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3Dlabs Wildcat III 6110 User Manual
Summary of Wildcat III 6110
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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.
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3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide copyright 2002 by 3dlabs, inc. 3dlabs is a registered trademark, and wildcat, superscene, parascale and directburst are trademarks of 3dlabs, inc. Or 3dlabs inc. Ltd. Pentium is a registered trademark of intel. Opengl is a registered trademark of silicon...
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3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide c ontents chapter 1– introduction ......................................................................................................1 welcome to 3dlabs! ....................................................................................................
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3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide enabling multiview and genlock on the wildcat iii 6210............................................24 enabling multiview features ................................................................................................................... 25 confir...
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3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide c hapter 1– i ntroduction.
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Introduction 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide welcome to 3dlabs! Thank you for selecting a 3dlabs ® wildcat tm iii graphics accelerator card! This user guide is designed to provide information about wildcat iii 6210 and wildcat iii 6110 graphics accelerator cards. In addition to this gu...
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Introduction 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide features card interface agp pro 50 card designed for systems that have a 50-watt agp pro slot. N ote : t he wildcat iii 6210 or wildcat iii 6110 cannot plug into a standard agp slot . Video memory wildcat iii 6210 frame buffer: 128 mb ddr me...
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Introduction 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide features, cont. Texture modes global and local opengl (1.3 compliant) extension support imaging extensions: pixel buffer color table color matrix convolution blend extensions: color minmax function separate subtract transpose matrix fog exte...
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Introduction 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide features, cont. Opengl operations points (2d, 3d, wide) vectors (2d and 3d lines and line strips; wide, stippled) polygons (triangles, triangle strips, quads, quad strips, polygons, point/line polygon mode) antialiased points, vectors, and p...
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3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide c hapter 2 – s etup.
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide preparing for installation note: if you purchased your wildcat iii 6210 or wildcat iii 6110 graphics accelerator card as part of a system, it was installed and configured prior to shipment. The following instructions for hardware i...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide 4. Remove the cover from your system so you can access the slots into which you will be installing your wildcat iii 6210 or wildcat iii 6110 graphics accelerator card. If you have not already removed any existing graphics card(s) f...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide 8. Place the card into the correct slots and seat firmly. See 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 ant...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide if you are upgrading the graphics card in your system note: these instructions may be different than how you normally upgrade your graphics card or other devices, but have been found to be the best method of insuring a successful i...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide connecting a dvi monitor 1. Make sure the power to the computer is turned off. 2. See the documentation that came with your monitor for information on the type of connection that is required. Your monitor cable will have either a d...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide connecting a vga monitor note: you must use a dvi-to-analog adapter to connect a vga monitor to the wildcat iii 6210 or wildcat iii 6110. Contact molex (1-800-78molex) for a “dvi-analog to vga” cable (88741-8300) or a “dvi-analog p...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide attaching a stereo device power off your system and connect the stereo hardware to the round, stereo connector on the card. See the documentation that came with your stereo hardware for information on how to use stereoscopic displa...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide removing an existing driver under windows nt 1. Log on to windows nt using an account with administrative privileges. Please consult your system administrator or microsoft windows nt user's manual for more information on administra...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide installing the wildcat iii 6210 or wildcat iii 6110 driver 1. This driver must be installed by a user with windows administrator privileges. Please consult your system administrator or microsoft operating systems user's manual for ...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide verify the default video display driver verifying under windows nt 1. From the operating system start menu, go to settings/control panel/display, and click the settings tab on the display properties dialog box. 2. Click display typ...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide verify the system startup version verifying under windows nt 1. From the operating system start menu, go to settings/control panel/system. 2. Click the startup/shutdown tab. 3. Verify that windows nt workstation version 4.0 is sele...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide registering your 3dlabs graphics accelerator card when you register your 3dlabs graphics accelerator card you: activate your warranty receive notification of software updates qualify for technical support you can complete the regis...
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3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide c hapter 3 – s oftware c onfiguration.
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide the 3dlabs wildcat iii 6210 or wildcat iii 6110 driver the 3dlabs wildcat iii 6210 or wildcat iii 6110 driver software allows you to optimize the working relationship between your card, your system, and your applications. This chap...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide.
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide using the wildcat monitor tab 1. On the display properties dialog box, click the wildcat monitor tab. This tab contains commands for adjusting the resolution, color depth, and refresh rate. See the steps under using the wildcat con...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide 3. On the wildcat monitor display properties dialog box, click configure monitor to change the display mode, select a monitor type, or change the resolution/refresh rate. Once you have made the changes you require, click ok to acce...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide enabling stereo display if you connect a device to the stereo port on the wildcat iii 6210 or wildcat iii 6110, you must change the display mode to view in stereo. See chapter 2, “setup,” for an illustration of the stereo output po...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide enabling multiview features 1. Insert one end of a shielded db-9 cable into the multiview out port of the first workstation. This workstation becomes the “master.” 2. Insert the other end of the cable into the multiview in port of ...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide configuring dual monitors the wildcat iii 6210 and wildcat iii 6110 feature support for dual monitors under windows 2000 or windows xp (but not under windows nt). The dual monitor feature allows two monitors — either two digital, t...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide adjusting colors or resolutions of either monitor 1. Click the icon for that monitor or select the monitor from the pulldown menu under display. 2. With the monitor to adjust selected, click advanced. Select wildcat monitor and mak...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide optimizing the wildcat driver refer to the documentation that came with your application for information on optimization support. If your application supports optimized configurations, you can choose to enable the application manuf...
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Software configuration 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide creating a custom optimization 1. Right click on the windows desktop (or left click if you’ve altered the default mouse setup) and choose properties from the menu. Click the settings tab, then click advanced. 2. Under the wildcat c...
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3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide c hapter 4 – t roubleshooting.
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Troubleshooting 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide troubleshooting if you have trouble using your 3dlabs wildcat iii 6210 or wildcat iii 6110 graphics accelerator card or a 3d application, you may find the answer to your problem in the following sections. Always start your problem- solvin...
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Troubleshooting 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide obtaining a usable video resolution the system operates in vga mode when the video display driver is not running to accommodate all monitor types. Vga mode is used during initial installation of the video display driver and when experienc...
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Troubleshooting 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide reinstalling the video driver note: you must have the correct driver for the your operating system. If you are unsure, refer to the readme . Txt file located on the driver delivery media for this information. Refer to microsoft windows do...
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Troubleshooting 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide reinstalling the video driver 1. Log on using an account that has administrative privileges. 2. From the operating system start menu in windows nt and windows 2000, go to settings, control panel, system. In windows xp, go to start, contro...
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3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide a ppendix a – s pecifications.
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Specifications 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide a specifications general manufacturer 3dlabs model number wildcat iii 6210 or wildcat iii 6110 functional system n ote : i f you ordered this video card with a system , it was preinstalled and configured for use in your system prior to shi...
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Specifications 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide n ote : t hese are maximum supported monitor resolutions and refresh rates . Resolutions and refresh rates may vary depending on your monitor . N ote : s uper s cene a ntialiasing is available at resolutions under 1152 x 864 on a single di...
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Specifications 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide n ote : t hese are maximum supported monitor resolutions and refresh rates . Resolutions and refresh rates may vary depending on your monitor . N ote : s uper s cene a ntialiasing is available at resolutions under 1152 x 864 on a single di...
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3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide a ppendix b – s oftware l icense.
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Software license agreement 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide software license agreement this is a legal contract between you, the end user, and 3dlabs, inc. By using the software accompanying this guide or pre- installed on your system, you are accepting and agreeing to be bound by the t...
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Software license agreement 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide limited warranty 3dlabs, inc. Warrants that the software and features licensed to you under this agreement will perform in accordance with 3dlabs, inc. Published specifications for use on the same operating system as used by yo...
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Software license agreement 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide termination you may terminate the license granted hereunder at any time by destroying all copies, [mergers or modifications] of the software, features and accompanying materials. 3dlabs, inc. May immediately terminate the licen...
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3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide a ppendix c – r egulatory s tatements.
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3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide declaration of conformity manufacturer’s name: 3dlabs ltd – wildcat division manufacturer’s address: huntsville, alabama, usa. 35824 declares that the product product name: wildcat iii 6110/6210 graphics accelerator card conforms to the following product...
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3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide a ppendix d – t erms and d efinitions.
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Terms and definitions 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide terms and definitions agp advanced graphics port. A dedicated graphics bus that transfers data at significantly higher speeds than the pci bus. Alpha blending this means to create transparent objects by allowing for the blending of ...
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Terms and definitions 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide digital flat panel display a digital, flat-panel display uses a digital (instead of analog) cable connection to transfer data to the display screen. This can eliminate some display artifacts. Flat panel displays occupy less desk spa...
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Terms and definitions 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide heidi the api developed by autodesk to work with its products, such as 3d studio max and autocad. Mip-mapping (for texture processing) a feature that delivers photo-realistic images by wrapping 2d bitmaps around 3d objects closely m...
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Terms and definitions 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide stencil buffer similar to stipple masking, the stencil buffer assists with the creation of transparent effects. Stipple masking a technique that spatially creates transparent effects by rendering an object through various patterns. ...
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3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide i ndex.
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Index 3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide api, 48, 49, 50 attaching a stereo device, 13 configuration tab display properties, 20 configuring the display, 20 connecting a dvi monitor, 11 connecting a vga monitor, 12 creating a custom optimization, 29 determining a defective unit, 32 diagnos...
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3dlabs graphics accelerator card user's guide.