Intergraph Intense3D Wildcat 4000 User's Guide
Intense 3D Wildcat 4000 Graphics
Hardware User’s Guide
October 1998
DHA032300
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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.
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stated in, or implied by, this document or its contents shall be considered or deemed a modification or amendment of such warranties.
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Intergraph Computer Systems and the Intergraph Computer Systems logo are registered trademarks of Intergraph Computer Systems.
Intense 3D and Wildcat are trademarks of Intergraph Computer Systems. 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 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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