Appian Hurricane User manual

Hurricane
Typhoon
Rushmore
Multiple Monitor Graphics Cards
RV100 Chipset Family
User’s Guide

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Copyright © 2003 Appian Graphics Corporation
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copied or otherwise reproduced without the prior
written consent of Appian Graphics Corp. Printed in
the USA.
Text Part No. 780-00350-01
Manual Part No. 779-00350-01
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AppianDX, AppianSync, are trademarks and
registered trademarks of Appian Graphics Corp. All
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This material is made available for use under a
license from Appian Graphics Corp. and its use is
subject to all conditions and restrictions provided by
the license agreement. Appian software programs
and Appian hardware devices are covered by one or
more of the following U.S. patents:
5,835,090
5,848,294
5,949,437
Additional patents are pending.

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How to Contact Appian Graphics
In the United States (US), as well as Europe, the
Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), use the following
information to get help fast:
General 425-882-2020 (US)
[phone] (EMEA)
Sales 800-727-7426 (US)
[phone] (EMEA)
Technical
Support
800-422-7369, 7am – 5pm PST (US)
[phone] (EMEA)
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[phone] (EMEA)
Address (US)
Appian Graphics Corp.
18047 NE 68th Street, Suite B100
Redmond, WA 98052
Address (EMEA)
Appian Graphics Ltd
Top Floor
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London
W1S 1RS
United Kingdom
Email [e-mail] (US)
[email protected] (EMEA)
Web site www.appian.com
Information We Will Need
Please have the following information available
before you contact Appian Technical Support:
The name and serial number of your Appian
product
Information about your computer; including the
manufacturer, the system BIOS, the
type/brand/model of your monitor(s), and other
devices installed in your system.
A detailed description of the problem

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Contents
Chapter 1 1
Introduction............................................................. 1
Included with your Graphics Card ............................................2
Using Multiple Monitors...........................................................3
Chapter 2 4
Get Started .............................................................. 4
General System Requirements.................................................4
Prepare for Hardware Installation ............................................4
Install the Hurricane...............................................................5
Hurricane Monitor Cabling .......................................................7
Install the Typhoon ................................................................7
Typhoon Monitor Cabling ........................................................9
Install the Rushmore ............................................................11
Rushmore Monitor Cabling ....................................................13
Chapter 3 16
Install and Use Software for Windows NT 4.0 ........ 16
Install the Windows NT 4.0 Display Driver ..............................17
Install HYDRAVISIONand MultiDeskDesktop Management
Software in Windows NT4.0 ..................................................19
Use HYDRAVISION in Windows NT4.0 ....................................21
Multi-Monitor Controls ..................................................... 25
Desktop Management Controls ......................................... 29
Hot Keys Controls ........................................................... 33
MultiDesk.......................................................................35
Chapter 4 37
Install and Use Software for Windows 2000 and
Windows XP ..................................................... 37
Install the Rushmore Windows 2000 Driver............................. 37
Install the Rushmore Windows XP Driver ................................39
Install HYDRAVISIONand MultiDeskDesktop Management
Software in Windows 2000 and Windows XP ........................... 42
Use HYDRAVISION in Windows 2000 and Windows XP .............43
Desktop Management Controls ......................................... 46
Hot Keys Controls ........................................................... 51
MultiDesk.......................................................................53
Chapter 5 55
Technical Information............................................ 55
Mode Support......................................................................55
Monitor Cables and Connector Pinouts .................................... 57
LFH Connector Pinouts..................................................... 57
DVI Connector Pinouts.....................................................58
DB-15 Connector Pinouts ................................................. 59
Functional Specifications ....................................................... 61

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Chapter 6 62
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 62
Frequently Asked Questions .................................................. 62
Appendix A 66
Regulatory Information ......................................... 66
Responsible Party ................................................................66
Industry Canada Compliance Statement for Hurricane and
Typhoon .............................................................................66
CE Compliance Statement for Hurricane and Typhoon ..............66
FCC Compliance Statement for Hurricane and Typhoon ............67
Japan VCCI Compliance Statement for Typhoon ......................68
Industry Canada Compliance Statement for Rushmore .............69
CE Compliance Statement for Rushmore................................. 69
FCC Compliance Statement for Rushmore............................... 70
Japan VCCI Compliance Statement for Rushmore ....................71
Appendix B 72
Disclaimer.............................................................. 72
High Risk Applications .......................................................... 72
Figures and Tables
Figure 1. Analog Adapter ........................................................7
Figure 2. DVI Device Cable Installation...................................10
Figure 3. Analog Device Cable Installation ..............................11
Figure 4. DVI Device Cable Installation...................................14
Figure 5. Analog Device Cable Installation ..............................15
Figure 6. Dual Monitor Array ................................................. 21
Figure 7. HYDRAVISION System Tray Icon..............................22
Figure 8. Accessing HYDRAVISION for Windows NT 4.0 ............22
Figure 9. Display Properties Dialog Box Example .....................23
Figure 10. Multi-Monitor Dialog Example.................................25
Figure 11. Extended Display Settings Dialog Example............... 26
Figure 12. Desktop Management Dialog Example.....................29
Figure 13. Hot Keys Dialog Example.......................................33
Figure 14. MultiDesk System Tray Icon................................... 36
Figure 15. MultiDesk Pop-Up Menu......................................... 36
Figure 16. HYDRAVISION System Tray Icon............................44
Figure 17. Accessing HYDRAVISION ....................................... 44
Figure 18. Desktop Management Dialog Example.....................46
Figure 19. Hot Keys Dialog Example.......................................51

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Figure 20. MultiDesk System Tray Icon................................... 54
Figure 21. MultiDesk Pop-Up Menu.........................................54
Table 1. Supported Analog Resolutions and Refresh Rates ....... 56
Table 2. Supported Digital Resolutions and Refresh Rates........56
Figure 22. LFH Connector Pinouts ..........................................57
Table 3. LFH Connector Description....................................... 58
Figure 23. DVI Connector Pinouts .......................................... 58
Table 4. DVI Connector Description.......................................59
Figure 24. DB-15 connector pinouts .......................................59
Table 5. DB-15 connector pinouts .........................................60

1 Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Appian Graphics
multiple monitor graphics card. The Hurricane,
Typhoon and Rushmore graphics cards are classified
as part of the same family, all using the ATI
Technologies RV100 RadeonVE chipset. This guide
introduces you to the RV100 card architecture,
performance capabilities and included software. This
guide also contains an overview of HYDRAVISION
desktop display management software and other
important technical information. Be sure to read this
entire User’s Guide in order to get the most out of
your new graphics card.
Rushmore is available in a 4-port PCI model for
quad-monitor support, while Hurricane and Typhoon
are available in a 2-port PCI or AGP model for dual
monitor support. With multiple display channels,
these RV100 cards are designed to support multiple
monitor configurations in Windows NT 4.0, Windows
2000 and Windows XP.
Each of these cards is a single-slot, multiple monitor
graphics solution featuring a high-speed PCI or AGP
bus interface, up to 64MB of on-board DDR-SDRAM
(Double Data Rate - Synchronous Dynamic Random
Access Memory), and full VGA and SVGA
compatibility.
The RV100 chipset family of cards uses the high-
performance ATI Technologies RadeonVE graphics
processor for multiple monitor output. The Radeon
VE features two 300MHz RAMDACs, two digital
output ports and accelerated 2D and 3D graphics.
The card interface to the PCI bus (versions 2.2 and
above) or AGP bus (version 2.0 and above)
incorporates multi-function capabilities for complete

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multiple monitor operating system support. The
result is a fast, high-resolution display.
The high-resolution display, plug-and-play
compliance, support for multi-threaded, multiple
monitor DirectX hardware acceleration, support for
DVD motion compensation and color space
conversion makes these cards very well-suited for
sophisticated display tasks. The 60-pin low force
helix (LFH) custom connectors, y-cables and
adapters allow easy direct connection to either
analog or DVI digital display devices.
These graphics cards also feature Appian’s powerful
and easy-to-use HYDRAVISIONmultiple monitor
desktop management software for Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000 and Windows XP. HYDRAVISION
software allows the user to define the placement and
behavior of windows and dialog boxes in the multiple
monitor (extended desktop) display space, and
provides a variety of productivity tools designed
specifically for managing multiple monitors.
Included with your Graphics Card
Before using your RV100 hardware and software,
please verify that your package contains the items
listed below.
The PCI or AGP graphics card
An installation CD-ROM, includes User’s Guide
A Registration/Warranty Card
12” DVI Y-Cables (Qty. 2 for Rushmore, Qty.
1 for Typhoon, n/a for Hurricane)
Analog adapters (Qty. 4 for Rushmore, Qty. 2
for Typhoon, or Qty. 1 for Hurricane)
Please contact Appian Technical Support if you find
that any of these items missing or damaged. Fill out

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and return the registration/warranty card to ensure
full support from Appian for your RV100 product.
To get the best performance from your RV100
graphics card, use the supplied Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000 or Windows XP drivers and
HYDRAVISION display management software. Each
operating system requires a separate program for
configuring displays. Be sure to use the appropriate
device drivers and configuration program for your
operating system.
Using Multiple Monitors
The RV100 chipset family of cards supports the use
of multiple monitors in Windows NT 4.0, Windows
2000 and Windows XP. Using a multiple monitor
configuration is an efficient and cost-effective way to
increase the size of your computer display area,
commonly called the desktop. With multiple
monitors, you can view a single application as a
large window stretching across several monitors, or
you can display a different application on each
monitor.

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Chapter 2
Get Started
General System Requirements
A PC platform with a ½-length PCI slot
compliant with PCI revision 2.2 or higher
Operating system - Windows NT 4.0 with
Service Pack 4 or higher, Windows 2000 or
Windows XP.
Pentium II processor
At least 256MB of installed system memory
(RAM)
Rushmore is VGA compatible and provides full support
for Super VGA drivers written to Video Electronics
Standards Association (VESA) specifications.
Prepare for Hardware Installation
To complete the installation, you may need some or all
of the following tools:
Medium size flat head screwdriver
Medium size Phillips head screwdriver
3/16” nut driver or small wrench
To prepare your computer for installation of the
Rushmore card, perform the following steps:
1. Uninstall any previously installed graphics card
related software applications from the system.
Please refer to the graphics card manufacturer’s
specific instructions on how to do this. These
instructions can typically be found in the User’s

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Guide or Manual for the graphics card, or possibly
on the card or system manufacture’s web site.
2. Turn off the computer and the power for all external
devices (monitor, printer, etc.).
3. Disconnect all cables from the rear of your
computer to give you more room to work. Note
where each cable connects so you can reconnect it
after installing the Rushmore card.
4. Remove the cover-mounting screws on the
computer. If necessary, refer to your system
instruction manual for information on removing the
computer cover.
5. Carefully remove the cover from the computer. The
system motherboard should now be in full view.
6. Remove the previously installed graphics card if it
is no longer needed.
Install the Hurricane
⌦WARNING! Do not modify the jumpers on your
Hurricane card. A change to the factory set
jumper configuration could change the
performance of the Hurricane card or affect its
ability to function properly in your system.
To prepare your computer for installation of the
Hurricane card, perform the following steps:
1. Uninstall any previously installed graphics card
related software applications from the system.
Please refer to the graphics card manufacturer’s
specific instructions on how to do this. These
instructions can typically be found in the User’s
Guide or Manual for the graphics card, or possibly
on the card or system manufacture’s web site.
2. Turn off the computer and the power for all external
devices (monitor, printer, etc.).

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3. Disconnect all cables from the rear of your
computer to give you more room to work. Note
where each cable connects so you can reconnect it
after installing the Hurricane card.
4. Remove the cover mounting screws on the
computer. If necessary, refer to your system
instruction manual for information on removing the
computer cover.
5. Carefully remove the cover from the computer. The
system motherboard should now be in full view.
To install your Hurricane card, perform the
following steps:
6. Remove any previously installed graphics card(s)
from the system.
7. Locate an available PCI or AGP expansion slot for
the Hurricane card. If necessary, remove the
expansion slot cover and partner screw using the
appropriate tool.
⌦WARNING! The Hurricane is static sensitive.
To avoid damage to the card from static
electricity, ground yourself before handling
the card by touching the metal frame on your
computer. This dissipates any static
electricity and prevents damage to sensitive
components.
8. Hold the Hurricane card by its top edge and slide it
into the available slot. The PCI or AGP bus
interface should fit into the appropriate slot. Make
sure the Hurricane card is firmly seated in the slot.
9. Once the Hurricane card is correctly seated in the
slot, secure it with the partner screw.
10. Replace and secure the computer cover.

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Hurricane Monitor Cabling
The Hurricane card provides support for one DVI
flat-panel or up to two VGA monitors using the
supplied DVI-to-VGA adapter.
Plug the VGA monitor cable into the card VGA
connector (the smaller of the two). Plug the DVI flat-
panel cable into the card DVI connector (the larger of
the two). If a second VGA monitor is desired, rather
than a DVI panel, connect the second VGA monitor
cable into the supplied DVI-to-VGA adapter (Figure 1),
and then plug the adapter into the card DVI connector.
Figure 1. Analog Adapter
Install the Typhoon
⌦WARNING! Do not modify the jumper setting
on your Typhoon card. A change to the factory
set jumper configuration could change the
performance of the Typhoon card or affect its
ability to function properly in your system.
To prepare your computer for installation of the
Typhoon card, perform the following steps:
1. Uninstall any previously installed graphics card
related software applications from the system.
Please refer to the graphics card manufacturer’s
specific instructions on how to do this. These
instructions can typically be found in the User’s

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Guide or Manual for the graphics card, or possibly
on the card or system manufacture’s web site.
2. Turn off the computer and the power for all external
devices (monitor, printer, etc.).
3. Disconnect all cables from the rear of your
computer to give you more room to work. Note
where each cable connects so you can reconnect it
after installing the Typhoon card.
4. Remove the cover mounting screws on the
computer. If necessary, refer to your system
instruction manual for information on removing the
computer cover.
5. Carefully remove the cover from the computer. The
system motherboard should now be in full view.
To install your Typhoon card, perform the
following steps:
1. Remove any previously installed graphics card(s)
from the system.
2. Locate an available PCI expansion slot or an AGP
slot for the Typhoon card, depending on which
Typhoon card you have purchased. If necessary,
remove the expansion slot cover and partner screw
using the appropriate tool.
⌦WARNING! The Typhoon is static sensitive. To
avoid damage to the card from static
electricity, ground yourself before handling
the card by touching the metal frame on your
computer. This dissipates any static
electricity and prevents damage to sensitive
components.
3. Hold the Typhoon card by its top edge and slide it
into the available slot. The PCI bus or AGP bus
interface should fit into the slot. Make sure the
Typhoon card is firmly seated in the slot.
4. Once the Typhoon card is correctly seated in the
slot, secure it with the partner screw.

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5. Replace and secure the computer cover.
6. Proceed to the monitor cabling section.
Typhoon Monitor Cabling
The Typhoon DVI card supports output to either
analog or digital display devices. To connect the
Typhoon DVI card to the desired display devices,
perform the following steps:
1. Attach the supplied DVI Y-cable to the installed
Typhoon DVI card and tighten the thumbscrews.
⌦WARNING! Make sure the cable connector is
mated correctly to the connector on the
Typhoon card. It is possible to plug the cable
into the card incorrectly. This could cause
damage to the cable connector.
2. If you plan to output display from the Typhoon
DVI card to a DVI device, such as a digital flat
panel or digital projector, attach the supplied DVI
Y-cable directly to your DVI device cable(s) and
tighten the thumbscrews (Figure 2). Cable
installation is complete.

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Figure 2. DVI Device Cable Installation
3. If you plan to output display from the Typhoon
DVI card to an analog device, such as a CRT
monitor or analog projector, attach the supplied
analog adapters to the DVI Y-cable connected to
the Typhoon DVI card and tighten the thumbscrews
(Figure 3).
4. Attach the DVI Y-cable with adapters to the
appropriate input cable connectors on your display
device cables and tighten the thumbscrews (Figure
3). Cable installation is complete.

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Figure 3. Analog Device Cable Installation
Install the Rushmore
⌦WARNING! Do not modify the jumpers on your
Rushmore card. A change to the factory set
jumper configuration could change the
performance of the Rushmore card or affect its
ability to function properly in your system.
To prepare your computer for installation of the
Rushmore card, perform the following steps:
1. Uninstall any previously installed graphics card
related software applications from the system.
Please refer to the graphics card manufacturer’s
specific instructions on how to do this. These
instructions can typically be found in the User’s
Guide or Manual for the graphics card, or possibly
on the card or system manufacture’s web site.
2. Turn off the computer and the power for all external
devices (monitor, printer, etc.).
3. Disconnect all cables from the rear of your
computer to give you more room to work. Note
where each cable connects so you can reconnect it
after installing the Rushmore card.

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4. Remove the cover mounting screws on the
computer. If necessary, refer to your system
instruction manual for information on removing the
computer cover.
5. Carefully remove the cover from the computer. The
system motherboard should now be in full view.
To install your Rushmore card, perform the
following steps:
1. Remove any previously installed graphics card(s)
from the system.
2. Locate an available PCI expansion slot for the
Rushmore card. If necessary, remove the
expansion slot cover and partner screw using the
appropriate tool.
⌦WARNING! The Rushmore is static sensitive.
To avoid damage to the card from static
electricity, ground yourself before handling
the card by touching the metal frame on your
computer. This dissipates any static
electricity and prevents damage to sensitive
components.
3. Hold the Rushmore card by its top edge and slide it
into the available slot. The PCI bus interface
should fit into the slot. Make sure the Rushmore
card is firmly seated in the slot.
4. Once the Rushmore card is correctly seated in the
slot, secure it with the partner screw.
5. Replace and secure the computer cover.
6. Proceed to the monitor cabling section below.

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Rushmore Monitor Cabling
The Rushmore DVI card supports output to either
analog or digital display devices. To connect the
Rushmore DVI card to the desired display
devices, perform the following steps:
1. Attach the supplied DVI Y-cable(s) to the installed
Rushmore DVI card and tighten the thumbscrews.
NOTE: Monitors 1 and 3 will reside on the Y-cable
connected to the lower Rushmore card connector.
Monitors 2 and 4 will reside on the Y-cable
connected to the upper Rushmore card connector.
⌦WARNING! Make sure the cable connector is
mated correctly to the connector on the
Rushmore card. It is possible to plug the
cable into the card incorrectly. This could
cause damage to the cable connector.
2. If you plan to output display from the
Rushmore DVI card to a DVI device, such as a
digital flat panel or digital projector, attach the
supplied DVI Y-cable(s) directly to your DVI device
cable(s) and tighten the thumbscrews (Figure 4).
Cable installation is complete.

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Figure 4. DVI Device Cable Installation
3. If you plan to output display from the
Rushmore DVI card to an analog device, such
as a CRT monitor or analog projector, attach the
supplied analog adapters to the DVI Y-cable(s)
connected to the Rushmore DVI card and tighten
the thumbscrews (Figure 5).
4. Attach the DVI Y-cable(s) with adapters to the
appropriate input cable connectors on your display
device cables and tighten the thumbscrews (Figure
5). Cable installation is complete.