ATI Technologies 3D XPRESSION User manual

3D XPRESSION

User’s Guide

Version 1.0 CD

the express written permission of ATI Technologies Inc.

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks and/or registered

trademarks are the properties of their respective owners:

ATI, mach64, 3D XPRESSION, 3D RAGE, ATI DeskTop, FlexDesk+, DeskScape, WinSwitch

— ATI Technologies Inc.; AutoCAD, AutoShade, 3D Studio — Autodesk Inc.; MicroStation —

Bentley Systems Inc.; Pentium, Pentium Pro — Intel Corporation;

IBM, PC, VGA, OS/2 — International Business Machines Corp.; Windows 3.1x, Windows95,

Windows NT, Video for Windows — Microsoft Corp.; MultiSync — NEC Technologies Inc.;

VL-Bus, VESA — Video Electronics Standards Association.

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Disclaimer

The manufacturer (MFR) reserves the right to make changes to this

document and the products which it describeswithout notice. The

MFR shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions

made herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting

from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

The MFR makes no representation that the interconnection of products

in the manner described herein will not infringe on existing or future

patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained herein imply the

granting of license to make, use or sell equipment constructed in

accordance with this description.

The PCI mach64 accelerators have been designed to support the PCI

local bus standards.Some computersuse proprietary local bus circuitry

and therefore may not be fully compatible with the MFR’s local bus

cards. Although tested successfully in a wide variety of computer

systems, the MFR cannot be held responsible for any incompatibilities

which may occur between this card and the system configuration you

plan to use. We recommend that you check with the dealer or

distributor for your computer system before installing your card.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started ...............................................................1

What is 3D XPRESSION? ..................................................2

What’s in the Package? .......................................................3

System Requirements ..........................................................3

Using this Guide ..................................................................4

Other Sources of Information ..............................................4

Hardware Installation ....................................................5

Preparing Your Computer ...................................................6

Installing the Hardware .......................................................7

Installing ATI’s Enhanced Drivers .............................11

Installing Enhanced Drivers for Windows 95 ...................12

Installing Software MPEG for Windows 95 ...............13

Installing Enhanced Drivers for Windows NT ..................14

Installing Enhanced Drivers for Windows 3.1x ................15

Using Software MPEG with Windows 3.1x ................17

Installing Enhanced Drivers for OS/2 ...............................18

Installing Enhanced Drivers for AutoCAD .......................20

Installing Enhanced Drivers for MicroStation ..................22

Using VESA BIOS Extensions .........................................24

Special Features ..........................................................25

Adding ATI’s TV Tuner ....................................................26

Adding ATI’s Hardware MPEG ........................................26

Reference .....................................................................27

Running Diagnostics .........................................................28

Troubleshooting Tips .........................................................29

ATI Multimedia Channel ..................................................32

Specifications ....................................................................33

Video Mode Table .............................................................34

Compliance Information ....................................................35

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CHAPTER 1

Getting Started

Welcome to the exciting world of 3D! This new technology

adds a new dimension to your computer experience.

ATI’s 3D XPRESSION brings games to lifewith stunning

graphics and screaming fast action previously available only on

gaming consoles. Its features will transform your computer into

a high performance multimedia workstation.

This guide provides all the information you need to install the

3D XPRESSION. Enjoy the new dimension!

IN THIS CHAPTER...

• What is 3D XPRESSION?

• What’s in the Package?

• SystemRequirements

• Using this Guide

• Other Sources of Information

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2 Getting Started

What is 3D XPRESSION?

The 3D XPRESSION isa 3D games and multimedia accelerator

card. It uses ATI’s 3D RAGE accelerator chip to provide

advanced 3D support, accelerated 2D graphics, and TV quality

video.

Games andsoftware applications that support the 3D RAGE run

with fluid motion and in brilliant color. Graphics are smooth

and highly detailed.

The 3D XPRESSION’s advanced features support the next

generation of3D capabilities:

• Mip maps

• Gouraud shading

• Lit and video textures

• Alpha blending and fog effects

• Six levels of texture mapping

• Perspectively correct texture mapping

The 3D XPRESSION is a part of ATI’s legendary mach64

family of graphics accelerators. Your existing 2D games and

applications will snap to life with 64-bit acceleration and faster,

more vibrant colors.

Viewing full-screen, full-motion video is now possible with the

3D XPRESSION’s superiorMPEG and video playback. The

TV quality video playback is the best available today.

For future expansion, you can use the ATI Multimedia Channel

to blend the entertainment of your TV with the intelligence of

your PC. ATI’s TVtunerand hardware MPEG player are add-in

cards designed to work with the 3D XPRESSION. (For more

information, see Special Features on page 25.)

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Getting Started 3

What’s in the Package?

Your package includes the following hardware, software, and

documentation:

• 3D XPRESSION accelerator card

• ATI’s Installation CD-ROM

• User’s Guide

If any components are missing or damaged, please contact your

dealer.

System Requirements

•Computer System — 486/Pentium®/Pentium Pro®, or

compatible systems with PCI Local Bus

•Expansion Slot — 32-bit PCI Local Bus

•Operating System — DOS 5.0 or higher, Windows 95®,

Windows 3.1x®, Windows NT®, orOS/2

Software MPEG playback is currently supported in

Windows 95 and Windows 3.1x.

•Monitor — VGA, supporting minimum 640x480 resolution.

A Plug-and-Play monitor which supports VESA’s Display

Channel specifications (DDC1 or DDC2b) is required to

take advantage of the DDC1/DDC2b features.

•Display Drivers — Any standard VGA or VESA drivers

For best performance, install ATI’smach64 enhanced

drivers that are supplied in this package.

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4 Getting Started

Using this Guide

The organization of this guide is as follows:

Other Sources of Information

If you need additional help or require information that is not

included in this guide, see the following sources of information:

Readme File

This file contains the latest information aboutyour

3D XPRESSION.

To view the Readme file in DOS

1InsertATI’s Installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

2Type D: (If Dis not yourCD-ROM drive, substitute Dwith the

correct drive letter).

3Type README.

Online Help

If you require additional information, you can refer to the online

help available under Windows 3.1x and Windows 95 for more

information about using ATI’s mach64 enhanced drivers.

Hardware Installation contains step by step instructions to

help you place your card in your computer.

Reference contains troubleshooting tips and specifications

about your card.

Installing ATI’s Enhanced Drivers describes how to

install display driver software.

Special Features explains how you can take advantage of

the extra add-in features.

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CHAPTER 2

Hardware Installation

Installing your 3D XPRESSION consists of two easy steps.

• Placing the card in your computer

• Installing ATI’s mach64 enhanced display drivers

This chapter explains how to place your card in your computer.

IN THIS CHAPTER...

• Preparing Your Computer

• Installing the Hardware

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6 Hardware Installation

Preparing Your Computer

If you are using an operating system other than Windows 95,

you may need to do the following before installing your card:

• If your current system configuration uses special drivers that

are not 640x480 VGA, you may encounter conflicts with the

card. We recommend that you first reconfigure your

operating system to use a standard VGA driver before

installing the card. For more information about changing

your operating system configuration, see your operating

system documentation.

Discharge your body’s static electric charge by touching

a grounded surface — e.g., the metal surface of the

power supply — before performing any hardware

procedure.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage,

caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of

any components by unauthorized service personnel. If

you do not feel comfortable performing the installation,

consult a qualified computer technician.

Damage to systemcomponents, the acceleratorcard, and

injury to yourself may result if power is applied during

installation.

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