3Dlabs WILDCAT REALIZM 800 User manual

3DLABS WILDCAT REALIZM
USER’S GUIDE
WILDCAT REALIZM 800 WILDCAT REALIZM 500
WILDCAT REALIZM 200 WILDCAT REALIZM 100

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CONTENTS
Contents .................................................................................................................................. iii
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 5
Welcome to 3Dlabs! .................................................................................................................................. 5
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 5
Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Preparing for Installation............................................................................................................................ 6
Before you begin your installation ...........................................................................................................................6
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
Connecting a DVI monitor.....................................................................................................................................12
Connecting a VGA monitor ...................................................................................................................................12
Attaching a Stereo Device....................................................................................................................... 13
Installing the Driver Software .................................................................................................................. 14
Ready your computer............................................................................................................................................14
Removing an existing driver under Windows 2000 ...............................................................................................14
Removing an existing driver under Windows XP ..................................................................................................14
Installing the Wildcat Realizm driver .....................................................................................................................15
Verify the Default Video Display Driver ................................................................................................... 15
Verifying under Windows 2000 .............................................................................................................................15
Verifying under Windows XP.................................................................................................................................16
Verify the System Startup Version .......................................................................................................... 16
Verifying under Windows 2000 .............................................................................................................................16
Verifying under Windows XP.................................................................................................................................16
Registering Your 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card.............................................................................. 16
Software Configuration ......................................................................................................... 17
The 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card Driver........................................................................................ 17
The Task Bar-based Configuration Manager .......................................................................................... 17
The Display Control Panel....................................................................................................................... 17
In the Display Properties window: .........................................................................................................................18
Configuring OpenGL Options .................................................................................................................. 19
Full-scene Antialiasing ..........................................................................................................................................19
Anisotropic Filtering ..............................................................................................................................................20
Buffer Swap Mode ................................................................................................................................................20

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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 ................................................................................................................... 23
Configuring Display Rotation Options ..................................................................................................... 24
Orientation ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
Display Rotation.................................................................................................................................................... 24
Configuring Display Configuration .......................................................................................................... 26
Configuring Dual Head Mode.................................................................................................................. 26
Cloning your desktop .............................................................................................................................. 26
Advanced Display Configuration............................................................................................................. 27
Configuring Edge Blending and Overlap Options ...................................................................................27
Pixel Overlap ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
Blending Type....................................................................................................................................................... 28
Optimize Settings .................................................................................................................................... 29
Acuity Applications: 3Dlabs Acuity Windows Manager........................................................................... 29
Configuring Acuity Windows Manager Options....................................................................................... 30
Application Windows............................................................................................................................................. 31
Dialog Boxes......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Effects................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Taskbars............................................................................................................................................................... 32
Desktop ................................................................................................................................................................ 33
HotKeys ................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Appendix A- Enabling Multiview and Genlock ....................................................................35
Setting up Multiview.............................................................................................................................................. 35
Configuring the Driver for Genlock........................................................................................................................ 37
Appendix B – Specifications .................................................................................................38
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Supported Resolutions............................................................................................................................ 42
Appendix C – Software License ............................................................................................43
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ................................................................................................... 43
Software License and Restrictions........................................................................................................................ 43
Limited Warranty................................................................................................................................................... 43
Limited Liability ..................................................................................................................................................... 44
Restricted Rights Notice ....................................................................................................................................... 44
Termination........................................................................................................................................................... 44
General................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Appendix D –Regulatory Statements ...................................................................................45

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to 3Dlabs!
Thank you for selecting a 3Dlabs®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
Wildcat Realizm 100 Wildcat Realizm 200 Wildcat Realizm 500 Wildcat Realizm 800
System
Hardware
Intel® Pentium® and Xeon®, AMD Athlon™ or compatible processor (Athlon 64, Pentium4,
Xeon, Xeon processors with EM64T or Opteron® recommended for best performance).
NOTE: Wildcat Realizm 800 requires PCI Express High-end power support.
Operating
System
Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows XP, or Red Hat® Linux® Enterprise Edition (version 3.0
or later)
Bus Connector One AGP (3.0) slot with adjacent empty slot
for cooling solution (AGP 8x recommended)
One x16 PCI Express
slot
One x16 PCI Express
slot with adjacent
empty slot for cooling
External Power
Support
Auxiliary system power connection None PCI Express High-
end support 150W-
ATX Specification
1.0
Available System
Power
75 Watts 85 Watts 53 Watts 150 Watts
Recommended
System Memory
512 MB
Free Disk Space 25 MB recommended for driver software and optimal performance.
For detailed information on your operating system, refer to the documentation delivered with the system.

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Preparing for Installation
NOTE: If you purchased your Wildcat Realizm Graphics
Accelerator Card as part of a system, it was preconfigured
to operate in your system before shipment. No other
modifications are necessary. Also, your system’s graphics
accelerator drivers were installed before shipment and are
operative when you receive the system. No further
installation or configuration is necessary unless you
purchased a custom kit or need to reinstall your video
card. Store the driver delivery media that came with your
system in a safe place in case you ever need to reinstall
the drivers.
Before you begin your installation
Save any work in progress, exit all open applications, and disable any software you may have running
such as virus scan software. Always back up your system before you install any new hardware or
software.
1. Turn off power to the computer.
IMPORTANT: Physically remove the power cord from the system
and wait 15 to 30 seconds for standby power to dissipate.
Damage can occur to add-in components if power is not
physically removed from the system during installation
procedures.
2. 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 hardware installation. You should also try to work in a static free area
(such as on a tile floor rather than carpet).
• Touch the metal chassis of the computer to drain off any static electricity before
touching the card.
• Do not wear wool or polyester clothing.
• Work in an area with a relative humidity of at least 50 percent.
• Keep the card in the anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.
• Handle the card as little as possible and only by the edges.
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.

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NOTE: If you are replacing a graphics card, be sure to uninstall
your old video driver software before tuning off your
system and removing your old graphics card. Refer to
Installing the Driver Software later in this chapter for
details on uninstalling drivers.
1. Turn off power to the computer and to the monitor and disconnect the cables from the computer
(follow the instructions under “Before you begin your installation”).
2. Remove the cover from your system so you can access the slots into which you will be installing
your Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator Card. Check your system documentation to locate
the appropriate slots in which to install your card.
IMPORTANT: All Wildcat Realizm 100, 200 and 800 cards must have
an adjacent slot empty for cooling purposes. You must also
have the appropriate power supply wattage for the Wildcat
Realizm card you are installing. Please check you system
and/or your system documentation for these specifications.
3. If you have not already removed any existing graphics card(s) from your system, then do so
now.
4. If necessary, remove the back panel covers from the slot(s) into which you are installing your
Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator Card, using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
5. 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.
6. Remove your Wildcat Realizm 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 similar to this:
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
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that the graphic card requires. Also, ensure that there is space for drive cable connections to the
motherboard and existing power or communication cable routings. For some systems, the
extender bracket on the back of the Wildcat Realizm graphics card may need to be removed for
proper installation.
IMPORTANT: The Wildcat Realizm 800 is a full-length, double-width,
graphics card complying with the PCI Express™ x16
Graphics 150W-ATX Specification 1.0. You should verify that
the motherboard and the system in which you are installing
the graphics card comply with this specification. This will
ensure that there are no physical conflicts to prevent proper
installation of the Wildcat Realizm 800.
8. Place the card into the correct slot, seat firmly, and secure the card to the chassis. See your
system documentation for instructions on securing the card to the chassis. Loose cards and
connections can cause grounding and operating problems.
NOTE: The cooling fan on the graphics card must have sufficient
clearance to ensure proper airflow. Blocked airflow can
cause the graphics card to overheat.
Ensure there are no cables or wires around the fan that
could block airflow to the card or catch in the fan,
preventing the fan blades from turning properly.
Connecting Power to the Graphics Card
WARNING: YOU MUST CONNECT AUXILIARY POWER TO THE WILDCAT REALIZM 100, 200, OR 800 GRAPHICS
CARD. FAILING TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE CARD
WILL DAMAGE THE CARD.
NOTE: THE WILDCAT REALIZM 500 DOES NOT REQUIRE AN AUXILIARY POWER CONNECTION.
Before you restore power to the system, you must connect auxiliary power from the system power supply
to the graphics card (the Wildcat Realizm 500 is an exception to this). If you do not have the available
cable(s) to plug into the graphics card, you probably do not have a power supply which will support the
graphics card. See “System Requirements” in the Introduction section for the specific power supply
requirement for your 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.
If your system power supply does not have the High-End power connector, it does not conform to the PCI
Express High-End power specification. Before you continue installation of your card, you must
ensure your system has the minimum recommended power requirements. In addition, you will need
to use the power Y cable supplied with your card to connect the to the system power supply. The power Y
cable will allow you to connect two independent power cables from the system power to supply power to
the card. The cable connectors must be the initial connection closest to the power supply.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL JEOPARDIZE THE FUCNTIONALITY OF THE
GRAPHICS CARD.

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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.
3. Plug each of the two connectors from the power Y cable (the one you plugged into the Wildcat
Realizm 800) into the two system power supply cables.
4. Remove the anti-static wrist strap, if used, and replace the cover on your system.
5. Reconnect the power cord.
Connecting power to the Wildcat Realizm 200 or 100
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL JEOPARDIZE THE FUCNTIONALITY OF THE
GRAPHICS CARD.
1. Locate the power connection on the Wildcat Realizm 200 or 100 (see diagram below).

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2. Locate an unused system power supply cable. If your power supply cable cannot reach the card,
you will have to purchase a longer cable.
3. Connect the power cable to the graphics card. Remove the anti-static wrist strap, if used, and
replace the cover on your system.
4. Reconnect the power cord.
If you are upgrading the graphics card in your system
NOTE: These instructions may be different from 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. 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.

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Connecting the Display
Display Connector Support
The following chart outlines the different display configurations available with Wildcat Realizm:
Wildcat Realizm 800
Two DVI-I analog/digital video output ports – dual-link DVI capable
supporting the following configurations:
 One or two analog display devices
 One or two single-link digital display devices
 One or two dual-link digital display devices
 One single-link or one dual-link digital display devices 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
Wildcat Realizm 500
Two DVI-I analog/digital video output ports – single-link DVI capable
supporting the following configurations:
 One or two analog display devices
 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
Wildcat Realizm 200
Two DVI-I analog/digital video output ports – dual-link DVI capable
supporting the following configurations:
 One or two analog display devices
 One or two single-link digital display devices
 One or two dual-link digital display devices
 One single-link or one 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
Wildcat Realizm 100
Two DVI-I analog/digital video output ports – single-link DVI capable
supporting the following configurations:
 One or two analog display devices
 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

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Stereo Connector
Wildcat Realizm Input/Output panel
Connecting a DVI monitor
1. Make sure the power to the computer is turned off.
2. See the documentation that came with your monitor for information on the type of
connection that is required. Your monitor cable will have either a Digital Video Interface
(DVI)-I connector or a 15-pin VGA connector depending on monitor type. If your monitor is
a VGA monitor, see “Connecting a VGA monitor” in this chapter.
3. Connect the workstation monitor’s video cable to the primary DVI-I port on the Wildcat
Realizm video card. This connector is labeled “1” in the picture above and on the I/O panel
of your card.
CAUTION: If you are connecting only one monitor to the Wildcat
Realizm, you must plug that monitor into the Primary DVI-I
port (labeled “1” on the I/O panel of your card).
NOTE: If you are connecting an additional monitor to the
Wildcat Realizm, connect the additional workstation
monitor’s video cable to the secondary DVI-I port. See
“Enabling the Dual Monitor Feature” later in this
document for information on configuring dual displays.
Connecting a VGA monitor
NOTE: You must use a DVI-to-Analog adapter – included with your
card – to connect a VGA monitor to the Wildcat Realizm.
1. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin VGA connector to the VGA end (see below) of the DVI-to-
Analog adapter.
2. 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”).
Primary DVI
Connector Secondary DVI
Connector

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NOTE: If your monitor does not have a built-in video cable, use a
shielded video cable with either a DVI-I receptacle or a 15-
pin VGA video connector (with adapter) at one end for the
video output port on the card, and the appropriate
connectors at the other end for the video input port on the
monitor. See the documentation delivered with your monitor
for more information.
NOTE: If you ordered the Wildcat Realizm video card with a system,
it was installed and configured before shipment. See
Chapter 3, “Using the Video Card," for instructions on
adjusting the resolution, color depth, and refresh rate.
Attaching a Stereo Device
Power off your system and connect the stereo hardware to the round, stereo connector on the card. See
the documentation that came with your stereo hardware for information on how to use stereoscopic
display. 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
DVI VGA

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Installing the Driver Software
NOTE: If you received your Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator
with a system, the graphics drivers were installed before
shipment. This section only applies if you purchased your
Wildcat Realizm as an upgrade, are reinstalling the driver, or
are updating the operating system.
Ready your computer
• Make sure your workstation has the correct system requirements for the card and driver
installation. See “System Requirements” in the Introduction section.
• Save any work in progress, exit all open applications, and disable any software you may have
running such as virus scan software. Always back up your system before you install any new
hardware or software.
IMPORTANT: You must have the correct Wildcat driver for
the Windows operating system you are running. If
you are unsure, refer to the README.TXT file located
on the driver delivery media for this information.
Refer to Microsoft Windows documentation and
online Help for more information on installing
drivers and software application programs.
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
1. Log on to Windows 2000 using an account that has administrative privileges. Please consult
your system administrator or Microsoft Windows 2000 User's Manual for more information on
Administrator privileges.
2. From the Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel and click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Under Change or Remove Programs, highlight the current Display Driver and click
Change/Remove.
4. Click Yes when prompted to confirm the driver removal, and follow the prompts to complete the
driver removal.
5. Click OK when notified that the driver removal is complete and reboot your system before
installing the new Wildcat Realizm driver.
Removing an existing driver under Windows XP
1. Log on to Windows XP using an account that has administrative privileges. Please consult your
system administrator or Windows XP User's Manual for more information on Administrator
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2. From the Start menu, go to Control Panel.
3. Under Change or Remove Programs, highlight the current Display Driver and click
Change/Remove.
4. Click Yes when prompted to confirm the driver removal.
5. Click OK when notified you must reboot your system for driver removal to occur and reboot your
system before installing the new Wildcat Realizm driver.
Installing the Wildcat Realizm driver
NOTE: We recommend downloading the latest drivers from our
website. Custom drivers for specific applications are
located on our web site.
1. A user with Windows Administrator privileges must install this driver. Please consult your system
administrator or Microsoft operating systems User's Manual for more information on
Administrator privileges.
2. Start Windows. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel to dismiss the dialog
box. In Windows XP, dismiss the balloon asking if you want Windows XP to set your resolution.
3. 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.
4. In the Wildcat Realizm Driver Installation Message dialog box, click OK to begin the driver install
procedure.
5. You must restart your workstation for the new settings to take effect. Remove the delivery media
from the disk drive (if applicable). Click Yes to restart the workstation. In Windows XP, choose
Log off, then choose Turn off computer, then Restart.
6. Under Microsoft Windows 2000: on the first occasion that you install the driver you will be asked
to reboot a second time so that a dual head driver can be registered for your Wildcat Realizm
card. This will allow you to run in dual head mode with two monitors should you wish to – see the
“Configuring Display Settings” section of this manual for further details. Subsequent driver
installs will only require a single reboot.
7. Under Microsoft Windows XP: the dual head driver will already be registered and a second
reboot is not required.
Verify the Default Video Display Driver
Verifying under Windows 2000
1. From the Windows Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager.
2. Under Display Adapters, verify that the Wildcat Realizm device is listed. This indicates that the
appropriate driver is installed.
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Verifying under Windows XP
1. From the Windows Start menu, go to Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/
System/Hardware/ Device Manager.
2. Under Display Adapters, verify that the Wildcat Realizm device is listed. This indicates that the
appropriate driver is installed.
3. Exit the Device Manager and Control Panels
Verify the System Startup Version
Verifying under Windows 2000
1. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control Panel/System/Advanced.
2. Click Startup and Recovery.
3. On the Startup and Recovery dialog box, verify that "Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" is
the listed as the Default operating system. It is IMPORTANT that your operating system matches
the driver you installed. Click OK.
4. Click OK again to close the System Properties dialog box.
Verifying under Windows XP
1. From the operating system Start menu, go to Control Panel/Performance and
Maintenance/System/Advanced. This is different if you run in Classic View and instructions
should be as for Windows 2000.
2. Click the Settings button under Startup and Recovery.
3. On the Startup and Recovery dialog box, verify that "Microsoft Windows XP Professional" is the
listed as the Default operating system. It is IMPORTANT that your operating system matches the
driver you installed. Click OK.
4. 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.
• Go to http://www.3dlabs.com and click on the support link, then the register link. Fill out
the registration form that appears on your screen, and click Submit when you are
finished.

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SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
The 3Dlabs Graphics Accelerator Card Driver
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.
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:
• Optimized Application enables you to quickly configure your graphics adapter to use optimal
settings for a specific application.
NOTE: Changing these settings can overwrite changes made to the
OpenGL or DirectX pages. It is advisable to select an
Optimized Application before making changes to the other
pages.
• Display 1 Settings brings up a pop-up list of supported resolutions. Each resolution has an
associated pop-up list of available refresh rates. If you are in dual monitor mode, then Display 1
Settings and Display 2 Settings will appear.
• Acuity Windows Manager allows you to enable, disable, and change the properties of the 3Dlabs
Acuity Windows Manager.
• Display Properties reaches the display control panel.
• Exit closes the dialog box.
The Display Control Panel
Access the configuration tools through the Display Properties Control Panel via one of the following
options:
Option 1: Click the desktop with your right mouse button (or left click if you’ve changed your
mouse options) and click Display Properties.
Option 2: Click the “3D” in the system tray to access the Task Bar-based Configuration Manager,
and then click Display Properties.

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In the Display Properties window:
1. Choose the Settings tab.
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.
This first window provides the following information:
• Hardware Information:
• Display Adapter
• Video Memory
• Software Information:
• Driver Version
• OpenGL Version
• DirectX Version
• Advanced Information:
• OpenGL Extensions
• Direct3D Device Caps
• Online Support (links to www.3dlabs.com, the 3Dlabs customer support site. An Internet
connection is required.)
• Generate Support Info (generates a text file containing system info including 3Dlabs driver
and graphics card BIOS versions that assist 3Dlabs technical support personnel in
evaluating system problems.)

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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
• Display Settings – Clone mode, Color control, Display rotation, Edge blending/overlap
• Optimize Settings – Application optimization, Acuity Windows manager, Task bar
These customization tools are discussed in more detail later in this chapter.
Configuring OpenGL Options
This window provides customization of the following features:
Full-scene Antialiasing
Choose from the following:
Disabled: Full-scene antialiasing is disabled in all applications.
Automatic: Full-scene antialiasing is disabled by default, but can be enabled by applications. If
enabled, the application will use the sample count indicated by the slider.
Force On: Full-scene antialiasing is enabled in all applications. Applications will use the sample
count indicated on the slider.
4X Sampling: This setting forces the graphics adapter to use antialiasing with four samples per
pixel. This is the fastest of the antialiasing options.
8X Sampling: This setting forces the graphics adapter to use antialiasing with eight samples per
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Anisotropic Filtering
Disabled: Anisotropic filtering is disabled in all OpenGL applications.
Automatic: Anisotropic filtering is disabled by default but applications may specifically enable it.
Force 2X Sampling: Anisotropic filtering with two samples per texel will be used for all OpenGL
applications.
Force 4X Sampling: Anisotropic filtering with four samples per texel will be used for all OpenGL
applications.
Force 8X Sampling: Anisotropic filtering with eight samples per texel will be used for all OpenGL
applications. This is the highest quality setting
Buffer Swap Mode
Automatic: The graphics adapter will default to Page Flipping mode, in which the front and back
buffers are simply alternated, unless specifically overridden by the application. This option will
generally give the best performance.
Force Swap Copy: Data is copied from the back buffer to the display buffer. This behavior is
generally slower than Page Flipping, however some applications may require this behavior as they
cache information in the back buffer. Use this setting if an application is not displaying images
correctly
Wait for Vertical Sync
This option sets the vertical sync behavior to be used in OpenGL applications. Vertical
Synchronization means that applications must wait until the display device is ready before they can
perform drawing operations. This places an upper limit on the frame rate an application can
achieve, but is sometimes necessary to prevent 'tearing' artifacts caused by drawing operations
from one frame bleeding into the next.
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.