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Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408 - 530 - 4700
www.3dlabs.com

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Copyright 2000 by 3Dlabs, Inc.
3Dlabs, GLINT and Permedia are registered trademarks, and Oxygen and
PowerThreads are trademarks of 3Dlabs, Inc. or 3Dlabs Inc. Ltd. Pentium is a
registered trademark of Intel. OpenGL is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics,
Inc. Soft Engine is a trademark of Vibrant Graphics, Inc. AutoCAD is a registered
trademark of AutoDesk Inc. Colorific is a registered trademark of E-Color, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me are registered trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation. Athlon and 3DNow! are registered trademarks of AMD. All other
trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Caution: Changes or modifications to your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card not
expressly approved by 3Dlabs, Inc. voids the user’s warranty.
FCC Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
If product is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may
cause harmful interference to radio communications; however, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult 3Dlabs or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.
Compliance with FCC Rules requires that a shielded cable be used to connect to other
equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the 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 interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian
Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le material brouilleur du Canada.
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described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor
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Introduction ............................................................................................v
Welcome to 3Dlabs! .............................................................................vi
System Requirements..........................................................................vi
Chapter 1 – Installation ......................................................................... 1
Installing the Hardware ....................................................................... 2
Before you begin your installation:................................................. 2
If you are replacing an old graphics card in your system
and are running either Windows NT or Windows 2000................... 2
If there is no graphics card in your system or you are
running Windows 98 or Windows Me............................................. 2
Installing your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card.......................... 3
Connecting one or more VGA or Digital Flat Panel (DFP) monitors. 5
Attaching a Stereo Device .............................................................. 6
Installing the Driver Software .............................................................. 7
To install your 3Dlabs Windows NT driver ..................................... 7
To install your 3Dlabs Windows 2000 driver.................................. 7
To install the 3Dlabs Windows 98 driver........................................ 7
Registering Your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card ............................ 8
Chapter 2 - Software Configuration........................................................ 9
The 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card Driver.................................... 10
The Task Bar - based Configuration Manager................................. 10
The Display Control Panel .............................................................. 11
If you are running Windows NT 4.0:............................................. 11
If you are running Windows 98,Windows Me,or Windows 2000.... 11
Configuring Multiple Monitors........................................................... 13
To configure a second monitor in Windows NT............................. 13
To configure a second monitor in Windows 98,
Windows 2000, or Windows Me ................................................... 14
Configuring your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card
for stereo viewing............................................................................... 15
To set up and configure stereo viewing......................................... 15
Installing Bundled Applications......................................................... 16

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Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting................................................................. 17
Troubleshooting................................................................................. 18
Monitors and Display Resolutions ..................................................... 18
Systems and Networks ...................................................................... 18
Online Information ............................................................................ 19
Appendix B - Software License ............................................................. 21
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.................................................. 22
Software License and Restrictions................................................... 22
Limited Warranty............................................................................... 23
Limited Liability.............................................................................. 23
Restricted Rights Notice.................................................................. 23
Termination.................................................................................... 23
General........................................................................................... 24
Appendix C - Regulatory Statements .................................................... 25
Declaration of Conformity.................................................................. 26
Index.................................................................................................... 27

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Thank you for selecting a 3Dlabs®Graphics Accelerator Card! This User Manual is
designed to provide information common to all 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Cards. In
addition to this guide you are strongly encouraged to use the on line help included in
the 3Dlabs driver software Help screens.
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Before installing your 3DlabsGraphics Accelerator Card it is important that your
system meets the minimum system requirements for your card. Please make sure you
have the correct Operating System and version, the correct type of expansion adapter
slot(s) available and the minimum required amount of memory. Your card’s system
requirements can be found either on your card’s datasheet located on our website or
on your card’s box.

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Before you begin your installation:
1. Save any work in progress and exit any open applications. Always back up your
system before you install any new hardware or software.
2. Have a Phillips-head screwdriver ready.
3. Take every possible precaution against static electricity as you prepare to install
the card: static can damage components. If an anti-static wrist strap was
included in your box, please use it during your hardware installation. You
should also try to work in a static free area (such as on a tile floor rather than
carpet).
To successfully use your 3DlabsGraphics Accelerator Card, you must install the
card and the accompanying driver software. Whether you install your new card or
the driver first depends on whether a graphics card is already present in your
system and which operating system is installed.
If you are replacing an old graphics card in your system and are running
either Windows NT or Windows 2000:
Note: These instructions may be different than how you normally upgrade
your graphics card or other devices, but have been found to be the best
method of insuring a successful installation of your new hardware and
software.
1. Uninstall the drivers for your old graphics card. Refer to your old graphics
card’s documentation or Help files for instructions on removing or uninstalling
the old graphics card’s driver software.
2. Install the 3Dlabs driver software; see the driver software installation
instructions.
3. Remove the old graphics card from your system. To install your new 3Dlabs
Graphics Accelerator Card, see the hardware installation instructions.
If there is no graphics card in your system or you are running Windows 98
or Windows Me:
1. Install your new 3DlabsGraphics Accelerator Card following the hardware
installation instructions in this document.
2. Install the 3DlabsGraphics Accelerator Card driver software following the driver
software installation instructions in this document.
Note: Be sure to register your new card using one of the options described on
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Installing your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card
1. Determine whether your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card is designed to fit
into either an AGP/AGP Pro slot or a PCI slot in your computer.
Note: If your card is configured with a factory installed daughter card
attached, then the base (or larger) card is an AGP and/or AGP Pro compatible
card. If the daughter card includes a card edge connector, the daughter card
is a PCI compatible card and must be inserted in the adjacent PCI slot. If the
daughter card does not have a card edge connector, it still takes up the space
of a second slot, but is not inserted into that slot.
See the drawings below showing these different types of card edge connectors to
determine which type of card you have.
2. If your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card includes a daughter card you must
install your base card into the AGP/AGP Pro slot and the adjacent PCI slot
must be empty to accomodate the daughter card. Check your system
documentation to locate the appropriate slot(s).
3. Turn off and unplug the power source for your system and each of its
peripherals.
Note: If you are replacing an old graphics card, be sure to uninstall your old
video driver software before tuning off your system and removing your old
graphics card.
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4. Remove the cover from your system so you can access the slot(s) into which you
will be installing your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card. If you have not
already removed any existing graphics card from your system, then do so now.
5. If necessary, remove the back panel cover(s) from the slot(s) into which you are
going to install your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card, using the Phillips-head
screwdriver you should have handy.
6. If an anti-static wrist strap was included in your box, attach it to your wrist and
attach the other end to a bare metal (as opposed to painted or sticker covered)
surface on your system’s chassis.
7. Remove your new 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card from its anti-static
packaging. Write down the serial number for product registration and future
use. The serial number is located on a board label and looks like this:
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8. Place the card into the correct slots(s) and seat it/them firmly. See your system
documentation for instructions on securing the card to the chassis. Loose cards
and connections can cause grounding and operating problems.
9. Remove the anti-static wrist strap, if used, and replace the cover on your
system.
Connecting one or more VGA or Digital Flat Panel (DFP) monitors
1. Depending on which model of 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card you
pruchased, you can connect one or two VGA or digital Flat Panel (DFP) monitors
to drive one or two displays.
2. Check your product’s packaging or the datasheet on the 3Dlabs website to
determine how many and which type of connectors are included. See the
drawings below for the different type of connectors.
Single slot card Dual slot card
DB-15 VGA Analog Connector
Connect analog displays using a cable
with a VGA connector.
DVI-D Connector
Connect digital displays using a cable
with a DVI-D connector.
DVI-I Connector
Connect digital or analog displays
using a cable with a DVI-D or DVI-I
connector.
MDR-20 Connector
Connect digital displays using a cable
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3. If your board contains either two VGA connectors or two DVI connectors (or two
of each), you must always connect your first or only monitor to the connector
marked “1” and then you can connect your second monitor (if used) to the
connector marked “2”.
Attaching a Stereo Device
If your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card supports stereo viewing connect the stereo
hardware to the round, stereo connector on the card. See the documentation that
came with your stereo hardware. Plug in and start up your system, including
peripherals, and log on to your operating system. Stereo viewing can also be supported
on boards without stereo connectors. An example of this is VX1-Stereo which uses a
dongle attached to the VGA connector.
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Your product CD includes 3Dlabs PowerThreadsdriver software, which lets you set
image quality and performance preferences for your card. It also includes the Soft
Engine AutoCAD accelerator and productivity tool package, and Colorific screen-to-
print color matching software. Installing Soft Engine on your AutoCAD equipped
system will improve graphics performance by up to four times, however it will only
improve performance with AutoCAD R14 or earlier versions. In addition, it will not
work with AutoCAD 2000. Colorific painlessly ensures that what you see is what you
print. This section describes the two software installation processes for supported
Windows operating systems.
To install your 3Dlabs Windows NT driver
1. Start up Windows NT. Log onto an account with administrator privileges.
2. Place the 3Dlabs Product CD in your CD-ROM drive. When the installation
window opens, choose the 3Dlabs Windows NT driver installation.
3. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. (Be sure to read the
software license agreement.)
4. Restart your system at the prompt.
To install your 3Dlabs Windows 2000 driver
1. After installing your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card, start up Windows 2000.
The Hardware Wizard appears.
2. Click Cancel in all dialog boxes that appear regarding "Found New Hardware."
3. Place the 3Dlabs Product CD in your CD-ROM drive.
4. Select the Windows 2000 drivers directory and run setup.exe. The 3Dlabs
Graphics Driver Setup program begins and guides you through the driver
installation process.
5. When the “Digital Signature Not Found” Box appears, click “yes”. This step may
be repeated up to three times. Continue clicking “yes” until the “Restart” dialog
appears, then click “Finish” to reboot.
To install the 3Dlabs Windows 98 driver
1. After installing your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card, restart your system.
Windows 98 automatically detects the new hardware and starts the New
Hardware Wizard.
2. In the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
3. Place the 3Dlabs Product CD in your CD-ROM drive.
4. Confirm that Specify a Location is selected, and then type x:\Win98
(where “x” is the letter of your CD drive).
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. (Be sure to read the
software license agreement.) Restart your system at the prompt.

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When you register your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card you:
•Activate your warranty
•Receive notification of software updates
•Qualify for technical support
You can complete the registration card and return it to us in the mail, or register on-
line once your hardware and software installations are complete. (You must have
Internet access to register on-line.)
1. Open your Internet browser.
2. Go to http://www.3dlabs.com/register.
3. Fill out the registration form that appears on your screen, and click Submit
when you are finished.

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The 3Dlabs driver software lets you optimize the working relationship between your
card, your system and your applications. The 3Dlabs Display Control Panel allows you
to customize and create driver settings. The Taskbar based Configuration Manager
provides quick and convenient access to most of the Display Control Panel features,
and allows you to quickly switch between alternative driver settings.
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When you install your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card and software, the 3Dlabs
logo 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:
Remove from System Tray lets you delete this task bar utility from your system.
You will still be able to access the driver configuration options with the Display
Control Panel.
About 3DL Display Manager displays version information for this configuration
utility.
Go to 3Dlabs Website takes you directly to www.3dlabs.com through your
existing Internet connection.
Pop up the Display Panel reaches the 3Dlabs section on the display control
panel.
Display Driver Information provides quick access to information about your card
configuration.
Change Display Resolution brings up a pop-up list of supported resolutions.
Each resolution has an associated pop-up list of available refresh rates.
Select Optimized Application quickly accesses a list of supported applications.
Click an application in the list to optimize card settings for your selected option.
(The Display Control Panel allows you to create new application settings.)
Help provides help on the task bar configuration manager, the driver, and its
settings.

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Access the configuration tools through the Display Properties Control Panel.
If you are running Windows NT 4.0:
1. Click the desktop with your right mouse button to display the panel.
2. Select Properties from the menu that appears, then select the 3Dlabs tab.
If you are running Windows 98,Windows Me, or Windows 2000:
1. Click the desktop with your right mouse button to display the panel.
2. Select Properties from the menu that appears.
3. Choose the Settings tab.
4. Click the Advanced button, then 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.

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The introductory page provides the software version and basic hardware
specifications, and a point-of-entry to the full set of 3Dlabs driver customization tools.
To fine-tune your driver's behavior, click the Advanced button for access to these
panels:
Information
Setup
Direct3D (Windows 98 and Me only)
OpenGL Support
Monitor (Windows NT only)
Note: You also have easy access to Help by clicking the "?" icon in the top
right corner of the control panel, and then clicking the field in the panel
about which you want information. You will then find additional information
on how to configure the driver customization tools.

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To configure a second monitor in Windows NT:
1. In the Display Properties Control Panel, click the Settings tab.
2. Click List All Modes.

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3. In the List of Valid Modes, click a resolution and then click OK. Select a
resolution that is twice the width of your current resolution. For example, if
your current resolution is 1024 x 768, select 2048 x 768, 75 Hertz for your new
resolution.
4. On the Display Properties Panel, click Test. This tests the new mode on the
second monitor screen for five seconds.
5. Click OK to test the new mode.
6. Click OK if you saw the test bitmap correctly.
7. Click OK or Apply to select the new mode.
8. In the Display Properties Control Panel, click OK. Your 3Dlabs Graphics
Accelerator Card is now configured for dual monitor mode.
To configure a second monitor in Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows
Me:
Note: The Windows 98 and Windows Me Operating Systems do not support
accelerated OpenGL in multimonitor configurations so performance will be
reduced for OpenGL applications when multiple monitors are enabled.
1. Open Display in the Control Panel.
2. In the Display Properties Control Panel, click the Settings tab. A dialog box
appears displaying two monitor icons.
3. Select the monitor icon labeled "2".
4. Click the checkbox next to the option Extend my Windows desktop onto this
Monitor.
5. Click OK or Apply to accept the change.