIMD can improve 3D vertex transformation and lighting VHR runs at 1280 x 1024. VRAM Video Random Access Memory is an expensive, fast type of RAM that is used as display memory on high-end graphics boards. VRML Virtual - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 56
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INDEX 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 58
version, 17 VGA monitor connecting, 13 Video display Configuring, 20 Stereo, 24 Video driver Reinstalling, 32 Warranty, 41 Wildcat Congifuration tab Creating a custom optimization, 28 Enabling application-specific optimizations, 20, 27 Windows 54 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | 3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 user's guide - Page 59
Safe mode, 31 INDEX 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card User's Guide 55
3Dlabs, Inc.
Wildcat III 6210 and
Wildcat III 6110
Graphics Accelerator Card
User’s Guide
3Dlabs®, Inc.
480 Potrero Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408 - 530 - 4700
www.3dlabs.com