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- Page 2 B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le material brouilleur du Canada. 3Dlabs, Inc. makes no representation that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing your Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator Card..............6 Connecting Power to the Graphics Card....................8 Connecting power to the Wildcat Realizm 800......................8 Connecting power to the Wildcat Realizm 200 or 100 ....................9 If you are upgrading the graphics card in your system..................10 Connecting the Display ............................11... - Page 4 Wait for Vertical Sync ............................20 Stereo Output ............................... 20 Configuring your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card for Stereo Viewing ..........21 To set up and configure stereo viewing: ....................... 21 Configuring DirectX Options........................22 Full-scene Antialiasing............................22 Wait for Vertical Sync ............................22 Configuring Display Settings ........................
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Page 5: Introduction
Wildcat Realizm™ Graphics Accelerator Card! This User Guide provides information about Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator Cards. In addition to this guide, you are strongly encouraged to use the online help included in the 3Dlabs driver software Help screens. System Requirements... -
Page 6: Setup
Installing your Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator Card Refer to your computer’s documentation for instructions on opening and closing the computer, identifying the AGP 8x or PCI Express expansion slots and adding expansion cards. 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... - Page 7 136001B123456 Made in XXX Week XXXX 7. Before you install your Wildcat Realizm graphics card, take special care to ensure that the motherboard and system you are placing the graphics card into do not violate the physical space 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide...
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Page 8: Connecting Power To The Graphics Card
Connecting power to the Wildcat Realizm 800 The Wildcat Realizm 800 (which conforms to the PCI Express™ x16 Graphics 150W-ATX Specification 1.0 for graphics accelerators) uses power from the system power supply via a High-End power connector specifically designed to plug directly into a x16 PCI Express graphics card. -
Page 9: Connecting Power To The Wildcat Realizm 200 Or 100
ETUP 1. Locate the power connection on the Wildcat Realizm 800 (see diagram below). Connect the single end of the power Y cable to the Wildcat Realizm 800. 2. Locate a single connector each on two independent system power supply cables. The cables must be independent of one another and the connectors must be the first ones closest to the power supply. -
Page 10: If You Are Upgrading The Graphics Card In Your System
2. Remove the existing graphics card from your system. To install your Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator Card, see the hardware installation instructions above. 3. Install the Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator Card driver software; see “Installing the Driver Software” later in this chapter. 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... -
Page 11: Connecting The Display
One or two single-link digital display devices One single-link display device and one analog display device Stereo Sync Support VESA-standard frame sequential stereo 3-pin, mini-DIN connector provides connection to LCD shutter glasses or other stereo shutter devices 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... -
Page 12: Connecting A Dvi Monitor
Connect the monitor’s 15-pin VGA connector to the VGA end (see below) of the DVI-to- Analog adapter. Connect the DVI-I end of the adapter to the primary DVI-I port (label “1”) on the 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm video card. NOTE: If you are connecting both a VGA and digital flat panel monitor, you must connect the VGA monitor to the primary DVI-I port (labeled “1”). -
Page 13: Attaching A Stereo Device
Plug in and start up your system, including peripherals, and log on to your operating system. NOTE: To configure the display settings for stereo display, see Chapter 3, “Using the Video Card” for step-by-step instructions. 3-Pin Mini-DIN Stereo Connector 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... -
Page 14: Installing The Driver Software
If you are installing your Wildcat Realizm graphics card into a Linux Operating System, please see the 3Dlabs driver download area for driver and installation instructions. This information can be found at http://www.3dlabs.com/support/drivers/Removing an existing driver under Windows 2000 Log on to Windows 2000 using an account that has administrative privileges. -
Page 15: Installing The Wildcat Realizm Driver
In Windows XP, dismiss the balloon asking if you want Windows XP to set your resolution. Locate the driver delivery media, which contains the 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm driver. Insert the media in the appropriate drive or change directories to locate the driver. -
Page 16: Verifying Under Windows Xp
Click OK. Click OK again to close the System Properties dialog box. Registering Your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card When you register your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card you: Activate your warranty Receive notification of software updates Qualify for technical support Register on-line once your hardware and software installations are complete. -
Page 17: Software Configuration
The Task Bar-based Configuration Manager When you install your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card and software, a small yellow box with “3D” appears in your system tray, also called the task bar. Click the logo with your right mouse button to access the Display Configuration Manager and its shortcuts to these configuration tools: •... -
Page 18: In The Display Properties Window
2. Click the Advanced button. 3. Select the 3Dlabs tab. When you first click the 3Dlabs tab in the Display Control Panel, this introductory page appears: Note: This is only an example. Your own panel displays the information specific to your board, BIOS, and driver version. -
Page 19: Configuring Opengl Options
OFTWARE ONFIGURATION You can also navigate to the full set of 3Dlabs driver customization tools via the icons on the left side: • OpenGL Options – Full scene antialiasing, Anisotropic filtering, Stereo, Buffer Swap Mode, Vertical Sync • DirectX Options - Full scene antialiasing, Vertical Sync •... -
Page 20: Anisotropic Filtering
Enabled: Vertical synchronization is enabled in all OpenGL applications. Disabled by Default: Vertical synchronization is disabled unless an application specifically enables it Stereo Output See “Configuring your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card for Stereo Viewing” in this section. 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... -
Page 21: Configuring Your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card For Stereo Viewing
3. Select Properties from the menu that appears. 4. Choose the Settings tab. 5. Click the Advanced button and then select the 3Dlabs tab. 6. Click the OpenGL icon on the left navigation bar. 7. In the OpenGL screen, choose the desired stereo output format from the dropdown menu to the right of Stereo Output, frame sequential stereo, or passive stereo [single display mode only]. -
Page 22: Configuring Directx Options
'tearing' artifacts caused by drawing operations from one frame bleeding into the next. Enabled: Vertical synchronization is enabled in Direct3D applications in full-screen mode. Disabled by Default: Vertical synchronization is disabled unless an application specifically enables 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... -
Page 23: Configuring Display Settings
Select the Color Channels you wish to modify (All Channels, Red, Green, or Blue) and then use the slider bars to configure the Brightness, Contrast, and Gamma settings for the chosen color channel(s)." 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... -
Page 24: Configuring Display Rotation Options
270 degrees: Rotates the display 270 degrees clockwise from the default display orientation. NOTE: Display rotation is available on the Wildcat Realizm 100, 200, and 500 graphics accelerators. [It is not available for the Wildcat Realizm 800.] 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... - Page 25 OFTWARE ONFIGURATION Under the Display Selection tab, you can choose to auto detect or manually select your specific type display. You may also view available display modes. 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide...
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Page 26: Configuring Display Configuration
2. Select Properties from the menu that appears. 3. Choose the Settings tab. 4. Click the Advanced button and then select the 3Dlabs tab. 5. Click the Displays icon on the left, then from the dropdown menu, select option 2. -
Page 27: Advanced Display Configuration
The pixel overlap controls the actual available projected desktop size. The larger the overlap, the less physical size of the projected desktop. Example: For two display projectors configured for 1280 x 1024 and oriented for side-by-side projection, the available pixel overlap can be 0 to 1120 pixels. 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... -
Page 28: Blending Type
Linear: In the overlap area a linear fade of overall pixel intensity is created from one display to the next. Gamma: In the overlap area, a fade effect is dynamically created based on the gamma values of pixels in the overlap region. 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... -
Page 29: Optimize Settings
Acuity Applications: 3Dlabs Acuity Windows Manager The 3Dlabs Acuity Taskbar Icon gives you quick access to driver features from the Windows Taskbar and greater control over the appearance of your Windows desktop. To configure the Acuity Windows Manager click Configuration Wizard to begin. -
Page 30: Configuring Acuity Windows Manager Options
This window provides customization of the Windows, Taskbar, Desktops, and Hot Keys features of the Acuity Windows Manager: The Windows Tab provides options for controlling how application windows and dialog boxes function when the Acuity Windows Manager is enabled. 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... -
Page 31: Application Windows
Show extra options on system menu: When enabled, adds a “3Dlabs Properties” option to most right click pop-up menus for easy access to the Acuity Windows Manager features. It also adds controls for the movement of applications to multiple displays and virtual desktops. -
Page 32: Effects
Only the tasks on that display – When selected, the taskbar will only display the applications that are running on that display. In multiple display systems, this is very useful for organization and knowing what display a particle application is located on. 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... -
Page 33: Desktop
When enabled, right clicking the application name in the task bar or in the application title bar will provide selections for moving the application between virtual desktops and/or displays. 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... -
Page 34: Hotkeys
Toggle ‘Always on Top’– Allows the selected open application to always be on top of other applications. Next desktop – Switches display to the next virtual desktop. Previous desktop – Switches display to the previous virtual desktop. Default desktop – Switches display to the default desktop. 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... -
Page 35: Appendix A- Enabling Multiview And Genlock
Installation Guide for installation instructions), you may then begin linking the system(s) together. The Wildcat Realizm driver software automatically determines the Master or Slave status of the workstation by the Multiview port connections. 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... -
Page 36: Confirming Multiview Cables Are Detected
2. Select Properties from the menu that appears. 3. Choose the Settings tab. 4. Click the Advanced button and then select the 3Dlabs tab. 5. Click the Displays icon on the left, then click “Advanced.” 6. Under the “Genlocking/Multiview” tab (default tab) and under Genlocking/Multiview Status, you’ll see either Master or Slave (depending on which workstation you are viewing) listed... -
Page 37: Configuring The Driver For Genlock
3. Select Properties from the menu that appears. 4. Choose the Settings tab. 5. Click the Advanced button and then select the 3Dlabs tab. 6. Click the Displays icon on the left, then click “Advanced.” 7. Under the “Genlocking/Multiview” tab (default tab) click the check box beside “Enable Genlocking.”... -
Page 38: Appendix B - Specifications
1 K instructions, 32 light Wildcat Realizm 200 sources, subroutines, loops, and conditionals Wildcat Realizm 100 • 48 programmable Fragment shaders supporting up to 256 K instructions, subroutines, loops and predicates 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... - Page 39 One single-link or dual-link digital display device and one analog display device Stereo Sync Support • VESA-standard frame sequential stereo • 3-pin, mini-DIN connector provides connection to LCD shutter glasses or other stereo shutter devices 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide...
- Page 40 PCI Express 5.0 Amps at 12 Volts Auxiliary 6.25 Amps at 12 Volts Wildcat Realizm 500 53 Watts (Total) PCI Express 1.5 Amps at 3.3 Volts PCI Express 4.0 Amps at 12 Volts 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide...
- Page 41 Then the system can be powered on and the card will restart operation. The sensor circuit will not give the user any indication that an over temperature situation is occurring. 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide...
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Page 42: Supported Resolutions
1152 x 864 120,118,100,85,75,60 1152 x 720 16:10 120,110,100,85,75,60 1024 x 768 140,120,118,84,100,85,75,60 856 x 480 16:9 100,85,75,60 800 x 600 120,100,85,75,60 640 x 480 120,100,85,75,60 512 x 384 118,100,85,75,60 320 x 240 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide... -
Page 43: Appendixc - Software License
AGREEMENT and the license granted herein, which shall immediately entitle 3DLABS, INC. LTD. to exercise any remedy that may exist at law or in equity. You may not transfer, loan, rent, lease, distribute or grant any rights in the SOFTWARE, FEATURES, copies thereof, or accompanying documentation in any form without the prior written consent of 3Dlabs, Inc. -
Page 44: Limited Liability
SOFTWARE and FEATURES and accompanying documents. You agree that a breach of this AGREEMENT will result in irreparable damages to 3DLABS, INC. LTD. This AGREEMENT is the entire agreement between you and 3DLABS, INC. LTD. with respect to the use and licensing of the SOFTWARE provided with this AGREEMENT, and supersedes all proposals, warranties, prior agreements or any other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. -
Page 45: Appendixd -Regulatory Statements
D –R PPENDIX EGULATORY TATEMENTS PLACE HOLDER WILDCAT REALIZM 500 DoCs... - Page 46 EC Declaration of Conformity 3Dlabs Ltd, Meadlake Place, Thorpe Lea Road, Egham, Surrey. TW20 8HE declare under our sole legal responsibility that the following product/s: Model: Wildcat Realizm 100 Graphics Accelerator Card Wildcat Realizm 200 Graphics Accelerator Card is in conformance with the following relevant harmonised standards:...
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Page 47: Declaration Of Conformity
………………………… Issued by: Principal Production Engineer, 3Dlabs Ltd. +44 (0) 1784 476646 This product complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferences that may cause undesired operation. - Page 48 Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility, as amended by Council Directive 92/31/EEC. Name: Nalin Patel Position: Principal Production Engineer 3Dlabs Engineering Division Signature: Date: 30-06-2004 3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide...
- Page 49 ………………………… Issued by: Principal Production Engineer, 3Dlabs Ltd. +44 (0) 1784 476646 This product complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferences that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 50 EC Declaration of Conformity 3Dlabs Ltd, Meadlake Place, Thorpe Lea Road, Egham, Surrey. TW20 8HE declare under our sole legal responsibility that the following product/s: Model: Wildcat Realizm 500 Graphics Accelerator Card is in conformance with the following relevant harmonised standards:...
- Page 51 ………………………… Issued by: Principal Production Engineer, 3Dlabs Ltd. +44 (0) 1784 476646 This product complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferences that may cause undesired operation.
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