Diamond Multimedia Viper V700 SERIES User manual

VIPER V700 SERIES
USER’S GUIDE
Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters:
2880 Junction Avenue
San Jose, CA 95134-1922 USA

Table of Contents
1ABOUT VIPER V700 SERIES ............................................................................................1
Viper V700 Series Key Features ................................................................................................... 1
2HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.........................................................................................3
Manual Conventions......................................................................................................................... 3
3INSTALLING YOUR VIPER V700 SERIES BOARD ...........................................................4
Hardware Installation....................................................................................................................... 4
Software Installation......................................................................................................................... 10
4DIAMOND SOFTWARE TOOLS......................................................................................14
InControl Tools 99 Utility.............................................................................................................. 14
Updating Your Drivers .................................................................................................................... 16
5REMOVING YOUR DIAMOND PRODUCT .....................................................................17
Removing Viper V700 Series Under Windows 98/95............................................................. 17
Removing Viper V700 Series Under Windows NT 4.0 .......................................................... 18
Removing Diamond Software Tools ............................................................................................ 18
6CONTACTING DIAMOND..............................................................................................20
7TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................21
Windows 98 Q & A ......................................................................................................................... 22
AVIPER V700 SERIES DISPLAY MODES.............................................................................24
BVIPER V700 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................26
CWINDOWS 98 MULTIPLE MONITOR SUPPORT ...........................................................28
Multimonitor System Requirements ............................................................................................ 28
Setting Up Multiple Monitor Support.......................................................................................... 28
Tips and Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 29
DTRADEMARK, COPYRIGHT AND WARRANTY INFORMATION ...................................31
Trademarks......................................................................................................................................... 31
Copyright Notices ............................................................................................................................ 31
Diamond Viper V700 Series Warranty ....................................................................................... 33
ECE AND FCC INFORMATION .......................................................................................34
Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................. 35

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ABOUT VIPER V700 SERIES
The Viper V700 Series graphics accelerator is made for the high-performance
computer enthusiast who is looking for a compelling graphics experience while using
the PC for either entertainment or productivity. The V700 Series delivers an
unparalleled combination of high performance 2D and 3D graphics, providing rich
multimedia output under the Windows platform.
The Viper V700 Series 16/32MB of high-speed memory delivers powerful gaming at
high resolutions, and handles the most robust 3D textures featured in the latest
games.
This chapter summarizes some important features of the V700 Series board.
VIPER V700 Series KEY FEATURES
The Viper V700 Series graphics accelerators features include:
♦Advanced Processing Power
⇒Delivers unprecedented speed and quality for 2D, 3D and video
acceleration
⇒Utilizes nVIDIA’s controller which is fully optimized for DirectX 6 and
OpenGL
⇒TwiN Texel 3D engine, including two rendering pipelines for true single-
pass multitexturing, for exquisite rendering of the most intricate
environments
♦Stunning 3D Quality and Performance
⇒Increased triangle and fill rates for exceptional graphics rendering
⇒Multitexturing and a dual 32-bit color rendering pipeline for heightened
visual quality and faster frame rates
⇒Advanced 3D feature set and 32-bit Z/stencil buffer ensure dazzling image
quality
⇒Accelerates popular games and software with support for Direct3D®and
OpenGL®

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♦State-of-the-art 2D graphics
⇒Next-generation acceleration for graphics display at scorching speeds
⇒16/32MB RAM for high resolutions at the highest quality
⇒Ultra-high resolutions
⇒Fully optimized for Windows 98/95 and Windows NT 4.0
⇒Supports multimonitor display, and the OnNow power management
feature of Windows 98
⇒Accelerates Windows 98/95 and Windows NT 4.0, WHQL certified for
compatibility
♦Advanced multimedia capabilities:
⇒Advanced video features include multi-tap X and Y filtering, color space
conversion and scaling
⇒MPEG-1, MPEG-2, Indeo and Cinepak playback
⇒DVD playback
♦Comprehensive Customer Support
♦5-Year warranty

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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MANUAL CONVENTIONS
Your Viper V700 Series User’s Guide is organized in a standard, familiar way. A few
icons are used to point out important information:
This icon marks useful tips or important operational notes.
This icon is a warning about possible electrical/software hazards or problems.
If you are reading this manual online, place your mouse cursor over Table of
Contents entries or main headings. If the hand icon changes to a pointing index
finger, simply click and you will move to that place in the document. Some email or
World Wide Web addresses inside this manual may be active as well. Go directly to a
Web, FTP site, or email program simply by clicking on an active link.

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INSTALLING YOUR VIPER V700
SERIES BOARD
To use your Viper V700 Series board, you need to first install the hardware, software
drivers, and utilities provided on the installation CD.
•HARDWARE INSTALLATION
•SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Note—Some systems have an integrated graphics solution on the motherboard.
Contact your motherboard manufacturer to determine how to disable your on-board
graphics.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Your Viper V700 Series card is an AGP bus type. Follow the instructions below for
proper installation. Before you install your card, verify if your motherboard is an
AGP 2X, or 4X type, and refer to the instructions in the following section. Consult
the documentation that accompanied your motherboard or system if you are not sure
whether your system supports AGP 2X or 4X.
Warning! To avoid accidental electric shock, shut your computer down and unplug
the power cord before starting the following procedures. Remember which cables go
to which connectors. You may want to label your computer's cables before
disconnecting them. To protect your Viper V700 Series board from damage due to
static electrical discharge, ground yourself by touching the power supply box inside
your computer before starting the procedures below.

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Important—To receive the full benefits of the AGP version of your Viper board, you
must be running either Windows 98, or Windows 95 OSR2 (version 4.00.950 B, or
newer) on a system that has been updated with the USB OSR2.1 supplement. Check
the software disks that were included with your computer equipment to verify that
you have the USB supplement, or contact your computer manufacturer for additional
details. If you are running Windows NT 4.0, you must be updated with the latest
Service Pack. Service Pack 4 is the current version available from Microsoft.
Setting the Jumpers for Your Card (Viper V770)
Your card may be equipped with jumper switches and may require certain jumper
settings to operate properly on either AGP 2X or 4X motherboards. You must first
determine whether your AGP motherboard supports an AGP 2X or 4X configuration.
Consult your computer or motherboard manufacturer’s user guide to verify what it
supports.
Note: The factory default jumper settings are set to AGP 2X. If you have a 2X
motherboard, do not make any changes to the jumpers on the card—you can skip this
section and continue with the next. If you have an AGP 4X motherboard, use the
following instructions to set the jumpers.
The Viper V770 has 4 jumpers located on the card. They are visible on the
illustration below as J1, J2, J3, J4. The J4 pins are marked A B C for reference.
To change the jumpers to the AGP 4X configuration:
1. Move jumper J4 from the (factory default) A-B position to the B-C position:
A
B
C
B
B
Jumper J4, A-B position
Jumper J4, B-C position
A
A
C
C
A
B
C

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2. Move jumpers J1, J2, J3 to the closed position:
Your card is now set to the AGP 4X configuration.
Before You Install Your Card…
Before you install your Viper card, it is recommended that you set your display
driver to Standard VGA before you shut down your computer and remove your
legacy (AGP, PCI, or ISA) VGA card.
Setting the Standard VGA Under Windows 95
To set your display to Standard VGA under Windows 95:
1. From the Start menu, go to Start > Settings> Control Panel, then double-click
on Display. The Display Properties sheet appears.
2. Click on the Settings tab, then press the Advanced Properties button.
3. Click on the Adapter tab, the press the Change button. The Select Device window
appears.
4. Click on the Show All Devices bullet. Under Manufacturers select (Standard
Display Types). Under Models, select Standard Display Adapter (VGA).
5. Click on Apply, then click on OK in all windows to close and accept the changes.
6. Shut down your computer. You are now ready to remove your old graphics card
and install your new Viper V700 Series board.
Setting the Standard VGA Under Windows 98
To set your display to Standard VGA under Windows 98:
1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display. The Display Properties dialog
appears.
2. Choose the Settings tab and click on the Advanced button.
3. Click on the Adapter tab and click on the Change button. The Update Device
Wizard appears.
4. Click Next and select Display a list…
Jumper J1-3, open position,
Jumper J1-3, closed position,

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5. Click Next and select Show All Hardware. Click on Standard Display Adapter
Types and select Standard Display Adapter (VGA).
6. Click Next.
7. If a warning dialog appears, asking whether you want to use this driver, click
Yes. Then click Next.
8. Windows asks you if you want to restart your computer. Click No.
9. Shut down your computer. You are now ready to remove your old graphics card
and install your new Viper V700 Series board.
Setting the Standard VGA Under Windows NT 4.0
To set your display to Standard VGA under Windows NT 4.0:
1. From the Start menu, go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, then double click
on Display. The Display Properties sheet appears.
2. Click on the Settings tab, then click the Display Type button.
3. Under Adapter Type, click on the Change button. The Change Display window
appears.
4. Under Manufacturers, select Standard Display Types. Under Display, choose
VGA Compatible Display Adapter.
5. Click on OK. You may need to insert your Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM.
6. Click on Close and OK to accept the changes.
7. Shut down your computer. You are now ready to remove your old graphics card
and install your new Viper V700 Series board.
Note—You should have the latest Service Pack for NT 4.0 (Service Pack 4) loaded for
the Viper V700 Series to operate properly. Service Pack 4 is available from
Microsoft's web page, www.microsoft.com.
After you have completed the steps above and removed your old graphics card, you
can continue with the procedures below to install your Viper V700 Series board.
Installing Your Viper V700 Series AGP Board
Installing your card should take just a few minutes. Please note that the illustrations
provided in this section are for instructional use only; the card shown may look
different than the one you purchased. To install your AGP card, follow these steps:

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1. With the power off, remove your computer cover and locate the AGP slot.
2. Remove the screw attached to the bracket cover and remove the bracket plate.
3. Before handling the card, ground yourself by touching the power supply box
inside your computer.
View of the AGP slot (dark color)

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4. Position your card directly above the AGP slot as illustrated below.
Note—AGP cards are designed to fit one way only. Be sure your card is properly
aligned.
5. Insert your card firmly into the AGP slot. Care should be taken to press it evenly
and snugly into its slot. Do not force.

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6. Once you are certain that the card is installed properly in its slot, secure it to the
computer frame with the screw you removed in step 2. Make sure the card does
not lift out of the AGP slot while tightening the bracket screw.
7. Connect your VGA monitor cable to the 15-pin connector on your card.
8. Secure your computer cover and reboot your computer.
9. Continue with the software installation for your operating system in the
following sections.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Now that you have installed your new Diamond graphics card and rebooted your
computer, complete your installation using the following directions.
Windows 98/95 and Windows NT 4.0
There are two ways to install the software for your Diamond graphics card:
♦Take advantage of Diamond’s installation utility and make installing your drivers
and Diamond software quick and easy. See Quick Installation of Diamond Drivers
and Utilities.
♦Install the drivers for your card manually from the Windows Display Properties
dialog. See Manual Installation of Diamond Drivers.

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Quick Installation of Diamond Drivers and Utilities
This section covers the installation of your Diamond drivers and Diamond utilities
under Windows 98/95 and NT 4.0.
After Windows 98/95 reboots, the plug-n-play feature detects your new card and
gives the message that new hardware was found. Windows 98/95 may then compile
a driver database. The Add New Hardware Wizard appears under Windows 98, and
the Update Device Driver Wizard appears under Windows 95. When you see the
Wizard, under Windows 98/95, begin with step 1 below. Windows NT 4.0 users
should go to step 2 below:
1. Click Cancel. Your computer will finish booting up.
2. After your computer boots, insert the Diamond installation CD disk into your CD-
or DVD-ROM drive. If your computer is set to “auto play,” the Diamond
installation program will start, go to step 5. If not, continue with step 3.
3. Double click on My Computer, then double-click on the letter of your CD- or
DVD-ROM drive. The Diamond installation CD opens.
4. After the Diamond installation CD opens, double-click on Start.exe. The Diamond
installation program is launched.
5. You should now see the Diamond installation screen for your Diamond product.
Click Installation.
6. Select the Drivers option for your Diamond product. The Diamond Install screen
appears. Please review the Release Notes that appear onscreen—they contain
important last-minute information.
7. Click Next.
8. You are given a choice of installation options. Select one of the following (the
Standard option is recommended):
Minimal: Installs only the Diamond Display Driver for your card.
Standard: Installs the Diamond Display Driver for your card and other
Diamond utilities.
Custom: Allows you to choose installation Diamond Drivers, or any of the
Diamond utilities that may ship with your product. At the
minimum, the Diamond Viper Display Driver must be installed
during a first-time installation.
Note—Diamond Drivers must be installed the first-time you install a Diamond
product.
9. Click the button of the installation option you want. We recommend that you use
the default installation directories.
10. Click Next to continue installation.
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11. After the installation is complete, click Next to restart your computer.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed your new Diamond graphics
accelerator!
Manual Installation of Diamond Drivers
If, for some reason, you need to install the drivers for your Diamond product
“manually,” follow the procedures below for your operating system. If you need to
update your drivers, please see the chapter on Diamond Software Tools later in this
user guide.
Windows 98/95 Manual Driver Installation
To install the driver for your Diamond graphics accelerator, go to Start > Settings >
Control Panel > Display. The Display Properties page appears. Continue with the
following procedure:
1. Click the Settings tab, then click the Advanced button.
2. Click the Adapter tab, and then click the Change button. The Update Device
Wizard appears.
3. Click Next and choose Display a list of all the drivers …
4. Click Next and then click Have Disk…
5. Insert the installation CD. If your system is set to “auto-play,” the Diamond
installation program opens. Click Quit to exit the program.
6. From the Install From Disk dialog, type X:\Win9x\English\Drivers (where “X” is
the letter of your CD- or DVD-ROM drive). Click OK. The .inf file for your
Diamond product should appear in the Select Device window.
7. Choose the driver that applies to your operating system and click OK.
8. Click OK again, and then click Next. The driver file(s) should be copied to your
system.
Note—If you are prompted to keep or replace existing files, keep the newer files.
9. Click Finish, then click Close.
10. Click Close to exit the Display Properties dialog.
11. Reboot your computer.
Windows NT 4.0 Manual Driver Installation
To install the NT 4.0 driver for your Diamond graphics accelerator, go to Start >
Settings > Control Panel > Display. The Display Properties page appears. Continue
with the following procedure:
1. Click the Settings tab, then click the Display Type… button.

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2. Click the Change button. The Change Display dialog appears.
3. Click Have Disk… The Install From Disk dialog appears.
4. Insert the installation CD. If your system is set to “auto-play,” the Diamond
installation program opens. Click Quit to exit the program.
5. Type X:\NT4\English\Drivers (where “X” is the letter of your CD- or DVD-ROM
drive). Click OK. The Change Display dialog appears.
6. Select the driver for your Diamond product and click OK.
7. If the Third-party Drivers window appears, click Yes to proceed. The driver files
will now be copied to your system.
8. After you receive a message that the drivers were successfully installed, click OK.
9. Click Close in the Display Type dialog. You are now placed back into the Display
Properties page.
10. Click the Test button to check your settings, or, click the close window box in
the upper-right corner of the Display Properties page to exit.
11. Reboot your computer.
After you reboot, you may be requested by the system to check the display driver.
Make any changes you want to your display settings at this time.

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DIAMOND SOFTWARE TOOLS
Diamond Multimedia is committed to keeping your new product running at peak
performance and providing tools to fully optimize your system for your personal
applications.
♦INCONTROL TOOLS 99
♦DIAMOND UPDATE WIZARD
INCONTROL TOOLS 99 UTILITY
Diamond's InControl Tools 99 allows you to take charge of your Windows desktop
and make Windows easier to use and control. InControl Tools 99 brings more
functionality to the Windows desktop by delivering the most comprehensive set of
easy-to-use 3D desktop features, enabling you to make on-the-fly display
adjustments, setup keyboard shortcuts, select between Direct3D and OpenGL
hardware settings and more.
InControl Tools 99 includes a unique import and export feature, which allows you to
determine your own settings for your favorite PC titles and share them with other
InControl Tools 99 users. A full-screen desktop preview enables you to view graphics
quality and check performance from within a 3D application as you make setting
adjustments. A frame counter measures the performance and displays the frames per
second. In addition, the Shortcut to URL Favorites feature provides instant access to
your favorite Internet sites.
More than a set of desktop configuration features, InControl Tools 99 (ICT99) allows
your Diamond video card to be the complete graphics solution for your PC.
Key Features
♦Keyboard Shortcuts

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♦Custom Desktop Menu with…
⇒- Resolution Switching on-the-Fly
⇒- Color Depth Switching on-the-Fly
♦Diamond 3D Settings
♦Custom Game Setting Profiles
♦Shortcuts to URL Favorites
♦Support for Windows 98/95
NoteYour ICT99 3D desktop features may be different depending your graphics
card.
How is InControl Tools 99 Installed?
When you installed the drivers for your Diamond card and selected “Standard”
installation, ICT99 was automatically installed. If you selected “Custom” installation
and did not install ICT99 or desire to reinstall, run the “Custom” installation from
the product installation CD, and choose ICT99 from the list of available options. See
the Software Installation section of this user guide for information on using the
product installation CD for your operating system.
For the latest updated information, please visit Diamond Multimedia’s web site at
www.diamondmm.com.
Using InControl Tools 99
ICT99 can be launched the following ways:
1. From the Start menu, go to Programs > Diamond > InControl Tools 99.
2. Click the right mouse button on the Windows 98/95 desktop.
⇒You can click anywhere on the desktop to open the Diamond control panel
3. Click the Taskbar icon in the lower right corner on the Windows 98/95 desktop.
4. Click the left mouse button on the Diamond icon to open the control panel
There are two configuration managers for ICT99 that will help you to easily
configure your display and desktop features:
♦InControl Desktop Properties
♦InControl Desktop Manager
For more information while using ICT99, online Help is available. From any ICT
window, use the right mouse button to click the feature or button you want Help on,
and then click the What's This? command.

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UPDATING YOUR DRIVERS
Diamond Multimedia is committed to keeping your new product running at peak
performance. Diamond publishes periodic updates to the drivers for Diamond
hardware installed on your system. These updates address various issues from overall
product performance enhancements, to software upgrades and other improvements.
Diamond makes it easy for you to update your Diamond hardware drivers with its
Update Wizard. The Update Wizard is simple and quick. If you have an Internet
connection, the latest driver update is just a few mouse clicks away!
The Update Wizard is already on your system if you ran the “Standard” software
installation from your product installation CD. If you did not install the Update
Wizard, run the “Custom” installation from the product CD, and choose Diamond
Update Wizard from the list of available software components. See the Software
Installation section inside this user guide for information on using the installation
CD for your Diamond product.
To run the Update Wizard under Windows 98/95:
1. You should log in to your Internet account—the Wizard uses the Internet to
perform his updating magic.
2. Click Start > Programs > Diamond > Update Wizard > Diamond Update
Wizard. The Update Wizard screen and Wizard appear.
3. Follow the Update Wizard’s on-screen instructions. The Wizard searches your
system for any supported Diamond products, and returns a list you can browse.
4. Choose the product(s) you want to update from the provided list, and let the
Wizard do the rest!
Run the Update Wizard periodically to ensure that you have the latest optimized
drivers for the Diamond products installed on your system. The Wizard is so smart,
he even updates himself!