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1. are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc OpenGL is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding Contents designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary from one country to another Declaration of conformity EC COMPLIANCE NOTICE this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the Council Directive 89 336 EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility amended by Directive 93 68 EEC In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the board is required to meet EC requirements CANADIAN COMPLIANCE NOTICE this Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations USA COMPLIANCE NOTICE this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference2. 5 12 31 PROPHET REDES SERIES Connecting a TV set if your graphics board is equipped with a TV output Connect your TV set to the S VHS connector on your graphics board by following the directions set out in the table below If your TV features the following video input S VHS a standard S VHS cable not supplied be m the S VHS composite converter cable supplied Eee a standard composite video cable not supplied an S VHS SCART adapter SCART a standard S VHS cable not supplied Switch on your TV set and set it to the video input channel Please note that this product incorporates a Macrovision copyright protection circuit so that direct connection to a VCR or other recording device will render DVD playback impossible AN Macrovision Copyright Notice this product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Connecting a digital flat panel if your graphics board is equipped with a DVI output Connect your digital flat panel to the DVI connector on your graphics board If your flat panel comp
3. H Floppy disk controllers Hard disk controllers El F Keyboard Monitors Ss Mouse dg Network adapters g Ports COM amp LPT E Sound video and game controllers E m System devices Universal serial bus controller Properties Refresh Remove Print Ca Fig 1 St Device Manager Fifa xi Action View e am E 2 RaR 4 TCKTNT2KUS Computer OD Disk drives Display adapters a Name of the board E DVD CD ROM driv Floppy disk controllers H E Floppy disk drives H S IDE ATA ATAPI controllers 4 Keyboards A Mice and other pointing devices Network adapters H Ports COM amp LPT a i Sound video and game controllers H System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Fig 2 3D PROPhET PRAVEJ SERIES Click on Start Settings Control Panel Double click on the Add Remove Programs icon Select the line corresponding to the graphics board drivers you wish to replace Click on Add Remove The system will ask you if you want to continue uninstalling the drivers Click on Yes After you have uninstalled your existing graphics board drivers you can start installing your new 3D Prophet graphics board If your existing graphics board drivers are not included in the above list Under Windows 98 Fig 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel Double click on the System icon Select the Device Manager tab Select the
4. graphics board drivers you wish to replace in the Display adapters section Click on Remove Under Windows Millennium Fig 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel Click on View all Control Panel options if necessary Double click on the System icon Select the Device Manager tab Select the graphics board drivers you wish to replace in the Display adapters section Click on Remove Under Windows XP 2000 Fig 2 Click on Start Settings Control Panel Double click on the System icon Select the Hardware tab Click on Device Manager Select the graphics board drivers you wish to replace in the Display adapters section Click on Action Uninstall After you have uninstalled your existing graphics board drivers you can start installing your new 3D Prophet graphics board User Manual 3 12 3D PROPHET Rel 20s SERIES 2 2 Installing the board Switch off the PC and any peripherals such as the monitor or printer 1 Unplug the power supply cable s and the monitor cable 2 Remove the PC cover for further information consult your PC manual 3 If a graphics board has not been previously installed unscrew the slot cover corresponding to the appropriate slot AGP or PCI depending on your graphics board and remove it If your PC already has a graphics board remove it Keeping the screw which attached the previous board A Static electricity can severely dam
5. received including interference that may cause undesired operation These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate 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 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try 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 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 TV technician for help Copyright Guillemot Corporation S A 1999 2002 All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part summarized transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic photocopying recording manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Guillemot Corporation S A Disclaimer Guillemot Corporation S A
6. to install the default drivers Click on Finish to complete the setup Insert the installation CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The 3DProphet RADEON Series installation menu automatically appears If the installation menu is not launched automatically Double click on My Computer 3 Double click on the 2 icon User Manual 7 12 31 PROPHET REED SERIES Click on Drivers Follow the on screen instructions Windows will prompt you to reboot your computer Click on Finish Often you will need to reinstall your 3D applications games etc after installing a new graphics board 4 Found New Hardware Wizard Digital Signature Not Found x 1 2 Driver installation for Windows 2000 Windows will display a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog Welcome to the Found New box Hardware Wizard r This wizard helps you install a device driver for a pamasa Insert the installation CD ROM into your CD ROM drive To continue click Next The 3D Prophet RADEON Series installation menu automatically appears Click on Drivers Follow the on screen instructions The Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not 2 been altered since it was tested i C ick on Ye S The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore the
7. 3D PROPhET Re 20s SERIES CONTENTS DUTT OR TON 2 1 1 System requirements cccccscssssssessssscsssssessssssssesesscssessesscaceseesesseassesesavaceseesevacaseees 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION igen dm dende 2 2 1 Uninstalling existing graphics board drivers ismsnrrsverrsrrrrsverrrvanrrnrsvenrsrrrrsrenrrnenrnne 2 22 Installing the DOAN kuene badestrender dedansenmmmdedsidadidsender 4 OUTPUT DEVICE CONNECTION ririnrnvnrnvevnnenenvenrnvnvnnenvenenenvrnenvensnenerneneneensnenvsnenesnsnenennr 5 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION vpn 7 EG Diver BEN ee T 4 1 1 Driver installation for Windows 98 Millennium ororerrrrrrrrrrorrrvrrrsvrrrsvrrenrr 7 4 1 2 Driver installation for Windows 2000 rrrrrrrrrrnrnverorrvrrrrrrrerrsvrrrrrsrrverrsnrnenrnr 8 4 1 3 Driver installation for Windows XP reronrvrrrsvrrrnrrvrrorrsrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrverrrrsnrrenrnr 9 4 2 Applications installation oeororrrrrrsrerrorerrrnrsrerrsvonrrnasrenrsnenrrvanrenernenrrnesrenssnenrsvennnne 9 TECHNICAL SUPP ORE vene 11 5 1 Ifyou need to return p dueknvvv4v4vovmrsmsnaremnniemaemnistsermuete 11 3D PROPHET REMLOV SERIES 1 INTRODUCTION This manual deals principally with hardware and software installation for Windows 98 Windows Millennium Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems 1 1 System requirements Intel Pentium 266MHz or AMD 333MHz and higher or compatible AGP slot 64MB RAM 10MB hard disk space or more for in
8. D applications games etc after installing a new graphics board 4 2 Applications installation Herries Insert the installation CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The installation menu automatically appears containing all the different options available If the installation menu is not launched automatically Double click on My Computer 3 Double click on the 2 icon Simply select each element you wish to install and follow the on screen instructions to install them User Manual 9 12 3D PROPHET KAWEI SERIES Drivers Click on this option to install your Hercules graphics board drivers Electronic documentation Click on this option to install the electronic documentation that accompanies the Hercules software suite Obtain additional information relating to your new 3D Prophet graphics board functions and configuration Set Direct3D and OpenGL parameters and consult the Glossary of terms used in this manual Once installed access this manual by clicking on Start Programs Hercules 3D Prophet xxxx User Manual DirectX Install DirectX to take advantage of all the latest innovations from the world of 3D Adobe Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader allows you to view navigate through and print documents in PDF format Game demos and software applications also allow you to test out your new graphics board If you have aborted the installation procedure the following instructions will launch the inst
9. age electronic components Before removing the board from its plastic bag touch the metallic back plate of your PC with your hand to discharge any static electricity from your body Do not touch the printed circuits on the board Do not let anybody else hold the board Do not let your clothes touch any of the components 4 Insert your graphics board into its slot pushing firmly on the board to make sure it is properly fixed in place 5 Screw the board bracket into position on your computer chassis and replace the PC cover 4 12 User Manual 3D PROPhET Re 20s SERIES 3 OUTPUT DEVICE CONNECTION AN Make sure that your PC and output device are switched off U Your 3D Prophet graphics board may have up to three E output connectors O an S VHS connector for connecting a TV set a VGA connector for connecting a monitor a DVI connector for connecting a digital flat panel S VHS composite RCA converter cable supplied if your graphics board doesn t feature a composite video connector N B some versions of the 3D Prophet graphics board with 3 output connectors do not include a DVI connector but feature 2 VGA connectors instead Connecting a VGA monitor Plug the monitor cable into the VGA connector on your graphics board AN Consult your VGA monitor manual for more information about maximum resolutions refresh rates and the number of colors supported by your monitor User Manual
10. allation menu again Double click on My Computer 3 Double click on the 2 icon Log on now to our website www hercules com to download the latest drivers and software consult the list of Frequently Asked Questions FAQ relating to your graphics board and view our electronic manuals You can also have a look at the complete range of Hercules products and find out about forthcoming releases 10 12 User Manual 3D PROPhET Re 20s SERIES 5 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Before you contact us please have the following information items ready Product name Date of purchase of your product Your full system configuration details processor type memory operating system Pen and paper Please have your computer switched on and ready at the point where you have encountered a problem 5 1 If you need to return a product Hercules offers a standard 3 year parts amp service warranty 1 To return a product for factory service contact a Hercules technical support representative at the phone number corresponding to the country you live in e In the United Kingdom before taking any action please contact our Technical Support Dept on 020 7216 0047 or by email at hercules uk guillemotsupport com who will be able to advise you as to the best possible solution e In Continental Europe Australia and New Zealand after receiving confirmation from our technical support service that your product is defec
11. any third party for direct or indirect consequential incidental or special damages which you may incur as a result of using the aforementioned products and or Software subject to the End user software license Agreement contained in this document including but not limited to loss of data or information of any kind 12 12 User Manual
12. lies with an earlier standard you may need to use a DVI converter cable or adapter not supplied 6 12 User Manual 3D PROPhET REVEN SERIES 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Once your graphics board has been installed reconnect the power supply cable s and switch your PC back on Because the configuration of the board is Plug and Play Windows will automatically detect its presence N B your installation screens and procedure may vary slightly from those described in this manual Because drivers are constantly being developed the driver provided on your CD ROM may not be the most recent version You can visit the Hercules website www hercules com to verify this and if necessary download the very latest version 4 1 Driver installation 4 1 1 Driver installation for Windows 98 Millennium Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will display an Add New Hardware Wizard dialog Da ae box informing you that the system has found a Standard PCI Standard PCI Graphics Adapter VGA G ra ph i cs Ad a pte r VG A i device driver is a software program that makes a k hardware device worl Click on Next to install the default VGA drivers Click on Finish to complete the setup Windows will prompt you to reboot your computer Click on Yes Windows will display an Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box informing you that the system has found a Standard PCI Graphics Adapter 3D Prophet 9000 Series only Click on Next
13. ms libraries and data files The purchaser is granted a license to use the Software only The licensee also agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement concerning copyright and all other proprietary rights for any third party Software documentation and related material included in the Software package Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right to terminate this license in the event of failure to comply with any of the terms or conditions laid out in the present Agreement On termination all copies of the Software shall immediately be returned to Guillemot Corporation S A the purchaser remaining liable for any and all resulting damages License 1 The license is granted to the original purchaser only Guillemot Corporation S A retains all title to and ownership of the Software and reserves all rights not expressly granted The licensee is not permitted to sub license or lease any of the rights that are hereby granted Transfer of the license is permitted provided that the transferor does not retain any part or copy of the Software and the transferee accepts to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement 2 The licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at any time The machine readable portion of the Software may be transferred to another computer provided it is previously erased from the first machine and there is no possibility that the Software can be used on more than one machine at an
14. re is no guarantee that this software works correctly with Windows 3D Prophet 9000 Series Windows will prompt you to reboot your computer Click on Finish If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation H No More Info Often you will need to reinstall your 3D applications games etc after installing a new graphics board 8 12 User Manual 3D PROPhET REVEN SERIES 4 1 3 Driver installation for Windows XP found New Hardware Wizard Windows will display a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog herved dn box informing you that the system has found a Video EE Controller VGA Compatible The wizard will suggest that Video Conor VGA Compatible you Install the software automatically Recommended ate Insert the installation CD ROM into your CD ROM drive What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue The 3DProphet RADEON Series installation menu automatically appears Click on Drivers Follow the on screen instructions Windows may display a Hardware Installation warning Click on Continue Anyway Windows will prompt you to reboot your computer Click on Finish Often you will need to reinstall your 3
15. reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time and without notice The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Guillemot Corporation S A either for its use or for the infringement of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use This product may exist in a light or special version for PC integration or other purposes Certain functions detailed in this manual may not be available in these versions Wherever possible a README TXT will be included on the installation CD ROM detailing the differences between the supplied product and the product described in the present documentation End user software license Agreement IMPORTANT please read the Agreement carefully prior to opening and installing the Software By opening the Software package you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement The Software enclosed in this package is licensed not sold and is only available under the terms of the present license Agreement If you do not agree with the terms hereafter you must promptly return the Software within 15 days together with the entire contents of the box to the place of purchase The Guillemot Corporation S A Software hereafter named the Software is copyrighted by Guillemot Corporation S A All rights are reserved The term Software refers to all documentation and related material including drivers executable progra
16. stalling games CD ROM or DVD ROM drive DVD ROM drive for DVD playback Operating system Microsoft Windows 98 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2 1 Uninstalling existing graphics board drivers If your computer is already equipped with a graphics board you must remove all existing drivers to avoid any subsequent conflict between old and new drivers A Some graphics boards are integrated into your PC motherboard and cannot therefore be physically uninstalled Contact your PC manufacturer for details on how to disable these chipsets Depending on your operating system the installation screens and procedure may vary slightly from those described in this manual 2 12 User Manual Add Remove Programs Properties 24x Install Uninstall Windows Setup Startup Disk if To install a new program from a floppy disk or CD ROM E drive click Install Install T2 The following software can be automatically removed by ef Windows To remove program or to modify its installed components select it from the list and click Add Remove Name of the driver to be uninstalled Microsoft Office 97 Professional Add Remove System Properties gt General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type C View devices by connection m Computer CDROM DR Disk drives E Display adapters Name of the board to be uninstalled
17. tive please follow the instructions we provide to have your product replaced e In the USA and Canada refund policies apply to products purchased directly from Hercules 30 days 2 When returning the product be sure to include all materials such as the manual s connection cable s installation CD s and the product packaging box Note only packages that have been assigned an RMA Return Merchandise Authorization number by a technical support agent will be accepted Hotline details are listed at the end of this manual 5 2 Save time by registering your product online Insert the installation CD ROM into your CD ROM drive and click on Register Registering with us in this way will simplify the process if you ever need to contact our technical support team If you wish you can also be added to our priority mailing list to receive information about our new Hercules products and our latest special offers User Manual 11 12 3D PROPHET REO SERIES Trademarks Hercules 3D Prophet and Guillemot are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Guillemot Corporation S A ATI and RADEON are trademarks and or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation DVI is a trademark of Digital Display Working Group AMD is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc Microsoft Windows 98 Millennium 2000 XP Direct3D and DirectX
18. y one time 3 The licensee acknowledges the copyright protection belonging to Guillemot Corporation S A The copyright notice must not be removed from the Software nor from any copy thereof nor from any documentation written or electronic accompanying the Software 4 The licensee is granted the right to make one back up copy of the machine readable portion of the Software on the condition that all copyright and proprietary notices are also reproduced 5 Except where the present Agreement expressly permits the licensee is strictly prohibited from engaging in nor may he permit third parties to engage in the following providing or disclosing the Software to third parties providing use of the Software in a network multiple PCs multi user or time sharing arrangement where the users are not individual licensees making alterations or copies of any kind of the Software making any attempt to disassemble de compile or reverse engineer the Software in any way or form or engaging in any activity aimed at obtaining underlying information not visible to the user during normal use of the Software making copies or translations of the User Manual Warranty 3D Prophet graphics boards come with a standard 3 year parts and service warranty from the date of purchase Guillemot Corporation S A s entire liability and your exclusive remedy is limited to the replacement of defective products In no event shall Guillemot Corporation S A be liable to you or to
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