G740A/G740B Graphics Accelerator Card Installation Guide and User’s Manual
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................... 1-1 What’s in the box? .................................................................. 1-1 The Software and Supporting Documentation.......................... 1-1 About the G740A/G740B Graphics Accelerator Card.............. 1-1 Full Hardware Acceleration of Key 3D Features: ..................... 1-2 Excellent 2D and Video Performance:..................................... 1-2 Layout diagram ....
Introduction Chapter 1 1-1 Introduction What’ s in the box? Read through this section to familiarize yourself with everything that is included with the G740A/G740B Graphics Accelerator card. The Software and Supporting Documentation The software and drivers needed to properly install and set up the G740A/G740B Graphics Accelerator Card are on the included CD-ROM, with help files to assist you in making configuration changes.
1-2 Chapter 1 Full Hardware Acceleration of Key 3D Features: l l l l l l l l l l l 3D setup engine Gouraud and flat shading Colored specular highlighting Texture mip-mapping and bilinear filtering Texture map color/chroma-keying Texture map perspective correction Texture map blending 16-bit z-buffering Translucency: source alpha blending, per-vertex fogging, alpha and pattern stippling Edge and line antialiasing Color dithering Excellent 2D and Video Performance: l l l l l Supports all standard PC moni
Introduction 1-3 Layout diagram + The layouts for the two cards are the same, the different between the G740A and the G740B is that the G740A uses 4MB(or 8MB)of SGRAM, and the G740B used 8MB of SDRAM
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Installation Chapter 2 2-1 Installation System Recommendations Before attempting to install the G740A/G740B Graphics Accelerator card into a computer, make sure that there is an available AGP expansion slot on the (PCI 2.1 compliant) motherboard. Additionally, it is recommended that your computer meet the following: ® l Pentium II processor-based system l At least 32 MB of SDRAM main/system memory l DVD license compliant hardware (drive, authentication and descrambler modules, etc.
2-2 Chapter 2 Step 1 - Ground yourself. Warning: Danger to equipment! The G740A/G740B Graphics Accelerator card and other components in your computer can be damaged by static discharge. Before handling any components or opening the computer system cover, ground yourself by touching the metal back or side panel of your computer system unit. Limiting your movements during installation reduces static electricity. Step 2 - Unplug the computer and remove the cover.
Installation 2-3 Step 4 - Insert the G740A/G740B Graphics Accelerator card. Locate the empty AGP socket on the motherboard and use the following instructions to insert the G740A/G740B Graphics Accelerator card into that socket: Grasp the G740A/G740B Graphics Accelerator card by its edges. Align it with the empty AGP socket on the motherboard, and gently insert it into place. Make sure that the card is pressed evenly and completely into the socket. Fasten the card with the bracket screw.
2-4 Chapter 2 Step 5 - Reconnect all cables & replace the cover. Plug the cable from your computer monitor into the back of the G740A/G740A Graphics Accelerator card. Make sure it is securely fastened. If you have cables for television input and output, S-video (video camera) input and output, or a DVD add-on card, reconnect them to the card or via the provided multi-function cable. Carefully replace the computer cover and plug the power cord back in. Step 6 - Start the computer and install the drivers.
Installation 2-5 You should then click the “G740 Driver Install”, and see the screen below: You should then click the “Windows 95/98 Driver ”, and see the screen below:
2-6 Chapter 2 Click “Accept”, the screen will show: When you click “OK”, it will start the driver install action. You will see the screen open and close many of the windows automatically, after installing, the screen will show: Click “Yes” to restart Windows. When you restart Windows, the driver should work properly for you, you can change the desktop size or resolution for your working environment as well.
Installation 2-7 For Windows NT 4.0: Windows will prompt you to install the ”Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)” drivers. Click Next and Finish to install the standard drivers, and restart the system when asked. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties, then click the Display Type button in the Display Properties window. In the Adapter tab, click the Change button under ”Adapter Type”.
Troubleshooting and Support 3-1 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting Guidelines Gathering Information Troubleshooting starts with diagnosis and progresses to solution. Before diagnosis can begin, you’ll need to collect some information. This is especially important if you don’t already know the contents of the computer. o See if the monitor cable is securely attached to the graphics board. Loose cables are the most common cause of board problems.
3-2 Chapter 3 The Symptom Table Scan the left column of the table until you find a symptom that your G740A/G740B Graphics Accelerator graphics card is exhibiting. Note the corresponding solution codes. Symptom Solution Codes The graphics card stopped working when a software package was added to the computer. 1, 5 The graphics board stopped working without apparent cause. 1 The graphics card stopped working when another board was added to the computer.
Troubleshooting and Support 3-3 Solution Code Recommendation 4 Your computer beeps during POST or the graphics card is detected incorrectly. If another graphics card is plugged into an expansion slot, remove it. If a graphics chip is built-in to your computer motherboard, your system may not have automatically disabled it when you installed your G740A/G740B Graphics Accelerator card. Check your system manual for instructions on how to manually disable the built-in graphics chip.
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Technical Information 4-1 Technical Information Display Information The following tables provide information on the display formats supported by the G740A/G740B Graphics Accelerator card. 1. 2. 3.
4-2 Chapter 4 Connector Descriptions CON4 - 15Pin VGA Connector No. 1 2 Description Red Video Green Video No. 6 7 3 Blue Video 8 4 5 Monitor ID 2 Return 9 10 Description Red Video Return Green Video Return Blue Video Return +5V Supply Sync Return No.
