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HP VISUALIZE fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 Manufacturing Part Number: A5021-90015 Edition E0600 Printed in U.S.A. June 2000 © Copyright 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company. - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 2
Notice 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 shall not - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 3
Settings Panel 21 The Customize Video Formats Panel 22 Stereo Vision 26 Troubleshooting 27 Troubleshooting Video Problems 27 Diagnostics Tool 29 Troubleshooting Performance Problems 30 A. Regulatory Information FCC Class B Statement 33 Notice for Canada 34 Notice for Taiwan 34 Notice for - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 4
Contents 4 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 5
visit the following pages on HP's web site: • HP Visualize Personal Workstation product specifications: http://www.hp.com/go/visualize • HP Visualize Personal Workstation and HP Visualize fx graphics card white papers: http://www.hp.com/go/visualize/support/library/literature.html • Latest drivers - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 6
on the Personal Workstation before switching it on. To avoid electric shocks, do not open the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. This HP Visualize Personal Workstation is a class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to make any adjustment to the laser units. Before handling any - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 7
be installed by computer-knowledgeable customers who carefully read and follow the instructions provided. Customers who elect to have the product installed by our History The revision history for each edition of the manual is listed below: Edition. Revision History E0300. First Printing E0600. - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 8
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1 HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 Graphics Cards This chapter contains information on how to configure, update and troubleshoot your HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 Graphics Cards. Chapter 1 9 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 10
the quality of your graphics. The HP Visualize fx graphics subsystem occupies the Advanced Personal Workstation. It brings you: • A world-class geometry engine, using dedicated floating-point processors OpenGL 1.1 hardware features and extensions support. • Hardware accelerated texture mapping. - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 11
. Should you need to reinstall or update the driver, the latest version is provided on the HP web site: http://www.hp.com/go/visualizesupport For more information refer to the next section "Updating the HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 Driver." If you cannot access the Internet, you can find a backup copy - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 12
HP Visualize Support web site, select the HP Visualize P-Class or X-Class, and then go to the Drivers section. A README file is supplied with the driver. Please read it carefully as it provides instructions this manual. To update the driver, follow these instructions: 1. Download the driver from HP's - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 13
, double-click on Display. On Windows 2000 systems, there are two extra steps: click on Settings and then click Advanced. When the HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 driver is installed, the Display Properties dialog box contains five extra panels: About Options Administrator Gamma Correction Customize Video - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 14
fx5 and fx10 Graphics Cards Configuring the HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 Driver The About Panel The About panel (below) displays useful information, including the version of the driver, OpenGL version and extensions, - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 15
fx5 and fx10 Graphics Cards Configuring the HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 Driver The Options Panel Driver Basic Configuration Configure the driver for the application you select an application, options in the Settings group box are automatically configured for the selected application. Chapter 1 15 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 16
fx5 and fx10 Graphics Cards Configuring the HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 Driver Application Box Table 1-1 Driver some applications may exhibit visual anomalies. The Custom setting becomes active when the user manually modifies one or more settings. For more information refer to "Creating Custom Driver - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 17
fx5 and fx10 Driver Option Fast Buffer Swapsa Fast Clearsa Object Space Lighting Optimize DL Execution Description Fast Buffer Swaps take advantage of HP's multi-buffer hardware. The hardware has a physical front and back buffer that can be swapped very quickly. For compatibility with some - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 18
Configuring the HP Visualize fx5 and the default Windows 2000 cursor, these options may cause problems between the cursor and OpenGL applications. If you wish to made available to applications. Note that stereo timing is only supported in True Color screen formats less than 1600×1200 in resolution - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 19
Visualize fx5 and fx10 Graphics Cards Configuring the HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 Driver Option Description Hardware Accumulation This option enables a special hardware accelerated implementation of the accumulation buffer. It speeds up advanced features - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 20
similar to the behavior of most graphics cards and is consistent with the OpenGL restriction that all polygons be convex. For compatibility with previous HP Visualize fx graphics cards, this option can be turned ON. This will enable extra logic to decompose concave and self-intersecting quads into - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 21
Options panels and allow the user to change and save the HP Visualize fx Custom configuration. The Gamma Correction Panel Gamma correction combinations of colors, desktop area, and refresh frequency currently configured for the HP Visualize fx graphics card. If you select a mode, click Test to see - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 22
Visualize fx5 and fx10 Graphics Cards Configuring the HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 Driver The Customize Video Formats Panel The Customize Video Formats tab allows you to manipulate the list of video formats reported - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 23
fx5 and fx10 Graphics Cards Configuring the HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 Driver panel under Display in the Settings panel. The Test will automatically return to the current video format after a 15 second time-out. The Remove button will remove the selected video format from the installed list and - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 24
fx5 and fx10 Graphics Cards Configuring the HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 Driver New Video Format or pixel clock. From this information, the basic video timing information is generated. A device that supports the GTF should be able to display this format as long as it is within the device's capabilities - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 25
fx5 and fx10 Graphics Cards Configuring the HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 Driver The dialog box will not allow a video format that exceeds the display capabilities of the graphics card. Selecting the Custom - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 26
HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 Graphics Cards Stereo Vision Stereo Vision The stereo modes cause the display to alternate between the left and right images in - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 27
HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 Graphics Cards Troubleshooting 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. Troubleshooting Video Problems PROBLEM the HP Visualize - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 28
Visualize fx graphics card may be faulty. PROBLEM: The computer boots in VGA, but the screen goes blank or is corrupted when switching to high-resolution mode. Table 1-5 Solution Explanation Check that your monitor supports the HP Visualize fx graphics card resolution and refresh rate selected - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 29
HP Visualize fx5 and fx10 Graphics Cards Troubleshooting PROBLEM: The computer boots correctly in VGA and Hi-resolution mode, but visual anomalies are observed using applications. Table 1-6 Solution Explanation The driver may not be - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 30
Visualize fx5 and fx10 Graphics Cards Troubleshooting PROBLEM: Graphics performance is below expectations Table 1-7 3. Point to HP Diagnostics. 4. Click on HP Visualize fx Diagnostics Troubleshooting Performance Problems Solution Explanation Check the HP web site for an updated driver version - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 31
A Regulatory Information 31 - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 32
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Class A US FCC Part 15, Class B and is certified by: UL Listed to UL1950, 2nd edition cUL Listed to CSA 22.2 No.950-M93 TÛV Certified to EN60950 2nd edition with A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 HP local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 33
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference Tests were conducted with HP-supported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables, such as manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Appendix A - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 34
Regulatory Information FCC Class B Statement Notice for Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notice for Taiwan Notice for Korea Notice for Japan (Class B) 34 Appendix A - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 35
warranty for a period of one year from the date of purchase by the original end-user. The type of service provided is return to an HP or repair-authorized reseller service-center. At Hewlett-Packard's discretion, a defective accessory will be repaired or replaced by a new unit, either of the same - HP X Class 500/550MHz | fx5 and fx10 Configuration Guide - Page 36
Regulatory Information Hardware Warranty 36 Appendix A
HP VISUALIZE fx5 and fx10
Configuration Guide
for Windows NT and Windows 2000
Manufacturing Part Number: A5021-90015
Edition E0600 Printed in U.S.A. June 2000
© Copyright 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company.