Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 Graphics
Hardware User’s Guide
October 1998
DHA032300
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Intense 3D and Wildcat are trademarks of Intergraph Computer Systems. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their
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FCC/DOC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil
numérique de la classe A 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.
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.
Contents
Preface...................................................................................................................................... v
About This Document ............................................................................................................... v
Document Conventions............................................................................................................. v
Operating System Information...................................................................................................v
Customer Support..................................................................................................................... vi
1 Getting Started ..................................................................................................................... 1
Features.....................................................................................................................................1
Hardware................................................................................................................................... 2
Software .................................................................................................................................... 2
Connecting Monitors................................................................................................................. 2
Configuring the Video Display..................................................................................................3
2 Replacing and Upgrading Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 ......................................................... 5
Taking Antistatic Precautions.................................................................................................... 5
Collecting Materials and Tools ................................................................................................. 5
Removing and Installing Cards ................................................................................................. 6
Finishing the Installation........................................................................................................... 8
Reinstalling Driver Software..................................................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting the Installation.............................................................................................. 10
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Hardware and Software Support Services.................................................................. vi
World Wide Web.......................................................................................................vi
Intergraph Bulletin Board Service.............................................................................. vi
FAXLink................................................................................................................... vii
Telephone.................................................................................................................. vii
More Support Options.............................................................................................. viii
3 Technical Information........................................................................................................ 13
Hardware Specifications.......................................................................................................... 13
Monitor Resolutions................................................................................................................ 13
VGA Video Display Support................................................................................................... 14
Geometry Processing............................................................................................................... 14
Texture Processing.................................................................................................................. 15
DDC and DPMS Support ........................................................................................................ 15
Interfaces................................................................................................................................. 16
Video Output Port..................................................................................................... 16
Stereo Sync Output Port............................................................................................ 17
Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) Form
Warranty Procedure
Repair Depot Address Labels
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Preface
The Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 Graphics Hardware User’s Guide provides information and
technical specifications on Intergraph Computer Systems’ Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 threedimensional (3D) graphics accelerators.
About This Document
The Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 Graphics Hardware User’s Guide is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” introduces Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 and its features, and
describes how to get started using Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 in your workstation.
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Chapter 2, “Replacing and Upgrading Intense 3D Wildcat 4000,” provides instructions
for replacing Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 hardware, installing cards for single- and multiscreen configurations, reinstalling driver software, and troubleshooting the installation.
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Chapter 3, “Technical Information,” provides technical information for Intense 3D
Wildcat 4000.
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Document Conventions
Bold
Italic Variable values that you supply, or cross-references.
Monospace
SMALL CAPS Key names on the keyboard, such as D, ALT or F3; names of files and
CTRL+D Press a key while simultaneously pressing another key; for example, press
Commands, words, or characters that you key in literally.
Output displayed on the screen.
directories. You can type filenames and directory names in the dialog boxes
or the command line in lowercase unless directed otherwise.
CTRL and D simultaneously.
Operating System Information
For more detailed information on the Windows NT operating system, refer to the printed and
online Microsoft documentation delivered with the system.
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Customer Support
Intergraph Computer Systems offers an assortment of customer support options.
Hardware and Softwa r e Suppor t Services
Intergraph Computer Systems provides a variety of hardware services for Intergraph and thirdparty equipment. Services include warranty upgrades, repair depot service, on-site hardware
maintenance, system administration, and network consulting. Hardware purchased from
Intergraph Computer Systems includes a factory warranty ranging from 30 days to three years.
A detailed warranty description is available on the World Wide Web; see the Support pages at
http://www.intergraph.com/ics.
Intergraph Computer Systems provides complimentary software support for 30 or 90 days
following shipment of a hardware or software product. This includes World Wide Web
access, Intergraph Bulletin Board Service access, FAXLink service, and telephone (Help
Desk) support. At the end of the complimentary support period, you can purchase other levels
of software support.
World Wide Web
You can visit Intergraph Computer Systems on the World Wide Web at
http://www.intergraph.com/ics. On these pages, you can get news and product information,
technical support information, software updates and fixes, and more.
Intergraph Bulletin Board Servi ce
On the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (IBBS), you can get technical support information,
software updates and fixes, and more.
To connect to the IBBS:
1. Set your system’s communications protocol for eight (8) data bits, no parity, one (1) stop
bit, and any baud rate up to 14,400.
2. Using a modem, call 1-256-730-8786. Outside the United States, call one of the mirror
sites listed on World Wide Web; see the Software Support pages at
http://www.intergraph.com.
3. At the login prompt, key in your user ID. If you have not connected before, key in new to
create a user ID.
4. Follow the menus to find what you need. The IBBS provides clear choices and online
help.
If you have trouble connecting to or using the IBBS, call the Customer Response Center at
1-800-633-7248 (product entry IBBS) or leave a message for the IBBS System Operator at
1-256-730-1413.
FAXLink
To use the FAXLink:
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Telephone
To get customer support by telephone:
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Call 1-800-240-4300 with questions on how to get technical support information using the
FAXLink.
Call 1-256-730-9000 to get documents (up to five per call).
In the United States, call the Customer Response Center at 1-800-633-7248 between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday (except
holidays).
Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or
distributor.
Have the following information available when you call:
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Your service number, which identifies your site to Intergraph Computer Systems. You
use your service number for warranty or maintenance calls.
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Your Customer Personal Identification Number (CPIN). You get a CPIN the first time
you call the Customer Response Center; it is associated with your service number for
future call logging.
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The product’s name or model number.
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The product’s serial number. Software product serial numbers are included in the product
packaging. Hardware product serial numbers are on a sticker affixed to the hardware
product.
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Your name and telephone number.
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A brief description of the question or problem.
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More Support Options
For information on more customer support options:
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Visit the Support pages on the World Wide Web at http://www.intergraph.com/ics.
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For hardware support questions in the United States, call 1-800-763-0242.
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For software support questions in the United States, call 1-800-345-4856.
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Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or
distributor.
1 Getting Started
This chapter introduces the Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 graphics accelerator and describes how
to get started using it in your workstation.
Features
Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 offers these high-end graphics features:
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3D performance up to 3.4 million triangles per second (Z-buffered, 25 pixel, Gouraud
shaded).
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Hardware Geometry Acceleration providing vertex processing rates up to 15 million
vertices/sec.
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Support for Windows NT graphics -- Graphic Device Interface (GDI) and OpenGL -- and
for Heidi and Intergraph RenderGL graphics libraries.
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Support for resolutions up to 1.3 megapixels (1280 x 1024).
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Support for graphics features such as Gouraud shading, 2D and 3D vectors and triangles,
texture processing, rectangle fills, antialiased vectors, clipping, alpha blending, fog, and
stenciling.
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16 MB of Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) frame buffer memory and 64 MB of
SDRAM texture memory.
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Video plane sets of 100 bits per pixel (at 1280 x 1024), 128 bits per pixel (up to 1152 x
864).
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Four video lookup tables.
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10-bit gamma correction.
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24- or 32-bit double-buffering and 24- or 32-bit Z-buffering.
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Genlock support for multi-screen capability.
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Integrated VGA video support.
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Support for industry standard and Intergraph multi-sync monitors.
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Hardware support for stereoscopic viewing, Display Data Channel (DDC), and Display
Power Management Signaling (DPMS).
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Multi-screen support.
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Hardware
A single-screen Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 configuration uses a basic two-card set. Multiscreen configurations use the basic two-card set and one or more Intense 3D Wildcat 4000
multi-screen options.
Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 requires the use of these expansion slots:
Number of Screens
Single screen One Advanced Graphics Port (AGP) slot
Additional screens (up to four) Two additional PCI slots for each additional screen
Software
Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 uses the Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 video display driver. The video
display driver installs as a standard Windows NT driver, and provides both GDI and OpenGL
graphics compatibility.
Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 can use Intergraph’s Heidi Device Driver, which works with the
video display driver to support software applications based on the Heidi graphics library.
Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 also works with applications built with Intergraph’s RenderGL
graphics library. RenderGL works with OpenGL to enable hardware acceleration of highquality, photorealistic features on 3D models.
Connecting Monitors
In a workstation purchased with Intense 3D Wildcat 4000, the appropriate cards are already
installed in the workstation base unit.
Expansion Slots
Two Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) slots
To connect monitors to Intense 3D Wildcat 4000:
1. Connect the workstation monitor’s video cable to the blue video output port on the
Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 two-card set. See the following figure.
Stereo Sync
Output Port
Video Output
Port (blue)
2. If your workstation includes any Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 multi-screen options, connect a
video cable from each workstation monitor to the blue video output port on each multiscreen option. See the previous figure.
NOTE If a workstation monitor has no built-in video cable, use a shielded video cable with a 15-pin
(D-sub) video connector 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 workstation monitor.
Monitor input ports are usually D-sub or Bayonet Nut Connect (BNC) connectors. Shielded
cables usually have a ferrite core (a box- or cylinder-shaped attachment) near each end to
reduce interference with radio frequencies.
3. If you want to use a stereoscopic display device, connect the controller’s stereo sync cable
to the stereo sync output port on the Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 two-card set. See the
previous figure, and see the documentation delivered with the stereoscopic display device
for connection instructions.
4. Turn on power to the workstation. The video display starts in VGA mode.
If the screen display does not appear correct on multi-screen configurations, you may need to
change the order in which the monitors and the Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 multi-screen options
are connected. For example, in a three-monitor configuration, if the displays are reversed on
the second and third monitors, swap the cable connections from these monitors to the Intense
3D Wildcat 4000 multi-screen options.
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Configuring the Video Display
After connecting the monitors, you can turn on system power, start the Windows NT operating
system, and configure the video display.
CAUTION Make sure the monitors are connected to the proper Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 ports before
applying power to the monitors and to the workstation.
To start Windows NT:
1. Turn on power to the monitors and to the workstation.
2. At the boot screen, select the non-VGA version of Windows NT.
3. When prompted, press
4. Log on to Windows NT. Refer to Windows NT documentation and Help for instructions,
if necessary.
To enable your workstation to use Intense 3D Wildcat 4000, you must configure the display
properties of the Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 driver software. The driver software is installed on
the system’s primary hard disk drive. The Display Properties dialog is available from the
Windows NT Control Panel to determine the system configuration and installed options.
Display Properties lets you change the video display settings to meet your needs.
CTRL+ALT+DEL to log on to Windows NT.
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To configure Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 driver software:
1. Close all open applications.
2. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display.
3. Use the dialog tabs to configure the operation of the workstation’s video display when it
is controlled by Intense 3D Wildcat 4000. For example, click the Settings tab to change
the screen resolution.
4. Click OK to close the Display Properties dialog, or click Cancel to close Display
Properties without applying the changes.
5. If you have changed video attribute settings other than gamma correction, restart the
system for the changes to take effect.
For more detailed configuration information, refer to the
README.TXT file delivered on the
diskette containing the video display driver.
After you configure the video display as desired, verify that the Intense 3D Wildcat 4000
driver is the default video display driver that runs automatically when you start the
workstation.
To verify the default video display driver:
1. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/System.
2. On the Startup/Shutdown tab, verify that the non-VGA version of Windows NT is
selected in the Startup list. If it is not, select it from the list and click Apply.
3. Click OK to close the System dialog.
NOTE Do not select the VGA version of the operating system. The video display runs in VGA mode
when the Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 driver is not running.
If your workstation is configured for multi-screen display (with Intense 3D Wildcat 4000
multi-screen options installed), the video display driver treats the combined display area as a
single canvas that covers all screens. In this Full Canvas style, windows centered on the
canvas may be split between screens. This includes most system dialog boxes.
To activate multi-screen behavior:
1. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display/Intergraph
Monitor.
2. Select the desired monitor orientation, and click Apply.
3. Click OK to exit the Display Properties dialog.
4. Click Yes to restart your workstation. You must restart the workstation for the change to
take effect.
2 Replacing and Upgrading Intense 3D
Wildcat 4000
Follow the instructions in this chapter if you must replace Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 in your
workstation, or if you want a multi-screen configuration. Refer to your workstation’s
documentation for instructions on opening and closing the system, identifying AGP and PCI
expansion slots, and adding expansion cards.
T aking A ntist atic Precautions
Static electricity can damage the components inside a computer or on a printed circuit card.
To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge:
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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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Keep cards in antistatic bags until you are ready to install them.
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Handle cards as little as possible and by the edges only.
Collecting Materials and Tools
Make sure you have the following materials and tools, as appropriate:
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Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 card set (one AGP and one PCI).
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For multi-screen configurations, Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 multi-screen options.
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For multi-screen configurations, the multi-screen cable kit (which includes vertex data bus
cables and genlock cables).
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Diskette with the Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 video display driver.
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Flat-head or Phillips screwdriver, as required to prepare your workstation for installation
of the multi-screen options.
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Removing and Installing Cards
To remove installed Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 cards:
1. Turn off power to the workstation and to the monitors.
2. Open the workstation to gain access to the expansion slots.
3. If you are replacing the two-card set, disconnect the vertex data bus cable from the AGP
card and the PCI Card. If Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 multi-screen options are installed in
the system, disconnect the genlock cable from the PCI card of the two-card set. See the
following figure.
4. If you are replacing one or more Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 multi-screen options, remove
the vertex data bus cable and the genlock cable from each of the options you are
replacing.
5. Remove the two-card set and the multi-screen options, as appropriate. Keep the screws;
you will use them to secure the cards to the workstation’s chassis later.
Genlock
Cable
Vertex Data Bus
Cable
Multi-Screen
Option
AGP Card
PCI Card
To install Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 cards:
CAUTION For a multi-screen configuration, you must use the appropriate vertex data bus cable and
genlock cable. The vertex data bus cable connects to all of the cards, so use the vertex data
bus cable with the same number of connectors as there are cards. The genlock cable
connects only the Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 PCI card and multi-screen options, so use the
genlock cable with the same number of connectors as there are screens. You must connect
the vertex cable and (if applicable) the genlock cable to a card before you insert the next card.
1. For the basic two-card set, align the AGP card with the AGP expansion slot, making sure
the gold-fingered connections on the card’s edge are aligned properly with the slot
connector.
2. Push the AGP card into the AGP slot firmly and evenly until it is fully seated in the AGP
slot connector.
3. Visually inspect the connection. If it does not appear to be correct, remove and reinstall
the AGP card.
4. Use the screws you removed previously to secure the AGP card to the workstation’s
chassis.
5. Plug one end of the vertex data bus cable into the connector on the AGP card. The
connector is keyed for proper insertion.
CAUTION You must connect the vertex cable to the AGP card before you insert the PCI card.
6. Identify the PCI slot next to the AGP slot.
7. Align the PCI card with the PCI expansion slot, making sure the gold-fingered connection
on the card’s edge are aligned properly with the slot connector.
8. Push the PCI card into the slot firmly and evenly until it is fully seated in the slot
connector.
9. Visually inspect the connection. If it does not appear to be correct, remove and reinstall
the card.
10. Use the screws you removed previously to secure the card to the workstation’s chassis.
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11. Plug the other end of the vertex data bus cable into the connector on the PCI card. The
connector is keyed for proper insertion.
The following figure shows an example installation of the single-screen configuration.
To complete a single-screen installation, skip the rest of this section and follow the
instructions in “Finish the Installation” later in this chapter.
AGP Card
Vertex Data Bus Cable
PCI Card
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12. Plug one end of the appropriate genlock cable (for two, three, or four screens) into the
connector on the PCI card. The connector is keyed for proper insertion.
CAUTION You must connect the genlock cable before you insert the multi-screen option.
13. Identify the PCI slots you will use for the Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 multi-screen options.
You will skip the PCI slot adjacent to the Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 PCI card you installed
in steps 6 through 12. For each additional multi-screen option, you will use two PCI
slots, leaving an open PCI slot between multi-screen options.
CAUTION You must leave an open PCI slot between multi-screen options.
14. Repeat steps 7 through 12 for each multi-screen option you want to install.
CAUTION Connect the vertex data bus cable connector and the genlock cable connector to each
multi-screen option before installing the next one.
The following picture shows an example installation of a two-screen configuration.
Genlock
Cable
Vertex Data Bus
Cable
Finishing the Installation
To finish the installation:
1. Close the workstation.
2. Connect the workstation’s monitors as described in Chapter 1, “Getting Started.”
AGP Card
PCI Card
Multi-Screen
Option
Reinstalling Driver Software
Follow these instructions if you have to reinstall Intense 3D Wildcat video display driver
software. Refer to the Microsoft Windows NT documentation and online Help for more
information on installing drivers and software application programs, and configuring your
workstation’s video display.
Make sure your workstation has the following before attempting to install Intense 3D Wildcat
driver software:
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Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (or later) operating system with the latest Service Pack
software installed. Use either Service Pack 3 and the appropriate Quick Fix Engineering
(QFE) product (QFE_NT*), or Service Pack 4.
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3 MB of free space on the computer’s primary system disk.
To install Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 driver software:
CAUTION Make sure you have the correct driver to use with the Windows NT 4.0 (or later) operating
system. If you are unsure, refer to the README.TXT file on the driver diskette for this
information.
1. Insert the first diskette containing the Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 driver software into the
workstation’s floppy disk drive.
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2. Log on to Windows NT using an account that has administrative privileges.
NOTE If the screen display appears does not appear correct on multi-screen configurations, you may
need to change the order in which the monitors and the multi-screen options are connected.
For example, in a side-by-side monitor configuration, if the right half of the Windows NT
desktop displays on the left screen, and the left half of the desktop displays on the right
screen, swap the cable connections to the multi-screen options.
3. Create a directory on the workstation’s primary system disk, and copy the contents of the
Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 video driver diskettes to that directory.
4. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/Display/Settings.
5. Click Display Type, and then click Change.
6. In the Change Display dialog, click Have Disk.
7. In the Install From Disk dialog, type the path to the directory you created in step 3, and
click OK.
8. Verify that the Intergraph Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 driver is highlighted in the Change
Display dialog, and click OK.
9. Click Yes when asked if you want to install a third-party driver. The driver files are
copied from the directory on your workstation’s primary hard disk drive.
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10. After the driver files are successfully copied, a message that the driver successfully
installed displays. Click OK.
11. Click Close to exit the Display Type dialog.
12. Click Close to exit the Display Properties dialog.
13. 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 and click Yes to restart the
workstation.
14. After the system restarts and you log in, a message displays. The message states that a
new graphic driver has been installed, and that you should use the Display option in the
Control Panel to select the preferred display resolution. Click OK.
CAUTION When you select Display in the Windows NT Control Panel, a message displays. Click OK to
close the message. This message displays every time you select Display unless you clear the
check box for Show warning at startup.
15. If you want to change the display resolution or other display settings, see the following
section, “Configure the Video Display.”
For more detailed installation information, refer to the
diskette containing the video display driver.
Troubleshooting the Installation
The following table lists some common video configuration problems.
Problem
Display is black, not synchronized, or
distorted.
Monitor does not support a selected
resolution or refresh rate.
Two or three cards installed, but you
cannot select the Multiple Screen option.
A dim line, rolling vertically, is visible on
the screen (for multiple screens only).
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, do not press
operating system. Instead, use the Last Known Good option to return to the last known good
configuration recorded by Windows NT.
Action
Restart Windows NT in VGA mode.
Restart the computer, boot into VGA mode, and
select a supported resolution and refresh rate.
Verify proper installation of all cards (only one
card was detected).
Verify proper installation of the genlock cable.
CTRL+ALT+DEL to log on to the Windows NT
README.TXT file delivered on the
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To use the Last Known Good option:
1. Restart the system.
2. Press the space bar at the following prompt:
Press space bar NOW to invoke the Last Known Good Menu
If using the Last Known Good option fails to correct the video display problems, you can
obtain a functional video resolution by restarting the system in VGA mode.
To restart the system in VGA mode:
1. Restart the system.
2. At the boot screen, select the VGA version of the operating system.
If the monitor display is distorted, ensure the software setup is correct 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.
To determine a defective unit:
1. Save and exit from all files, if possible; then shut down Windows NT.
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, return the monitor.
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, return the workstation.
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3 Technical Information
The following technical information is subject to change without notice.
Hardware Specifications
Item Specification
System PCI Local Bus Standard 2.1 and AGP 2.0
Card Sizes 12.25 in x 3.875 in full-length AGP card
12.25 in x 3.875 in full-length PCI card
Interrupts PCI-assigned -- Interrupt A for Intense 3D
Monitor Resolutions
In the following tables, i indicates an interlaced frequency.
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Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 supports standard multi-sync monitors, including Intergraph 17-inch
and 21-inch multi-sync monitors, at the following resolutions and maximum refresh rates (Hz).
Resolution
640 x 480 4 x 3 128
800 x 600 4 x 3 128
1024 x 768 4 x 3 128
1152 x 864 4 x 3 128
1280 x 960 4 x 3 100
1280 x 1024 5 x 4 100
Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 supports Intergraph InterView-20, InterView-21, and InterView-27
monitors at the following resolutions and maximum refresh rates (Hz).
Resolution
640 x 480 4 x 3 128 154 (20), 185 (21), 151 (27)
800 x 600 4 x 3 128 126 (20), 153 (21), 123 (27)
1024 x 768 4 x 3 128 99 (20), 122 (21), 98 (27)
1280 x 960 4 x 3 100 81 (20), 79 (27)
1280 x 1024 5 x 4 100
Aspect Ratio Bits Per Pixel Vertical Refresh Rates (Hz)
60, 72, 75, 85, 60i
60, 72, 75, 85, 60i
60, 70, 75, 85, 60i
60, 70, 75, 85, 60i
60, 75, 85, 60i
60, 75, 85, 60i
Aspect Ratio Bits Per Pixel Vertical Refresh Rates (Hz)
76 (20), 72i (20), 74 (27), 70i (27)
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Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 supports InterView 28hd96 monitors at the following resolutions
and maximum refresh rates (Hz).
Resolution
640 x 480 4 x 3 128 75
800 x 600 4 x 3 128 75
1024 x 768 4 x 3 128 75
856 x 480 16 x 9 128 50, 60, 75
1280 x 720 16 x 9 128 50, 60, 75
1360 x 766 16 x 9 100
1520 x 856 16 x 9 100
Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 supports Sony GDM-W900 monitors at the following resolutions
and maximum refresh rates (Hz).
Resolution
640 x 480 4 x 3 128 60
1280 x 1024 5 x 4 100 75
1280 x 800 16 x 10 128 60, 75, 85, 90
1440 x 900 16 x 10 100 60, 75, 85
Aspect Ratio Bits Per Pixel Vertical Refresh Rates (Hz)
Aspect Ratio Bits Per Pixel Vertical Refresh Rates (Hz)
VGA Video Display Support
Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 provides onboard VGA video display support. The maximum
resolution supported is 800 x 600, 4 bits per pixel, at 60 Hz vertical refresh.
72, 75, 85, 90, 60i
60, 70, 75, 85, 60i
Geometry Processing
Geometry processing is provided by the onboard programmable geometry processing engine.
This engine can execute up to 3,000 million floating point operations per second (MFLOPS).
Geometry operations that are hardware-accelerated include:
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Model View matrix transformation of vertex and normal coordinates.
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Texture matrix transformation of texture coordinates.
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Full lighting calculations with multiple light sources.
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Up to six user clip planes.
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Perspective transformation.
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Viewport transformation.
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View volume clipping.
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Local Display List storage and processing.
Texture Processing
Texture processing is provided by the onboard graphics/texture processing engine. Full
texture processing is supported, including trilinear interpolation of MIP-mapped images.
The 64 MB texture memory provides texture acceleration up to 16 Mtexels at 32 bits per texel
(RGBA) and supports a map size up to 1K x 1K (MIP-mapped or non-MIP-mapped).
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DDC and DPMS Support
Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 provides hardware support for the Display Data Channel (DDC)
standard for communication between a workstation and its monitor. Intense 3D Wildcat 4000
supports the DDC2B standard, which allows for bidirectional communication.
Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 provides hardware support for the Display Power Management
Signaling (DPMS) standard. DPMS allows for a workstation to send its monitor a signal to
enter a power-saving mode.
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Interfaces
Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 has two interfaces: a video output port and a stereo sync output
port. These interfaces are described in the following sections.
Video Output Port
The video output port is a blue, female, 15-pin, D-Sub connector. The port provides
connection to a workstation monitor. The recommended cable length is less than three meters.
Pin
1 Red Analog Video 9 +5V Supply
2 Green Analog Video 10 Ground
3 Blue Analog Video 11 Monitor ID (bit 0)
4 Monitor ID (bit 2) 12 Monitor ID (bit 1) *
5 Ground 13 Horizontal Sync
6 Ground 14 Vertical Sync
7 Ground 15 Monitor ID (bit 3) **
8 Ground
* Bidirectional Data (SDA) for DDC
** Data Clock (SCL) for DDC
Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1
6
11
Stereo Sync Output Port
The stereo sync output port is a female, 5-pin, mini-DIN connector. The port provides
connection to the emitter module of a pair of LCD shutter glasses.
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Pin
Signal Name
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 +12V
4 Stereo Sync
5 No Connect
5
3
1
4
2
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Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) Form
Date Returned Base Serial No.
(On white bar code ID plate on back of base unit)
RGA No.
From Customer Name
Customer Contact Phone
Mail Address
Reason for Return
(From Intergraph Customer Response Center)
NOTE All returned equipment MUST be shipped in original Intergraph packaging to obtain warranty
service.
WARNING Back up disk drives before returning equipment. Intergraph is not responsible for data
lost in shipping or repair process.
Warranty Procedure
Some malfunctioning equipment cannot be repaired in the field, and you must return it to Intergraph for
repair. Follow these steps to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) log number and return the
malfunctioning equipment.
1. Determine the serial number of the system. The serial number is located on the white bar code
identification label on the back of the base unit.
2. Call the Intergraph Customer Response Center at 1-800-633-7248, and identify your call to the
operator as a Warranty Call. After giving the operator the serial number of the system, you will be
assigned a RGA log number.
3. Complete the RGA Form on the previous page, entering the RGA log number obtained from the
Customer Response Center. Ensure that the address in the From section is the location to which you
want the equipment to be returned.
4. Place the RGA form in the box containing the equipment. This form must accompany returned
equipment.
5. Secure a Repair Depot address label from the next page to the box containing the equipment.
6. Ship the box containing the equipment to Intergraph.
When the service activity has been completed by Intergraph, the repaired or replaced equipment will be
shipped to the address listed on the RGA Form.
NOTE Parts damaged during shipping and parts not covered by the warranty are liable for repair
charges.
TO Repair Depot RGA No. ________________________
Intergraph Corporation
9805 Kellner Road
Huntsville AL 35894
TO Repair Depot RGA No. ________________________
Intergraph Corporation
9805 Kellner Road
Huntsville AL 35894
TO Repair Depot RGA No. ________________________
Intergraph Corporation
9805 Kellner Road
Huntsville AL 35894
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