3DLABS Wildcat 4110 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................... v
About This Document ........................................................................................................ v
Document Conventions ...................................................................................................... v
Operating System Information .......................................................................................... vi
Hardware Information ....................................................................................................... vi
Customer Support.............................................................................................................. vi
World Wide Web ................................................................................................ vi
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
Features .............................................................................................................................. 1
External Connectors ........................................................................................................... 5
2 Setup............................................................................................................................... 6
Preparing for Installation.................................................................................................... 6
Make Sure Your Computer is Ready ................................................................... 6
Collect Materials and Tools ................................................................................. 7
Take Anti-static Precautions ................................................................................ 7
Installing the Video Card ................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Monitor ..................................................................................................... 9
Installing the Software ..................................................................................................... 10
Make Sure Your Computer is Ready ................................................................. 10
Verify the Default Video Display Driver........................................................... 12
Verify the System Startup Version .................................................................... 13
Upgrading the VGA Controller for the 3Dlabs 4110 PRO ................................ 14
Connecting a Stereo Display Device................................................................................ 15
3 Using the Video Card.................................................................................................. 18
Configuring the Video Display ........................................................................................ 18
3Dlabs Configuration Tab.................................................................................. 18
3Dlabs Monitor Tab........................................................................................... 19
Enabling Stereo Display................................................................................................... 21
4 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................... 24
Common Problems and Solutions .................................................................................... 24
Monitor Checks.................................................................................................. 24
Diagnostics....................................................................................................................... 25
Obtaining a Usable Video Resolution .............................................................................. 25
Determining a Defective Unit ............................................................................ 26
Reinstalling the Video Driver .......................................................................................... 26
Getting Help ..................................................................................................................... 29