3DForce Xabre400Q 3DForce Xabre400-64Q Xabre400TM User's Manual version 1.00 Copyright © 2002 Jaton Corporation, USA Contents FEATURES:...................................................................................... 5 8X8 FULL DRIVING POWER GPU.....................................................5 FRICTIONLESS MEMORY CONTROLTM(FMC)...............................5 JITTER-FREE ANTI-ALIASING........................................................5 COLOREDEEMERTM TECHNOLOGY .................................................5 MOTIONFIXINGTM VIDEO PROCESSOR...........................................6 3RD GENERATION T&L ENGINE .....................................................6 THE XMINATORTM XP UNIFIED DRIVER.......................................6 CUBICLOOKTM UTILITY...................................................................6 AGP INTERFACE:...............................................................................6 HIGH PERFORMANCE & HIGH QUALITY 3D ACCELERATOR ....6 HIGH PERFORMANCE 2D ACCELERATOR .....................................7 MOTIONFIXINGTM VIDEO PROCESSOR...........................................7 MPEG 2/1 VIDEO DECODER.............................................................7 DISPLAY MEMORY INTERFACE......................................................7 HIGH INTEGRATION..........................................................................7 XMINATORTM XP UNIFIED DRIVER................................................8 RESOLUTION SUPPORTED:..............................................................8 CHECK LIST ..................................................................................... 8 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION....................................................... 9 DISPLAY OUTPUT OPTIONAL:......................................................10 HARDWARE INSTALLATION..................................................10 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.......................................................10 STEPS: ...............................................................................................11 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...................................................12 ÿ MICROSOFT WINDOWS®98/ME .........................................12 2 ÿ WINDOWS®2000....................................................................16 ÿ WINDOWS® XP .....................................................................20 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.......................................................25 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)...................................27 3D GLOSSARY.............................................................................29 DEFINITION AND TERMS FROM A - Z..........................................29 PINOUT AND SYNC FREQUENCIES .......................................42 ANALOG COLOR DISPLAY PINOUTS (DB 15)..............................42 CONVERSION TABLE: PIN ADAPTERS..........................................43 9-TO-15 PIN CONVERSION TABLE.................................................43 TECHNICAL SUPPORT..............................................................44 HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.....................................44 FCC SHIELDED CABLE WARNING: .......................................45 LIMITED WARRANTY................................................................47 OTHER LIMITS.................................................................................47 EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION. ..............................................................47 OTHER STATEMENTS. ...................................................................48 TERMS AND CONDITIONS. .............................................................48 SERVICES AGREEMENT:..................................................................48 ENTIRE OBLIGATION......................................................................49 3 Introduction The Xabre Family series Graphics Processing Unit is the industry's first AGP8x compliant chipset. By integrating 8X8 design, MotionFixingTM, ColoredeemerTM and PixelizerTM technologies, the Xabre Family GPU chipset is the most high performance, feature rich, cost effective, and highly integrated GPU for the mainstream market. It is the only mainstream GPU to be DirectX8.1 compliant that will allow gamers to enjoy the latest games with unearthing realism. Now, Jaton presence a few of new AGP accelerators based on Xabre400 GPU with high speed graphics engine, and a very competitive market price. All new accelerators offer a complete 128-bit memory data path architecture. 3DForce Xabre400 AGP accelerators support 4 fields perpixel motion detection de-interlace function, video sources from MPEG decoder, Video capture and AVI interfaces. The powerful "Pixelizer" engine uses pixel data from a series of input registers, performs operations on the data using an arithmetic logic unit, and outputs the transformed pixel data to the graphics pipeline for further processing. This pixel shader technology brings the quality of objects in every frame to insurmountable heights and can crank 3D-"realism up another notch in certain applications i.e. games, Digital Content Creation etc. Gamers will be able to see more impressive effects, more realistic-looking scenes and more life-like motions in games. For feature-rich desktop multimedia solution, Xabre400Q and Xabre400-64Q have implanted bridges and ports onboard with NTSC/PAL (TVout), and Digital Video Out (DVI) functions. 4 Features: 8X8 Full driving Power GPU · · AGP 8X - AGP3.0 compliant Direct X 8.1 -support Volume Texture, BRDF, Pixel Shader1.3,Shadow Mapping etc Frictionless Memory ControlTM(FMC) The Xabre Family series Graphic Processing Unit integrates Frictionless Memory Control architecture to boost effective memory bandwidth and improve overall memory efficiency. Basically, this means even faster and smoother frame rates when running heavy loading applications such as games etc. Jitter-Free Anti-Aliasing Mindboggling hyper-insane image performance and quality without worries on those dreaded "jaggies" without slowing your computer down..The "Jitter-Free" Antialiasing engine can support 1x, 2x and 4x blur, Oversamping and jitter antialiasing to display the most eye-popping clear images available. ColoredeemerTM Technology This is a sweet and simple technology to greatly enhance the color rendering of the display. This provides full-frame rate, full-screen, high quality color enhancement to make objects more vivid and realistic. 5 MotionFixingTM Video processor Crystal clear video image is made possible by this eyecatching feature. Supports 4 fields per-pixel motion detection de-interlace function, video sources from MPEG decoder, Video capture and AVI interfaces. 3rd Generation T&L Engine Supports up to 16 vertex cache and makes you feel like riding on the roller-coaster when highly texture packed application is used. The XminatorTM XP Unified Driver XminatorTM XP Unified Driver optimizes both DirectX8.1 and OpenGL 1.3 for WindowsRXP platform, and driver you with best. CubicLookTM Utility The CubicLook® utility support wired and wireless stereo glass, AGP driver detection and over-clock function AGP Interface: · · AGP 8X - AGP3.0 compliant Support hardware auto detect for AGP1.0,AGP 2.0,or AGP3.0 mode support High Performance & High Quality 3D Accelerator · · · Built-in a high quality 3D engine Support DirectX 8.1 Pixel Shader ver. 1.3. Support Bump Mapping, Cubic Mapping and VolumeTexture 6 · · Supports 2X/4X full scene anti-aliasing Built-in high performance VLIW T&L engine · Support OpenGL two side lighting · Support OpenGL primary and secondary color merging High Performance 2D Accelerator · · · · Built-in hardware command queue Built-in Direct Draw Accelerator Built-in GDI 2000 Accelerator Maximum 128 MB frame buffer with linear addressing Supports AGP8X 533 MHz data read for all 2D engine functions · MotionFixingTM Video Processor · · · Supports 4 fields per-pixel motion detection de-interlace function, video sources from MPEG decoder, Video capture and AVI interfaces. Supports down scaling function and scaling vector as 1/2, 1/4. Supports de-interlaced and 1/2 down scaling function MPEG 2/1 Video decoder · · Motion Compensation layer decoding architecture Supports up to 20 M bit/sec bit rate decoding Supports VCD, DVD and HDTV decoding · Display Memory Interface · · Supports DDR SDRAM Supports 64MB, and 128MB memory configurations High Integration 7 · · · · · · Built-in programmable 24-bit true-color RAMDAC up to 375 MHz pixel clock Built-in standard feature connector logic support Built-in VIP interface (no host interface) Built-in TV Encoder Interface Built-in flash ROM programming interface Built-in VESA Plug & Display for Panel-Link Interface XminatorTM XP Unified driver Optimizes both Direct X 8.1 and OpenGL 1.3 for Windows XP /Windows 9X/Windows 2000 Resolution Supported: · · · · · · 640x480 res. 800x600 res. 1024x768 res. 1280x1024 res. 1600x1200 res. 1920x1440 res. 2048x1536 res. · System Requirement · · · · Intel Pentium® or compatible system with AGP 2x/4x/8x Bus Extension Slot CD-ROM drive, Double speed or faster Hard Drive with at least 10MB Free space MS Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows®2000 or Windows® XP operating system Check List · 3DForce Xabre400Q, or 3DForce Xabre400-64Q Multimedia Accelerator 8 · · · Software & Documents CD Quick Start Guide (Printed) MD 9Pin to RCA &S-Video convert cable Hardware Description Plate Width J1 1 1 13 1 14 J4 26 Y2 J2 Display Memory Digital Video Out MD-9PIN Xabre400 Y1 Height FAN DB 15 VGA J3 AGP Bus 2x/4x/8x Product Name / PCB Revision 3DForce Xabre400-64Q 3DForce Xabre400Q 82113A 82113A Core Chipset Xabre400 Xabre400 PCB Size Memory Module / Size W = 6.7" x H = 3.6" 4M x 16 DDR SDRAM x 8 64MB W = 6.2" x H = 3.6" 8M x 16 DDR SDRAM x 8128MB 9 Display output optional: 3 AGP Plate Analog LCD Diaply Panel DVI out Connector 2 Composite Video Connector MD-9PIN Connector 2 S_Video Connector TV set DB 15 VGA Connector 1 CRT Monitor Note: 3DForce Xabre400Q, or 3DForce Xabre400-64Q both have implanted TVout and DVI out printed circuit and its connection ports optional onboard. Hardware Installation Installation Procedures 10 !! WARNING !! Discharge static electricity by touching the GROUND such as metal part of your case connected with good power ground before you handle the electronic circuit boards. 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 with a qualified computer technician. Steps: 1. 2. 3. Turn OFF all powers to your system, including any peripherals (printer, external drives, modem, etc.). Disconnect the power cord and the monitor cable from the back of the computer. Unfasten the cover mounting screws on your system and remove the system cover. Refer to your system user manual for instructions to determine the location of the mounting screws. Remove the retaining screw that holds the slot cover in place. Slide the slot cover out and put the screw aside (you will need it to secure the adapter). To install the adapter in AGP expansion slot, carefully line up the gold-fingered edge connector on the adapter directly above the expansion slot connector on the motherboard. Then press the adapter into place, completely. Use the (remaining) screw you removed to secure the adapter retaining bracket in place. Replace the computer cover. Secure the cover with the mounting screws you removed in Step 3. 4. 5. 6. 11 You have now completed the installation of your new graphics adapter on your system. Software Installation There may some other ways to proceed the display driver installation for all Windows operating systems, but we don't provide those procedures and details because we believed the driver installations in this document are illustrated correctly, and deliberately. The following descriptions are the moderate process with Microsoft InstallShield® program. ÿ Microsoft Windows® 98/Me ( When you powered the computer and boots-up in the Windows, the Plug-n-Play detects a new hardware and popsup install wizard. Do Not [Cancel] because you need place a default display setting from Microsoft Windows for your video adapter, then restart your Windows.) 3DForce Xabre series Display Drivers Installation and its procedures are much easier for users to install with Windows® operating systems. After the desktop loaded completely, insert the software's CD into CD ROM drive and Autorun feature pops-up a "Welcome" screen as below. 12 1. Click on "Display Driver" text to start your driver installation. 2. Microsoft InstallShield starts its setup process, please wait until next screen pops-up. 13 3. Click on "Next" again. 4. Click on "Next" ...