Jaton 3DFORCES-128QUAD, 3DFORCES-64QUAD, 3DFORCES-128, 3DFORCES-64 User Manual

3DForce S-64/S-64Quad

3DForce S-128/S-128Quad

Multimedia Accelerator

User’s Manual

version 3.00

Contents

INTRODUCTION............................................................................4

FEATURES........................................................................................5

AGP 2.0 INTERFACE..........................................................................5

HIGH PERFORMANCE & HIGH QUALITY 3D ACCELERATOR....5

DISPLAY MEMORY INTERFACE......................................................5

MPEG-2/1 V IDEO DECODER.............................................................6

HIGH PERFORMANCE 2D ACCELERATOR.....................................6

V IDEO ACCELERATOR .....................................................................6

OS SUPPORT ......................................................................................6

CHECK LIST....................................................................................7

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION.......................................................8

DISPLAY OUTPUT OPTIONAL:........................................................9

HARDWARE INSTALLATION....................................................9

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.........................................................9

STEPS:...............................................................................................10

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...................................................10

ÿÿ MICROSOFT WINDOWS

98/ME.........................................11

ÿÿ MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT™4.0 .....................................14

ÿÿ WINDOWS®2000/XP.............................................................18

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.......................................................22

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)...................................24

3D GLOSSARY.............................................................................26

Definition and Terms from A - Z..............................................26

PINOUT AND SYNC FREQUENCIES .......................................40

ANALOG COLOR DISPLAY PINOUTS (DB 15)..............................40

CONVERSION TABLE: PIN ADAPTERS..........................................40

9-TO-15 PIN CONVERSION TABLE.................................................41

LIMITED WARRANTY................................................................43

OTHER LIMITS.................................................................................43

EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION. ..............................................................43

OTHER STATEMENTS....................................................................44

TERMS AND CONDITIONS..............................................................44

SERVICES AGREEMENT :..................................................................44

ENTIRE OBLIGATION......................................................................45

REDUCING WARRANTY CLAIM REJECTIONS.....................45

Introduction

Understandably, most SiS fans have imaged within last few months on the graphics solution for its next generation, however, SiS are taking a step forward in the development of their graphics division that brings up mixed feelings in their supporter community. Well, as most of us know, SiS have been around for a while so far they have made a couple of attempts graphics chipsets as SiS-301/ SiS-305 integrated AGP/PCI VGA controller with full sideband support. The SiS315 is their latest incarnation and is quite an up market solution to compared to the older SiS at least.

Now, Jaton presence few new AGP accelerators based on SiS-315 with 256-bit 2D/3D graphics engine, and a high ratio motion compensation with very competitive market price. All new accelerators offer a complete 128-bit memory data path architecture.

3DForce S-series AGP accelerators embedded with a 256-bit 3D engine, also achieve ultra high 2D performance which maximum memory bandwidth up to 2.7 GB/s. An optimized 3D pipeline architecture is implemented for eliminating the overhead resulting from texture read, Z-buffer read/write and destination read latencies and achieving a sustain throughput of over 90% of peak throughput even when texture, Z-buffer and alpha blending function are all enable. Likewise, built-in MPEG I/II video decoder that high performance motion compensation logic to provide very smooth VCD, DVD & HDTV playback. Full Scene Anti-Aliasing (FSAA), Transfer a Lightning (T&L) and AGP 4x bus interface supports were builtin for texels and rendering side-band functions as well.

For feature-rich multimedia solution, the 3DForce S-64Quad and 3DForce S-128Quad have implanted bridges and ports on NTSC/PAL (TVout), and Digital Video Out (DVI) functions.

Features

3DForce S-series AGP accelerators with full sideband support, built-in 256-bit 2D/3D graphics engine and high ration motion compensation performance stage logic.

AGP 2.0 Interface

- AGP 4X 266MHz

- AGP 2.0 compliant

High Performance & High Quality 3D Accelerator

− Built-in 32-bit floating point format VLIW triangle

setup engine

− Built-in turbo queue architecture

− Built-in texture cache

− Flat, and Gouraud shading

− Z-test, Alpha-test, and scissors clipping test

− 256 ROPs

− MIPMAP with point-sampled, linear, bi-linear, and

tri-linear texture filtering

− Fogging, alpha blending

Display Memory Interface

− Support SGRAM or SDRAM

− Support up to 128MB Memory configuration

− VGA BIOS auto memory size detecting

MPEG-2/1 Video decoder

− Built-in motion compensation logic VCD, DVD &

HDTV (all ATSC modes) decoding

− Direct DVD to TV playback

High Performance 2D Accelerator

− Built-in GDI 2000 accelerator

− Built in Direct Draw Accelerator

− Built in an 1T 128-bit BITBLT graphics engine maximum 128MB Frame buffer with linear

addressing

− Built-in AGP 266MHz data read for all 2D engines

functions

Video Accelerator

− Single frame buffer architecture

− Two independent video windows with overlay

function and scaling factors

− Supports YUV-to-RGB color space conversion

− Supports BI-linear video interpolation with

integer increments of pixel accuracy

− Supports graphics and video overlay function

− Independent graphics and video formats

− Independent two video formats

− 16 color-key and /or chroma-key

operations

− Video only mode

− Video CD or DVD to TV playback mode

− Supports independent VBI capture

− Supports DVD sub-picture playback overlay

− Supports DVD playback auto-flipping

OS Support

− Windows 98 , Windows Me

− Windows NT 4.0

− Windows 2000

− Windows XP

System Requirement

• Intel Pentium® or compatible system with AGP 4x Bus Extension Slot

• CD-ROM drive, Double speed or faster

• Hard Drive with at least 10MB Free space

• MS Windows® 98, Windows Me, Windows NT™4.0, Windows2000 or Windows® XP operating system

Check List

• 3DForce S-64, or 3DForce S-64Quad, or 3DForce S128, or 3DForce S-128Quad Multimedia Accelerator

• Software & Documents CD

• Quick Start Guide (Printed)

• MD 9Pin to RCA & MD 4Pin cable available for S-

64Quad or S-128Quad adapter only

Hardware Description

Digital Video Out

Plate

TVout & DVI Optional

Width

Display Memory

SiS 315 SiS 315 SiS 315 SiS 315

JP2

SiS 315

W = 6.2" x H = 3.75" W = 6.2" x H = 3.75" W = 6.2" x H = 3.75"

W = 6.2" x H = 3.75"

AGP Bus

4M x 16 SDRAM x 8 4M x 16 SDRAM x 8 8M x 16 SDRAM x 8 8M x 16 SDRAM x 8

MD-9PIN

DB 15 VGA

Product Name / PCB Revision Core Chipset PCB Size Memory Module / Size

3DForce S-64 3DForce S-64Quad 3DForce S-128 3DForce S-128Quad

82093A 82093A 82093A 82093A

Jumper Setting:

Closed Open

JP2 Closed TVout = NTSC Open TVout = PAL

J3 - An optional connector for 3D glass hardware.

64MB

64MB 128MB 128MB

Height

Display output optional:

DVI Out

TV Out

RGB Out

TV set

Note: 3DForce S-64, or 3DForce S-128 doesn’t implanted TVout and

DVI out printed circuit and its connection ports option.

Hardware Installation

Installation Procedures

!! WARNING !!

Discharge static electricity by

touching the GROUND such as

metal part of your case connected

with good power ground before

you handle the electronic circuit

boards.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any components by unauthorized service personnel. If you do not feel comfortable performing the installation, consult with a qualified computer technician.

Steps:

1. Turn OFF all powers to your system, including any peripherals (printer, external drives, modem, etc.).

2. Disconnect the power cord and the monitor cable from the back of the computer.

3. Unfasten the cover mounting screws on your system and remove the system cover. Refer to your system user manual for instructions to determine the location of the mounting screws.

4. Remove the retaining screw that holds the slot cover in place. Slide the slot cover out and put the screw aside (you will need it to secure the adapter).

5. To install the adapter in AGP expansion slot, carefully line up the gold-fingered edge connector on the adapter directly above the expansion slot connector on the motherboard. Then press the adapter into place, completely. Use the (remaining) screw you removed to secure the adapter retaining bracket in place.

6. Replace the computer cover. Secure the cover with the mounting screws you removed in Step 3.

You have now completed the installation of your new graphics adapter on your system.

Software Installation

There may some other ways to proceed the display driver installation for all Windows operating systems, but we don’t provide those procedures and details because we believed the driver installations in this document are illustrated correctly, and deliberately. The

following descriptions are the moderate process with Microsoft InstallShield program.

ÿ Microsoft Windows

( When you powered the computer and boots-up in the Windows, the Plug-n-Play detects a new hardware and popsup install wizard. Do Not [Cancel] because you need place a default display setting from Microsoft Windows for your video adapter, then restart your Windows.)

3DForce S-series Display Drivers Installation and its procedures are much easier for users to install with Windows  operating systems. After the desktop loaded completely, insert the software’s CD into CD ROM drive and Autorun feature pops-up a “Welcome” screen as below.

98/Me

1. Click on “Display Driver” text to start your driver installation.

2. Click on “Next”.

3. Click on “Next” again.

4. Click on “Next” to continue.

5. Wizard has transmit all files now.

6. Click on “Finish” to restart your windows system.

That was very easy to proceed the driver installation after all, and you may have few interfaces to configure video settings and functions when the new video driver that runs appropriately.

ÿ Microsoft Windows

You have to proceeding the setup of service pack6 or above versions (Microsoft® Windows NT™4.0) first. The software CD from manufacturer it contains Microsoft NT 4.0 service pack 6 and its ready to use, so you can progress on that now, then following steps below to perform the display driver installation.



NT™4.0

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