Intergraph Intense 3D Pro 1000 User manual

Intense 3D Pro 1000
Installation Guide
April 1998
DHA024910

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Intergraph Computer Systems, Huntsville AL 35894-0001
Notice
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be considered a
commitment by Intergraph Computer Systems. Intergraph Computer Systems shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors in, or omissions from, this document. Intergraph Computer Systems shall
not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing or use of this
document.
All warranties given by Intergraph Computer Systems about equipment or software are set forth in your
purchase contract. Nothing stated in, or implied by, this document or its contents shall be considered or
deemed a modification or amendment of such warranties.
Trademarks
Intergraph Computer Systems and the Intergraph Computer Systems logo are registered trademarks of
Intergraph Computer Systems. Intense 3D is a trademark of Intergraph Computer Systems.
Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
FCC/DOC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 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. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, it 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 or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, try to correct the interference as follows: re-orient or
relocate the affected device; increase the separation between this equipment and the affected device;
connect this equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the circuit to which the affected device is
connected; consult a dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Règlement sur le
materiél brouilleur du Canada.
Warnings
Changes or modifications made to the system that are not approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
To comply with FCC Class B limits, you must use shielded cables with this device.

Notes
This device is for use only with U.L. listed personal computers that have installation instructions
detailing user installation of card cage accessories.
This device is designed and manufactured to comply with approved safety standards for information
processing and business equipment.
Read all operating instructions before using this device. Keep these instructions for future reference.
Follow all warnings on the device or in the operating instructions.
Warranty
Intergraph Corporation warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase. If the product
should become defective within the warranty period, Intergraph will, at its option, repair or replace it,
provided it is delivered at the purchaser’s expense to the place of purchase or to Intergraph. No other
warranty is expressed or implied.
This limited warranty does not cover any loss or damage resulting from shipping; weather; improper
installation or maintenance; accident; misuse; abuse or neglect; adjustment; repair, modification, or
installation of options or parts by anyone other than Intergraph Corporation; improper environment;
excessive or inadequate heating or cooling; or irregularities in electrical power service. This limited
warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is not transferrable.
Intergraph Corporation is not liable for damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages for
consumer products, so these limitations may not apply to you.
To obtain warranty service during the warranty period, the purchaser shall return the product in its
original packaging to the place of purchase along with proof of purchase showing the purchase date. If
the reseller’s warranty period has expired, the purchaser shall return the product directly to Intergraph.
The purchaser shall bear shipping, packaging, and insurance costs for delivering the product to
Intergraph. Intergraph will provide return shipment to the purchaser.

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1 Introduction
Congratulations! In choosing Intense 3D Pro 1000, you have chosen
to equip your personal computer or personal workstation with powerful
and professional 3D graphics. Intense 3D Pro 1000 infuses Intel
Pentiumand Pentium Pro computers running the Microsoft
Windows NToperating system with workstation-class 3D graphics
features and performance.
Features
Intense 3D Pro 1000 offers these high-end 3D graphics features:
u Performance up to 800,000 triangles per second (3D, Z buffered,
25 pixel, Gouraud shaded)
u Support for Windows NT graphics -- Graphic Device Interface
(GDI), OpenGL, and Direct 3D.
u Support for resolutions up to 1.3 megapixels (1280 x 1024).
u Support for Heidi and RenderGL graphics libraries.
u Support for such graphics features as Gouraud shading, 2D and
3D vectors and triangles, texture processing, rectangle fills,
antialiased vectors, clipping, alpha blending, fog, and stenciling.
u 16 MB of Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) frame buffer
memory.
u Video plane sets of 100 bits per pixel (at 1280 x 1024) and 128
bits per pixel (up to 1152 x 864), and four video lookup tables..
u 10-bit gamma correction.
u 24- or 32-bit double-buffering and 24-bit Z-buffering.
u Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) interface with direct
memory access (DMA).
u Genlock support for dual-screen capability.
u Integrated VGA video support.
u Support for industry standard and Intergraph multi-sync monitors.
u Hardware support for stereoscopic viewing, Display Data Channel
(DDC), and Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS).

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Hardware
Intense 3D Pro 1000 hardware is available in these configurations:
Designation Configuration
Intense 3D Graphics Accelerator
Intense 3D-T Graphics Accelerator + Texture Memory
Texture memory is available through a single add-on texture memory
module. Dual-screen capability is available by using two Graphics
Accelerators.
Intense 3D Pro 1000 hardware requires the following PCI expansion
slots:
Designation PCI Expansion Slots
Intense 3D, Intense 3D-T One slot
Dual-screen capability One additional slot
Software
Intense 3D Pro 1000 software consists of the Intense 3D Pro driver.
The Intense 3D driver installs as a standard Windows NT driver, and
provides both GDI and OpenGL graphics compatibility.
Intense 3D Pro 1000 can take advantage of Intergraph’s Heidi Device
Driver, which works with the Intense 3D Pro video display driver to
support software applications based on the Heidi graphics library.
Intense 3D Pro 1000 also works with applications built with
Intergraph’s RenderGL graphics library, which works with OpenGL to
enable hardware acceleration of high-quality, photorealistic features
on 3D models. More information on the Heidi Device Driver and
RenderGL are available on Intergraph Computer Systems’ World
Wide Web site (see Chapter 5).

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2 Preparing for Installation
Follow these instructions to prepare your computer for Intense 3D Pro.
Make Sure Your Computer Is Ready
Make sure your IBM PC-compatible computer has the following:
u A Pentium or Pentium Pro processor.
u A high-resolution multi-sync analog RGB monitor.
u Windows NT 3.51 or Windows NT 4.0 operating system.
u On a computer running Windows NT 3.51, Service Pack 4
software installed. You can get this software from Microsoft’s
World Wide Web site, www.microsoft.com.
u A BIOS that supports PCI-to-PCI bridges.
u 3 MB of free space on the computer’s hard disk.
u Open PCI expansion slots that support PCI bus mastering, one for
each board you want to install.
u A power supply that provides +3.3V to the PCI bus.
Take Antistatic Precautions
Static electricity can damage the components inside a computer or on
a printed circuit board. To keep the possibility of electrostatic
discharge to a minimum, do the following:
u Turn off power to the computer.
u Touch the metal chassis of the computer to drain off any static
electricity before touching a board.
u Wear a properly connected grounding wrist strap when handling a
board or working in a computer.
u Do not wear wool or polyester.
u Work in an area with a relative humidity of at least 50 percent.
u Do not remove a board from its antistatic bag until you are ready
to install it.
u Handle a board as little as possible and by the edges only.

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Collect Materials and Tools
Collect the following materials and tools:
u Intense 3D Pro boards and (if needed) texture memory modules.
u Diskette containing the Intense 3D Pro driver.
u Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Service Pack 4 software (if needed).
u Flat-head or Phillips screwdriver, as required to prepare your
computer’s PCI slots for installation of the option boards.
u Monitor cable supplied with your computer or its monitor.
u Your computer’s documentation.
Retain all packaging materials. You must return your Intense 3D Pro
hardware in its original packaging to obtain warranty service.
Make a Copy of the Driver Diskette
Make a copy of the diskette containing the Intense 3D Pro driver as a
precaution. Should anything happen to the copy, you will still have
the original diskette.
See your computer’s documentation to make a backup copy of the
driver diskette. Store the original driver diskette in a safe place, and
use the backup driver diskette during the installation.
Read the Instructions
Before installing Intense 3D Pro, read Chapter 3, “Installing the
Hardware,” and Chapter 4, “Installing the Software” completely. You
may want to review the README.TXT file on the driver diskette as well.
Review your computer’s documentation for instructions on opening
and closing the computer, identifying PCI expansion slots, disabling
on-board graphics acceleration, and adding expansion boards.
Review the Microsoft Windows NT documentation and online Help for
information on using the Display application, and for instructions on
installing drivers and software application programs.

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3 Installing the Hardware
Refer to your computer’s documentation for instructions on opening
and closing the computer, identifying PCI expansion slots, disabling
on-board graphics acceleration, and adding expansion boards.
Add Texture Memory
If you want to add texture memory to a Graphics Accelerator, do so
before you install the board in the computer.
To add texture memory:
1. Place the Graphics Accelerator board on a solid, flat, non-static
surface.
2. Remove the screw from the standoff attached to the board near the
texture memory module connectors. Refer to the following figure.
3. Align the two connectors on the texture memory module with the
two texture memory module connectors on the board. Refer to the
following figure.
4. Push the module firmly onto the board. Apply even pressure to
the entire module to seat it firmly in the connectors.
5. Install the screw through the module and the standoff to secure
the module to the board. Refer to the following figure.
Screw (removed
from standoff)
Texture Memory Module
Standoff
Texture Memory
Module Connectors

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Start the Installation
To start the installation:
1. Turn off power to the computer and to the monitor.
2. Open the computer to gain access to the PCI expansion slots.
3. If your computer has an installed graphics accelerator, remove it.
If your computer has a graphics accelerator integrated onto the
system board, disable it.
4. Select the PCI expansion slots into which you will install the
boards. Select one open PCI slot for one Graphics Accelerator, or
two open PCI slots for two Graphics Accelerators (to provide
dual-screen capability).
5. Remove the slot covers from the selected PCI slots. Retain the
screws from the slot covers; you will use them to secure the boards
to the computer’s chassis.
Install the Boards
To install a Graphics Accelerator board:
1. Align the board with the PCI expansion slot, making sure the
gold-fingered connectors on the board’s edge are aligned properly
with the slot connector.
2. Push the board into the slot firmly and evenly until it is fully
seated in the slot connector.
3. Visually inspect the connection. If it does not appear to be
correct, remove and re-install the board.
4. Use the screws you removed previously to secure the board to the
computer’s chassis.
Finish the Installation
To finish the installation:
1. Close the computer.
2. Connect the computer monitor’s video cable to the blue video
output port on the Graphics Accelerator. Refer to the following
figure.

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If installing two Graphics Accelerators for dual screen-capability,
connect a video cable from each computer monitor to the blue
video output port on each Graphics Accelerator.
CAUTION Do not connect the monitor’s video cable to the black VGA input
port on an installed Graphics Accelerator. If you do, the computer
will boot to a blue screen and stop, or video will not display.
If a computer monitor has no built-in video cable, use a shielded
video cable with a 15-pin (D-sub) video connector at one end for
the video output port on the Graphics Accelerator, and the
appropriate connectors at the other end for the video input port on
the computer monitor.
NOTE Monitor input ports are usually D-sub or Bayonet Nut Connect
(BNC) connectors. Shielded cables usually have a ferrite core (a
box- or cylinder-shaped attachment) near each end to reduce
interference with radio frequencies.
3. If the computer monitor supports stereoscopic viewing, connect
the computer monitor’s stereo sync cable to the stereo sync output
on the Graphics Accelerator. Refer to the previous figure.
4. Turn on the computer. The video display starts in VGA mode.
5. Install the Intense 3D Pro driver as instructed in Chapter 4,
“Installing the Software.”
Using Another VGA Display Device
You can use another VGA video display device, such as a computer
system’s onboard VGA controller, instead of using the on-board VGA
support provided with Intense 3D Pro.
To use another VGA display device:
1. Connect a jumper (not supplied) across jumper connector J1 on
the Graphics Accelerator to disable its VGA support. J1 is also
labeled VGA DIS, and is located next to the Vertex data bus
connector.
VGA Input
(Black)
Video Output
(Blue)
Stereo Sync
Output

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2. Connect a video cable (not supplied) from the video output port on
the other VGA display device to the black VGA input port on the
Graphics Accelerator. Refer to the figure on the previous page.
See Chapter 6, “Technical Information,” for detailed information on
ports.

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4 Installing the Software
Refer to the Microsoft Windows NT documentation and online Help
for more information on installing drivers and software application
programs, and configuring your computer’s video display.
Install the Intense 3D Pro Driver
To install the Intense 3D Pro driver:
1. Insert the diskette containing the Intense 3D Pro driver into the
computer’s floppy disk drive.
CAUTION Make sure you have the correct driver for the operating system
running on your computer (Windows NT 3.51 or Windows NT 4.0).
If you are unsure, refer to the README.TXT file on the driver diskette
for this information.
2. Log on to Windows NT using an account that has administrative
privileges.
3. In the Windows NT Control Panel, open Display to view the
Display Properties dialog (Windows NT 4.0) or the Display
Settings dialog (Windows NT 3.51).
4. In Windows NT 4.0, select the Settings tab, then select Display
Type, and then select Change.
In Windows NT 3.51, select Change Display Type.
5. Follow the instructions in the dialogs to change adapter type and
install the video display driver. You will install the driver from a
manufacturer-supplied diskette in the computer’s floppy disk drive
(usually referred to as drive A).
6. When the Video Configuration (Windows NT 3.51) or Display
(Windows NT 4.0) dialog displays, configure the video display.
Refer to the online Help available from the dialogs for more
information. When finished, select OK.
7. When informed that the computer must be restarted for the new
settings to take effect, remove the diskette from the floppy disk
drive and restart the computer.
For more detailed installation information, refer to the README.TXT
file delivered on the diskette containing the Intense 3D Pro driver.

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Configure the Video Display
In Windows NT 3.51, open Video Config in the Control Panel to run
the Video Configuration program. Use Video Configuration to
configure the operation of the computer’s video display when it is
controlled by the Intense 3D Pro graphics accelerator.
In Windows NT 4.0, open Display in the Control Panel to view the
Display Properties dialog. Use the Hardware Settings and Color
Calibration tabs to configure the operation of the computer’s video
display when it is controlled by the Intense 3D Pro graphics
accelerator.
NOTE If you change any video attribute settings other than gamma
correction, you must restart the computer to make the changes
take effect.
For more detailed configuration information, refer to the README.TXT
file delivered on the diskette containing the Intense 3D Pro driver.
Change the Default Display Driver
After you configure the video display as desired, change the default
display driver so that the Intense 3D Pro driver runs automatically
when you start the computer.
To change the default display driver:
1. In the Windows NT Control Panel, open System.
2. In the System dialog, under Operating System, select Windows
NT Workstation Version 3.51 or Windows NT Workstation
Version 4.0 from the displayed list, as appropriate.
3. Select OK.
NOTE Do not select the “VGA mode” version of the operating system.
The video display runs in VGA mode when the Intense 3D Pro
driver is not running.
Select a Dual-Screen Behavior
If your computer is configured for dual-screen display (with two
Intense 3D Pro Graphics Accelerators installed), the video display
driver treats the combined display area of the dual screens as a single
canvas that covers both screens. In this Full Canvas style, windows
centered on the canvas are split between the two screens. This
includes most system dialog boxes.

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In Windows NT 3.51, the video display driver can treat the left or top
monitor as the primary screen, while a full desktop extends across both
screens. This Primary Left/Top style results in different windowing
behaviors than those displayed by default. For example, dialogs
display fully and applications maximize on the primary screen;
toolbars may not use the entire desktop; and screen savers may work
only on the primary screen.
NOTE The Left/Top dual-screen style is not currently supported in
Windows NT 4.0.
When using some applications, if you extend the application window
beyond one screen, unexpected results may occur. If so, reduce the
size of the application window to less than a single-screen size, or try
moving the application so that it displays only the primary screen.

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5 Getting Help
Use the information in this chapter if you encounter a problem with
Intense 3D Pro, if you want to get product information or fixes, or if
you want to contact Intergraph for help.
World Wide Web
If your computer has a World Wide Web browser, connect to the
Intense 3D Pro pages at http://www.intergraph.com/ics/intense3d
for the latest Intense 3D Pro information and driver software.
Intergraph Bulletin Board Service
If your computer has a modem, log on to the Intergraph Bulletin Board
Service (IBBS). You can use the IBBS to get the latest Intense 3D Pro
information and driver software.
To connect to the IBBS:
1. Set your system’s communications protocol for eight (8) data bits,
no parity, one (1) stop bit, and any baud rate up to 14,400.
2. Using a modem, call 1-205-730-8786. Outside the United States,
call one of the mirror sites listed on the World Wide Web; see the
Software Support pages at http://www.intergraph.com.
3. At the login prompt, key in your user ID. If you have not
connected before, key innew to create a user ID.
4. For the latest Intense 3D Pro 1000 information and driver
software, go to (I) Intergraph Product Centers, (W) Consumer
Products, (F) File Libraries, and (B) Intense 3D.
If you have trouble connecting to or using the IBBS, call the Customer
Response Center at 1-800-633-7248 (product entry IBBS), or leave a
message for the IBBS System Operator at 1-205-730-1413.
FAXLink
To use the FAXLink:
u Call 1-800-240-4300 with questions about how to get technical
support information using the FAXLink.
u Call 1-205-730-9000 to get documents (up to five per call).

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Telephone
To get customer support by telephone:
u In the United States, call 1-800-633-7248 between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday
(except holidays).
u Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer
Systems subsidiary or distributor.
Have the following information available when you call:
u Product name (Intense 3D Pro 1000).
u Your computer’s vendor.
u Your computer’s model number, or its system board vendor and
chip set.
u Your computer’s BIOS manufacturer and version number.
u Your name and telephone number.
u A brief description of the question or problem.
Warranty Service
Contact the original place of purchase to get warranty service for your
Intense 3D Pro 1000 board. If your warranty period has expired, you
may still be eligible for warranty service from Intergraph. Refer to the
warranty statement at the beginning of this document for details.
To get warranty service for Intense 3D Pro 1000:
1. Call the Customer Response Center. Tell the operator you want to
return an Intense 3D Pro 1000 board for service, and give the
operator the serial number found on the board. The operator will
submit your service request to the Warranty Administrator, who
will call you back as soon as possible.
2. When the Warranty Administrator calls, choose one of the
following service options:
− Return the board to Intergraph for repair or replacement.
Intergraph will send you a new or repaired board as soon as
possible.
− Accept a replacement board by overnight shipment, subject to
availability of parts. You must provide a credit card number,

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and you must return the failing board within 30 days or be
charged for a new board.
3. Make a copy of the original sales receipt or other document that
supports your proof of purchase.
4. Put the failing board in its original packaging along with your
proof of purchase, and return it to Intergraph by the carrier of
your choice.

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