3DLABS 402 User Manual
Oxygen 3D Family
Installation and User’s Guide
5225 Betsy Ross Drive
Santa Clara, California 95054
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Dynamic Pictures and the Dynamic Pictures logo are registered trademarks, and Oxygen and
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is a trademark of Intel. Alpha is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. OpenGL is a
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Softimage, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows
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are trademarks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated. All other trademarks and registered trademarks
are the property of their respective holders. Portions of the product described in this
documentation incorporate technology licensed from Digital Equipment Corporation. The software
described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in
accordance with the terms of such license.
Caution: Changes or modifications to the Oxygen 3D graphics accelerator card not expressly
approved by Dynamic Pictures, Inc. void the user’s warranty.
FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy. If product is not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications; however, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
1) Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna;
2) increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
3) connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected; or
4) consult Dynamic Pictures or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.
Compliance with FCC rules requires that a shielded cable be used to connect to other equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
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equipment that is not supplied by Dynamic Pictures, Inc. or its affiliated companies.
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Welcome to Oxygen.....................................................................................1
System Requirements................................................................................4
Installation Instructions............................................................................5
Installing Your Software..................................................................5
Installing Oxygen on Windows NT 4.0.................................6
Installing Oxygen on Windows 95...................................... 13
Installing Your Oxygen Card............................................................18
Start Menu................................................................................................21
Performance Tuning.................................................................................23
Oxygen Control Panel.....................................................................24
Tuning Your Applications for Optimal Performance........................33
Display Resolutions and Settings ...................................................37
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................40
Technical Support ....................................................................................45
Technology Overview...............................................................................46
Appendix A: Installing Oxygen on Windows NT 3.51..................................56
Appendix B: Installing Your Heidi Driver..................................................57
Appendix C: Using Dual Oxygen Cards ......................................................60
Appendix D: Warranty Information...........................................................65
Appendix E: Mechanical and Electrical Specifications............................66
Appendix F: Declaration of Conformity .....................................................67
Appendix G: Software License Agreement...............................................68
Index.......................................................................................................70
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Table of FiguresTable of Figures
Figure 1: My Computer Window...............................................................................................6
Figure2: Drivers Folder............................................................................................................7
Figure 3: Setup Icon.................................................................................................................8
Figure 4: Oxygen 3D Family Setup..........................................................................................9
Figure 5: Installation Directory Window...............................................................................10
Figure 6: Finish Setup.............................................................................................................12
Figure 7: Display Properties - Settings................................................................................13
Figure 8: Change Display Type...............................................................................................14
Figure 9: Select Device Window............................................................................................15
Figure 10: Open Window..........................................................................................................16
Figure 11: System Settings Change.......................................................................................17
Figure 12: Monitor Video Connector.......................................................................................19
Figure 13: Stereoscopic Viewing Connector.........................................................................19
Figure 14: Oxygen 3D Submenu..............................................................................................21
Figure 15: Oxygen Control Panel - Oxygen Status..............................................................25
Figure 16: Oxygen Control Panel - Memory Options............................................................27
Figure 17: Oxygen Control Panel - Advanced Options........................................................29
Figure 18: Oxygen Control Panel - Support Information.....................................................32
Figure 19: Oxygen Chip Block Diagram.................................................................................47
Figure 20: Oxygen 102 3D Graphics Accelerator.................................................................49
Figure 21: Oxygen 202 3D Graphics Accelerator..................................................................51
Figure 22: Oxygen without PowerThreads Technology......................................................53
Figure 23: Oxygen with PowerThreads Technology...........................................................53
Figure 24: Oxygen 402 3D Graphics Accelerator................................................................55
Figure 25: VGA Jumper (VGA Enabled).................................................................................62
Figure 26: VGA Jumper (VGA Disabled)................................................................................63
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Welcome to OxygenWelcome to Oxygen
Congratulations on selecting a 3D graphics accelerator card from the
industry leader, Dynamic Pictures
card provides fast, interactive 3D graphics for Intel and Alpha
computers.
! Your award-winning Oxygen
About This User’s Guide
This guide details the installation, software configuration, and
capabilities of your new Oxygen graphics accelerator card.
Once you have installed your Oxygen card and driver software, use the
Performance Tuning section on page 23 to enhance the performance of
the 3D graphics applications you use.
Electronic User’s Guide
There is an electronic version of the Oxygen documentation that is
stored as an Adobe Acrobat file on your Oxygen CD-ROM. The
Oxygen.pdf file may be read using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software
provided in the Software Gallery on the Oxygen CD-ROM and is found
in the following directory on the Oxygen CD-ROM:
<CDROMDrive>:\DOC
where CDROMDrive is the letter of your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The Oxygen.pdf file is updated periodically. Please visit the
Documentation page on our web site at:
http://www.dynamicpictures.com/oxygendoc.html
where you can download the latest version of the Oxygen.pdf.
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About Dynamic Pictures
Dynamic Pictures is the industry leader in computer graphics
acceleration technology. We design, manufacture, market, and support
graphics acceleration hardware and software products for personal
computers and desktop workstations. Dynamic Pictures’ awardwinning 2D and 3D graphics accelerator cards are setting industry
standards for uncompromising performance, competitive prices, and
outstanding customer support.
Dynamic Pictures also develops premier software technology for
OpenGL
standard. The integrated technology solutions offered by Dynamic
Pictures serve animation, visual computing and CAD/CAM
professionals running Intel and Alpha systems. Dynamic Pictures is
committed to delivering the fastest, most fully featured 3D graphics
technology to the Windows NT
Dynamic Pictures is the industry’s only 3D graphics card company that
designs and produces graphics chips, cards, and software drivers.
Consequently, Dynamic Pictures delivers higher performance and
greater compatibility than any other company. To learn more about
Dynamic Pictures, get the latest news on the Oxygen product line,
register your new Oxygen 3D graphics accelerator card or download
software driver updates, visit us on the World Wide Web at:
Remember to complete your user registration card. Registration
activates your warranty and ensures that you will be advised of future
product updates and releases.
NOTE: You can register electronically by selecting “Register Online” on
the Oxygen 3D pop-up menu once you have installed your software.
For more information, see the Register Online section on page 22.
, dramatically accelerating applications built on this
market.
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Oxygen 3.0 Release
The Oxygen 3.0 release brings exciting changes and new additions to
the Oxygen 3D Family.
PowerThreadsPowerThreads Technology for Multi-threaded OpenGL Technology for Multi-threaded OpenGL
The Oxygen 3.0 release is the fastest Oxygen software technology ever
introduced. The addition of PowerThreads technology for multithreaded OpenGL adds a new boost of power to the unrivaled Oxygen
3D acceleration. For more information, refer to the PowerThreads
Technical Overview section on page 52.
CD-ROM MediaCD-ROM Media
Dynamic Pictures is pleased to offer Oxygen software on CD-ROM.
This new format enables us to provide you with improved installation
capabilities. To facilitate periodic updates, drivers can still be
downloaded from the Dynamic Pictures web site at:
http://www.dynamicpictures.com/drivers.cgi
Software GallerySoftware Gallery
You now have the opportunity to install and review the latest samples,
demos or releases from leading 3D software vendors. The SOFTWARE
GALLERY directory found on your Oxygen CD-ROM highlights the
latest achievements in 3D graphics software.
If you are interested in a particular vendor or their products, please
visit the Dynamic Pictures web site at:
http://www.dynamicpictures.com/swgallery.html
We know that you will enjoy this valuable bonus. If you have
suggestions for the Software Gallery, please let us know in the
comments section of your registration card or send us an email to:
marketing@dynamicpictures.com
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System RequirementsSystem Requirements
In order to use your Oxygen card, your computer system must meet
certain hardware and software system requirements.
Hardware
• One or more Intel or Alpha processors
• 32 Megabytes (MB) of RAM
• 2 MB of available hard disk space
• PCI bus with at least one bus-master capable slot available.
If you want to use dual displays, two PCI slots and two
identical Oxygen cards are required. (See Appendix C: Using
Dual Oxygen Cards for more details.)
• One or more VGA multisync monitor(s)
Software
• Windows NT
computer;
• Or Windows 95 installed on your computer
NOTE: Oxygen drivers running under Windows 95 display 2D
graphics only.
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version 4.0 or later installed on your
Installation InstructionsInstallation Instructions
This chapter details how to install your Oxygen software drivers and
Oxygen card. You must install both the software and the card to
experience accelerated graphics.
NOTE: Dynamic Pictures recommends running Windows NT 4.0 or
later. This guide assumes that Windows NT is already installed on
your computer. If not, you must install Windows NT before you install
your Oxygen software. For more information about installing Windows
NT, please consult your Windows documentation.
If your computer already has a video card installed:
• First, install your software from the Oxygen CD-ROM;
• remove your old card; and
• install your new Oxygen card.
If your system has no other video card:
• First, install your Oxygen card; then
• follow the software installation instructions in the next
section.
Dynamic Pictures supports the Oxygen card on multiple system
platforms. Platforms may differ in their installation instructions for
PCI
option cards. Consult the hardware installation guide for your
workstation or PC if you require additional assistance.
Installing Your Software
Your Oxygen graphics accelerator card includes special software you
need to install and configure. These video drivers allow your computer
to harness the acceleration potential of your Oxygen card. The
following section describes the installation process for Windows NT
4.0. If you are running Windows NT 3.51, please refer to Appendix A:
Installing Oxygen on Windows NT 3.51 for installation instructions.
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Installing your Oxygen software on Windows NT 4.0Installing your Oxygen software on Windows NT 4.0
This section describes the installation of the Oxygen software drivers
for Windows NT 4.0. If you are running Windows NT version 3.51,
refer to page 56. Please ensure that you have closed all Windows
applications programs before beginning the Oxygen software
installation process.
NOTE: All figures are examples of what you should see on your screen.
Slight differences between the figures and your display are common
and should not cause concern.
1. Log in to Windows NT 4.0 using any account that has
administrator privileges.
2.
Insert the Oxygen CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your
computer. Double-click on the My Computer icon found in the
upper left corner of your desktop. The My Computer window
appears and should look similar to Figure 1.
Figure 1: My Computer Window
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3. Now select your CD-ROM drive by double clicking on the
appropriate icon, usually D:\. The contents of the CD-ROM are
displayed.
4.
Double-click on the DRIVERS folder. This will display the
operating systems and platforms that the drivers support
(Figure 2).
Figure 2: Drivers Folder
5.
Choose the correct driver for installation. If you are using a DEC
Alpha machine, then double-click on the ALPHA40 folder. If you
are using an Intel system, double-click on the INTEL40 folder.
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6. Double-click on the DISK1 folder.
7.
Now simply double-click the Setup icon (Figure 3) to launch the
Oxygen 3D Family software installer.
Figure 3: Setup Icon
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8. The Setup program will take you through the actions required to
install your Oxygen software. If you have exited all other Windows
applications, then click the “Next” button in the Welcome window
(Figure 4). Otherwise, click the “Cancel” button to exit the Oxygen
3D Family Setup program; close all other Windows applications
and resume your Oxygen software installation by repeating steps 1
through 8.
Figure 4: Oxygen 3D Family Setup
9.
The Electronic License Agreement should be displayed. Please
take a moment to review the Oxygen software use, distribution,
and restriction guidelines. You may examine the printed copy of
the license agreement found in Appendix G: Software License
Agreement on page 68 of this manual. In addition, you are bound
by license agreements associated with any third-party software
products included for distribution on the Oxygen CD-ROM. To
accept the terms of the license agreement, click the “Yes” button.
NOTE: If you are unwilling to agree to the terms set forth in the
license agreement, then click the “No” button to exit the Setup
program. Return the card, CD-ROM and all package contents
along with your receipt to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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10. You must now choose the destination location for your Oxygen
software (Figure 5). You may click “Next” to install the software to
the default directory which is:
<SystemDrive>:\WINNT40\OXYGEN3D
where SystemDrive is the letter (e.g., C, D, F, etc.) of the drive
where Windows NT is installed.
Figure 5: Installation Directory Window
If you installed Windows NT to a directory other than the default
or you want to choose another destination directory for the
Oxygen software, then click the “Browse” button and the Choose
Folder window will appear. Navigate to the appropriate
installation directory, then click the “OK” button. Upon returning
to the Destination window, click the “Next” button.
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11. The Program Folder is where the Oxygen 3D Family Setup will add
the program icons required for your Oxygen card. You may create
a new folder such as the default provided, OXYGEN3D, or you can
choose an existing folder from the scrolling listbox by clicking on
the folder to highlight your choice. Once you have identified the
Program Folder, click the “Next” button.
12. Setup is now installing the required Oxygen software files onto
your Windows NT system.
NOTE: 3D Studio MAX R1 users must also install the Oxygen
Heidi driver. Refer to Appendix B: Installing Your Heidi Driver on
page 57. 3D Studio MAX R2 users need not install the Heidi driver
since 3D Studio MAX R2 supports the OpenGL Oxygen driver that
the setup program is currently installing.
13.
Once complete, you must restart your computer to activate your
new Oxygen software.
If you have not yet installed your Oxygen card:
• Select the “No...” radio button (Figure 6);
• Click “Finish” and shutdown your system.
• Once you turn your computer’s power off, install your
Oxygen card and reboot your system.
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If you have already installed your new Oxygen card:
Figure 6: Finish Setup
• Select the “Yes...” radio button (Figure 6); and
• Click “Finish”. Your computer will be restarted and you
can begin using your new Oxygen 3D graphics
accelerator!
14.
Once your Oxygen hardware and software are installed, refer to the
Performance Tuning section on page 23 for tips about how to
optimize your Oxygen card performance while running your
application. It is important to note that not all resolution settings
offer accelerated 3D performance.
resolutions, refer to the Monitor Resolution Tables on page 38.
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For a list of supported Oxygen
Installing your Oxygen software on Windows 95Installing your Oxygen software on Windows 95
Figure 7: Display Properties - Settings
Your Oxygen graphics accelerator card also includes video drivers
supported under Windows 95.
NOTE: The Windows 95 Oxygen drivers support 2D graphics
acceleration only. They are not intended nor should they be used for
3D graphics acceleration.
1.
Log in to your network under Windows 95 using any account
that has administrator privileges.
2.
Access the Start menu by clicking the “Start” button located
in the lower left corner of your desktop. Click the “Control
Panel” selection from Settings pop-up menu. The Control
Panel window is now displayed.
3.
To activate the Display Properties applet, double-click the
Display icon on the Control Panel.
4.
The Display Properties applet contains tabbed dialog boxes
that allow you to change the visual properties of your
computer display. Click the “Settings” page (Figure 7).
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5. Click the “Change Display Type…” button in the lower right
Figure 8: Change Display Type
corner of the “Settings” page. The Change Display Type window
appears (Figure 8).
6.
The Change Display Type window shows the graphics adapter and
display drivers currently installed in your system. To replace the
installed drivers with your new Oxygen drivers, click the
“Change…” button under adapter type. The Select Device window
appears.
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7. The Select Device window allows you to select new display drivers
Figure 9: Select Device Window
(Figure 9). A standard list of available drivers is displayed here.
These standard drivers do not support your Oxygen card. To
install your Dynamic Pictures Oxygen driver software from your
CD, click the “Have Disk…” button.
8. The Install From Disk window appears and allows you to specify
the drive from which you wish to install your software. Insert your
Oxygen CD-ROM in the drive. Click the “Browse…” button to
display the Open window.
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Figure 10: Open Window
9. In the Open window (Figure 10), choose your CD-ROM drive,
usually “D:\”, from the “Drives” listbox at the bottom of the
window. Double-click on the DRIVERS folder and you will see a
list of folders named for the corresponding operating systems that
Oxygen supports. Double-click on the WIN95 folder.
10.
Choose the oxygen.inf file and click the “OK” button. The Install
From Disk window reappears. In the “Copy manufacturer’s files
from” box, you should see:
<CDROMDrive>:\DRIVERS\WIN95
where CDROMDrive is the drive letter (e.g., C, D, F, etc.) of your
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
11.
Click the “OK” button and a new Select Device window should
appear with the “Show compatible devices” radio button selected
and “Dynamic Pictures Oxygen Rendering Controller” listed. Click
the “OK” button.
12.
Once your new Oxygen software has been copied to your system,
close the Change Display Type window by clicking the “Close”
button in the lower right corner.
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13. Now accept your changes and activate your new driver by clicking
the “Apply” button in the lower right corner of the Display
Properties applet.
14.
The System Settings Change window appears (Figure 11),
instructing you that you must restart your computer for your new
driver to take effect.
Figure 11: System Settings Change
If you have already installed your new Oxygen card:
• Remove the Oxygen CD-ROM from the drive; and
• Click the “Yes” button to reboot your computer and start
using your new Oxygen card.
If you have not installed your new Oxygen card:
• Click the “No” button and close any open applications.
• Remove the Oxygen CD-ROM from the drive; and
• Shutdown your system.
• Once you turn your computer’s power off, install your
Oxygen card and reboot your system.
NOTE: Please be advised that you have only installed the Oxygen
software drivers for Windows 95. If you are running Windows NT and
Windows 95 in a dual-boot configuration, you must also install the
Oxygen software drivers that support OpenGL under Windows NT.
Refer to the Installing your Oxygen software on Windows NT 4.0 section
on page 6 or Appendix A: Installing Oxygen on Windows NT 3.51 on
page 56 for instructions and additional information.
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Installing Your Oxygen Card
To install your Oxygen card, you will need a philips-head screwdriver
and the anti-static wrist strap included with your Oxygen card. Refer to
the Oxygen card layout diagram (Figures 20, 21 & 24) in the Technology
Overview section on page 46 to identify the parts of your Oxygen card
discussed in this section.
It is also recommended that you refer to the printed instructions from
your computer manufacturer for specific details on opening the
computer and installing cards.
Caution: Static Electricity Static Electricity
To avoid damage to your Oxygen card from static electricity discharge,
leave the card in the anti-static bag until you are properly grounded. To
be grounded during the hardware installation procedures, use the antistatic wrist strap provided.
To install your Oxygen card:To install your Oxygen card:
1. Power off your computer. Make sure you save any work in
progress first and properly exit any open applications. It is
recommended that you back up your system before installing any
new hardware or software.
2. Unplug the power cords from the computer and its peripherals.
3. Remove the computer’s cover, following the instructions provided
by the computer manufacturer.
4. Attach the anti-static strap to your wrist and clip the other end to a
part of conductive metal on your computer’s chassis.
5. If you already have a video card in your computer, you will need to
remove it before installing your Oxygen card. Unplug the monitor
cable from the old card, and then unscrew the card from the
chassis. You can now remove the old card from your computer.
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