HP VISUALIZE fx4 Texture Module
User’s Guide
HP D5511A
riotx.bk : riotx-co.fb4 Page 1 Tuesday, December 16, 1997 3:08 PM
Page 1: ...HP VISUALIZE fx4 Texture Module User s Guide HP D5511A riotx bk riotx co fb4 Page 1 Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 PM ...
Page 2: ...de l équipement des performances et de l utilisation de ce matériel Hewlett Packard ne saurait être tenu pour responsable de l utilisation et de la fiabilité de son logiciel sur des matériels non fournis par Hewlett Packard Les informations contenues dans ce document sont originales et protégées par copyright Tous droits réservés L acheteur s interdit en conséquence de les photocopier de les repro...
Page 3: ...English Chapter 1 Deutsch Kapitel 2 Français Chapitre 3 Español Capítulo 4 Italiano Capitolo 5 riotx bk riotxtoc fb4 Page 3 Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 PM ...
Page 4: ...riotx bk riotxtoc fb4 Page 4 Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 PM ...
Page 5: ...Module 6 Removing the VISUALIZE fx4 Interface Board 6 Adding the Texture Module to the VISUALIZE fx4 Board 8 Replacing the VISUALIZE fx4 Interface Board 10 Checking the Installation 12 Updating the Driver 14 Configuring the Driver 17 Hardware Warranty 19 Regulatory Information 20 riotx bk riotx us toc Page i Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 PM ...
Page 6: ...ii English English riotx bk riotx us toc Page ii Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 PM ...
Page 7: ...HP VISUALIZE fx4 Texture Module User s Guide HP VISUALIZE fx4 OpenGL Interface Board without Texture Module installed Texture Module HP D5511A riotx bk riotx us fb4 Page 3 Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 PM ...
Page 8: ...cessory bag on top of the PC while you are removing the accessory from the bag Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care WARNING For your safety never remove the PC s cover without first removing the power cord from the power outlet and any connection to a telecommunications network Always replace the cover on the PC before switching it on again Before handling the VISUALIZE fx4 gra...
Page 9: ... on all HP Kayak XW Series W2 PC Workstations NOTE Some models of HP Kayak XW Series W2 Workstation already have the texture model installed such as the Workstation with HP Product Number D5514N The HP VISUALIZE fx4 Texture Module provides Accelerated hardware texture mapping 16 MB dedicated SDRAM Synchronous DRAM memory for textures riotx bk riotx us fb4 Page 5 Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 PM ...
Page 10: ...ble damage To install the texture module carefully follow the steps described in the next three sections Removing the VISUALIZE fx4 Interface Board 1 Switch off the display and computer disconnect all power cables and any telecommunication cables 2 Remover the computer s cover refer to the computer s User s Guide for detailed instructions 3 Carefully place the computer on its side riotx bk riotx u...
Page 11: ...rmost screw that holds the board in place and then using both hands carefully slide the board up and out of the computer TIPS To free the board hold it at either end and slowly lever each end up using a careful seesaw motion to free the board from the connectors When sliding the board up ensure that the board does not snag or catch against the chassis by keeping it perfectly straight 5 Place the b...
Page 12: ... below to secure the texture module 2 Using both hands carefully remove the terminator from the VISUALIZE fx4 board Store the terminator in a safe place you may need it at a later date 3 Before installing the texture module ensure that all four screws on the texture module are fully retracted or removed Terminator Blank Stiffener Board Reuse this small screw when installing the texture module Ensu...
Page 13: ...ector and press the texture board into place Ensure that the texture module is all the way in 5 Secure the texture module in place by replacing the four screws using the small screw from the blank stiffener board Texture Module Texture Module Connector VISUALIZE fx4 Connector Insert the screw taken from the blank stiffener board here The texture module is provided with the three other screws riotx...
Page 14: ...ly routed and flat against the system board so that they do not obstruct the VISUALIZE fx4 interface board 2 Using both hands hold the board at a slight angle as shown below and carefully slide it down towards the slots keeping it at an angle TIP When sliding the board down ensure that the board does not snag or catch against the chassis riotx bk riotx us fb4 Page 10 Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 ...
Page 15: ...e board and then push it into the two slots Then using both thumbs press down each panel of the board to ensure that both connectors are firmly in their slots 4 Secure the board by replacing the slot cover screw 5 Replace the computer s cover Reconnect all cables and power cords riotx bk riotx us fb4 Page 11 Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 PM ...
Page 16: ...n of the driver To do this 1 Open the Display Properties window by clicking the Start button selecting Settings Control Panel then double clicking Display 2 Click the About tab 3 If the texture module was correctly installed the About window will contain the text Hardware Texture Mapping Installed Indicates that the texture module is correctly installed riotx bk riotx us fb4 Page 12 Tuesday Decemb...
Page 17: ...should be later than FX 00 00 06 If the version number is FX 00 00 06 or earlier then you must update the driver To learn how to do this refer to Updating the Driver on page 14 6 Click OK to close the Display Properties window If the correct driver is installed go directly to Configuring the Driver on page 17 Version Number riotx bk riotx us fb4 Page 13 Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 PM ...
Page 18: ...ver follow these instructions 1 Insert the Drivers diskette that came with the texture module kit 2 Copy the file VISNT EXE to a temporary directory for example C TEMP VISNT on the hard disk drive 3 Run the file VISNT EXE to decompress the contained files You can do this by double clicking the file 4 Open the Display Properties window by clicking the Start button selecting Settings Control Panel t...
Page 19: ...er files for example C TEMP VISNT then click OK 9 Click the Browse button and select the temporary directory where you copied the Driver files for example C TEMP VISNT then click OK 10 Select the display type Hewlett Packard VisualizeFX Video from the list then click OK 11 Click Yes in the next popup window with the message about the third party driver Click here to change the display driver riotx...
Page 20: ...stalled Click OK 13 Close the Display Type and Display Properties windows 14 Click Yes to confirm that you want to restart Windows 15 You must now re install the Windows NT 4 0 Service Pack 3 to update the system To do this use the Windows NT Service Pack 3 CD ROM that came with your system riotx bk riotx us fb4 Page 16 Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 PM ...
Page 21: ...optimize the driver configuration for your OpenGL application you must configure the driver To do this 1 Open the Display Properties window by clicking the Start button selecting Settings Control Panel then double clicking Display 2 Click the Options tab riotx bk riotx us fb4 Page 17 Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 PM ...
Page 22: ...t your OpenGL application from those listed or if your application does not appear select Typical Configuration For Help About the Options To get help about an option move the mouse on top of the option such as the Maximum Performance option then press 4 Click the Apply button then click OK to close the Display Properties window riotx bk riotx us fb4 Page 18 Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 PM ...
Page 23: ...ctive accessory will be replaced by a new unit either at Hewlett Packard s discretion of the same type or of an equivalent model If this accessory is purchased and used together with an HP Kayak Workstation PC it will be covered by the warranty of this computer under the same conditions of service and duration Please refer to the warranty statement provided with your HP Kayak Workstation PC for wa...
Page 24: ...can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged 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 the 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 ...
Page 25: ...riotx bk riotx bc fb4 Page xix Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 PM ...
Page 26: ...Paper not bleached with chlorine Part Number D5511 90001 Printed in 12 97 riotx bk riotx bc fb4 Page xx Tuesday December 16 1997 3 08 PM ...
