3DLABS VP User Manual
3Dlabs
Wildcat VP Graphics Accelerator Card
User’s Manual
www.3dlabs.com
Copyright 2003 by 3Dlabs
3Dlabs and Wildcat are trademarks or registered trademarks of 3Dlabs Inc. Ltd. in the United States
and/or other countries. All other brand and product names are either trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holder and are hereby recognized as such.
Caution: Changes or modifications to your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card not expressly approved by
3Dlabs voids 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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult 3Dlabs 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 the 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
Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le material brouilleur du Canada.
3Dlabs, Inc. makes no representation that the use of its products in the manner described in this
publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do descriptions contained in this
publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with
the description.
Specifications Subject to Change With Notice
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CONTENTS
Introduction......................................................................................................................... v
Welcome to 3Dlabs!....................................................................................................... vi
System Requirements..................................................................................................... vi
Chapter 1 – Installation....................................................................................................... 1
Installing the Hardware ................................................................................................... 2
Before you begin your installation:.......................................................................... 2
Installing your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card .................................................. 2
Connecting one or more VGA or Digital Video Interface (DVI) monitors ............4
Attaching a Stereo Device........................................................................................ 4
Installing the Driver Software .........................................................................................5
To install your 3Dlabs Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98/Me driver ...... 5
To install the driver for 3ds max .............................................................................. 5
Registering Your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card ..................................................... 6
Chapter 2 - Software Configuration.................................................................................... 7
The 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card Driver ............................................................... 8
Configuring your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card for Stereo Viewing ................... 11
To set up and configure stereo viewing: ................................................................ 11
Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting .............................................................................................13
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 14
Monitors and Display Resolutions ................................................................................ 14
Systems and Networks ..................................................................................................14
Online Information........................................................................................................ 15
Appendix B - Software License........................................................................................ 16
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ...................................................................... 17
Software License and Restrictions............................................................................. 17
Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................18
Limited Liability........................................................................................................ 18
Restricted Rights Notice ............................................................................................ 18
Termination ............................................................................................................... 18
General....................................................................................................................... 19
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Appendix C - Regulatory Statements................................................................................ 20
Power Consumption ......................................................................................................33
Product Reliability (Mean Time Between Failure) ....................................................... 33
Index .................................................................................................................................34
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Welcome to 3Dlabs!
Thank you for selecting a 3Dlabs® Graphics Accelerator Card! This User Manual is designed to provide
information common to all 3Dlabs Wildcat VP Graphics Accelerator Cards. In addition to this guide you
are strongly encouraged to use the on line help included in the 3Dlabs driver software Help screens.
System Requirements
Before installing your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card it is important that your system meets the
minimum system requirements for your card. Please make sure you have the following:
• The correct Operating System and version
• The correct type of expansion adapter slot(s) available
• The minimum required amount of memory.
Your card’s system requirements can be found either on your card’s datasheet located on our website or
on your card’s box.
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CHAPTER 1 – INSTALLATION
Installation
Installing the Hardware
Before you begin your installation:
1. Save any work in progress and exit any open applications. Always back up your system before
you install any new hardware or software.
2. Have a Phillips-head screwdriver ready.
3. Take every possible precaution against static electricity as you prepare to install the card: static
can damage components. If an anti-static wrist strap was included in your box, please use it
during your hardware installation. You should also try to work in a static free area (such as on a
tile floor rather than carpet).
Note: To successfully use your 3Dlabs
hardware and driver software installation instructions in this document.
Be sure to register your new card using one of the options described at the end of this section.
Installing your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card
Graphics Accelerator Card, you must follow the
Note: All Wildcat VP Graphics Accelerator Cards are designed to fit into the AGP slot in your
computer.
1. Turn off and unplug the power source for your system and each of its peripherals.
2. Remove the cover from your system so you can access the slot into which you will be installing
your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card. If you have not already removed any existing graphics
card from the AGP slot in your system, then do so now.
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3. If necessary, remove the back panel cover from the slot into which you are going to install your
3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card, using the Phillips-head screwdriver you should have handy.
4. If an anti-static wrist strap was included in your box, attach it to your wrist and attach the other
end to a bare metal (as opposed to painted or sticker covered) surface on your system’s chassis.
5. Remove your new 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card from its anti-static packaging. Write down
the serial number for product registration and future use. The serial number is located on a board
label and looks like this:
136001B123456 Made in XXX Week XXXX
6. Place the card into the correct slots and seat it firmly. See your system documentation for
instructions on securing the card to the chassis. Loose cards and connections can cause grounding
and operating problems.
7. Remove the anti-static wrist strap, if used, and replace the cover on your system.
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Installation
Connecting one or more VGA or Digital Video Interface (DVI) monitors
Depending on which model of Wildcat VP Graphics Accelerator Card you purchased, you can
connect one or two VGA or Digital Video Interface (DVI) monitors to drive one or two displays.
Check your product’s packaging or the datasheet on the 3Dlabs website to determine how many and
which type of connectors are included. See the drawings below for the different type of connectors.
If you connecting an analog monitor to the DVI-I connector, then you may need a DVI to analog
adapter. This adapter may have been included with your Wildcat VP Graphics Accelerator Card. You
can find information about obtaining these adapters on the 3Dlabs Web site.
DB-15 VGA Analog Connector
Connect analog displays using a cable with a
VGA connector.
DVI-I Connector
Connect digital or analog displays using a cable
with a DVI-D or DVI-I connector.
Attaching a Stereo Device
If your Wildcat VP Graphics Accelerator Card supports stereo viewing, then connect the stereo hardware
to the round stereo connector on the card. See the documentation that came with your stereo hardware.
Plug in and start up your system, including peripherals, and log on to your operating system.
3-Pin
Minidin
Stereo
Connector
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Installation
Installing the Driver Software
Your product CD includes 3Dlabs driver software. This section describes the two software installation
processes for supported Windows operating systems.
To install your 3Dlabs Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98/Me driver
Note: A user with Windows Administrator privileges must install this driver. Please consult
your system administrator or Microsoft operating system User’s Manual for more information
on Administrator privileges.
1. After installing your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card, start up Windows. The Hardware Wizard
appears.
2. Click Cancel in all dialog boxes that appear regarding Found New Hardware.
3. Place the 3Dlabs Product CD in your CD-ROM drive. When the installation window opens,
choose the 3Dlabs Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows 98/Me driver installation. Check
your card’s specifications to determine which operating system is supported. Not all operating
systems are supported by all Wildcat VP cards.
4. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. (Be sure to read the software license
agreement.)
5. If the Digital Signature Not Found box or Has Not Passed Windows Logo Testing box appears,
click Yes or Continue Anyway. This step may be repeated. Continue clicking Yes until the
Restart dialog appears, then click Finish to reboot.
To install the driver for 3ds max
For best results, select the OpenGL renderer for 3ds max 4 versions, and the Direct3D renderer
for 3ds max 5 and later.
To install the Wildcat custom driver for 3ds max 4, copy the wc3dsmax.drv file from the 3dsmax
directory on 3Dlabs Product CD to the 3ds max 4 directory on your hard drive, e.g. C:\3dsmax4.
When you run 3ds max 4 go to the Customize/Preferences/Viewports/ChooseDriver menu, select the
Custom option and select wc3dsmax.drv as the custom driver. If you restart 3ds max 4, it should then
use the Wildcat custom driver.
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Registering Your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card
You can register on-line once your hardware and software installations are complete. (You must have
Internet access to register on-line.)
1. Open your Internet browser.
2. Go to http://www.3dlabs.com/register.
3. Fill out the registration form that appears on your screen and click Submit when you are finished.
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CHAPTER 2 - SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
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