Specifications

2 If you have a Windows host system, move the Hardware Acceleration slider to the Full position.
Option Description
Windows XP
Right-click the desktop and select Properties > Settings > Advanced >
Troubleshoot.
Windows Vista
Right-click the desktop and select Personalize > Display Settings >
Advanced Settings > Troubleshoot > Change settings.
Windows 7
Right-click the desktop and select Personalize > Screen resolution >
Advanced Settings > Troubleshoot > Change settings.
3 If you have a Linux host system, run commands to test the host for compatibility.
a Verify that direct rendering is enabled.
glxinfo | grep direct
b Verify that 3-D applications work.
glxgears
Prepare a Virtual Machine to Use Accelerated 3D Graphics
You must perform certain preparation tasks to use accelerated 3D graphics on a virtual machine.
The accelerated 3D graphics feature is enabled by default on Player 3.x and later virtual machines.
Prerequisites
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Prepare the host system to use accelerated 3D graphics. See “Prepare the Host System to Use DirectX 9
Accelerated Graphics,” on page 70.
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Verify that the guest operating system is Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.
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Verify that the latest version of VMware Tools is installed in the guest operating system.
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Power off the virtual machine. The virtual machine must not be suspended.
Procedure
1 Select the virtual machine and select Player > Manage > Virtual Machine Settings.
2 On the Hardware tab, select Display.
3 Select Accelerate 3D graphics.
4 Configure the virtual machine to use only one monitor.
5 Click OK to save your changes.
6 Power on the virtual machine and install DirectX 9.0c End User Runtime.
This download is available from the Microsoft Download Center.
7 Install and run your 3D applications.
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