Intergraph Intense 3D Pro 3400 User manual

Intense 3D Pro 3400
Installation Guide
March 1998
DHA026010

Copyright
1998 Intergraph Computer Systems. All rights reserved. This document contains information
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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.
Trademarks
Intergraph Computer Systems
and the Intergraph Computer Systems logo are registered trademarks
of Intergraph Computer Systems. Intense 3D
is a trademark of Intergraph Corporation.
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.
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.
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 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.
Product Serial Number
Record the serial number printed on the Intense 3D Pro 3400 board before installing the board in your
computer. You will need this number to get technical support and warranty service. You can record the
serial number in Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation.”
Warranty
Intergraph Computer Systems 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 Computer Systems 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 Computer Systems. 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 Computer Systems. The limited
warranty also does not cover 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 Computer Systems 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
Computer Systems. The purchaser shall bear shipping, packaging, and insurance costs for delivering the
product to Intergraph Computer Systems. Intergraph Computer Systems will provide return shipment to
the purchaser.

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1 Introduction
Congratulations! In choosing Intense 3D Pro 3400, you are equipping
your personal computer or personal workstation with powerful and
professional 3D graphics. Intense 3D Pro 3400 infuses Intel
PentiumPro and Pentium II computers running the Microsoft
Windows NToperating system with workstation-class 3D graphics
features and performance.
Features
Intense 3D Pro 3400 offers these high-end 3D graphics features:
u Performance up to 2 million triangles per second (3D, Z-buffered,
25 pixel, Gouraud shaded).
u Support for Windows NT graphics -- Graphic Device Interface
(GDI) and OpenGL.
u Support for resolutions up to 1.3 megapixels (1280 x 1024).
u Support for Heidi and Intergraph RenderGL graphics libraries.
u Support for graphics features such 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 16 MB of SDRAM texture memory.
u Video plane sets of 100 bits per pixel (at 1280 x 1024), 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 multi-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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u Multi-screen capability is available by using multiple Intense 3D
Graphics Accelerators (up to four cards to drive four screens).
Hardware Requirements
Intense 3D Pro 3400 hardware requires these PCI expansion slots:
Number of Screens PCI Expansion Slots
Single screen One slot
Multiple screens (up to four) One slot per screen
WARNING You must leave an open slot adjacent to side 1 (the side with
the texture memory module) of each installed Intense 3D Pro
3400 card, unless you install the card in a slot in which side 1
is not adjacent to another slot. This ensures proper cooling
for the card’s high-power components.
Software
Intense 3D Pro 3400 uses the Intense 3D video display driver. The
video display driver installs as a standard Windows NT driver, and
provides both GDI and OpenGL graphics compatibility.
Intense 3D Pro 3400 can use Intergraph’s Heidi Device Driver, which
works with the video display driver to support software applications
based on the Heidi graphics library.
Intense 3D Pro 3400 also works with applications built with
Intergraph’s RenderGL graphics library. RenderGL works with
OpenGL to enable hardware acceleration of high-quality,
photorealistic features on 3D models.

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2 Preparing for Installation
Follow these instructions to prepare your computer for Intense 3D Pro
3400.
Make Sure Your Computer Is Ready
Make sure your IBM PC-compatible computer has the following:
u A Pentium Pro or Pentium II processor.
u A high-resolution multi-sync analog RGB monitor.
u Windows NT 4.0 operating system.
u 3 MB of free space on the computer’s hard disk.
u PCI expansion slots that support PCI bus mastering.
u A power supply and system board that provide +3.3V to the PCI
bus.
Take Antistatic Precautions
Static electricity can damage the components inside a computer or on
a printed circuit card. 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 card.
u Wear a properly connected grounding wrist strap when handling a
card or working in a computer.
u Do not wear wool or polyester clothing.
u Work in an area with a relative humidity of at least 50 percent.
u Do not remove a card from its antistatic bag until you are ready to
install it.
u Handle a card as little as possible and by the edges only.

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Collect Materials and Tools
Collect the following materials and tools:
u One or more Intense 3D Pro 3400 cards.
u Genlock cables with two, three, and four connectors (available in
the multi-screen cable kit, if installing multiple cards).
u Diskette containing the Intense 3D Pro 3400 video display driver.
u Flat-head or Phillips screwdriver, as required to prepare your
computer’s PCI slots for installation of the option cards.
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
3400 hardware in its original packaging to obtain warranty service.
Record the Card’s Serial Number
You must have the serial number of your Intense 3D Pro 3400 card to
get technical support or warranty service.
Before you install the Intense 3D Pro 3400 card in your computer,
record the serial number printed on the card here:
If you are installing multiple Intense 3D Pro 3400 cards, record the
serial number of each card before installation.
Make a Copy of the Video Display Driver Diskettes
Make a copy of the diskettes containing the Intense 3D video display
driver as a precaution. Should anything happen to the copy, you will
still have the original diskettes.
See your computer’s documentation to make a backup copy of the
video display driver diskettes. Store the original video display driver
diskettes in a safe place, and use the backup video display driver
diskettes during the installation.

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Read the Instructions
Before installing Intense 3D Pro 3400, read Chapter 3, “Installing the
Hardware,” and Chapter 4, “Installing the Software” completely. You
may want to review the README.TXT file on the video display driver
diskettes as well.
Review your computer’s documentation for instructions on opening
and closing the computer, identifying PCI expansion slots, disabling
system board graphics devices (if present), and adding expansion
cards.
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
system board graphics devices (if present), and adding expansion
cards.
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 card, disable it.
4. Select the PCI expansion slots into which you will install the
Intense 3D Pro 3400 card. Select one open PCI slot for each card
you want to install.
WARNING You must leave an open slot adjacent to side 1 (the side with
the texture memory module) of each installed Intense 3D Pro
3400 card, unless you install the card in a slot in which side 1
is not adjacent to another slot. This ensures proper cooling
for the card’s high-power components.
5. Remove the slot covers from the selected PCI slots. Retain the
screws from the slot covers; you will use them to secure the cards
to the computer’s chassis.
Install the Cards
To install an Intense 3D Pro 3400 card:
1. Align the card with the PCI expansion slot, making sure the
gold-fingered connectors on the card’s edge are aligned properly
with the slot connector.
2. Push the card 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 reinstall the card.
4. Use the screws you removed previously to secure the card to the
computer’s chassis.

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5. If you are installing multiple cards, repeat steps 1 through 4 for
each card.
6. If you installed multiple cards, connect each of the cards with one
of the Genlock cables available in the multi-screen cable kit. Use
the Genlock cable with two, three, or four connectors, depending
on how many cards you installed.
For example, if you installed two cards, use the Genlock cable
with two connectors. Connect the two cards by pushing one
connector into the Genlock pin slot on the first card, and then
pushing the other connector into the Genlock pin slot on the
second card. The Genlock cable connectors are keyed for proper
insertion. The following figure shows an example of connecting
two cards with a two-connector Genlock cable.
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 Intense 3D Pro 3400 card. See the following
figure.
Intense 3D Pro
3400 card
Genlock cable with
two connectors
Intense 3D Pro
3400 card

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If you installed multiple cards for multiple screens, connect a
video cable from each computer monitor to the blue video output
port on each card.
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 card, 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 you want to use a stereoscopic display device, connect the
controller’s stereo sync cable to the stereo sync output port on the
card. See the previous figure.
4. Turn on the computer. The video display starts in VGA mode.
5. Install the Intense 3D Pro 3400 video display driver as instructed
in Chapter 4, “Installing the Software.”
Video Output
Stereo Sync
Output

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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 Video Display Driver
To install the Intense 3D video display driver:
1. Insert the first diskette containing the Intense 3D video display
driver into the computer’s floppy disk drive.
CAUTION Make sure you have the correct driver to use with the Windows NT
4.0 operating system. 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. Create a directory on the computer’s hard disk, and copy the
contents of the Intense 3D video driver diskettes to that directory.
4. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control
Panel/Display/Settings.
5. Click Display Type, and then click Change.
6. In the Change Display dialog, click Have Disk.
7. In the Install From Disk dialog, enter the pathname of the
directory you created in step 3, and click OK.
8. Verify that the Intergraph Intense 3D driver is highlighted in the
Change Display dialog, and click OK.
9. Click Yes when asked if you want to install a third-party driver.
The driver files are copied from the diskette to your computer’s
primary hard disk drive.
10. After the driver files are successfully copied, a message that the
driver successfully installed displays. Click OK.
11. Click Close to exit the Display Type dialog.
12. Click Close to exit the Display Properties dialog.
13. When informed that the computer must be restarted for the new
settings to take effect, remove the diskette from the computer’s
floppy disk drive and click Yes to restart the computer.

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14. After the system restarts and you log in, a message displays. The
message states that a new graphic driver has been installed, and
that you should use the Display option in the Control Panel to
select the preferred display resolution. Click OK.
15. If you want to change the display resolution or other display
settings, see the following section, “Configure the Video Display.”
CAUTION When you select Display in the Windows NT Control Panel, a
message displays. Click OK to close the message. This message
displays every time you select Display unless you clear the Show
warning at startup check box.
For more detailed installation information, refer to the README.TXT
file delivered on the diskette containing the video display driver.
Configure the Video Display
Open Display in the Control Panel to view the Display Properties
dialog. Use the dialog tabs to configure the operation of the
computer’s video display when it is controlled by the Intense 3D Pro
3400 Graphics Accelerator. For example, click the Settings tab to
change the screen resolution.
NOTE If you change any video attribute settings other than gamma
correction and screen resolution, 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 video display driver.
Verify the Default Video Display Driver
After you configure the video display as desired, verify that the Intense
3D Pro 3400 video display driver is the default video display driver
that runs automatically when you start the computer.
To verify the default video display driver:
1. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control
Panel/System.
2. On the Startup/Shutdown tab, verify that Windows NT
Workstation Version 4.00 is selected in the Startup list. If it is
not, select it from the list and click Apply.
3. Click OK to close the System dialog.

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NOTE Do not select the VGA version of the operating system. The video
display runs in VGA mode when the Intense 3D Pro driver is not
running.
Activate Multi-Screen Behavior
If your computer is configured for multi-screen display (with multiple
Intense 3D Pro 3400 Graphics Accelerators installed), the video
display driver treats the combined display area as a single canvas that
covers all screens. In this Full Canvas style, windows centered on the
canvas may be split between screens. This includes most system
dialog boxes.
To activate multi-screen behavior:
1. From the operating system Start menu, go to Settings/Control
Panel/Display/Intergraph Monitor.
2. Select the desired monitor orientation, and click Apply.
3. Click OK to exit the Display Properties dialog.
4. Click Yes to restart your computer. You must restart the
computer for the change to take effect.

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5 Getting Help
Use the information in this chapter if you encounter a problem with
Intense 3D Pro 3400, if you want to get product information or fixes,
or if you want to contact Intergraph Computer Systems 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 3400 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 3400).
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.
Getting Warranty Service
Contact the original place of purchase to get warranty service for your
Intense 3D Pro 3400 card. If your warranty period has expired, you
may still be eligible for warranty service from Intergraph Computer
Systems. Refer to the warranty statement at the beginning of this
document for details.
To get warranty service for Intense 3D Pro 3400:
1. Call the Customer Response Center at 1-800-633-7248. Tell the
operator you want to return an Intense 3D Pro 3400 card for
service, and give the operator the serial number found on the card.
The operator will give you a Returned Goods Authorization
(RGA) number. The operator will also 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 card to Intergraph Computer Systems for repair or
replacement. Intergraph Computer Systems will send you a
new or repaired card as soon as possible.