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Summary of Contents for STEALTH II G460

Page 1: ...STEALTH II G460 USER S GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...__________________________________ 15 Removing Software Under Windows NT 4 0_____________________________________ 15 Removing Hardware ________________________________________________________ 15 Contacting Diamond ____________________________________________________16 Troubleshooting ________________________________________________________18 Windows 95 _____________________________________________...

Page 3: ...FEATURES True AGP powered by Intel740 with features that maximize AGP 2X utilization and performance Stealth II G460 AGP features HyperPipelined 3D combines quality and speed Parallel Data Processing for efficient use of the graphics pipeline Precise Pixel Interpolation for outstanding visual effects Direct Memory Execution DME for fast storage and execution of large 3D textures in system memory A...

Page 4: ...e Reader s Zoom To feature from the View menu and increase the magnification to about 133 MANUAL CONVENTIONS Your Stealth II G460 User s Guide is organized in a standard familiar way A few icons are used to point out important information This icon marks useful tips or important operational notes as well as warnings about possible electrical software hazards or problems Hypertext links are active ...

Page 5: ...ou must have a slot 1 motherboard with Intel 440LX or BX AGP chipset and be running Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 OSR2 version 4 00 950 B on an Intel Pentium II motherboard that has been updated with the USB supplement to OSR2 1 or Windows NT 4 0 with Service Pack 3 Please refer to the section how to check the system requirements Before You Install the Stealth II G460 AGP Card It is recommended...

Page 6: ...ttings Control Panel then double click on Display The Display Properties sheet appears 2 Click on the Settings tab then click the Display Type button 3 Under Adapter Type click on the Change button The Change Display window appears 4 Under Manufacturers select Standard Display Types Under Display choose VGA Compatible Display Adapter 5 Click on OK You may need to insert your Windows NT 4 0 CD ROM ...

Page 7: ...rself Do not place the graphics card on a metal surface Make as few movements as possible to avoid building up static electricity from your clothing carpets and furniture Remember which cables go to which connectors You may want to label your computer s cables before disconnecting them To install your Stealth II G460 card 1 With the power off remove your computer cover and remove any graphics card...

Page 8: ... attached to the bracket cover and remove the bracket plate 3 Position the Stealth II G460 card directly above the AGP slot Make sure the VGA connector end of the card is facing the open end of the bracket you just removed ...

Page 9: ...lly deep in the AGP expansion slot 5 Once you are certain your Stealth II G460 is installed properly in its slot secure to the computer frame with the screw you removed in step 2 6 Connect your VGA monitor cable to the 15 pin socket on your Stealth II G460 card 7 Secure your computer cover attach any previously removed cables and reboot your computer ...

Page 10: ...install your new Stealth II G460 card in your system and boot Windows 95 for the first time Windows 95 will inform you that it has discovered new hardware and will prompt you to install drivers for it If you re updating an existing installation or Windows 95 s Plug and Play support doesn t request drivers when you start your system use the SuperCD s installation program to install drivers and soft...

Page 11: ...ter click Yes The software installation creates the Diamond group with InControl Tools in the list of programs in the Start menu INCONTROL TOOLS FOR WINDOWS 95 InControl Tools provides a set of easy access display and desktop utilities that help you maintain a picture perfect environment for work or pleasure With InControl Tools you can Use a popup menu to instantly switch desktop resolutions Cent...

Page 12: ...space on the Refresh and drag your mouse left right up or down until your display is centered You can also use your keyboard by pressing the ALT key in combination with the appropriate cursor key Select the appropriate refresh rate from the list provided in the Refresh section of the filetab Click Apply to use the refresh rate you have just selected Windows 95 will warn you that your system may no...

Page 13: ...nizes your hardware automatically 5 Click the Next button 6 If desired enter a path to which the software will be installed 7 A README file will be displayed Please read this file It contains information which could not be included before the printing of the manual 8 After you have read the README click Next 9 Click the button corresponding to the type of installation you want If you select Custom...

Page 14: ...n for your PC Key Features Gamma Correction Information Tab Resolution Switching on the Fly Color Depth Switching on the Fly How is InControl Tools Installed When you installed the Stealth II G460 drivers see previous section in this chapter you may be requested by the system to install Diamond s InControl Tools Please refer to the InControl Tools installation in the previous section For the lates...

Page 15: ...apter VGA Click on OK in all windows to close and accept the changes and finish When asked if you wish to Restart the Computer respond Yes Your computer will come back up on standard VGA REMOVING SOFTWARE UNDER WINDOWS NT 4 0 Choose Diamond Display Component Uninstall Double click on Diamond Display Component Uninstall Choose Remove the Product Click Next and your system will reboot REMOVING HARDW...

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Page 18: ...r Windows Device Manager Start Settings Control Panel System Device Manager to determine if all the drivers are installed properly The properties dialog for the Display Adapter will show if the driver is functioning properly Your Game or Application is Incompatible with Stealth II G460 or is not compatible with D3D Stealth II G460 supports the following Windows 95 Windows 95 Microsoft Direct3D Dir...

Page 19: ...mond s InControl Tools 95 productivity software for Windows 95 comes with the Stealth II card The InControl Tools software will be automatically installed when you perform a STANDARD installation of the Windows 95 drivers Hardware 3 1 What kind of graphics video chip processor is used on the Stealth II The Stealth II uses the Intel740 AGP graphics processor 3 2 Is the Stealth II G460 expandable Th...

Page 20: ...NS General Intel740 Graphics Controller AGP 2X with Sideband Adressing SBA Flash EPROM Power 3 3 V 5 5V 5 10W maximum Connectors DB 15 analog monitor connector VESA DDC2B VMI connector Memory Rate 100 MHz Memory Configuration 8MB SDRAM 100MHz 64 bit data bus ...

Page 21: ...indows 95 Display Modes Resolution Depth 48 i 56 60 65 70 72 75 85 100 120 160 195 320x200 256 65K 16M 320x240 256 65K 16M 400x300 256 65K 16M 512x384 256 65K 16M 640x400 256 65K 16M 640x480 256 65K 16M 720x480 256 65K 16M 720x576 256 65K 16M 800x600 256 65K 16M 1024x768 256 65K 16M 1152x864 256 65K 16M 1280x1024 256 65K 16M 1600x1200 256 All modes listed above are within the BIOS and are availabl...

Page 22: ...lution Depth 48 i 56 60 65 70 72 75 85 100 120 160 195 320x200 256 65K 16M 320x240 256 65K 16M 400x300 256 65K 16M 512x384 256 65K 16M 640x400 256 65K 16M 640x480 256 65K 16M 800x600 256 65K 16M 1024x768 256 65K 16M 1280x1024 256 65K 1600x1200 256 All modes listed above are within the BIOS and are available in 8MB configurations ...

Page 23: ...ate However Diamond Multimedia Systems assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Diamond Multimedia Systems be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Diamon...

Page 24: ...0 and is not transferable This warranty does not cover any incompatibilities due to the user s computer hardware software or any other related system configuration in which the STEALTH II G460 interfaces Proof of purchase will be required before any warranty consideration by Diamond occurs This warranty does not cover any damage caused by negligence non authorized modifications or parts installed ...

Page 25: ...iate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interfer...

Page 26: ...26 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

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