Jaton 3DFORCEXABRE400-64Q, 3DFORCEXABRE400Q User Manual
3DForce Xabre400Q
3DForce Xabre400-64Q
Xabre400™
User’s Manual
version 1.00
Copyright 2002 Jaton Corporation, USA
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Contents
FEATURES:......................................................................................5
8X8 FULL DRIVING POWER GPU.....................................................5
FRICTIONLESS MEMORY CONTROL™(FMC)...............................5
JITTER-FREE ANTI-ALIASING........................................................5
COLOREDEEMER™ TECHNOLOGY.................................................5
MOTIONFIXING™ V IDEO PROCESSOR...........................................6
3RD G ENERATION T&L ENGINE.....................................................6
THE XMINATOR™ XP UNIFIED DRIVER.......................................6
CUBICLOOK™ UTILITY...................................................................6
AGP INTERFACE:...............................................................................6
HIGH PERFORMANCE & HIGH QUALITY 3D ACCELERATOR....6
HIGH PERFORMANCE 2D ACCELERATOR.....................................7
MOTIONFIXING™ V IDEO PROCESSOR...........................................7
MPEG 2/1 V IDEO DECODER.............................................................7
DISPLAY MEMORY INTERFACE......................................................7
HIGH INTEGRATION..........................................................................7
XMINATOR™ XP UNIFIED DRIVER................................................8
RESOLUTION SUPPORTED:..............................................................8
CHECK LIST.....................................................................................8
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION.......................................................9
DISPLAY OUTPUT OPTIONAL:......................................................10
HARDWARE INSTALLATION..................................................10
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.......................................................10
STEPS: ...............................................................................................11
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...................................................12
ÿÿ MICROSOFT WINDOWS
®
98/ME.........................................12
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ÿÿ WINDOWS®2000....................................................................16
ÿÿ WINDOWS® XP.....................................................................20
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.......................................................25
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)...................................27
3D GLOSSARY.............................................................................29
DEFINITION AND TERMS FROM A - Z..........................................29
PINOUT AND SYNC FREQUENCIES .......................................42
ANALOG COLOR DISPLAY PINOUTS (DB 15)..............................42
CONVERSION TABLE: PIN ADAPTERS..........................................43
9-TO-15 PIN CONVERSION TABLE.................................................43
TECHNICAL SUPPORT..............................................................44
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.....................................44
FCC SHIELDED CABLE WARNING:.......................................45
LIMITED WARRANTY................................................................47
OTHER LIMITS.................................................................................47
EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION...............................................................47
OTHER STATEMENTS....................................................................48
TERMS AND CONDITIONS..............................................................48
SERVICES AGREEMENT :..................................................................48
ENTIRE OBLIGATION......................................................................49
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Introduction
The Xabre Family series Graphics Processing Unit is the
industry's first AGP8x compliant chipset. By integrating 8X8
design, MotionFixing™, Coloredeemer™ and Pixelizer™
technologies, the Xabre Family GPU chipset is the most high
performance, feature rich, cost effective, and highly integrated
GPU for the mainstream market. It is the only mainstream
GPU to be DirectX8.1 compliant that will allow gamers to
enjoy the latest games with unearthing realism.
Now, Jaton presence a few of new AGP accelerators based
on Xabre400 GPU with high speed graphics engine, and a
very competitive market price. All new accelerators offer a
complete 128-bit memory data path architecture.
3DForce Xabre400 AGP accelerators support 4 fields perpixel motion detection de-interlace function, video sources
from MPEG decoder, Video capture and AVI interfaces.
The powerful "Pixelizer" engine uses pixel data from a series
of input registers, performs operations on the data using an
arithmetic logic unit, and outputs the transformed pixel data to
the graphics pipeline for further processing. This pixel shader
technology brings the quality of objects in every frame to
insurmountable heights and can crank 3D-"realism up
another notch in certain applications i.e. games, Digital
Content Creation etc. Gamers will be able to see more
impressive effects, more realistic-looking scenes and more
life-like motions in games.
For feature-rich desktop multimedia solution, Xabre400Q and
Xabre400-64Q have implanted bridges and ports onboard
with NTSC/PAL (TVout), and Digital Video Out (DVI) functions.
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Features:
8X8 Full driving Power GPU
• AGP 8X - AGP3.0 compliant
• Direct X 8.1 -support Volume Texture, BRDF, Pixel
Shader1.3,Shadow Mapping etc
Frictionless Memory Control™(FMC)
The Xabre Family series Graphic Processing Unit integrates
Frictionless Memory Control architecture to boost effective
memory bandwidth and improve overall memory efficiency.
Basically, this means even faster and smoother frame rates
when running heavy loading applications such as games etc.
Jitter-Free Anti-Aliasing
Mindboggling hyper-insane image performance and quality
without worries on those dreaded "jaggies" without slowing
your computer down..The "Jitter-Free" Antialiasing engine can
support 1x, 2x and 4x blur, Oversamping and jitter antialiasing
to display the most eye-popping clear images available.
Coloredeemer™ Technology
This is a sweet and simple technology to greatly enhance the
color rendering of the display. This provides full-frame rate,
full-screen, high quality color enhancement to make objects
more vivid and realistic.
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MotionFixing™ Video processor
Crystal clear video image is made possible by this eyecatching feature. Supports 4 fields per-pixel motion detection
de-interlace function, video sources from MPEG decoder,
Video capture and AVI interfaces.
3rd Generation T&L Engine
Supports up to 16 vertex cache and makes you feel like riding
on the roller-coaster when highly texture packed application is
used.
The Xminator™ XP Unified Driver
Xminator™ XP Unified Driver optimizes both DirectX8.1 and
OpenGL 1.3 for WindowsRXP platform, and driver you with
best.
CubicLook™ Utility
The CubicLook® utility support wired and wireless stereo
glass, AGP driver detection and over-clock function
AGP Interface:
• AGP 8X - AGP3.0 compliant
• Support hardware auto detect for AGP1.0,AGP 2.0,or
AGP3.0 mode support
High Performance & High Quality 3D
Accelerator
• Built-in a high quality 3D engine
• Support DirectX 8.1 Pixel Shader ver. 1.3.
• Support Bump Mapping, Cubic Mapping and
VolumeTexture
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• Supports 2X/4X full scene anti-aliasing
• Built-in high performance VLIW T&L engine
• Support OpenGL two side lighting
• Support OpenGL primary and secondary color
merging
High Performance 2D Accelerator
• Built-in hardware command queue
• Built-in Direct Draw Accelerator
• Built-in GDI 2000 Accelerator
• Maximum 128 MB frame buffer with linear addressing
• Supports AGP8X 533 MHz data read for all 2D engine
functions
MotionFixing™ Video Processor
• Supports 4 fields per-pixel motion detection de-interlace
function, video sources from MPEG decoder, Video
capture and AVI interfaces.
• Supports down scaling function and scaling vector as
1/2, 1/4.
• Supports de-interlaced and 1/2 down scaling function
MPEG 2/1 Video decoder
• Motion Compensation layer decoding architecture
• Supports up to 20 M bit/sec bit rate decoding
• Supports VCD, DVD and HDTV decoding
Display Memory Interface
• Supports DDR SDRAM
• Supports 64MB, and 128MB memory configurations
High Integration
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• Built-in programmable 24-bit true-color RAMDAC up to
375 MHz pixel clock
• Built-in standard feature connector logic support
• Built-in VIP interface (no host interface)
• Built-in TV Encoder Interface
• Built-in flash ROM programming interface
• Built-in VESA Plug & Display for Panel-Link Interface
Xminator™ XP Unified driver
Optimizes both Direct X 8.1 and OpenGL 1.3 for Windows XP
/Windows 9X/Windows 2000
Resolution Supported:
• 640x480 res.
• 800x600 res.
• 1024x768 res.
• 1280x1024 res.
• 1600x1200 res.
• 1920x1440 res.
• 2048x1536 res.
System Requirement
• Intel Pentium® or compatible system with AGP 2x/4x/8x Bus
Extension Slot
• CD-ROM drive, Double speed or faster
• Hard Drive with at least 10MB Free space
• MS Windows® 98, Windows Me, Windows2000 or
Windows® XP operating system
Check List
• 3DForce Xabre400Q, or 3DForce Xabre400-64Q
Multimedia Accelerator
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• Software & Documents CD
• Quick Start Guide (Printed)
• MD 9Pin to RCA &S-Video convert cable
Hardware Description
Digital Video Out
Plate
13
J1
26
1
J4
1
Width
1
14
J2
Y2
Display Memory
MD-9PIN
DB 15 VGA
Product Name / PCB Revision Core Chipset PCB Size Memory Module / Size
3DForce Xabre400-64Q
3DForce Xabre400Q
82113A
82113A
J3
Xabre400
Xabre400
FAN
Y1
W = 6.7" x H = 3.6"
W = 6.2" x H = 3.6"
Xabre400
AGP Bus 2x/4x/8x
4M x 16 DDR SDRAM x 8
8M x 16 DDR SDRAM x 8
64MB
128MB
Height
Display output optional:
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Analog LCD Diaply Panel
AGP Plate
DVI out Connector
TV set
CRT Monitor
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2
1
Composite
Video Connector
S_Video
Connector
DB 15 VGA Connector
MD-9PIN
Connector
Note: 3DForce Xabre400Q, or 3DForce Xabre400-64Q both have
implanted TVout and DVI out printed circuit and its connection ports
optional onboard.
Hardware Installation
Installation Procedures
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!! 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.
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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 Xabre 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.
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98/Me
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1. Click on “Display Driver” text to start your driver
installation.
2. Microsoft InstallShield starts its setup process, please
wait until next screen pops-up.
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3. Click on “Next” again.
4. Click on “Next” button with ”Typical” selectable option.
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5. Do not change anything on this screen, just click on
“Next” button to continue.
6. Click on “Next” button again to install the driver.
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