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Preface
The Intense3D Wildcat 4210 User’s Guide contains information on the setup and use of the Intense3D
Wildcat 4210 video card, as well as troubleshooting information, connections, and specifications.
If you purchased this card as part of a system, the card was factory installed and configured in your system
prior to shipment. This document provides instructions for setting your display parameters and installing
the video dr i vers and hardware in case you bought the card as part of an upgrade or add-on purchase.
About This Document
The Intense3D Wildcat 4210 User’s Guide is organized as follows:
♦ Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides an overview of the Intense3D Wildcat 4210 video
card, a list of features, and a brief description of the external connectors.
♦ Chapter 2, “Setup,” provides step-by-step instructions for installing the video card and
related software, and connecting the monitor and stereo display device.
♦ Chapter 3, “Using the Video Card,” provides instructions for configuring the video
display and enabling the stereo display.
♦ Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting,” describes common problems and solutions, and
instructions for obtaining a usable video resolution, reinstalling the video driver, and
how to get help.
♦ Appendix A, “Specifications,” provides general, functional, and performance
specifications for the Wildcat 4210 video card, as well as a list of resolutions, the card
dimensions, and power requirements.
♦ Appendix B, “Connectors,” describes the ports and connectors on the Wildcat 4210.
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Operating System Information
You must have Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5 or later or Windows 2000 installed. The
appropriate operati ng system was installe d on your computer prior to shipment if you bought the Wildcat
4210 video card as part of a system.
For more detailed information on the operating system, refer to the printed and online documentation
delivered with the system.
Hardware Information
For more information about your computer, refer to the documentation delivered with your system.
Customer Support
Please contact your system vendor regarding any support issues you have.
World Wide Web
For the latest Intense3D news and product information, visit http://www.intense3d.com.
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1 Introduction
The Intense3D Wildcat 4210 video card equips your personal computer or personal workstation with
powerful and professional 3D graphics capability. This video card infuses Intel Pentium II or greater
computers running the M i crosoft Windo ws NT or Windows 2000 operating system with workstation-class
3D graphics features and performance.
NOTE If you purchased the Intense3D Wildcat 4210 video card as part of a system, it was
preconfigured to operate in your system prior to shipment. No other modifications are
necessary. Also, your system’s video drivers were installed prior to shipment and are operative
when you receive the system. No further installation or configuration is necessary unless you
bought the Wildcat 4210 as an add-on or upgrade. Store the driver CD/diskette that came with
your system in a safe place in case you ever need to reinstall the drivers.
Features
Card Interface
Video Memory
Graphics Controller
RAMDAC
Plug-and-Play Monitor Support
Accelerated 3D API
Maximu m Resolu tion; Aspect
Ratio; Refresh Rate
AGP Pro 110 card designed for systems that have a
110-watt AGP Pro slot.
NOTE: The Intense3D Wildcat 4210 cannot plug into a
aspect ratios, and color depths depend on your
type of monitor, whether or not you have
multisampling selected and if you are using
single or dual monitors. See Appendix A,
“Specifications,” for a list of supported
resolutions and refresh rates.
NOTE: To display at a specific resolution with the
desired refresh rate, both the video card and
monitor must support it. Refer to the
documentation that came with your monitor for
a list of supported video resolutions.
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Features, cont.
Power Management Support
Geometry Acceleration
Traditional 2D Operations
♦ Display Power Manage ment Signaling (DPMS)
♦ Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI)
♦ Model view matrix transformation of vertex and
normal coordinates
♦ Perspective and viewport transformations
♦ Texture matrix transformation of texture
coordinates
♦ Local display list storage and processing
♦ Full lighting calculations (up to 24 lights)
♦ View volume clipping
♦ Up to six user clip planes
♦ Image processing
♦ 16- and 32-bit color depths (565, 8888)
♦ Solid and patterned area fills
♦ Vectors (diamond rule compliant)
♦ Block moves (screen-to-screen)
♦ Block gets (screen-to-system)
♦ Block puts (system-to-screen)
♦ Bilinear scaling
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Features, cont.
OpenGL Operations
OpenGL Extensions
♦ Image support for multiple formats, zooming,
bilinear scaling, color matrix, and color tables
♦ Fogging: linear, exponential, exponential
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, and
user-defined
♦ 2D/3D points, vectors, and polygons
♦ Texture mapping: point, bilinear, trilinear, and
multiple internal formats
♦ 24- and 32-bit depth buffering
♦ Dithering
♦ Fast window clears
♦ Window clipping
♦ Fast window-mode double buffering
♦ Masking
♦ Frame-sequential and interlaced stereo support
♦ Stencil operations
♦ Matrix transformations
♦ Imaging Extensions:
pixel buffer
color table
color matrix
convolution
♦ Blend Extensions:
color
minmax
function separate
subtract
♦ Fog Extensions:
fog function
fog offset
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Features, cont.
OpenGL Extensions, cont.
♦ Texture Exte nsions:
3D textures: edge, border, and LOD clamps
mipmap generation
♦ Video Extensions:
interlace
interlace read
♦ 422 pixels
♦ Swap Control Extensions:
swap control
swap frame lock
swap usage
♦ Texture color table
♦ Pixel texture and 3D texturi ng
♦ Stencil operation wrap
♦ Post-texturing specular
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Features, cont.
Additional Features
♦ SuperScene full-scene multisampled anti-
aliasing:
Point sampled with sixteen samples
Sample location jittering
Dynamic sample allocation
Dynamic sample backoff
♦ Two video look-up tables
♦ Eight stencil planes
♦ Eight double-buffered overlay planes
♦ 32-bit Z buffer
♦ High-performance DACs that directly drive
display devices
♦ DDC2B Display Data Channel standard
♦ Head-mounted displays and shutter glasses
(frame sequential and interlaced stereo required)
♦ Onboard texture memory with full mipmapped
trilinear interpolated texture processing
♦ Digital Video Interface (DVI)-I display support
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External Connectors
The Intense3D Wildcat 4210 video card has six standard external connectors (see Figure 1):
1. Primary and Secondary DVI-I output ports
2. One Genlock In connector
3. One 3-Pin, MiniDIN Stereo Sync Output connector
4. Multiview In and Multiview Out ports
Figure 1. Wildcat 4210 External Connectors
See Appendix B, “Connectors,” for detailed information on each of the Intense3D Wildcat 4210
connectors.
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2 Setup
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing the video card and related software, and
connecting the monitor and stereo display device.
Preparing for Installation
NOTE: If you purchased your Intense3D Wildcat 4210 video card as part of a system, it was installed
and configured prior to shipment. The following instructions for hardware installation are
necessary only if you purchased a customer kit or need to reinstall your video card.
NOTE: Refer to your system’s documentation for instructions on opening and closing the system,
identifying the AGP Pro 110 expansion slot, Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
expansion slots, and adding expansion cards.
Make Sure Your Computer is Ready
General system requirements include:
♦ Pentium II or greater processor
♦ Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5 or later or Windows 2000
♦ AGP Pro 110 expansion slot
NOTE: The Intense3D Wildcat 4210 video card cannot plug into a standard AGP slot.
♦ Two open PCI slots adjacent to the AGP Pro 110 slot
♦ Minimum of 32 MB DRAM (64 MB recommended)
♦ Industry-standard, multiple-frequency monitor (VGA) or a Digital Video Interface
(DVI)-compliant digital display device
♦ 3 MB of free space on the computer’s primary system disk for the video display driver
software
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Collect Materials and Tools
Make sure you have the following items:
♦ Intense3D Wildcat 4210 video card
♦ Delivery media with the Intense3D Wildcat 4210 video display driver
♦ Flat-head or Phillips screwdriver
♦ Monitor cable supplied with your computer or with the monitor
NOTE: If you are connecting a standard VGA monitor to the Intense3D Wildcat 4210, you will need a
15-pin DVI-Analog adapter for the monitor cable (see Figure 4).
♦ Your computer’s documentation
♦ Grounding wrist strap
T ake A nti-st atic Precautions
Static electricity can damage the components inside a computer or on a printed circuit card. To reduce the
possibility of electrostatic discharge:
♦ Turn off power to the computer.
CAUTION: Physically remove the power cord from the system and wait 15 to 30 seconds for
standby power to dissipate. Damage can occur to add-in components if power is not
physically removed from the system during installation procedures.
♦ Touch the metal chassis of the computer to drain off any static electricity before
touching the car d.
♦ Wear a properly connected grounding wrist strap when handling the card or working in
the computer.
♦ Do not wear wool or polyester clothing.
♦ Work in an area with a relative humidity of at least 50 percent.
♦ Keep the card in the anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.
♦ Handle the card as little as possible and only by the edges.
Installing the Video Card
Refer to your computer’s documentation for instructions on opening and closing the computer, identifying
the AGP Pro 110 expansion slot, PCI expansion slots, and adding expansion cards.
To install the Intense3D Wildcat 4210 video card:
1. Turn off power to the computer and to the monitor, and disconnect the cables from the
computer.
2. Open the computer to gain access to the AGP Pro 110 expansion slot.
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3. Remove the existing card. Keep the screws; you will use them to secure the Intense3D
Wildcat 4210 card to the chassis.
4. Align the Wildcat 4210 card with the AGP Pro 110 expansion slot and one of the
adjacent PCI slots. Make sure the gold-fingered connections on the card’s edges are
aligned properly with the slot connectors (see Figure 2; these connections are labeled on
the right side of the image).
Figure 2. Wildcat 4210 Video Card
5. Push the connections into the expansion slots firmly and evenly until they are fully seated
in the slot connectors.
6. Visually inspect the connections. If they do not appear to be correct, remove and reinstall
the card.
7. Use the screws you removed previously to secure the card to the computer’s chassis.
8. Close the workstation and reconnect the power cord. See “Connecting the Monitor” in
this chapter for instructions on connecting a display device to the Wildcat 4210 video
card.
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Connecting the Monitor
Your Intense3D Wildcat 4210 video card was factory installed prior to shipment if you purchased it as part
of a system. If you installed the card yourself, you will need to install the video driver software after
connecting the monitor. See “Installing the Software” in this chapter for instructions.
To connect the 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 Digital Video Interface
(DVI)-I connector or a 15-pin VGA connector depending on monitor type. If your
monitor is a VGA monitor. See “To Connect a VGA monitor” in this chapter.
CAUTION: If you are connecting only one monitor to the Wildcat 4210, you must plug that monitor
into the Primary DVI-I port (see Figure 3).
NOTE: Multiple monitor support is available only under Windows 2000. If you are connecting an
additional monitor to the Intense3D Wildcat 4210, connect the additional workstation monitor’s
video cable to the secondary DVI-I port. See “Enabling the Dual Monitor Feature Under
Windows 2000” later in this document for information concerning configuring dual displays.
To connect a DVI monitor:
1. Connect the workstation monitor’s video cable to the primary DVI-I port on the
Intense3D Wildcat 4210 video card (see Figure 3).
2. Turn on power to the workstation. If the monitor’s Power On LED does not illuminate or
the monitor does not display the startup sequence, consult Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.”
Figure 3. Wildcat 4210 Digital Video Output
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To connect a VGA monitor:
1. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin VGA connector to the VGA end (see Figure 4) of the DVI-
Analog adapter.
2. Connect the DVI-I end of the adapter (see Figure 4) to the DVI-I port on the Intense3D
Wildcat 4210 video card. If you are connecting only one monitor, connect to the primary
DVI-I Port as show in Figure 3.
3. Turn on power to the workstation. If the monitor’s Power On LED does not illuminate or
the monitor does not display the startup sequence, consult Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.”
Figure 4. DVI-I to VGA adapter
NOTE: If your monitor does not have a built-in video cable, use a shielded video cable with either a
DVI-I receptacle or a 15-pin VGA video connector (with adapter) at one end for the video
output port on the card, and the appropriate connectors at the other end for the video input port
on the monitor. See the documentation delivered with your monitor for more information.
NOTE: If you installed the video card yourself, the computer will boot into VGA mode. Go to “Installing
the Software” in this chapter for instructions on installing the video drivers.
NOTE: See “Connecting a Stereo Display Device” in this chapter for instructions on connecting other
devices to the video card.
NOTE: If you ordered the Intense3D Wildcat 4210 video card with a system, it was installed and
configured prior to shipment. See Chapter 3, “Using the Video Card," for instructions on
adjusting the resolution, color depth, and refresh rate.
Installing the Software
If you received your Intense3D Wildcat 4210 video card with a system, the graphics drivers were installed
prior to shipment. This section only applies if you purchased your Intense3D Wildcat 4210 video card as an
upgrade, are reinstalling the driver, or are updating the operating system to Microsoft Windows 2000.
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Make Sure Your Computer is Ready
Make sure your workstation has the following before installing Wildcat driver software:
♦ Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system with Service Pack 5 (or later)
or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system software installed
♦ 3 MB of free space on the computer’s primary system disk
CAUTION: You must have the correct driver for the Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 operating
system. If you are unsure, refer to the
media for this information.
NOTE: Refer to the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 documentation and online Help for
more information on installing drivers and software application programs.
NOTE: If you are removing and reinstalling the Intense3D Wildcat 4210 driver, see Chapter 4”
Reinstalling the Video Driver.”
If you’re running Windows NT 4.0
README.TXT file located on the driver delivery
To remove the existing Intense3D Wildcat 4210 driver:
1. Log on using an account that has administrative privileges.
2. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel and double-click
Add/Remove Programs.
3. On the Add/Remove Programs Properties Install/Uninstall tab, highlight the Intense3D
Display Driver and click Add/Remove.
4. Click Yes when prompted to confirm the driver removal, and follow the prompts. Reboot
the system before installing the Wildcat 4210 driver.
To install the Wildcat 4210 video driver:
1. Log on using an account that has administrative privileges.
2. Insert the delivery media into the appropriate device (for diskettes or CD).
3. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display and click the
Settings tab.
4. Click Display Type, then click Change.
5. In the Change Display dialog box, click Have Disk.
6. In the Install From Disk dialog box, type the path to the directory that contains the
delivery media.
7. In the Change Display dialog box, verify that the Wildcat 4210 driver is highlighted, then
click OK.
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8. Click Yes when asked if you want to install a third-party driver. The files are copied from
the delivery media.
9. After the driver files are copied, a message that the driver successfully installed displays.
Click OK.
10. Click Close to exit the Display Type dialog box.
11. Click Close to exit the Display Properties dialog box.
12. When told that the workstation must be restarted for the new settings to take effect,
remove the diskette from the workstation’s floppy disk drive, if applicable. Click Yes to
restart the workstation.
13. After the system restarts and you log in, a message displays stating that a new display
driver has been installed, and that you should use the Display option in the Control Panel
to select the preferred display resolution. Click OK.
NOTE: See Chapter 3, “Using the Video Card,” for instructions on setting the display properties.
If you’re running Windows 2000
To remove an existing driver:
1. Log on using an account that has administrative privileges.
2. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel and double-click
Add/Remove Programs.
3. Under Change or Remove Progr ams, highlight the Intense3D Display Driver and click
Change/Remove.
4. Click Yes when prompted to confirm the driver removal, and follow the prompts to
complete the driver removal.
5. Click OK when notified that the driver removal is complete and reboot your system.
To install the Wildcat 4210 video driver:
1. Log on using an account that has administrative privileges. The Found New Hardware
Wizard displays.
2. Click Next on the Found New Hardware Wizard.
3. Under Install Hardware Device Drivers, click “Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended),” then click Next.
4. Under Locate Driver Files, make sure the appropriate search location is selected, and that
Disk 1 of the driver media is loaded in the appropriate drive; then, click Next. The
Wizard locates the driver installation files.
5. Under Driver Files Search Results, click Next to start the installation.
6. Insert Disk 2 when prompted, then click OK to continue with the installation.
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7. Once the driver successfully installs, click Finish to dismiss the Found New Hardware
Wizard.
NOTE: Windows 2000 recognizes the dual pipelines as two devices. The Found New Hardware
Wizard will display a second time to finish the installation.
CAUTION: You must repeat Steps 3 – 7 above to complete the installation.
8. When told that the workstation must be restarted for the new settings to take effect,
remove the delivery media from the disk drive (if applicable) and click Yes to restart the
workstation.
NOTE: See “Configuring the Video Display in Windows 2000” later in this document for instructions on
setting the display properties.
Installing Heidi® Drivers for AutoDesk Applications
The Intense3D Heidi device driver allows full screen multisampling of and compatibility with AutoDesk
applications as well as hardware acceleration of the Wildcat 4210 through the use of OpenGL. To install
the Heidi driver and to activate full screen multisampling, consult the
README.TXTlocated on disk 3 of the
Wildcat 4210 delivery media.
Verify the Default Video Display Driver
If you’re running Windows NT 4.0
To verify the default video display driver:
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 Type, then verify that Intense3D Wildcat 4210 is listed under Display. This
indicates that the appropriate driver is installed.
3. Click Cancel to close the Display Properties dialog box.
If you’re running Windows 2000
To verify the default video display driver:
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. Verify that two Intense3D Wildcat 4210 devices are listed under Display. This indicates
that the appropriate driver is installed.
3. Click Cancel to close the Display Properties dialog box.
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Verify the System Startup Version
If you’re running Windows NT 4.0
To verify the default system startup version:
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 selected in the Startup list. If it is
not, select it from the list and click Apply.
NOTE: Do not select the VGA version of the operating system. The video display runs in VGA mode
when the Intense3D Wildcat 4210 graphics driver is not running.
4. Click OK to close the System dialog box.
To check the video image:
1. If the Display Properties dialog box is not already displayed, go to the operating system
Start menu, select Settings/Control Panel/Display, and click the Settings tab.
2. Click Test to test the display resolution.
3. Click OK to dismiss the Display Properties dialog box.
NOTE: See Chapter 3, “Using the Video Card,” for instructions on defining the display properties.
If you’re running Windows 2000
To verify the default system startup version:
1. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/System/Advanced.
2. Click Startup and Recovery.
3. On the Startup and Recover dialog box, verify that "Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional" is the listed as the Default operating system, then click OK.
4. Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box.
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Connecting a Stereo Display Device
The following instructions apply only if you are connecting a stereo video display device to the Wildcat
4210 video card.
To connect a stereo display device:
1. Connect one end of the stereo emitter cable to the input port on your stereoscopic display
device.
NOTE: See the documentation delivered with your stereoscopic display device for information on the
connectors and proper cables.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the stereo output port on the Wildcat 4210 video
card (see Figure 5).
3. Configure the display settings to enable stereo display. See Chapter 3, “Using the Video
Card,” for step -by-step instructions.
Figure 5. Wildcat 4210 Stereo Sync Output Port
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3 Using the Video Card
This chapter contains instructions for configuring the video display and enabling the stereo display.
NOTE: If you ordered this video card with a system, it was configured for use prior to shipment. The
following instructions apply only if you purchased the card as an upgrade or add-on.
Configuring the Video Display
Once the drivers are installed properly in Windows NT 4.0, the Display Properties dialog box will have two
additional tabs: Intense3D Configuration and Intense3D Monitor. In Windows 2000, go to Display
Properties, Settings, and click Advanced to see the Intense3D tabs.
Intense3D Configuration Tab
To use the Intense3D Configuration t ab:
1. Make sure you are logged into the non-VGA version of Windows NT 4.0 or Windows
2000. Refer to Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 documentation or online Help for
instructions, if necessary.
2. Close any open applications.
3. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display. In Windows
NT 4.0, click the Intense3D Configuration tab if it is not already displayed. In Windows
2000 follow the same path; then click the Settings tab and then Advanced. Click the
Intense3D Configuration tab if it is not already displayed (see Figure 6).
4. On the Intense3D Configuration tab:
− Click Hardware Info to view the current hardware settings.
− Click View Config to view your current display configur ation.
− Click Config Wizard to activate a step-by-step interface that will help you modify
your current display configuration or create a new one. On the Wildcat Configuration
Wizard, click Next and follow the prompts to create a new configuration, or modify
or delete an existing one.
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Figure 6. Intense3D Configuration Tab
Intense3D Monitor Tab
To use the Intense3D Monitor tab:
1. On the Display Properties dialog box, click the Intense3D Monitor tab (see Figure 7).
This tab contains commands for adjusting the resolution, color depth, and refresh rate.
See the steps unde r “Intense3D Configur ation Tab” if you need instructions o n opening
the Display Properties dialog box.
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Figure 7. Intense3D Monitor Tab
2. Click Color Calibration to modify the color settings (see Figure 8). Make your
modifications to the Color Calibration dialog box, then click OK to accept the changes
and dismiss the Color Calibration dialog box, or click Cancel to close the Color
Calibration dialog box without making any changes. You are returned to the Intense3D
Monitor Display Properties dialog box.
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Figure 8. Color Calibration
3. On the Intense3D Monitor Display Properties dialog box, click Configure Monitor to
change the display mode, select a monitor type, and change the resolution/refresh rate
(see Figure 9). Once you have made the changes you require, click OK to accept the new
configuration and dismiss the Configure Monitor dialog box. You are returned to the
Intense3D Monitor Display Properties dialog box.
4. Click OK on the Display Properties dialog box to accept the changes.
5. Reboot the workstation if you are prompted to do so. Most changes will take effect
without rebooting.
NOTE: See Appendix A, “Specifications,” for a list of available monitor resolutions.
NOTE: See “Enabling Stereo Display,” in this chapter for instructions on changing the Display Mode.
NOTE: See “Enabling the Dual Monitor Feature under Windows 2000” later in this chapter for
instructions on configuring dual displays.
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Figure 9. Configure Monitor
Enabling Stereo Display
If you connect a device to the stereo port on the Wildcat 4210 card, you must change the display mode to
view in stereo. See Figure 5 in Chapter 2, “Setup,” for an illustration of the stereo output port.
NOTE: The Display Properties dialog box must be displayed. See “Configuring the Video Display” in
this chapter for instructions on activating the Display Properties dialog box and selecting the
Intense3D Monitor tab.
To enable stereo display:
1. Make sure your stereo display device is properly connected to the stereo output port on
the Wildcat 4210 card. See “Connecting a Stereo Display Device” in Chapter 2 for more
information.
2. On the Intense3D Monitor tab under Display Properties, click Configure Monitor. The
Configure Monitor dialog box displays (see Figure 9, above).
3. Select one of the Stereoscopic Display modes from the Display Mode pulldown, then
click OK. You are returned to the Display Properties dialog box.
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4. If you are prompted with the following message: “The selected monitor cannot display
the current desktop area. Select a new resolution before applying these changes,” click
OK then select a resolution from the list of available resolutions.
5. Click OK if the display is correct and you wish to keep the new settings. The Display
Properties dialog box is dismissed.
6. Click OK to accept the new display mode and dismiss the Display Properties dialog box.
NOTE: You must disable stereo mode when you no longer wish to view in stereo. Follow the steps
above, and select Monoscopic Display under Display Mode to disable stereo mode.
Enabling Multiview and Genlock
The Intense3D Wildcat 4210 features Multiview support for frame locking and rate locking of multiple
workstations. Genlock support allows video timing to be synchronized to an external timing source.
NOTE: Your application must support Multiview for Multiview to work.
To prepare workstations for Multiview:
1. Insert one end of a shielded RJ12 cable into the Multiview Out port (Figure 10) of the
first workstation (Figure 10). This workstation becomes the “Master”
NOTE: Refer to the Intense3D support website (www. http://www.i ntense3d.com/support.asp) for
information on ordering the correct cables.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into the Multiview In port of the second workstation.
This workstation becomes a “Slave.”
3. If connecti ng more than two workstations, continue linking workstations to one another
by connecting the Multiview Out port of one workstation to the Multiview In port of the
next. The last workst ation should terminate the links and only have a cable plugged into
the Multiview In port.
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Figure 10. Multiview In and Multiview Out ports
To confirm Multiview cables are detected:
1. From the system Start menu on the Slave workstation(s), go to Settings/Control
Panel/Display.
2. On the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab.
3. If running Windows NT 4.0 skip to step 4. Under the Settings tab in Windows 2000, click
Advanced. The Advanced Properties dialog box displays.
4. Click the Intense3D Monitor Tab, then click Multiview.
5. The Input Cables will show as Detected under Multiview Information.
To enable Genlock features:
1. Connect the external timing source to the Genlock In port (see Figure 11) on the Master.
Figure 11. Genlock In port
2. From the system Start, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display.
3. On the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab.
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4. Under the Settings tab, click Advanced. The Advanced Properties dialog box displays.
5. Click the Intense3D Monitor Tab, then click Multiview.
6. Under Ge nl ock Configuration, choose Enable (see Figure12).
7. Choose the signal source from the Source pull-down menu.
8. Select the Signal Edge Response, Signal Lock Rate, and Pixel Align Offset appropriate
for your application and hardware setup. Click Apply.
NOTE: Some monitors require custom timing file entries for Genlock to be properly maintained.
Please refer to the documentation delivered with your monitor for further information.
Figure 12. Multiview configuration dialog box.
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Enabling the Dual Monitor Featur e under Windows 2000
The Intense3D Wildcat 4210 features dual monitor support under Windows 2000. The dual monitor feature
allows two monitors to be connected to the card so the display area stretches across both monitors.
NOTE: This feature is available only with workstations running Windows 2000.
NOTE: Before enabling the dual monitor feature, connect the second monitor to the secondary DVI-I
port (see “Connecting the Monitor” for instructions).
To enable the dual monitor feature:
1. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display.
2. On the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab.
3. Under the Settings tab, click Advanced. The Advanced Properties dialog box displays.
4. Click the Inte nse3D Configuratio n Tab, then next to Maximum Number of Displays,
select 2 (see Figure 13).
5. Click Apply.
6. Click Yes to shut down the system.
CAUTION: You must power off your system for the change to take effect.
7. Turn on power to the workstation. The primary monitor will display the startup sequence.
If either monitor’s Power On LED does not illuminate, or if the primary monitor does not
display the startup sequence, consult Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting.”
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Figure 13: Choosing Maximum Number of Displays.
To change monitor settings with a dual monitor configura t ion:
1. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display.
2. On the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab (see Figure 14). The monitors
display as icons labeled 1 (for primary) and 2 (for secondary).
3. Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors.
To adjust the colors or resolution of either monitor:
1. Click the icon for that monitor or select the monitor from the pulldown menu under
Display (see Figure 14).
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2. With the monitor to adjust selected, make changes to the Colors or Screen area.
3. Select the other monitor icon or select from the pulldown menu under Display to change
the color or resolution of the other monitor.
NOTE: Any changes made under Advanced Properties will affect both monitors.
Figure 14: Dual monitor Settings tab.
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4 Troubleshooting
This chapter describes common problems and solutions, obtaining a usable video resolution, reinstalling the
video driver, and how to get help.
Common Problems and Solutions
Monitor Checks
Problem Cause Solution
Display is black, not
synchronized, or
distorted
Monitor does not
support a selected
resolution or refresh
rate
There is no VGA
bootup screen
Display properties are not
set correctly
Single monitor is not
plugged into primary
DVI-I port.
The selected settings are
not compatible with your
monitor and video card.
The connections may not
be set up properly.
Use the Last Known Good option
in Windows NT, or restart
Windows 2000 in Safe Mode and
select a supported resolution and
refresh rate. See “Obtaining a
Usable Video Resolution” later in
this chapter for instructions.
Turn off power to the workstation.
Disconnect monitor from
secondary DVI-I port and connect
to primary DVI-I port. Reboot the
workstation.
Use the Last Known Good option
in Windows NT, or restart
Windows 2000 in Safe Mode and
select a supported resolution and
refresh rate. See “Obtaining a
Usable Video Resolution” later in
this chapter for instructions.
Reinstall the video driver.
Verify that the monitor cable is
securely fastened to the video card
and is fastened to the correct
monitor port
Make sure the monitor and
computer are plugged into
electrical outlets and are receiving
power.
Check any other external display
connectors, if applicable.
Verify that the video card is seated
properly in its expansion slot.
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Monitor Checks, cont.
Problem Cause Solution
Screen image is offcenter
Color balance is wrong Monitor settings may be
There is no picture
Screen image defects
appear
Monitor settings may be
configured improperly.
configured improperly.
Improper software setup
or hardware problem.
System was not shut
down after choosing dual
monitor feature.
Possible indication of a
hardware problem.
Refer to your monitor’s
documentation for instructions on
making horizontal and vertical
adjustments.
Refer to your monitor’s
documentation for instructions on
adjusting the color display.
Reboot into VGA/Safe Mode to
verify the display properties are
configured correctly for the
monitor type. If the software setup
is correct, use a similar type
monitor (if available and
functioning properly) to determine
if the workstation is defective. See
“Obtaining a Usable Video
Resolution” in this chapter for
instructions on determining if you
have a defective unit.
Power off then power on the
system.
Run diagnostics to check the
graphics hardware.
Diagnostics
Diagnostics utilities for checking the video card and instructions for using these utilities may be available
from your computer vendor.
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
experiencing video problems. If you select a resolution that causes the monitor to display incorrectly:
In Windows NT 4.0
Press CTRL+ALT+DEL but do not log on to the Windows NT operating system. Instead, shut
down then use the Last Known Good option to return to the last known good configuration
recorded by Windows NT.
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To use the Last Known Good option in Windows NT:
1. Restart the system.
2. Press the
SPACE BAR at the following prompt: Press space bar NOW to invoke the Last
Known Good Menu.
NOTE: If this option fails to correct the video display problem, restart the system in VGA mode and
reconfigure your display to 640 x 480 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate. Then restart Windows NT
again in non-VGA mode.
In Windows 2000
Press CTRL+ALT+DEL but do not log on to the Windows 2000 operating system. Instead,
shut down then boot into Safe Mode to choose another resolution or reinstall the video driver.
To Boot into Safe Mode
1. Restart the system.
2. At the boot screen, hit F8 to enter the Windows 2000 advanced options menu.
3. Choose Safe Mode, then hit E
NTER to return to the boot screen.
Determining a Defective Unit
To determine a defective unit:
1. Save and exit from all files, if possible, then shut down the operating system.
2. Turn off the power to the monitor and to the workstation.
CAUTION: Always turn off the power to the workstation before connecting or disconnecting the
cables.
3. Check and reseat all card and cable connections as needed.
4. Turn on the monitor power. If the Power On LED does not illuminate, see Getting Help
in this section.
5. Turn on the power to the system base unit. If the Power On LED on the base unit does
not illuminate, or if the BIOS beep codes indicate a failure, see Getting Help in this
section.
Reinstalling the Video Driver
CAUTION: You must have the correct driver for the Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 operating
system. If you are unsure, refer to the
media for this information.
README.TXT file located on the driver delivery
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NOTE: Refer to the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 documentation and online Help for
more information on installing drivers and software application programs.
NOTE: If you are installing the Intense3D Wildcat 4210 driver, you must remove the current driver
prior to installing the update.
Reinstalling the video driver under Windows NT 4.0
To remove the existing Intense3D Wildcat 4210 driver:
1. Log on using an account that has administrative privileges.
2. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel and double-click
Add/Remove Programs.
3. On the Add/Remove Programs Properties Install/Uninstall tab, highlight the Intense3D
Display Driver and click Add/Remove.
4. Click Yes when prompted to confirm the driver removal, and follow the prompts.
To reinstall the video driver:
1. Log on using an account that has administrative privileges.
2. Insert the delivery media into the appropriate device (for diskettes or CD).
3. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display and click the
Settings tab.
4. Click Display Type, then click Change.
5. In the Change Display dialog box, click Have Disk.
6. In the Install From Disk dialog box, type the path to the directory that contains the
delivery media.
7. In the Change Display dialog box, verify that the Wildcat 4210 driver is highlighted, then
click OK.
8. Click Yes when asked if you want to install a third-party driver. The files are copied from
the delivery media.
9. After the driver files are copied, a message that the driver successfully installed displays.
Click OK.
10. Click Close to exit the Display Type dialog box.
11. Click Close to exit the Display Properties dialog box.
12. When told that the workstation must be restarted for the new settings to take effect,
remove the diskette from the workstation’s floppy disk drive, if applicable. Click Yes to
restart the workstation.
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13. After the system restarts and you log in, a message displays stating that a new display
driver has been installed, and that you should use the Display option in the Control Panel
to select the preferred display resolution. Click OK.
Reinstalling the video driver under Windows 2000
To remove an existing driver:
1. Log on using an account that has administrative privileges.
2. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel and double-click
Add/Remove Programs.
3. Under Change or Remove Progr ams, highlight the Intense3D Display Driver and click
Change/Remove.
4. Click Yes when prompted to confirm the driver removal, and follow the prompts to
complete the driver removal.
5. Click OK when notified that the driver removal is complete, and reboot your system if
you are prompted to do so.
To reinstall the video driver:
1. Log on using an account that has administrative privileges.
2. From the opera ting system Start menu, go to Settings, Control Panel, System. Under
4. Right click on Intense3D Wildcat 4210, select Properties, then click Update Driver.
5. The Upgrade Device Drivers Wizard displays. Click Next.
6. Under Install Hardware Device Drivers, click “Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended),” then click Next.
7. Under Locate Driver Files, make sure the appropriate search location is selected, and that
Disk 1 of the driver media is loaded in the appropriate drive; then, click Next. The
Wizard locates the driver installation files
8. Under Driver Files Search Results, click Next to start the installation.
9. Insert Disk 2 when prompted then click OK to continue with the installation.
10. Once the driver successfully installs, click Finish to dismiss the Install Hardware Device
Drivers Wizard.
11. I f told that the workstation must be restarted for the new settings to take effect, remove
the delivery media from the disk drive and click Yes to restart the workstation.
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Getting Help
If the troubleshooting procedures in this document do not resolve the problem, please contact your vendor
for technical assistance (refer to your system documentation for instructions). For information about your
warranty, see your system documentatio n.
system, it was preinstalled and configured
for use in your system prior to shipment.
♦ Texture buffer: 128 bits
♦ DirectBurst: 64 bits
♦ BNC Connector
♦ Two DVI-I outputs
♦ Two 6-pin modular jacks
♦ Interrupt A for Wildcat 4210
♦ AGP 2X
♦ Texture Buffer: 128 MB
♦ DirectBurst: 32 MB
NOTE: Performance numbers reflect maximum
hardware rate. Numbers may vary
depending on application.
♦ 3D Gourad-shaded triangles, Z-buffered, 15-
pixel: 12.0 M Tri/Sec
♦ 3D Gourad-shaded triangles, Z-buffered, 25-
pixel: 8.53 M Tri/Sec
♦ 3D Vectors, solid-color, 10-pixel: 17.6 M
Vec/Sec
Height
Length
Width
Slots
Required
2.2"
13.34"
4.25"
One AGP Pro 110 slot
Two PCI slots (one adjacent
for the on-board powersupply and one for cooling
purposes)
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Power Requirements
Resolutions (per screen)
♦ 110 W maximum
♦ 12.0V 250 mA maximum
♦ 5.0V 13A maximum
♦ 3.3V 8A maximum
NOTE: Supported monitor resolutions and
refresh rates may vary depending on
your monitor.
Monitor
Resolutions
(bits per pixel)
Max.
Refresh
Rates
(Hz)
SuperScene
AA
Frame
Sequential
Stereo
1280 x 1024 85 Yes Yes
1920 x 1440 75 - 1856 x 1392 85 - 1824 x 1368 90 - 1792 x 1344 75 - 1600 x 1200 90 Yes 1280 x 960 85 Yes Yes
1152 x 864 85 Yes Yes
1024 x 768 85 Yes Yes
800 x 600 85 Yes Yes
640 x 480 85 Yes Yes
1920 x 1200 76 - 1824 x 1128 75 Yes 1792 x 1120 75 Yes 1600 x 1024 76 Yes 1440 x 900 90 Yes Yes
1280 x 800 90 Yes Yes
2048 x 1152 75 - 1920 x 1080 85 Yes 1600 x 900 85 Yes 1520 x 856 90 Yes Yes
1360 x 766 90 Yes Yes
1280 x 720 85 Yes Yes
856 x 480 85 Yes Yes
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B Connectors
The Intense3D Wildcat 4210 is an AGP Pro 110 card designed for systems that have an AGP Pro 110 slot.
NOTE: The Intense3D Wildcat 4210 cannot plug into a standard AGP slot.
NOTE: If you ordered this video card with a system, it was installed and configured for use prior to
shipment.
Figure 15. Bottom View
Figure 16. Top View
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Figure 17. Connectors
Primary and Secondary DVI-I
The Primary and Secondary Digital Video Output ports use DVI-I receptacles with 29 signal contacts as
specified by the Digital Visual Interface Revision 1.0 specification. These ports support pixel rates up to
112MHz using the SII150A PanelLink device from Silicon Image. The ports are 100 percent compliant to
the DVI specification, and support digital and analog displays.
Genlock In
Genlock In, which uses a BNC connector , allows video timing to be synchronized to an external timing
source. The BNC connector is a 75 Ohm male connector and is used to connect to a 75 Ohm, coax cable
terminated with a female BNC connector. This connection provides a periodic signal to the display system
to lock vertical refresh rate.
Stereo Sync Out
The Stereo Sync Output port (female, 3-pin, mini-DIN connector) provides connection to a LCD shutter
glasses emitter module or to other stereo shutter devices.
Multiview In and Multiview Out
The Multiview In and Multiview Out ports allow “Multiview” support for frame locking and rate locking
of multiple workstations. The Multiview In and Multiview Out ports use shielded, RJ12 modular jack
connectors.
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Index
about this document, vi
anti-static precautions, 8
booting into Safe Mode in
Windows 2000, 31
changing monitor settings
dual monitor configuration, 2 7
configuration tab
display properties, 18
configuring the di splay, 18
connecting
monitor, 10
stereo display device, 16
connecting a DVI monitor, 10
connecting a VGA monitor, 11
connectors
DVI-I, 38
external, 6, 37
multiview in and multiview
out, 38
multiview out, 38
primary and secondary DVI-I,
38
stereo sync out, 38
customer support, vii
determining a defective unit, 31
diagnostics, 30
display
Heidi drivers, 14
introduction, 1
last known good option in
Windows NT, 31
monitor
checks, 30
connecting, 10
monitor tab
display properties, 19
monoscopic display, 23
multiput out, 38
multiview, 38
multiview in, 38
multiview out, 38
obtaining more i n formation, vii
operating system information, vii
output
DVI-I, 38
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stereo sync, 38
overview, vi
primary and secondary DVI-I
connectors, 38
product information, vii
reinstalling the video driver under
Windows 2000, 33
reinstalling the video driver under
Windows NT, 32
restarting in VGA mode, 31
setup, 7
software