Diamond Multimedia Viper V770 User manual

VIPER V770
USER’S GUIDE
Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc.

Table of Contents
ABOUT VIPER V770................................................................................................1
Viper V770 Key Features ............................................................................................... 1
INSTALLING YOUR VIPER V770 BOARD ......................................................................3
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................... 3
Software Installation ...................................................................................................... 8
DIAMOND SOFTWARE TOOLS....................................................................................12
InControl Tools 99 Utility................................................................................................. 12
Updating Your Drivers.................................................................................................... 13
REMOVING YOUR DIAMOND PRODUCT .....................................................................14
Removing Viper V770 Under Windows 98/95............................................................. 14
Removing Viper V770 Under Windows NT 4.0............................................................. 14
Removing Diamond Software Tools ............................................................................ 15
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................16
Windows 98 Q & A......................................................................................................... 17
VIPER V770 DISPLAY MODES...................................................................................19
VIPER V770 SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................21
WINDOWS 98 MULTIPLE MONITOR SUPPORT...............................................................23
Multimonitor System Requirements.............................................................................. 23
Setting Up Multiple Monitor Support............................................................................ 23
Tips and Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 24
TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ..............................................................26
Trademarks..................................................................................................................... 26
Copyright Notices.......................................................................................................... 26
CE AND FCC INFORMATION...................................................................................27
FCC Notice..................................................................................................................... 27
Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................ 27

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ABOUT VIPER V770
The Viper V770 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 V770 delivers
an unparalleled combination of high performance 2D and 3D graphics,
providing rich multimedia output under the Windows platform.
The Viper V770’s 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 V770 board.
VIPER V770 KEY FEATURES
The Viper V770 graphics accelerators features include:
♦Advanced 128-bit Processing Power
⇒Delivers unprecedented speed and quality for 2D, 3D and video
acceleration
⇒Utilizes nVIDIA’s RIVA TNT2™ 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
⇒3D resolutions up to 2048 x 1536
⇒Accelerates popular games and software with support for Direct3D®
and OpenGL®

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♦State-of-the-art 2D graphics
⇒Next-generation 128-bit acceleration for graphics display at scorching
speeds
⇒32MB RAM and 300MHz RAMDAC for high resolutions at the highest
quality
⇒Ultra-high resolutions up to 2048 x 1536
⇒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
♦AGP configuration with full sideband and pipelining
♦AGP 2X or 4X, depending upon your motherboard

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INSTALLING YOUR VIPER V770
BOARD
To use your Viper V770 board, you need to first install the hardware, software
drivers, and utilities provided on the installation CD.
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 V770 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 V770 board from
damage due to static electrical discharge, ground yourself by touching the
power supply box inside your computer before starting the procedures below.
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
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

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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:
2. Move jumpers J1, J2, J3 to the closed position:
Your card is now set to the AGP 4X configuration.
Jumper J1-3, open
position,
Jumper J1-3, closed
position,
B
B
Jumper J4, A-B
Jumper J4, B-C
A
A
C
C
A
B
C

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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 V770 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…
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 V770 board.

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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 V770 board.
Note—You should have the latest Service Pack for NT 4.0 (Service Pack 4)
loaded for the Viper V770 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 V770
board.
Installing Your Viper V770 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:
1. With the power off, remove your computer cover and locate the AGP slot.