Aurora PCI 4MB User manual

This quick installation guide provides instructions for installing
your Aurora PCI 4MB in your computer.
Introducing the Aurora PCI 4MB
Thank you for your purchase of the Aurora PCI 4MBvideo card.
Featuring 64-bit 3D/2D graphics/video accelerator and 4MB
EDO DRAM, the Aurora PCI 4MB enhances graphics and video
performance through crisper images, realistic 3D effects and
more vibrant colors.
Features and Benefits
 PCI v2.1 compliant bus master
 True Plug-n-Play support for easy installation
 High-performance 64-bit graphics engine
 Integrated 170 MHz RAMDAC
 On-board high-speed 4MB EDO DRAM
 Displays up to 16.7M colors at 1024x768 pixels and 64K
colors at 1280x1024 pixels
 High-quality 3D texture mapping
- Mip-mapping
- Depth cueing, fogging, and alpha blending
- Video texture mapping
- Z-buffering
 Supports refresh rates up to 75Hz at 1024x768 pixels
 MPEG software support for Windows 98/98 SE
System Requirements
 Pentium class computer with an available PCI slot
 Windows 95 or later
Aurora PCI 4MB
Quick Installation Guide
Aurora PCI 4MB is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and
Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered
trademark of Intel Corporation. Other names used in this publication are for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
January, 2000 Copyright ©2000 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR
INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THIS DOCUMENT
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NO PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED,
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FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B Computing Device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 and 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help
IMPORTANT
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment
This product requires the use of shielded cables in order to comply with
FCC requirements.
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Resolution and Color Depth
The Aurora PCI 4MB comes with 4MB EDO DRAM installed
on-board. The chart below describes the colors and resolutions
it supports:
Resolution Colors
640x480 16.7M
800x600 16.7M
1024x768 16.7M
1280x1024 64K
1600x1200 256 (Applies for NT 4.0 ONLY)
Hardware Installation
Proceed with the following instructions to install your
Aurora PCI 4MB in your computer. General instructions are
given since the design of computer cases varies. Refer to your
computers reference manual whenever in doubt.
Note Leave theAurora PCI 4MBinitsstaticresistantbag
until you are ready to install it.
Caution Static Electricity Discharge may Permanently
damage your system. In order to avoid possible static
electricity discharge during installation procedures,
please follow the guidelines below:
Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by
touching a large grounded metal surface or the computers
case (if plugged in), for a few seconds.
During installation procedures, avoid any contact with
internal parts. Handle cards only by their edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any other
connected peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the computer.
3. Remove your computers cover by removing its mounting
screws and sliding off the cover.
Technical Support
Web Site
VisitSIIGs Web site atwww.siig.com for more productfeatures,
drivers updates, upgrade solutions, FAQs, and where-to-buy
information.
Technical Support Department
For additional support, SIIG's Technical Support Specialists are
available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday,
Pacific Standard Time.
e-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: [phone]
Customer Service Department
If the Technical Support Specialist determines that the product
may be defective, you can return it for repair or replacement.
Step1:CallSIIG'sCustomerService Department
Call the Customer Service Department at [phone] ext.
5333 for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
Please have the product serial number available. It is located on
the side of the box and on the back of the product.
Step2:Completethe RMAform
 Filloutyour Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) form,
andincludeit in the package along with the original materials.
 Clearlywriteyour RMA number on the outside of thereturned
shipping package and on the accompanying RMA form.
SIIGwillrefuseto acceptanyshippingpackage,andnot
beresponsible for a productreturnedwithout a RMA
numberpostedontheoutsideoftheshippingcarton.
Step3:ShiptheAuroraPCI 4MB
You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product back to
SIIG at the following address:
SIIG,Inc. RMA#_______________
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced the product via UPS
Ground or US Mail at no cost to you.
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4. Remove any existing video graphics adapters that may be in
the system.Disablethe motherboard's built-in video, if there
is one.
5. Remove the slot bracket by unscrewing the holding screw
and sliding it out. Save this screw for securing theAurora PCI
4MB after its installed.
Figure1:RemovingtheSlotBracket
6. To install theAurora PCI 4MB, carefully align the cards bus
connector to the PCI slot on the motherboard. Push the card
down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated.
Note Hold the card by its external edges only. Try to
avoid touching the components, connectors or pins.
NOTE If you get warning window MSSETUP, No
hardware device found! Please check your hardware
card first. Make sure card is installed correctly, if
installed correctly then try different slot or exchange
card for new card.
5. Click on SIS6326 3D Setup to install the drivers, follow
the on screen instructions to complete installations.
Windows NT 4.0
1. Start NT 4.0, change the Display Properties to standard VGA
and restart NT.
2. Once Windows is restarted, insert the Driver Installation CD
into CD-ROM. The Setup program should auto launch, If
not then double click on MSSETUP.EXE from the Driver
Installation CD root directory.
3. The SiS6326 Setup will auto detect your Windows versions
and hardware if present then display option menu window.
NOTE If you get warning window MSSETUP, No
hardware device found! Please check your hardware
card first. Make sure card is installed correctly, if
installed correctly then try different slot or exchange
card for new card.
4. Click on SIS6326 3D Setup to install the drivers, follow
the on screen instructions to complete installations.
Your Display Adapter drivers are installed.
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Figure2:Installingthe AuroraPCI4MB

Windows 95B (OSR2)
1. Start Windows, at the Update Device Driver Wizard, you
want to install a Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA) by
clicking on NEXT until FINISH.
2. Provide Windows 95 CD-ROM if prompted and follow on
screen instructions to install the drivers then click OK to
restart Windows.
3. Once Windows is restarted, insert the Driver Installation CD
into CD-ROM. The Setup program should auto launch, If
not then double click on MSSETUP.EXE from the Driver
Installation CD root directory.
4. The SiS6326 Setup will auto detect your Windows versions
and hardware if present then display option menu window.
NOTE If you get warning window MSSETUP, No
hardware device found! Please check your hardware
card first. Make sure card is installed correctly, if
installed correctly then try different slot or exchange
card for new card.
5. Click on SIS6326 3D Setup to install the drivers, follow
the on screen instructions to complete installations.
Your Display Adapter drivers are installed.
Windows 98 / 98 SE
1. Start Windows, at the Add New Hardware Wizard, you
want to install a Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA) by
clicking on NEXT until FINISH.
2. Click OK to restart system.
3. Once Windows is restarted, insert the Driver Installation CD
into CD-ROM. The Setup program should auto launch, If
not then double click on MSSETUP.EXE from the Driver
Installation CD root directory.
4. The SiS6326 Setup will auto detect your Windows versions
and hardware if present then display option menu window.
7. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure the board
to the rear slot panel.
8. Replace the computer cover.
The hardware installation have now been complete.
Software Installations
This section will guide you through the installations of the
following driver:
Windows 95/98/98 SE(Second Edition)
Windows NT 4.0
Windows 95 & Window 95a
1. Start Windows, at the New Hardware Found, select Do
not install drivers (Windows will not prompt you again)
then click OK.
2. Click Cancel for Display box then cancel again at the
Display Properties box. If Windows prompt to restart
then click OK to restart Windows.
3. Once Windows is restarted, insert the Driver Installation CD
into CD-ROM. The Setup program should auto launch, If
not then double click on MSSETUP.EXE from the Driver
Installation CD root directory.
4. The SiS6326 Setup will auto detect your Windows versions
and hardware if present then display option menu window.
NOTE If you get warning window MSSETUP, No
hardware device found! Please check your hardware
card first. Make sure card is installed correctly, if
installed correctly then try different slot or exchange
card for new card.
5. Click on SIS6326 3D Setup to install the drivers, follow
the on screen instructions to complete installations.
Your Display Adapter drivers are installed.
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