Intergraph Intense 3D Voodoo Installation Guide
Intense 3D Voodoo
Installation Guide
February 1998
DHA024320
Copyright
1998 Intergraph Computer Systems. All rights reserved. This document contains information
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Intergraph Computer Systems, Huntsville AL 35894-0001
Notice
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be considered a
commitment by Intergraph Computer Systems. Intergraph Computer Systems shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors in, or omissions from, this document. Intergraph Computer Systems shall
not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing or use of this
document.
All warranties given by Intergraph Computer Systems about equipment or software are set forth in your
purchase contract. Nothing stated in, or implied by, this document or its contents shall be considered or
deemed a modification or amendment of such warranties.
Trademarks
Intergraph Computer Systems and the Intergraph Computer Systems logo are registered trademarks of
Intergraph Computer Systems. Intense 3D and Intergraph Video Center are trademarks of
Intergraph Computer Systems.
3Dfx, Voodoo, and Voodoo Rush are trademarks of 3Dfx Interactive, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows 95, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
FCC/DOC Compliance
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 when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, 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, try to correct the interference as follows: reorient or
relocate the affected device; increase the separation between this equipment and the affected device;
connect this equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the circuit to which the affected device is
connected; consult a dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Règlement sur le
materiél brouilleur du Canada.
Warnings
Changes or modifications made to the system that are not approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to open the equipment unless instructed. Do not
use a tool for purposes other than instructed.
To comply with FCC Class B limits, you must use shielded cables with this device.
Notes
This device is designed and manufactured to comply with approved safety standards for information
processing and business equipment.
Read all operating instructions before using this device. Keep these instructions for future reference.
Follow all warnings on the device or in the operating instructions.
Limited Warranty
Intergraph Corporation warrants to the Purchaser of this product that, subject to the terms and conditions
herein, for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase, the product will be free from defects in
material and workmanship. Intergraph Corporation will, in its sole discretion, repair or replace
defective product returned to Intergraph Corporation in accordance with the terms below. This limited
warranty is restricted to the original purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty is void if the
product failure is due to improper installation or maintenance, abnormal conditions of operation,
accident, misuse or neglect, or inoperability of other peripheral devices; or modification, repair or
adjustment by a party other than Intergraph Corporation.
To obtain product warranty repair, or replacement, purchaser must return the product in its original
packaging, with proof of purchase establishing the purchase date, to the original place of purchase, in
accordance with the warranty of the original place of purchase. In the event that the warranty of the
original place of purchase has expired and the warranty provided hereunder is still in effect, then the
purchaser shall return such warranted product directly to Intergraph Corporation. Purchaser must return
the product to Intergraph Corporation in its original packaging, with proof of purchase establishing the
purchase date and the original place of purchase. Purchaser shall bear all costs relating to shipping,
packaging and insurance of products returned to Intergraph Corporation. Intergraph Corporation will
be responsible for the cost of return shipping of repaired, or replaced, warranted products.
THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTS
THE FULL AND TOTAL OBLIGATION AND/OR LIABILITY OF INTERGRAPH
CORPORATION WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT. INTERGRAPH CORPORATION
DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
INTERGRAPH CORPORATION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE ARISING
FROM THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL
INTERGRAPH CORPORATION BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER, OR ANY THIRD PARTY, FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF, OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND/OR
EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO
THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS AND/OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Product Serial Number
Record the serial number printed on the Intense 3D Voodoo card before installing the card in your
computer. You will need this number to get technical support and warranty service. The serial number
is on a sticker that includes a bar code. The sticker is located on the component side of the Intense 3D
Voodoo card, in the upper right corner of the card. You can record the serial number in Chapter 2,
“Getting Started.”
Product Warranty Card
Make a copy of the Warranty Card below, fill it out, and include it when returning the Intense 3D
Voodoo card for warranty service.
Warranty Card Intense 3D Voodoo Graphics Accelerator
Product Serial Number
(printed on the card)
Date of Purchase
Reason for Return
Customer Name
Mailing Address
Telephone Number
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1 Introduction
Congratulations! In choosing Intergraph Computer Systems’ Intense
3D Voodoo, you are equipping your personal computer with the
ultimate PC 2D/3D graphics accelerator. Based on 3Dfx Interactive’s
Voodoo Rush chipset, Intense 3D Voodoo delivers advanced 2D/3D
graphics and leading-edge multimedia with digital video disc (DVD)
technology. With Intense 3D Voodoo, you get:
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Amazing 3D and 2D graphics performance.
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Incredible Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, and MS-DOS
performance.
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Spectacular video playback with super-sharp graphics.
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Performance boost for application programs, such as word
processors and home finance software.
The result is an interactive 2D and 3D experience for videos, movies,
interactive CDs, World Wide Web browsers, Web videos, applications,
and educational software. Intergraph Computer Systems’ goal is total
immersion in a virtual world experience, and Intense 3D Voodoo
delivers!
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Features
Intense 3D Voodoo offers the following high-end 3D graphics
features:
Feature
Gouraud shading and texture
modulation
Bilinear and trilinear texture
filtering
Per-pixel effects and level-ofdetail MIP-mapped images
Point, line, and polygon
anti-aliasing
Sub-pixel and sub-texel
accuracy
Perspective correction Textures mapped to a polygon move
Benefit
Exceptionally photorealistic shading
effects.
Smooth, realistic surface textures.
Smoother images when viewed from
different distances.
No jaggies or stair-step patterns in
lines and polygon edges.
Smooth natural display of moving
objects.
in tandem with the polygon when the
viewing angle changes.
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Feature Benefit
24-bit alpha blending and
8-bit transparency
Glass-like effects and realistic
fogging; a full range of possible
lighting and special effects in 16-bit
and 24-bit modes.
3D in a window support Simultaneous 2D and 3D applications
support; 3D acceleration for
applications like VRML Web browser
extensions.
2D graphics acceleration Backward-compatible with MS-DOS
and Windows games.
Direct memory access
(DMA) bus mastering
Lower input/output (I/O) processor
demand for graphics data.
Intense 3D Voodoo also offers the following advanced 2D features:
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Hardware video color space correction (CSC) and bilinear filtered
scaling.
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Simultaneous 2D/3D rendering.
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Multiple independent video windows.
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1600 x 1200 16-bit color.
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1280 x 1024 true color.
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Hardware color cursor.
2 Preparing for Installation
Follow these instructions to prepare to install Intense 3D Voodoo.
Ensure Your Computer Is Ready
Ensure that your IBM PC-compatible computer has the following:
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An Intel Pentium, Pentium Pro, Pentium II, or compatible
processor.
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8 MB or more of system memory.
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A CD-ROM drive.
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The Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 operating system.
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An open PCI expansion slot for the Intense 3D Voodoo card.
Enable Standard VGA Video Display Driver (Windows 95)
If your computer is running Windows 95, before turning off power to
the computer, you must enable your computer’s standard VGA video
display driver. If your computer is running Windows NT 4.0, skip this
section. Windows NT 4.0 automatically enables the standard VGA
video display driver.
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WARNING You must enable the computer’s standard VGA video display
driver before installing Intense 3D Voodoo. If you do not, the
computer may not restart correctly for configuration.
NOTE If your computer is running Windows 95 and has an installed video
display driver, Intergraph Computer Systems recommends that
you use the driver’s remove utility, or follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, for removing the video display driver. Doing so will
remove the video display driver and enable the standard VGA
video display driver. If the installed video display driver does not
have a remove utility, or if the removal procedure does not install
the standard VGA video display driver, then take the following
steps.
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To enable the standard VGA video display driver:
1. From the Start menu, go to Control Panel/Display/Settings (tab).
2. Do one of the following:
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If you are using the commercially-available release of
Windows 95, click Change Display Type. The Change
Display Type dialog displays.
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If you are using Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2, click
Advanced Properties. The Advanced Display Properties
dialog displays.
3. Click Change (next to the Adapter Type list box). The Display
Type dialog displays.
4. Click Show All Devices. The Devices dialog displays.
5. In the Manufacturers list, select (Standard display types).
6. In the Models list, select Standard Display Adapter (VGA); then
click OK. The software installs, the Devices dialog closes, and
you return to the Display Type dialog.
7. Click Close to close the Display Type dialog.
8. Click Close to close the Change Display Type or Advanced
Display Properties dialog, as appropriate.
9. Click Yes when asked to restart the computer.
10. Allow the computer to start, and then log on to Windows 95.
Take Antist atic Precautions
Static electricity can damage the components inside a computer or on
a printed circuit card. To keep the possibility of electrostatic discharge
to a minimum, do the following:
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Turn off power to the computer.
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Touch the metal chassis of the computer to drain off any static
electricity before touching a card.
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Wear a properly connected grounding wrist strap when handling a
card or working in a computer.
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Do not wear wool or polyester clothing.
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Work in an area with a relative humidity of at least 50 percent.
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Do not remove a card from its antistatic bag until you are ready to
install it.
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Handle a card as little as possible and by the edges only.
Collect Materials and Tools
Collect the following materials and tools:
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The Intense 3D Voodoo card.
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The Intense 3D Voodoo CD-ROM, labeled I3D Drivers.
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A flat-head or Phillips screwdriver, as required to prepare your
computer’s PCI expansion slot for installation of an option card.
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The monitor cable supplied with your computer or monitor.
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Your computer’s documentation.
Save all packaging materials. You must return your Intense 3D
Voodoo hardware in its original packaging to get warranty service.
Record the Card’s Serial Number
You must have the serial number of your Intense 3D Voodoo card to
get technical support or warranty service.
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The serial number is on a sticker that includes a bar code. The sticker
is located on the component side of the Intense 3D Voodoo card, in the
upper right corner of the card.
Before you install the Intense 3D Voodoo card in your computer,
record the serial number printed on the card here:
Read the Instructions
Before attempting to install Intense 3D Voodoo, read Chapter 3,
“Installing the Hardware,” and Chapter 4, “Installing the Software”
completely.
Review your computer’s documentation for instructions on opening
and closing the computer, identifying PCI expansion slots, disabling
on-board graphics acceleration, and adding an expansion card.
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Review the Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 documents and
online Help for information on using the Display application, and for
instructions on installing drivers and software application programs.
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