3DLABS VX1-1600SW User Manual
The Oxygen
TM
VX1-1600SW
Graphics Accelerator
User’s Guide
3Dlabs,® Inc.
480 Potrero Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408 - 530 - 4700
www.3dlabs.com
Copyright 2000 by 3Dlabs, Inc.
3Dlabs, GLINT and Permedia are registered trademarks, and Oxygen and PowerThreads are trademarks of
3Dlabs, Inc. or 3Dlabs Inc. Ltd. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel. 1600SW, SuperWide and
OpenGL are registered trademarks of Silicon Graphics, Inc. Soft Engine is a trademark of Vibrant Graphics,
Inc. AutoCAD is a registered trademark of AutoDesk Inc. Colorific is a registered trademark of Sonnetech
Ltd. Microsoft and Windows NT are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. All other
trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Caution: Changes or modifications to the Oxygen VX1-1600SW graphics accelerator card not expressly
approved by 3Dlabs, 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 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 without notice.
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ONTENTS
Introduction.........................................................................................................................v
Welcome to 3Dlabs!.........................................................................................................vi
System Requirements .................................................................................................viii
Software Partners............................................................................................................. ix
Chapter 1 - Installation.........................................................................................................1
Getting Ready...................................................................................................................2
Before You Start ........................................................................................................2
Installing Hardware ..........................................................................................................3
To remove an old card from your system...................................................................3
To install your Oxygen card ......................................................................................3
Installing Software ............................................................................................................6
To uninstall an old video driver.................................................................................6
To install the Oxygen Windows NT driver................................................................6
To install the Oxygen Windows 98 driver .................................................................6
Registering Oxygen VX1-1600SW....................................................................................7
Chapter 2 - Software Configuration......................................................................................8
The Oxygen VX1-1600SW Driver ...................................................................................9
The Task Bar - based Configuration Manager...............................................................9
The Display Control Panel..........................................................................................10
Information Screen......................................................................................................11
Setup Screen................................................................................................................11
Setup Screen................................................................................................................12
Direct3D Support Screen............................................................................................13
OpenGL Support Screen.............................................................................................15
Monitor Screen ...........................................................................................................17
Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting..............................................................................................18
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................19
Monitors and Display Resolutions..................................................................................19
Systems and Networks ....................................................................................................19
Online Information ........................................................................................................20
Appendix A - Specifications................................................................................................21
Oxygen VX1-1600SW Specifications..............................................................................22
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Monitor Resolutions.......................................................................................................22
Appendix B - Software License ...........................................................................................23
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT........................................................................24
Software License and Restrictions................................................................................24
Limited Warranty ...........................................................................................................25
Limited Liability .........................................................................................................25
Restricted Rights Notice..............................................................................................25
Termination................................................................................................................25
General .......................................................................................................................26
Appendix C - Regulatory Statements..................................................................................27
Declaration of Conformity..............................................................................................28
Appendix D - Glossary .......................................................................................................29
Terms and Definitions....................................................................................................30
Index..................................................................................................................................34
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NTRODUCTION
Introduction
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Welcome to 3Dlabs!
Thank you for selecting a 3Dlabs® Oxygen™ graphics accelerator card!
The Oxygen VX1-1600SW accelerator uses 3Dlabs’ GLINT R3 graphics processor to deliver genuine,
industrial strength workstation graphics at an affordable price.
The Oxygen VX1-1600SW benefits from innovative 3Dlabs’ technologies, like PowerThreads™ software to
distribute OpenGL throughput across multiple processors, and Virtual Textures to shatter the limitations of
on-board graphics memory.
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Overview
Your Oxygen card has the following features:
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System Requirements
Your system needs the following features in order to support the Oxygen VX1-1600SW:
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Intel or AMD compatible, 166 MHz (minimum) system
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Windows
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64 MB RAM (Random Access Memory)
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16 MB minimum available hard drive space
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PCI expansion slot
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Silicon Graphics 1600SW Flat Panel Display or VGA multisync monitor
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98 or Windows® NT 4.0 SP 4 operating system
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Software Partners
Your Oxygen VX1-1600SW is compatible with a variety of graphics software packages, several of which are
listed below. As testing continues and performance optimizations are made, the results and techniques are
posted on the 3Dlabs, as well as the appropriate software partner’s, website.
Software Application Web Site Address
AutoCAD http://www.autodesk.com
Colorific http://www.colorific.com
3D Studio MAX http://www.ktx.com
Lightscape http://www.lightscape.com
LightWave 3D http://www.newtek.com
Maya http://www.aw.sgi.com
MicroStation http://www.bentley.com
Pro/ENGINEER http://www.ptc.com
SDRC I-DEAS http://www.sdrc.com
Softimage | 3D http://www.softimage.com
SolidWorks http://www.solidworks.com
Unigraphics http://www.ug.eds.com/ug/
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NSTALLATION
Installation
Getting Ready
To successfully use your new Oxygen VX1-1600SW card, you must install the card and the accompanying
driver software. Whether you install your new card or the driver first depends on whether a video card is
already present in your system.
If there is a video card in your system: Uninstall the drivers for the existing card, then install the Oxygen
driver. Once the new driver is loaded, remove the old card and install your Oxygen VX1-1600SW card. The
instructions for uninstalling an old driver and installing the new driver begin on page 6.
If there is not a video card in your system: Install your new card as described in the Installing Hardware
section, below, then install the driver.
Note: Be sure to register your new card using one of the options described on page 7.
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Installing Hardware
The Oxygen VX1-1600SW is a PCI form-factor card. Check the documentation for your system for the
location of the PCI expansion slots in your system.
To remove an old card from your system
1. Make sure you have uninstalled any old drivers and installed the Oxygen driver in their place.
2. Turn off and unplug the power source for your system and each of
its peripherals.
3. Unplug the monitor cable from the old card.
4. Remove the cover from your system.
5. Remove any screws securing the card to the chassis.
6. Lift the card out of the slot.
To install your Oxygen card
1. Turn off and unplug the power source for your system and each of its peripherals, if you have not
already done so.
2. Remove the cover from your system so you can access the appropriate expansion slot. See your system
documentation for the PCI slot location(s).
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3. Determine the slot you are going to use and remove its slot cover.
4. Remove the card from its anti-static packaging. Write down the serial number for registration and
future use.
5. Place the card into the expansion slot and seat it firmly.
Important! See your system documentation for instructions on securing the card to the chassis.
Loose cards and connections can cause grounding and operating problems.
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X1-1600SW
6. Replace the cover on your system.
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