Shuttle Trio64V2 User manual

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Trio64V2
PCI VGA Card
User's Manual

FCC Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy. If not installed and used properly, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s 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 interference to radio or 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 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/television technician for help and for additional suggestions.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful
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device, shielded cables and power cord must be used.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter1Introduction........................4
These card have .........................................................................4
What you'll need ? .....................................................................5
Trio64V2 PCI VGA Card Layout.............................................5
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation....... 6
Installing the Hardware.............................................................7
Chapter 3SoftwareInstallation.......... 8
Software Drivers Support..........................................................8
How to Install Trio64V2 Drivers ?...........................................8
Microsoft Windows 3.1 Drivers Installation............................9
Microsoft Windows 95 Drivers Installation...........................10
Installing Windows NT 3.51 Display Drivers........................11
Installing Windows NT 4.0 Display Drivers..........................12
Installing AutoCAD R12/R13 Drivers...................................13
Installing Trio64V2 DOS Utilities.........................................14
Chapter 4 Windows Drivers Setup... 15
Appendix AVideo Mode Table......... 22
Appendix B Windows Drivers Setup24

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
The Trio64V2 PCI VGA CARD is a true 64-bit PCI accelerators. It incorporates
Trio64V2's graphicsand multimediasinglechip, to performhighspeed fills,line
draws,BitBlts, masking,and scissoring functionsin acceleratedmodes.
The Trio64V2 PCI VGA card also support high quality video playback in true
colormodes withupto 30 frames/sec.
Thisproduct ismore thanjust ahardware accelerator card. Itcomes complete
withextensive driversandcomprehensive software utilitiesdesignedto enhance
your productivity.
These cards have:
Highperformance 64-bitgraphics engine.
Integrated24-bit RAMDACandprogrammable dual-clock
synthesizer with 170 MHz output pixel rate.
UniqueS3StreamsProcessorforhardware-assistedvideo
playback.
S3Scenic Highwayfor directinterface tolivevideo andMPEG-1
peripherals.
Fullsoftware supportdrivers forWindows 3.11,Windows NT,
andWindows 95.
FullyVGA compatiblein bothhardware and software.
Supportall theVGA, super VGA,and multi-syncmonitors.
Easy installation for both hardware and software.

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What you'll need ?
Computer System - Intel 486, Pentium, Pentium Pro or
compatible.
Expansion Slot - Require at least one PCI bus slot.
Operating System- DOS 5.0 or higher, Windows 3.1, OS/2 2.1
orhigher.
Monitor - VGA, supporting minimum 640 x 480 resolution.
DisplayDrivers- Any standard VGA or VESA drivers. For best
performance,use theTrio64V2drivers suppliedwiththese cards.
TRIO64V2 PCI VGA Card Layout

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CHAPTER 2
Hardware Installation
Trio64V2 PCI VGA card automatically detects whether you are using a
monochromeor colormonitor. Therefore, themonitor must beturned onbefore
thecomputer, oran incorrectmonitortype maybe detected. Thiscardsupports
mostanalog monitorson themarket. If monitortype is notdetected during
power-up,the cardwill default tosupport monochromeVGA.
Thesecards shouldbe configured forthe bestresolutionand refreshrate your
monitorcan support. Checkthespecifications ofyourmonitor for signal
compatibilitywith thiscard andfind an optimumsetting tosuit yourapplications.
Installing the Hardware
Staticelectricity candamagesensitive electronic components.
Dischargeyour body'sstatic electric chargeby touchinga
groundedsurface. e.g.,the metalareaof thecomputer chassis
beforeperforming any hardwareprocedure.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused
directlyorindirectly, by improperinstallationofany compo-
nentsby unauthorizedservicepersonnel. If youdonot feel
comfortableperforming theinstallation,consult a qualified
computertechnician.
WARNING !!

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Procedure
1 . Poweroffthecomputeranddisconnectthemonitorcable.
2 . Removethe computercover. If necessary, consultyoursystem
manualfor removalinstructions.
3 . Make sure the jumper setting and memory configuration are correct.
4 . Selectan emptyPCI expansionslot forthe Trio64V2PCI VGA card.
Withthe slotcoverremoved, grasp thecardby thetopedge and
carefullyseat itfirmly into theslot. Fasten theretainingbracket with
a screw.
5 . Reinstallthe computercover.
6 . Connectthe monitorcable to theVideo Output connector of the PCI
VGAcard.
Ifthesystem successfullypowersupand the normalDOSboot-upmessage
appears on the screen, the Trio64V2 PCI VGA card is installed properly. If the
systemdoes notboot, thereare a fewthings youcan checkinthe following
"Hardware Troubleshooting" section.

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CHAPTER 3
Software Installation
Software Driver Support
The "Software Installation Diskette" supplies drivers for the following operating
systems and programs.
Windows3.1 Windows NT3.51
Windows NT4.0 Windows 95
AutoCAD 12/13/3D Studio Microstation
How To Install Trio64V2 Drivers ?
Trio64V2Drivers containon servalpiecesof floppydiskettes oronepiece ofCD-
ROM.
To begin installation DOS utilities/Windows NT drivers, insert the "DOS Utilities
& Drivers and Windows NT3.51/4.0" disk in drive A: ( or drive B:) or CD-ROM
in CD-ROM drive.
Tobegin installation Windows3.1/95drivers,insert the"Windows3.1/95
drivers" disk in drive A: ( or drive B:) or CD-ROM in CD-ROM drive.
Ifyou areinstallingdrivers forWindows3.1, WindowsNTand Windows95
please make sure that you change your display setting back to VGA mode (640 x
480x 16colors)before beginning installation.
Pleaserefer tothe followingsections forinstallationof specificdrivers.

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Microsoft Windows 3.1 Drivers Installation
Tomake installationmoreuser friendly,theinstallation diskprovides aneasy
waysfor Windows3.1 driverinstallation.Before youinstall thewindows3.1
drivers,make surethat youchange your displaysetting tostandard VGAmode.
1. Start Windows using the standard VGA driver.
2. Insert"Windows 3.1/95"Drivers Disketteinto driveA:or driveB:.
From the File Manager or using the "File" and "Run..." pull-down
command to execute the SETUPprogram fromthe floppydrive
containing the S3 Trio64V2 Windows driver disk. or
Insert CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive. From the File Manager or using
the"File" and"Run..." pull-downcommand toexecutethe SETUP
programfrom theCD-ROMdrive Win31directorywhich containing
theS3 Trio64V2 Windowsdriver.
3. Afteryou've donewith step2. TheTrio64V2 Windows3.1 driver
installation menu will appear on screen. The setup program will
promptthe defaultpath anddirectorywhere thedrivers and
Trio64V2 tool will copy to. You may specific another path or
directoryif youwish, then clickon the"OK"icon tobegin driver
installation. Theinstallation programwillcomplete installing
Trio64V2windows 3.1driverfor you.

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Microsoft Windows 95 Drivers Installation
Tomake installationmoreuser friendly,theinstallation diskprovides aneasy
waysfor Windows95 driverinstallation. Beforeyou installthe windows 95
drivers,make surethat youchange your displaysetting tostandard VGAmode.
1. StartWindows 95using thestandard VGA driver.
2. Click the "Start" button.
3. Doubleclick onthe Displayicon inthe"Setting ->ControlPanel"
folder. You can also click the right mouse button anywhere on the
desktopand selectthe “Properties”option fromthepop-out menu.
4. Clickthe “Settings”tab.
5. Clickthe “ChangeDisplay Type”button.
6. Clickthe “Change”button onthe rightof thefirst item “Adapter
Type”.
7. Click the “Have Disk..” button and “Install from Disk” box will
appear.
8. Click“Browse” buttonand“Open” box appears.
9. Select your A: floppy drive (or CD drive) in the “Drives” selection on
thebottom.
10. Double click “Win95” in the “Folders” selection.
11. “S3TrioV2.inf”appearsinthe filename selection.
12. Click “OK” button.
13. You will see a list of Trio64V2 cards. Select type of your VGA card
and click “OK”.
14. Aftercopying allfiles ofthe driver, itwill backto “ChangeDisplay
Type”.
15. SelectMonitor typeif necessary.
16. Click“Close” buttonand “DisplayProperties” box appears.
17. Click “Apply” button and “System Setting Change” box appears.
18. Click “Yes” to restart your Windows 95.

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Installing Windows NT 3.51 Display Drivers
1. Start system with Windows NT 3.51 installed.
2. IMPORTANT: When the “Please select the operating system to start...”
messageis displayed,select“WindowsNT WorkstationVersion 3.51
[VGA mode]”.
3. In the “Main” group, Double click on the “Control Panel” icon.
4. In the “Control Panel”, Double click on the “Display” icon.
5. Inthe “DisplaySettings”screen, clickonthe “ChangeDisplay
Type...”button.
6. In the “Display Type” screen in the “Adapter Type” section, click on
the“Change...” button.
7. Inthe“Select Device”screen,clickonthe“Other...” button.
8. Insertthe newdisplaydriver diskette intotheA:\ drive,thenclick on
the “OK” button.
9. When“S3 VideoDriver Update...” appearsin the list,select thatline
then click on the “Install” button.
10. If the following message appears: “This operation will change your
system configuration. Do you want to proceed anyway?”, click on
“Yes”.
11. Ifthe message appearsstatingthe driverisalreadyinstalled onthe
system, do you want to use the current or new drivers, be sure to
selectthe“New”button.
12. Ifprompted forthedriver disketteasecond time, clickonthe
“Continue” button.
13. Whenthe message “Thedriverswere successfully installed”is
displayed,remove thedisplaydriver diskette,thenclick onthe“OK”
button.
14. When the message “The driver could not be started dynamically.
Pleaserestart Windows NTtorun withthenewdriver.” isdisplayed,
clickon the “OK”button.
15. Inthe “DisplaySettings Change” screen,click onthe“Restart Now”
button.

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Installing Windows NT 4.0 Display Drivers
1. Start system with Windows NT 4.0 installed.
2. IMPORTANT: When the “Please select the operating system to start...”
message isdisplayed,select “WindowsNTWorkstationVersion 4.00
[VGA mode]”.
3. From “Start”, select the “Settings group”, then click on the “Control
Panel” icon.
4. Inthe “ControlPanel”, doubleclickon the“Display” icon.
5. Inthe “Settings”screen,click onthe“Display Type...” button.
6. Fromthe “DisplayType”screen, andin the“AdapterType” section,
click on the “Change...” button.
7. Inthe “ChangeDisplay” screen,click onthe“Have Disk...”button.
8. Insertthe newdisplaydriver diskette intotheA:\ drive,thenclick on
the “OK” button.
9. From the list of displayed S3 devices, select your S3 device.
10. From“Third-party Drivers”,clickon the “Yes”buttontoproceed.
11. Ifa messageappearsstating thedriveris already installedonthe
system, and asks if you want to use the current or new drivers, be sure
to select the “New” button.
12. Ifprompted forthedriver disketteasecond time, clickonthe
“Continue” button.
13. Whenthe message “Thedriverswere successfully installed”is
displayed, remove the display driver diskette, then click on the “OK”
button.
14. Back at the “Display Type” window, click on the “Close” button.
15. Backat the“Display Properties”window, clickonthe “Close”button.
16. Whenyou seethe “SystemSettings Change”window,asking ifyou
wish to restart your computer, click on the “Yes”window toreboot
now.

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6. After you've done with step 4. The installation program will ask you if
all the utilities will be O. K. to install in C:\ACAD directory. To
continueby pressing <Enter>key.
7. Theinstall programwill drivers tomain AutoCADdirectory.
Note:For AutoCAD R13, the directory is C:\ACADR13\DOS\DRV. For
AutoCAD R12, the directory is C:\ACADR12\DRV.
8.Run AutoCAD.
9. IssueAutoCAD’s CONFIGcommand, then changedisplay driverand
select a desired Trio64V2 driver from the list of drivers.
Installing AutoCAD R12/R13 Drivers
1. Insert the "DOS Utilities & Drivers" disk in drive A:. (or insert the CD-
ROM in CD-ROM drive)
2. Go to drive A: (or D:, Assume CD-ROM drive is D:)
3. Change the directory to \DOS.
4. Type Installthen press<Enter>.
5. TheTrio64V2 installationmenu willbedisplayed onscreen select
"AutoCAD"then press<Enter>.

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Installing Trio64V2 DOS Utilities
TheTrio64V2 DOSutilities installationprogram isincludedinside the"Software
Installation Diskette". The Trio64V2 utilities have included the following
functions:
S3REFRSH.EXE
Run this program to configure the display adapter for the highest
verticalrefresh ratessupportedbyyour monitor.Higherrefresh rate is
lesslikely tocauseeye fatiguedue to screenflicker. Theconfiguration
settingsyou selectcan optionallybewritten toyour AUTOEXEC.BAT
fileso thatthe displayadapter will beset accordingto yourselections
each time you start the system.
SMODE.EXE
Run this program whenever you need to configure the S3 for a specific
video mode.
How To Install Trio64V2 Utilities
1. Insert the "DOS Utilities & Drivers" disk in drive A:. (or insert the CD-
ROM in CD-ROM drive)
2. Go to drive A: (or D:, Assume CD-ROM drive is D:)
3. Change the directory to \DOS.
4. Type Installthen press<Enter>.
5. TheTrio64V2 installationmenu willbedisplayed onscreen select
"S3 VGA DOS Utilities" then press OK.
5. After you've done with step 4. The installation program will ask you if
all the utilities will be O. K. to install in C:\S3UTIL directory. To
continueby pressing <Enter>key.

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CHAPTER 4
Windows Driver Setup
LeftClick (Windows3.x), orrightclick(Windows 95)the 'S3VManager'icon
andthen selectthe 'DisplayControl Panel'menu item, ordouble clickthe 'Display
ControlPanel' iconon MediaPro programgroup, the'Display Control Panel'
programwill open,thenwith thefollowing configuration procedures,you canset
theoptimized desktopenvironmentfor yourself.
1.Clicking Monitor tabbeddialogto open it,thenclick 'DDC detect'(Windows
3.x)or 'Change'(Windows 95)button to viewyour monitorinformation. Ifyou
havea plugn' playmonitor, Media Prowill showyour monitor'smanufacturer
nameand modelname,and listallthe availableresolutionswith themaximum
verticalrefresh ratethat your monitorcan support.Ifyour monitordoes not
support plug n' play, on Windows 3.x, a "Old-type monitor" message will be
displayed, but on Windows 95, you can select the monitor type manually.
2.Clicking Display tabbeddialog to setvarious desktopenvironments.If you
haveselected amonitor, a button,below 'Refreshrate'box, withcaption 'Load
PnPmonitor refresh rates'or'Load selectedmonitorrefreshrates' willshow, press
this button will update the refresh rate for all modes in the 'Refresh rate' box, these
refreshrate valuesarethe maximumrefreshrates which yourmonitorsupports,
youcan usethese refresh rateswith notrouble.However, youcan stillselecta
higherrefresh rateif you like,Media Prohas'Preview' facility(seebelow) which
meansif yourmonitorcan't supportsome resolution andrefresh ratecombination,
simply press 'Enter' key or space bar or wait 15 seconds, then the original
settingswill berestored. Now you canselect thedesiredresolution* ,color
depth,and font size*,andchoosing the expectedverticalrefresh rate* fromthe
combo-list of the resolution you choose, then you click "OK" or "Apply" button
tofinish thedesktop configuration.
3.After Windowschangesto thenewdesktopsetting, MediaProwill popupa
"Reconfirm"messagedialog.You needto click"OK"to acceptthe newdesktop
resolutionand/or refreshrate, otherwise thesetting willbechanged backto the
original one either by clicking "Cancel" (defaulted option) or press 'Enter' key or
spacebar orbeing changedbackautomatically after15 seconds.
Rememberthat, ifyou change yourdisplay tohigherresolution orhigher refresh
rateand yourWindows can't appearcorrectly, simplypress'Enter' keyor space
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4.Clicking Monitortabbed dialogtoadjust screenposition. Youcanlocatethe
screento thecenter of themonitor byclickingthe fourbuttons inScreenAdjust
group. Also, Media Pro provides you the Compute Refresh Rate utility to let you
checkthe current verticalrefresh rate.After this adjustment,you canclick
"Apply"or "OK"to memorizethefinal setting.Next timeyouenter thismode,
Media Pro will auto-adjust the screen centering.
5.Clicking Cursortabbeddialog tochoosethe hardwarecursorcolor accordingto
yourpreference.
6.Clicking DMPStabbeddialog tosetthe timeslotfor each power-savingmode.
7.For yourconvenience, you canchange resolutionon-the-flyor turnoff screen
directlyif youenableHotkeys functionand define somecombination keysfor
eachlisted function.
Note : Thelarge font issuggestedto beselectedforthe resolutionhigher
than800x600.The highervertical refresh rateis morecomfortable
toyour visionthan the lowerone.
800x600resolution issuggested ifa 14-or 15-inchmonitor is used.
1024x768or aboveresolution issuggestedif 17-inchmonitor is
used.

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Desktop
TheDesktop dialogallows youto configure yourdesktop size,color depth,font
size and refresh rate.
Desktop Size
Thedesktop size optionallowsyou to selectadesktop resolution. Thefollowing
tablelists the resolutionsandcolors which canbesupported for differentvideo
memorysizes.
1M 2M
640x480x8 bpp all modes for 1M
800x600x8 bpp and
1024x768x8 bpp 1024x768x16bpp
1152x864x8 bpp 1280x1024x8bpp
640x480x16 bpp 1600x1200x8bpp
800x600x16 bpp
640x480x24 bpp
When you change to a higher resolution than the current one, Media Pro will
displaya "Conformwindow" whichyou needto click "OK"to acceptthe new
resolutionin 15seconds. Forsome resolutionwhich are toohigh tobe supported
by your monitor, your screen may not display properly or even can not be seen, in
thesecases, justwait for15 secondsorpress Enterkey orSpace bar,thenyour
screenwillbe restoredtoprevioussettings.

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Colors
Availablecolor optionsdependon desktopsizeand installedmemory, and
determinethe numberofcolors thatcanbe displayedonscreen.
Font Size
This option allows you to select the font size Windows will use for system menus
andresources.
Refresh Rates
Theseoptions allowyou to adjustrefresh ratesettingsfor eachdisplay mode.
Fasterrefresh ratesare lesslikely tocause eye fatiguedue toscreen flicker.
When you change the refresh rate to a higher value than the current one, Media
Pro will display a "Conform window" which you need to click "OK" to accept the
newrefresh ratein15 seconds.For somerefreshrates whicharetoo hightobe
supportedby yourmonitor, your screenmay not displayproperly oreven cannot
beseen, inthesecases, justwaitfor 15seconds or pressEnter key orSpace bar,
thenyour screenwill be restoredto previoussettings.
Load PnP(or Selected) Monitor Refresh Rates
Thisbutton willload the maximumrefresh ratesforall resolutionswhich detected
byDDC monitoror bythemonitor youselected. Ingeneral,these refreshrates
will work fine. These refresh rates are only as a suggestion, you are allowed to
choosea differentrefreshrateif youlike.
Screen Adjustment
TheScreenAdjustment buttonsallowyouto adjust screenpositiononyour
monitorwithout usingyour monitor'spanel. A furtheradvantage isthat itcan
adjustyourscreen positionaccordingtothe resolution andrefreshratecombina-
tions.Using thearrow bitmap buttonsfor up,down,left, rightadjustment, the
cross(+) bitmapbutton onthe centerwill restore thescreen toits original
position.The adjustmentsyou makewill be "remembered"by theMedia Proif
youclick "OK"or "Apply",that meanseach time youstart Windows,the screen
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Compute Refresh Rate
Whenyou clickonthe ComputeRefreshbutton, MediaProwill attemptto
determinethe currentrefreshrate of yourmonitorin Hz.
Monitor
Thebuilt-in DDCfunction allowsthe MediaPro to interactwith Plug'n Play
monitors.Media Proqueries your monitorfor capabilitiesandlists theanswer in
themonitorinformation boxwheneveryouenter Windows orkeepsthemonitor
typeyouselectpreviously.
Cursor
By clicking the desired color rectangle on palette, and clicking "Ok" or "Apply"
button,you canchange thehardwarecursor colorto makeitmore obviouson
your screen.

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DPMS
TheDPMS groupshowsthe currentpowermanagement settings.Inactivitytime-
outvalues areshownfor Standbyand Off. DisplayPower managementservices
workin conjunctionwith EPA EnergyStarcompliantmonitors. The DPMSscreen
allowsyou toenable,configure andtestthese services.
Enable Power Savings
Toenable powersavingsthis option mustbechecked. Ifyoudo notwishtouse
powermanagement services,unchecked thisoption.
Standby Mode
Thisoption allowsyou tosetthe inactivitydelay time,inminutes, afterwhich
Standbypower managementtakes effect.Standbymode providedminimal power
savingsbut hasthe fastest recoverytime.
Test Buttons: Standby test and Off test
Thesetest buttonsallowyou tocheckthe effect immediatelywhenyour monitor
enter"standby" or"off" power savingmode.